RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Jaya is probably using markers in FrameMaker to control converstion to HTML with Quadralay Webworks Publisher. I've done this in the past, we'd place a text frame on the graphic, and put a marker in that text frame. The marker would be of the type 'GraphicsScale', and it would contain the scale percentage. This should work even in Webworks' default templates. Jaya: - have you upgraded your Webworks version lately? - try using the default HTML template that comes with Webworks. If this works well, the problem is in the graphics definitions of your custom template. - have you changed the file type of the screenshots? - have you changed the graphics definitions of your template? Changing the output file type from JPEG or PNG to GIF could have the result you describe. Harro de Jong Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] namens Art Campbell Verzonden: di 29-8-06 14:11 Aan: Jaya Ghosh CC: framers@lists.frameusers.com Onderwerp: Re: Quieries related to Frame maker Jaya, Although the placement of a graphic in a FM document can be controlled by a paragraph tag or tags, there are not "graphic tags" in FM itself, so I'm not sure what tool you're using. My standard-operating-procedure for screen shots is to use a utility such as SnagIt to capture and to resize to the approximate size (because I already know my column widths in FM). Then I you use FM's scale tool on the Graphics menu after import at a fixed dpi. Photoshop, BTW, is easy to use to batch (or individually) resize graphics and the process can either be automated within PhotoShop or scripted within PhotoShop. So the learning curve to use the entire program may be steep, but to use the features you need is negligible. Cheers, Art PS if you respond, give us some details on your graphic files -- format, source, etc. On 8/28/06, Jaya Ghosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hello Framers, > > > > First of all let me thank all of you out there for responding to my queries. > Thanks a ton. Art, as asked by you am providing further details to my query > as under. > > > > > > > > 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without > compromising > > > on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. > > > > More details, please. > > > > > 1. Our manuals include many screen shots which are too large to fit > the document. > > 2. So we were applying a graphic tag to all the images. After > converting to HTML and PDF the images seemed fine, that is resized to a > smaller image without compromising much on the quality. But of late the tag > seems to be corrupted. On applying the tag the images look distorted and the > background changes from gray to white. Until now we had to buy hours from > Quadralay to fix the issues. The hours have exhausted so was wondering that > before we approach the Quadraly people if I could get some help from the > list and resolve the graphic issue ourselves. > > 3. I was in favor of using Photoshop to resolve this issue but others > in the team are not keen due to the effort required - learning curve and > manually resize. > > > > > > Hope this helps to respond to my query. > > > > Regards, > > Jaya Ghosh > > > > -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/hdjong%40triview.nl Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Quieries related to Frame maker
I'd second Harro's recommendation to change the format from .JPG because each time the file is converted or saved, you lose data. I prefer .PNG both for the original captures and for inclusion in files -- it works well for printing, .pdfs and HTML On 8/29/06, Harro de Jong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jaya: - have you upgraded your Webworks version lately? - try using the default HTML template that comes with Webworks. If this works well, the problem is in the graphics definitions of your custom template. - have you changed the file type of the screenshots? - have you changed the graphics definitions of your template? Changing the output file type from JPEG or PNG to GIF could have the result you describe. -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Quieries related to Frame maker
Jaya, Although the placement of a graphic in a FM document can be controlled by a paragraph tag or tags, there are not "graphic tags" in FM itself, so I'm not sure what tool you're using. My standard-operating-procedure for screen shots is to use a utility such as SnagIt to capture and to resize to the approximate size (because I already know my column widths in FM). Then I you use FM's scale tool on the Graphics menu after import at a fixed dpi. Photoshop, BTW, is easy to use to batch (or individually) resize graphics and the process can either be automated within PhotoShop or scripted within PhotoShop. So the learning curve to use the entire program may be steep, but to use the features you need is negligible. Cheers, Art PS if you respond, give us some details on your graphic files -- format, source, etc. On 8/28/06, Jaya Ghosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Framers, First of all let me thank all of you out there for responding to my queries. Thanks a ton. Art, as asked by you am providing further details to my query as under. > 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising > on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. More details, please. 1. Our manuals include many screen shots which are too large to fit the document. 2. So we were applying a graphic tag to all the images. After converting to HTML and PDF the images seemed fine, that is resized to a smaller image without compromising much on the quality. But of late the tag seems to be corrupted. On applying the tag the images look distorted and the background changes from gray to white. Until now we had to buy hours from Quadralay to fix the issues. The hours have exhausted so was wondering that before we approach the Quadraly people if I could get some help from the list and resolve the graphic issue ourselves. 