Is FrameMaker 11 going down or is it a keeper?

[David Creamer]

>. but I would agree that Adobe's ownership has not been good for the
Frame community.

You may recall that Frame Technologies was almost bankrupt before Adobe
bought it. Granted another company could have purchased it, but I doubt it
would have fared as well in the hands of a smaller company with less
resources. It is entirely possible that without Adobe, there would be no
Frame community.

>It is far more buggy than before and the doc for it kind of sucks. At one
time, FrameMaker had great documentation and the product was rock-solid.

True enough. 

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

OT: Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription

[David Creamer]

I have both the TCS4 and the Adobe Creative Cloud. The Cloud offers so many
features (way beyond the Master Suite) it is hard to say no (of course, that
is Adobe's hope...). 

There are two program that overlap (Acrobat and Illustrator), but I would
use the Cloud versions to get as-they-are-released updates. Watch out for
installing Acrobat XI if you use LiveCycle Designer for forms--it is no
longer included with Acrobat. You can keep Acrobat X installed from the TCS
(you always have the option of not upgrading software from the Cloud).

Unfortunately, the TCS subscription is $69 per month if signing up for the
year; definitely not as good as bargain as the Cloud. I wish Adobe would
offer ALL the programs in the Cloud (but I guess Mac users would be upset
over not being able to use Frame and RoboHelp). I recommend getting the
maintenance plan for the TCS if your purchase method allows it. My plan
covers two years of updates--there will surely be 4.5 and 5 versions. 

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988




Fellow Framers, I know that many of  you use other Adobe products in 
addition to Framemaker and I'd like to know your experience if you 
are using Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription for them. I will be 
upgrading from TechCommSuite 2 to TCS4, so the programs that come 
with TCS4 will be taken care of. However, I also use InDesign, 
Freehand, and Photoshop. For $50/month to subscribe to the annual 
plan for Adobe's Creative Cloud, it seems like a bargain to be able 
to maintain current updates to all three of those products plus a 
whole slew of others that I don't currently use. Perhaps I'm 
misunderstanding what they are offering; let me know. And I'm also 
concerned about gotchas that might make me wish I'd never committed 
to a year-long plan that covers so many of the tools that my business 
relies on. What if something goes wrong with one of them?

I'll be making my decision about this in the next week or so and 
would like to hear as many of your stories and experiences as possible.

Enabling a PDF for comments from FrameMaker Settings

[David Creamer]

For a "standard" PDF, only two commenting tools are available in Reader, but
for a PDF saved with commenting enabled from Acrobat PRO, Reader will have
20+ tools available.
However, I don't think it can be automated in Acrobat Pro unless using an
outside macro program to watch a folder.

LiveCycle Reader Extensions is your only other option for automation.


David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

Acrobat Question

[David Creamer]

>Do any of you know if it is possible to include an Excel file as an
attachement to a PDF, and place a link in the PDF to open that Excel file? I
mean without creating a PDF of the Excel file. Thanks,

You can:
Attach the file directly (this won't have a link to click on, but the
Attachments panel should open up with the PDF)
Attach the file as a comment
Combine files in PDF Portfolio


David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

Advanced FrameMaker online Training

[David Creamer]

Hello Trischa,

I provide online training for all levels of FrameMaker. Please contact me
for additional info.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com

Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Offering training for Acrobat, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, FrameMaker, Captivate, Fireworks, & PageMaker. 
Authorized FrameMaker Consultant with Frame Technologies since 1991.

Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988
Microsoft Office training, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and
more
Authorized FileMaker Instructor
Authorized PitStop Pro Instructor
Authorized FlightCheck Instructor



Hi All,

I am looking for Framemaker training ( online). Looking for training for
intermediate to advanced level. Appreciate if anyone could let me know of
such a  training.

Thanks,
 Trischa

Minor typos and the QA guy/scrummaster

[David Creamer]

As suggested

Using a PDF review cycle, either by email or server-based, should work. All
the proof-readers need to do is use the free Adobe Reader to use the insert,
delete, and replace text tools for 90% of edits (certainly for typos).
Review comments in Acrobat Pro and then import the comments back into the
Frame document (with track changes turned). One last review of track changes
in Frame and you are (mostly) done. 

If you content is supplied in Word from the SMEs, use the Word review cycle
in either native Word format or as PDF (same basic process as Frame) before
it is ever placed in Frame. Rinse and repeat as many times as necessary
before placing in Frame. Incoming text should be reasonably clean at that
point. Anyone asking for major rewrites _after_ it is in Frame is not doing
their proofing job when t is supposed to  e done, and should be called on it
during committee meetings*.

