FW: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
-Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:25 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) If I was a noob, it might not bother me, but I've been working with computers since 1971, and driven everything from dual Data General 7100's with 264k RAM (yes, 264k, and about the size of a commercial refrigerator) in parallel with a 92MB Winchester, all the way to Crays that we shared with the NSA, to an 84-way IBM custom. In my software experience, FM9 is fraught with the most unexpected behavior. -Original Message- From: Jeff Coatsworth [mailto:jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:13 PM To: Kelly McDaniel; framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Hmm, I've got 2 workspaces created (home, office) that were variations of the Authoring one that they ship. If I move stuff around on them and save them again overtop of themselves, it sticks for me from launch to launch. Now - my desktops aren't too complicated & I don't keep books open because they take up too much space, so I haven't tested what Tammy was saying so others' results may vary. -Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:09 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Yes, of course. I open in the same workspace each time...the one I set-up when I loaded FM9. It would be easier to think of the things that do stick: The only element of the UI that sticks is the book hierarchical view frame. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Coatsworth Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:48 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers at lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatsworth at jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mail
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
Hmm, I've got 2 workspaces created (home, office) that were variations of the Authoring one that they ship. If I move stuff around on them and save them again overtop of themselves, it sticks for me from launch to launch. Now - my desktops aren't too complicated & I don't keep books open because they take up too much space, so I haven't tested what Tammy was saying so others' results may vary. -Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:09 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Yes, of course. I open in the same workspace each time...the one I set-up when I loaded FM9. It would be easier to think of the things that do stick: The only element of the UI that sticks is the book hierarchical view frame. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Coatsworth Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:48 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers at lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatsworth at jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jo nassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
> I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a > configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must > perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it > was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has > been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Except for the book window-width glitch mentioned in this thread, FM 9 does save the workspace. In fact, you can save multiple workspaces, each tuned to a particular need. Have you watched the great video on the new user interaface here?: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?loc=en%5Fus&id=1485846&event=register%5Fno%5Fsession I found it immensely useful in helping me figure out the new workspace, which I now love. Mike Wickham
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers at lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatsworth at jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FW: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
-Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:25 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) If I was a noob, it might not bother me, but I've been working with computers since 1971, and driven everything from dual Data General 7100's with 264k RAM (yes, 264k, and about the size of a commercial refrigerator) in parallel with a 92MB Winchester, all the way to Crays that we shared with the NSA, to an 84-way IBM custom. In my software experience, FM9 is fraught with the most unexpected behavior. -Original Message- From: Jeff Coatsworth [mailto:jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:13 PM To: Kelly McDaniel; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Hmm, I've got 2 workspaces created (home, office) that were variations of the Authoring one that they ship. If I move stuff around on them and save them again overtop of themselves, it sticks for me from launch to launch. Now - my desktops aren't too complicated & I don't keep books open because they take up too much space, so I haven't tested what Tammy was saying so others' results may vary. -Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:09 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Yes, of course. I open in the same workspace each time...the one I set-up when I loaded FM9. It would be easier to think of the things that do stick: The only element of the UI that sticks is the book hierarchical view frame. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Coatsworth Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:48 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers@lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdan...@pavtech.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jo nasso
RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
Hmm, I've got 2 workspaces created (home, office) that were variations of the Authoring one that they ship. If I move stuff around on them and save them again overtop of themselves, it sticks for me from launch to launch. Now - my desktops aren't too complicated & I don't keep books open because they take up too much space, so I haven't tested what Tammy was saying so others' results may vary. -Original Message- From: Kelly McDaniel [mailto:kmcdan...@pavtech.com] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:09 PM To: Jeff Coatsworth Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) Yes, of course. I open in the same workspace each time...the one I set-up when I loaded FM9. It would be easier to think of the things that do stick: The only element of the UI that sticks is the book hierarchical view frame. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Coatsworth Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:48 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers@lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdan...@pavtech.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jo nassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdan...@pavtech.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.co
Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
> I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a > configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must > perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it > was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has > been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Except for the book window-width glitch mentioned in this thread, FM 9 does save the workspace. In fact, you can save multiple workspaces, each tuned to a particular need. Have you watched the great video on the new user interaface here?: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?loc=en%5Fus&id=1485846&event=register%5Fno%5Fsession I found it immensely useful in helping me figure out the new workspace, which I now love. Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers at lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
> Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
All, Thanks to so many of you for the emails and assistance in helping me to understand how to get this "newfangled" FM workspace idea to actually work for me. I am still having a few quirks - like having to periodically reset it after I have been hammering away in FM all day, but it's getting better. I do have one nagging question about the setup: I currently have my Standard workspace set up as follows from left to right - My book file, the pane for an individual FM file, by paragraph and character catalogs opened and stacked on top of each other, my most commonly used pods in a docked list, and my drawing bar. I have all of my files opening as tabs across the top. The only thing I can't get to hold constant is the width of my book file. I squish the book file to the width that I want, expand my pane for my individual chapter files, and save the workspace. When I open my workspace, it all opens as described above but with one exception - the book file is opened wider than I want (it opens to the same bigger width every time) and the pane for my chapter file is squished down, so I have to squish the book file and open the chapter file wider. Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I want when I open my workspace? Thanks, TVB Tammy Van Boening Owner/Principal Spectrum Writing, LLC www.spectrumwritingllc.com info at spectrumwritingllc.com
RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
And, other than Tammy's book width issue, you've saved your configuration off into a named workspace, right? Are you finding any other things that don't "stick" where you want them to? -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McDaniel Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:17 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers@lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdan...@pavtech.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
I am filled with regret at having purchased TCS w/FM9. I evaluated the MadCap tools a few times and it got down to "the devil you know." One of the serious advantages of having a user-configurable workspace is that consistent use enhances your workflow. I knew I would face workflow changes on the switch to FM9 and accounted for the time required. I was unaware, though, that the workspace in FM9 would not hold a configuration from launch to launch. Each time I launch FM9, I must perform some workspace reconfiguration to put the workspace back like it was the most recent time FM9 was open; the way I like it; the way it has been incorporated into my workflow; the way it saves me time. Using FM9, just using FM9!, has become a task that I must take into account when I size my work...Kelly. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Mike Wickham Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Spectrum Writing; framers@lists.frameusers.com; Free Framers Subject: Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers) > Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdan...@pavtech.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
> Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I > want > when I open my workspace? Not that I've found. I don't know if it's a bug, but I'd call it a design flaw. I wish I could reclaim that extra little bit of space. It makes the difference between being able to display at a two-page spread at full screen height or not for me. You may want to file a bug report at: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform Mike Wickham ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
FM 9 Workspace (x-posted to Framers and Free Framers)
All, Thanks to so many of you for the emails and assistance in helping me to understand how to get this "newfangled" FM workspace idea to actually work for me. I am still having a few quirks - like having to periodically reset it after I have been hammering away in FM all day, but it's getting better. I do have one nagging question about the setup: I currently have my Standard workspace set up as follows from left to right - My book file, the pane for an individual FM file, by paragraph and character catalogs opened and stacked on top of each other, my most commonly used pods in a docked list, and my drawing bar. I have all of my files opening as tabs across the top. The only thing I can't get to hold constant is the width of my book file. I squish the book file to the width that I want, expand my pane for my individual chapter files, and save the workspace. When I open my workspace, it all opens as described above but with one exception - the book file is opened wider than I want (it opens to the same bigger width every time) and the pane for my chapter file is squished down, so I have to squish the book file and open the chapter file wider. Is there a way to keep the book file squished down to the width that I want when I open my workspace? Thanks, TVB Tammy Van Boening Owner/Principal Spectrum Writing, LLC www.spectrumwritingllc.com i...@spectrumwritingllc.com ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