3. I was in favor of using Photoshop to resolve this issue but others in the team are not keen due to the effort required – learning curve and manually resize. Hope this helps to respond to my query. Regards, Jaya Ghosh -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Hello Framers, First of all let me thank all of you out there for responding to my queries. Thanks a ton. Art, as asked by you am providing further details to my query as under. > 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising > on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. More details, please. 1. Our manuals include many screen shots which are too large to fit the document. 2. So we were applying a graphic tag to all the images. After converting to HTML and PDF the images seemed fine, that is resized to a smaller image without compromising much on the quality. But of late the tag seems to be corrupted. On applying the tag the images look distorted and the background changes from gray to white. Until now we had to buy hours from Quadralay to fix the issues. The hours have exhausted so was wondering that before we approach the Quadraly people if I could get some help from the list and resolve the graphic issue ourselves. 3. I was in favor of using Photoshop to resolve this issue but others in the team are not keen due to the effort required - learning curve and manually resize. Hope this helps to respond to my query. Regards, Jaya Ghosh ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 28.08.2006 14:58:50: > Jaya wrote : > > > 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s > > using a script on a > > Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? > > I know that it's possible, but I've no idea how. The documentation that > comes with FrameMaker for Unix should be able to tell you more. There is fmbatch on Unix to do this. But surely, you need FrameMaker installed, so it is not done really 'without opening FrameMaker'. There are floating licenses for FrameMaker on Unix. Unix here means only Solaris, as all other Unix-Versions of FrameMaker silently died as far as I know. You can write your own skript using the Frame SDK if you like. Regards Matthias This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The Swiss National Bank therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. This message is provided for information purposes only. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Quieries related to Frame maker
On 8/28/06, Jaya Ghosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s using a script on a Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? fmbatch and fmprint are the utilities that ship with FM that would do this. FMbatch would have to save as a .pdf; fmprint would print to a logical printer instance of Acrobat Distiller. Details are in the manual and on the Adobe support site. 2. During conversion I would like the script to check for other tasks as well like missing hyperlinks, cross-references etc. My query is what other items should be included in the checklist to ensure the document quality? The short answer is that unless you fix problems before you run the scripts, they'll fail. So you basically need to make sure the books are solid ahead of time. 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. More details, please. 4. How does one enable the add comments option in the PDF? In Acrobat 7, not FM, use the Enable Comment tool for people to use Reader to add comments. In Acrobat 6, you can comment if you have the full version of Acrobat, but cannot use Reader. Again, details are in the Acrobat manual and on the support site. -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: Quieries related to Frame maker
Hi Jaya You asked several questions, including: 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s using a script on a Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? My understanding is that the answer here is No. One of my engineers developed a program to take some information from Unix that uses XML and turn it into a MIF file in FrameMaker. This becomes a major part of a chapter that I need. I open it and save it as an .fm file in my Windows version of FrameMaker. He is a very clever programmer, if I may say so, and he did try to produce the MIF file without opening FrameMaker, but he could not. This means he could not roll out this solution to other programmers because they do not have FrameMaker licenses. In this particular situation, he would love some sort of floating license for the department. This was turning into a bigger project that either of us had time for, so we have not researched any farther. At this point, my information to you is therefore, no, you will have to open FrameMaker. Others may have different insights, but I hope this helps a bit. regards, Karen Mardahl ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Jaya wrote : > 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s > using a script on a > Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? I know that it's possible, but I've no idea how. The documentation that comes with FrameMaker for Unix should be able to tell you more. > > 2. During conversion I would like the script to check > for other tasks > as well like missing hyperlinks, cross-references etc. My > query is what > other items should be included in the checklist to ensure the > document quality? If I remember correctly, all issues need to be resolved beforehand, or Frame won't generate a PDF. So you must be able to do 'Update Book' without getting any error messages before starting the script. > > 3. What are the options of resizing a large image > without compromising > on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. Depends on the image. - Vector graphics should be resizable without any loss of quality. - Raster/pixel graphics: when you zoom in it's inevitable that the individual pixels become visible. If this is the issue, you need better-quality images to begin with. Also, the Distiller settings can degrade picture quality. Check the compression options in the Distiller job options. Harro de Jong ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Just to clarify a couple of points: PDFs created with pre-7.0 versions of Acrobat can be re-saved from Acrobat 