*This workflow is something that should be set in policy beforehand--that
way it is easy for everyone to agree to it in principle. Make sure the worst
offenders of major rewrites agree to the policy in front of everyone; that
makes it harder for them to ignore the policy later one. 


David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988




**
My QA guy has a problem with chasing minor typos in our docs: it takes
longer to document the typo than it does to fix it. He wants a solution that
bypasses the need for FrameMaker, and has read an article that says Word
2013 will allow editing of PDFs in native format. He wants the developers to
be able to do this to my docs. 

I?ve explained all the many problems with using Word, but he is still
searching for an answer, which means I am too. 

What is your solution to the problem he sees? To me, it should be a
non-problem, i.e., typos should not exist anyway, and the developers should
not be allowed anywhere near my ?source?, but the reality is that he has
more say in it than I (he is also scrummaster). 

Transitioning FrameMaker from Mac to Windows: fonts

[David Creamer]

I prefer Parallels, but you should check out both.

What fonts do you currently use in Frame for Mac? You might have no choice
but to purchase a new set of fonts. 
I agree--be careful with TransType Pro--a great program, but triple-check
the font license.

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com


*
Sometime later this year I'll be moving from FrameMaker 7.2 on Mac (in
Classic) to FrameMaker 10 for Windows running under emulation on a new Mac
in either Parallels or VMWare Fusion.

Clearly this will lose FrameMaker's access to my font library in Classic,
but I am constrained to work with designs that use specific fonts, and I
don't want to have to buy them all over again. Most of my fonts are Ps Type
1, not OpenType or TT.

Is there anyone who has gone through this pain who can advise me? I've got
TransType, but I've never fond its results to be very reliable, and it
probably violates font license agreements anyway. Or do Parallels or Fusion
have some sort of magic for resolving this issue?

Frame vs Word - the decision

[David Creamer]

Hi Laura,

Sorry I didn't notice your original post. 

Word has some issues with (not an exhaustive list):
Long documents
Graphics
Lists
Multi-chapter files

Long Documents
Word files have been known to go corrupt when documents get too long. Now
"long" is a relative term--I'm talking about hundreds of pages per
documents.
One company I worked with was having text simply disappear from documents
and it was costing them $250,000 per year to recover them.

Graphics
Most people cut-and-paste graphics into Word. This can lead to overly large
and corrupt files.
Word can link to a graphic like Frame and this will prevent most corruption,
but the link option has to be chosen every time you insert a graphic.
Plus, as far as I know, there is no collection method for the linked
graphics. 

Lists
Cutting-and-pasting lists in Word is a pain since it tries to "think" for
you.
Frame does exactly what you tell it to do.
Word lists can be fixed and renumbered, but it takes additional time to fix
it up.

Multi-chapter files
Creating TOCs and other lists in Word for multiple files is a pain.
Not much you can do about it other than to reuse pre-setup Word "books" like
you would in Frame.

Word does have some benefits too, of course, including the fact that almost
everyone has it, saving money.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988


.Unless there 
 is a fantastically good reason I am missing(?) then the choice is 
 obvious. Please stick to Word henceforth and get no more production done 
 in Framemaker."

More bad news on TCS4: no longer includes Photoshop

[David Creamer]

I think TSC4 should have INCLUDED Illustrator, not replaced Photoshop--but
then, Adobe didn't ask me...

In my experience, more users will benefit more from AI, than PS.
Screen captures are mostly processed in SnagIt or similar program, making PS
overkill for those images.
For image editing, Photoshop Elements is surprisingly full-featured compared
with its cost.
Most users are fine with RGB images (an RGB PDF can be converted to CMYK in
Acrobat Pro if necessary).
Luckily, TCS3 users can leave PS installed.

As far as bugs go, Suites are a marketing tool and are released on a
pre-determined schedule.
If one program is holding up the Suite, then the software is often released
with known bugs or features are left out until the next upgrade.
Just a fact of life for software users, especially Adobe's. 
However, bug fixes eventually do happen--obviously, not as fast for someone
stung by a bug, but they do happen.
Another unfortunate fact of life is that when a new version comes out
(expect TCS4.5 if the rumored Acrobat 11 comes out), bug fixes often stop
for older versions of the software.
So if Frame 11.5 comes out, I wouldn't expect too many major updates for 11.

