framemaker to pdf question
Framemaker 8.0 Win XP My coworker is having trouble creating a pdf from Framemaker: "I received a new error message today when distilling the TM from Frame to pdf. After trying multiple ways to pdf (save to, print to), I finally saved to postscript. The error message I received in the log said this: "This document does not meet PDF/A-1b:2005 compliance check. No pdf was created." Could anyone tell us what that mean? Thanks in advance, Rebecca Frasure Editorial Assistant PPQ Manuals Unit Phone: 240-529-0353 Fax: 240-529-0399
FM9 patch 9.0.4
Good morning everyone! How important is it to install every patch that comes through? Our IT person looked at the details and felt that since we didn't have the issues the patch addresses, we don't need to install it. Does not installing this patch affect future patches? Thanks very much! Rebecca Frasure Editorial Assistant PPQ Manuals Unit Phone: 240-529-0353 Fax: 240-529-0399
Replacing Framemaker
Someone left on my desk (presumably to irritate the heck out me), an article from the January STC Magazine Intercom called "Old Software." They underlined a paragraph which says, "also absent from this discussion is Adobe Framemaker, which is starting to show its age and lack of recent development. Fans may want to consider using OpenOffice.org Writer." Now that's not true, is it? I am always arguing with my officemates that Framemaker is the best software for what we do, which are 700+ page manuals, with multiple updates and constant repagination. I know nothing about OpenOffice.org Writer. Does anyone else? I have no desire to replace, I'm getting ready to learn Structured, but I need some knowlegable words from my fellow listmates. Thank very much in advance! Becky Frasure
Change bars in Framemaker
My framehating coworker requested that I send this question in. We use automatic change bars every time we work on our files. Big ones, 10 pt thickness, on the left side of the column. When my coworker works on a file, it will add change bars in areas he hasn't touched, such as chapter titles. He gets very frustrated over it. And by the way, is having automatic change bars turned on all the time a good idea? Thanks for any answers, and have a pleasant weekend! Becky Frasure
Adobe Support Package for Framemaker
Our IT dept has suggested we get an Adobe support package for problems with Framemaker. I personally always use this group instead and will continue to do so. Will a support package help the rest of them with their problems? And I don't know what kind of problems. We had a problem with dropped fonts for awhile, but I found the Dov Isaacs email about PDF settings and fixed mine, at least.
Distiller error
FM 8.0p277 WinXP I am unable to distill a file. It gets to page 57 and then says - [ Error: undefined; OffendingCommand: Cell ] Can someone tell me what it means? Thanks in advance! Rebecca Frasure Editorial Assistant PPQ Manuals Unit Phone: 240-529-0353 Fax: 240-529-0399
Trouble with xrefs (sending again with correct subject line!)
I have FM 9.0p255, Windows XP. We are having a problem with cross-references. For some reason, our cross references are adding quote marks around the paratext. Editing the xref definition doesn't work, Importing xrefs from another manual doesn't work. It's just ignoring us. My coworker is getting very frustrated. Thanks very much for any help! Rebecca Frasure Editorial Assistant PPQ Manuals Unit Phone: 240-529-0353 Fax: 240-529-0399
FM 9.0p
I have FM 9.0p255, Windows XP. We are having a problem with cross-references. For some reason, our cross references are adding quote marks around the paratext. Editing the xref definition doesn't work, Importing xrefs from another manual doesn't work. It's just ignoring us. My coworker is getting very frustrated. Thanks very much for any help! Rebecca Frasure Editorial Assistant PPQ Manuals Unit Phone: 240-529-0353 Fax: 240-529-0399
Help! My postscript file won't distill
Every time I try to print a Framemaker book to postscript (or save as PDF) I get the message - This PostScript file was created from an encrypted PDF file. Redistilling encrypted PDF is not permitted. I have checked all of the security settings and there is no security settings. What is causing this, and how can I remove the security settings? Thanks very much for anyone's help! Becky Frasure
Help! My postscript file won't distill
I just solved my own problem. Apparently there was an encrypted pdf form imported into one of the framemaker files. After I deleted the imported pdf, I had no problem. Becky Frasure
Fillable pdf forms and Framemaker documents
I was under the impression you could insert a fillable form into a Framemaker book after it had been converted to PDF. I keep trying and the fields go away. If anyone can help me, I would be grateful!!! Thanks.
Creating a Folded Booklet
Is is possible to build a folded booklet in Framemaker? I have to create a 3-1/2" x 6" dictionary, and I'd rather use FM instead of Word. Thanks for any help!
border around a word?
If I was going to put a border around a word, I would insert a text frame at the appropriate place, insert a table with one row and one column, set the appropriate width, set the margins to 2 pt or so, and set the appropriate ruling style. Then I would insert the word or phrase.