7.0 Professional with the Enable for Commenting... feature turned on. But it is correct that only files that have been saved from Acrobat 7.0 Professional can be annotated from Adobe Reader 7.0 (the free reader), and only if the feature is specifically enabled in a separate post-creation step. There is no way I am aware of to create a commentable PDF directly; enabling the commenting feature is a post-production operation that is equivalent to a Save As. Second, *all* full versions of Acrobat include an enhanced reader tool that allows users to add notes and markup to PDFs. But the only version of the free reader that can be used to add notes is Adobe Reader 7.0, and only if the feature is added to the specific PDF file by Acrobat 7.0 Professional. My opinions only; I don't speak for Intel. Fred Ridder (fred dot ridder at intel dot com) Intel Parsippany, NJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martinek, Carla Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:12 AM To: Jaya Ghosh; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Quieries related to Frame maker Jaya - This is the first email I have received from you via the framers list. There were some problems with the list last week, and it looks as if your initial post/s did not go through. Make sure your list settings include receiving a copy of your own posts. If you don't receive your post back, the chances are that nobody else has received it yet either. re: #4 on your list: if you are in Acro7 Pro, select Comments > Enable for Commenting and Analysis in Reader Commenting in Reader is available only on files created using Acrobat 7. If you are in another version of Acrobat (Acro5/6), there is nothing special you need to do to the file, but the reviewer will need the Professional version to be able to comment on the PDF. They may just need the Standard version -- I don't remember for sure, and have no way of checking. I will leave the other questions below for other Framers to respond to. Regards, Carla cmartinek | zebra | com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jaya Ghosh Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:04 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Quieries related to Frame maker Hello Can someone respond to my queries? Regards, Jaya _ From: Jaya Ghosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:46 AM To: 'framers@lists.frameusers.com' Subject: Quieries related to Frame maker Hello, Greetings from India. I have few FM queries related to automating some of the documentation tasks: 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s using a script on a Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? 2. During conversion I would like the script to check for other tasks as well like missing hyperlinks, cross-references etc. My query is what other items should be included in the checklist to ensure the document quality? 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. 4. How does one enable the add comments option in the PDF? Your responses will help me create quality document. Regards, Jaya ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Jaya - This is the first email I have received from you via the framers list. There were some problems with the list last week, and it looks as if your initial post/s did not go through. Make sure your list settings include receiving a copy of your own posts. If you don't receive your post back, the chances are that nobody else has received it yet either. re: #4 on your list: if you are in Acro7 Pro, select Comments > Enable for Commenting and Analysis in Reader Commenting in Reader is available only on files created using Acrobat 7. If you are in another version of Acrobat (Acro5/6), there is nothing special you need to do to the file, but the reviewer will need the Professional version to be able to comment on the PDF. They may just need the Standard version -- I don't remember for sure, and have no way of checking. I will leave the other questions below for other Framers to respond to. Regards, Carla cmartinek | zebra | com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jaya Ghosh Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:04 AM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Quieries related to Frame maker Hello Can someone respond to my queries? Regards, Jaya _ From: Jaya Ghosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:46 AM To: 'framers@lists.frameusers.com' Subject: Quieries related to Frame maker Hello, Greetings from India. I have few FM queries related to automating some of the documentation tasks: 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s using a script on a Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? 2. During conversion I would like the script to check for other tasks as well like missing hyperlinks, cross-references etc. My query is what other items should be included in the checklist to ensure the document quality? 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. 4. How does one enable the add comments option in the PDF? Your responses will help me create quality document. Regards, Jaya - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: Quieries related to Frame maker
Hello Can someone respond to my queries? Regards, Jaya _ From: Jaya Ghosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:46 AM To: 'framers@lists.frameusers.com' Subject: Quieries related to Frame maker Hello, Greetings from India. I have few FM queries related to automating some of the documentation tasks: 1. Is there any option available to generate pdf s using a script on a Unix machine without opening the Framemaker? 2. During conversion I would like the script to check for other tasks as well like missing hyperlinks, cross-references etc. My query is what other items should be included in the checklist to ensure the document quality? 3. What are the options of resizing a large image without compromising on the quality? The scaling option messes up the resolution. 4. How does one enable the add comments option in the PDF? Your responses will help me create quality document. Regards, Jaya ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