I like Suites for the cost savings, but dislike them for the "get it out the
door even if it's not ready" approach.

New Frame versions always take a while to pick up steam. Many government
agencies are still using Frame 7.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized Frame Consultant since 1991




I must add that I have found another disadvantage to buying TCS4, especially
if you are a first-time buyer.
TCS4 does not include Photoshop, whereas TCS2 does, or did.
I must confess that I find it odd that Adobe and not a single reviewer has
mentioned this.
If you are a student, it would be better to buy TCS2, even though Adobe has
stopped support for this product.
To sum up.
Framemaker 11 has been upgraded for structured documentation not
unstructured.
1. One cannot print a book in unstructured FM11.
2. Forget about online support.
3. Do without Photoshop.
4. Forget about timely patches
As a user of many programs over the years, what I see here is a drastic
cutting down of FrameMaker Perhaps the FrameMaker accountants are fighting
with the programmers and engineers. Less is more.
I believe that FM is a great product, but the writing is on the wall. 
The view from Norton: Few users: slightly unstable.

Zoom Level Settings in FM 11

[David Creamer]

>My only gripe is the cost of an upgrade. I don't mind paying $400 every few
versions to upgrade, but $400 to upgrade a single version is too much.

I think Adobe's ultimate goal is to get everyone on a subscription plan. 

I bought TCS4 with a 2-year maintenance plan to cover upgrades, but found
out that it did not cover new features released to subscription or ASA
plans.
There were features I needed for Captivate, so I bought a TCS4 subscription
for $69 per month. (My other software was moved to secondary computers, so
it didn't go to waste.)

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

Subscriptions (was Zoom Level Settings in FM 11)

[David Creamer]

Depending on one's needs, I would look at:
A Creative Cloud Subscription @ $50 per month, and/or
A Technical Communication Suite @ $70 per month.

I have both--and yes, it costs me $1440 US per year, but I was spending
close to that on upgrades each year anyway. 
(I need to say up-to-date as a trainer.) 

Plus, I have other features that come with the Cloud, such as unlimited
submission of InDesign-created iPad apps to Apple.

I get all the updates as they become available, including Illustrator,
Acrobat, and Captivate. 
Some companies might like the known monthly fee rather than large upgrade
fees every year or so.
Adobe is getting more strict on how far back one can upgrade from. 

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995

Anyone looking for a writer?

[David Creamer]

Sign up for a free LinkedIn account if you don't have one already, and join
the tech writer groups.
I see a number of tech writer jobs advertisers. I have no idea what they
pay, however.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

OT: Acrobat Joboption Files

[David Creamer]

I have a bunch of joboptions settings on my website at:
http://www.ideastraining.com/PDFs/PDF_joboptions.zip

For the first one, you would probably want the WebDownload file; for the
second, _probably_ the PDFX-1a_SWOP_150LPI file*.

*File for commercial printers need to be make for the exact type of printing
process (sheetfed coated, SWOP/magazine-type printing, newprint, etc.).

I can modify them for you if you need.


David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988




*
From: Alison Craig <alison.cr...@ultrasonix.com>
To: "framers at lists.frameusers.com" 
Subject: OT: Acrobat Joboption Files
Message-ID:
<17474827509158478EE10BC6B977A3E30D3A255409 at exchange.ultrasonix.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

FM 9 Version: 9.0p255
Unstructured
OS: Windows 7, 64 bit
Acrobat: 9.5.5

I'm hoping someone on the list can pint me in the right direction...


I'm looking for an Acrobat expert who can create two Joboptions files with
only what I require. I took a class at a local tech college last year to try
and acquire the necessary skills myself, but they didn't teach the details I
was looking for.

In the first version, I want to cull any unnecessary file bloat while
maintaining bookmarks, links, a functioning TOC and the appropriate quality
images for digital viewing.

In the second, I want higher quality images and no links of any kind as this
version is used to create hard copy at a local print shop.

In both cases, I'm looking for the smallest files possible while still
providing all my required options. Download times are important.

Does anyone know of a contractor I could connect with?

Thanks, Alison

OT: Acrobat Joboption Files

[David Creamer]

>Bookmarks, links, and TOC settings are in FrameMaker, an Acrobat expert
would likely know nothing about them.

One _could_ be an Acrobat expert and an FrameMaker expert at the same
time... 

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com

OT: Anyone moving to InDesign

[David Creamer]

Rick,

I don't have any data to share, but wanted to mention some good third-party
plugins for InDesign (although I don't think I'm telling you anything
new...):
EmSoftware.com
TeacupSoftware.com
65bitSoftware.com
Woodwing.com

In addition, as I'm sure you also know, it does support XML with style
mapping.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988



*
Hello Framers,

I am doing some interesting work publishing data-driven documents with
InDesign. I am looking for some sample data that I may be willing to use for
prototypes. If you have any interest in this area, please contact me
offlist. This may be an opportunity to see if InDesign is a good solution
for your catalogs, parts lists, etc. Thank you very much.

Rick

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-283-5045
rick at frameexpert.com

OT: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

[David Creamer]

> If you already own a perpetual license version, you don't have to stop 
> using it. But if you start out as a renter, you do. And if you own a 
> perpetual license, such as CS6, and then rent CC as your new upgrade 
> path, when you stop paying, there's a good chance that your current 
> files will no longer open in the CS6 version, potentially rendering it 
> useless.

Where did you get that info?
If you have CS6 via a perpetual license it will still work even after canceling 
a Cloud subscription.
Naturally, if you have CS6 via a Cloud subscription (like I do), it will stop 
working.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training

OT: Adobe 'Creative Cloud' (again)

[David Creamer]

> If you already own a perpetual license version, you don't have to stop 
> using it. But if you start out as a renter, you do. And if you own a 
> perpetual license, such as CS6, and then rent CC as your new upgrade 
> path, when you stop paying, there's a good chance that your current 
> files will no longer open in the CS6 version, potentially rendering it 
> useless.

I apologize--it was pointed out to me that you were talking about the FILES, 
not the software. Now that I re-read the email, I see that too. If you get too 
many versions beyond the new CC (what ever they will be called), the files 
PROBABLY won't be able to be saved back (unless Adobe builds in a permanent CS6 
save-down).

If you get cancel with current version and need to save back to CS6, you can 
either re-subscribe for a month--or get a gmail address, a new Adobe ID using 
that address, and then use CC for 30 days.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training

FrameMaker-specific preflight problem: update

[David Creamer]

>>By me, in Illustrator (CS2).

>I then tried importing as an .eps: problem fixed.

Coming into this late, but I believe this is an Illustrator issue, which has
been solved with newer versions.
InDesign used to have the same problem: PDF and AI would generate 4 seps
even for black-only images; EPS would work properly.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

Framemaker training

[David Creamer]

May I suggest Adobe's site:
<
http://training.adobe.com/training/partner-finder.html#p=1=adobe-fra
me-maker=United-States=California=aci>

I set the search to CA, but you can expand it if you want to import the
trainer out of state (there are only four ACIs listed in the USA).

I would recommend looking at just the ACIs since the training centers have
to use ACIs anyway and I doubt too many hire a full-time FrameMaker trainer.
Also, ACIs can customize the class to your needs and you don't have to worry
about classes getting canceled due to low head-count.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized Frame Technologies Consultant since 1991

Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

[David Creamer]

So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found that
I need  to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite ($50
plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need. Unfortunately, there
are two programs that overlap (AI and Acrobat). I wish Adobe would come out
with an Uuber Suite Subscription with a discounted price, of course!

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995

Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

[David Creamer]

Not sure why you need to doubt my statement--but, let's see... 

I use on a regular basis:
Photoshop   
Lightroom
InDesign (with DPS)
InCopy (currently I purchase separately, but it will be the new ACC release)
Dreamweaver
Edge Animate/Services
Premiere Pro/Encore
Media Encoder
After Effects
And all of the TCS4 programs (FrameMaker, Acrobat, Captivate, Illustrator,
RoboHelp, Presenter)
LiveCycle Designer (not included with Acrobat anymore, but I upgraded
separately)

Others I use fairly often:
Audition
Prelude
SpeedGrade
Muse

Although I downloaded TCS4 as a direct purchase, I also subscribed to it in
order to get the latest/greatest updates to Captivate. Otherwise, the
updates were not available to me until an official update came out (whatever
it will be called: TCS4.5 or TCS5).
(Not sure if Maxwell's post was due to my post, but I never implied that
TCS4 was ONLY subscription based. It is just the subscriptions get updates
as soon as they are released and at no additional cost. I needed that for
Captivate, not Frame.)

David Creamer
IDEAS Training


Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 08:11:48 -0700
From: Robert Lauriston <rob...@lauriston.com>

>What Adobe programs do you need that aren't in TCS 4?

>Illustrator replaced Photoshop, which was in TCS 3.5, but there are
>freeware bitmap editors that do everything I need.

On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:11 AM, David Creamer
 wrote:
>> So far, most have been talking about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I found
that
>> I need  to subscribe to the ACC _and_ the Technical Communication Suite
($50
>> plus $70 per month US) to get all the software I need.

InDesign to FrameMaker 9.0 for Windows 7

[David Creamer]

There is no direct conversion of ID to Frame. (There is a Frame to ID
conversion, however.)

If you get all the ID documents at once, do a trail subscription to the
Cloud (if your security allows) and use ID CC for 30 days. You can subscribe
month-to-month for $30 or for a year at $20/month if you need more time.

Make sure the other company Packages the files to send all the linked
graphics; technically, they can send you the fonts too, but you may have
copyright issues involved.
Open the ID file, select all the text* and export as RTF. If you need to,
you can copy and paste tables into Excel. 

*A LOT depends on how well the InDesign document was created: were styles
used properly, was the file created with one long text flow (like Frame) or
a bunch of separate text boxes, etc.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988


_
>My team is about to get a pile of InDesign files from another company. To
edit the files, we need to either purchase InDesign ourselves or convert the
files to FrameMaker 9.
>I don't know (yet) what version of InDesign they are using.
>Question: How easy and clean is the conversion of InDesign files to FM 9.0?

framers Digest, Vol 97, Issue 12

[David Creamer]

The security issues I was referring to is whether one can actually install 
software that is downloaded. Many IT departments in large companies don't allow 
that. (There is a way to get a set of discs to install the Cloud SW.)

Also, if he needs to continue the subscription, another IT security issue could 
arise if the computers are in a "hardened" environment. 

Regarding the credit card security--that has already been proven to be 
insecure. Best use a separate card for that. 

David Creamer
IDEAS Training


The "Cloud" in the name is misleading, it's downloaded and installed
like any other application and your data is wherever you usually store
it.

There's no security issue in the trial version. 30 days should be
enough time to convert all the docs or determine that you should buy
InDesign.

The only minor security concern for the subscription is that it
requires a credit card number, but you can eliminate potential
exposure for that by using a "virtual" credit card number that's
limited to the expected charges.

> On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM, David Creamer
>  wrote:
> If you get all the ID documents at once, do a trail subscription to the
> Cloud (if your security allows) and use ID CC for 30 days. You can subscribe
> month-to-month for $30 or for a year at $20/month if you need more time
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Character Tag "As Is" setting--isn't

[David Creamer]

In my opinion, the Character Designer should have "From Style" rather than
"As Is". 
The "As Is" setting impedes experimentation with the settings.

I agree with Matt: I teach never to edit character tags with text selected.
There is a method to do it safely with text selected, but it requires more
clicks of the mouse.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
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Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
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Inserting inline graphics

[David Creamer]

What about converting the graphic to a font?
http://www.fontlab.com/font-editor/typetool/

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com
Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995

Inserting inline graphics

[David Creamer]

> As a workflow that would be simply impractical.

You are right--manually inserting hundreds of graphics is better than
setting up a character tag or table tag and changing a letter to show the
desired button. 

I my mind, I see it easier to put all the buttons in one font  (not one
font per button). When typing, one could simply enter in a character for
the button desired. 

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com

Inserting inline graphics

[David Creamer]

I could see where a custom font would be a problem if the job was not meant for 
print or PDF.
However, one could use HTML font-includes for web-based help or embed the font 
in an ePub.
Of course, that brings up other potential problems: such as having a reasonably 
up-to-date browser or ePub reader

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training

Sent from my iPad

Re: [Framers] Framemaker Training

[David Creamer]

Cheryl,


I would strongly suggest looking at Adobe’s site for certified instructors:
http://training.adobe.com/training/partner-finder.html#p=1=adobe-frame-maker=United-States=California=aci
Limiting the search to California—where I believe you are located—you have two 
very experienced trainers.
You can change the search parameters if you need to widen the search if you 
need to. 



Adobe-authorized training centers are _supposed_ to use Adobe Certified 
Instructors, but that is not always the case. Make SURE you speak with the 
instructor before committing. Non-Adobe training centers usually don’t know the 
first thing about Frame. 
Also, an experienced _user_ doesn’t always mean a good instructor.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training


>
>On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 9:53 AM,? <che...@medicalworks.com> wrote:
>>I need training of Framemaker ASAP
>>Can you help?
>>
>>Cheryl

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Re: [Framers] FM2015 pod font size

[David Creamer]

None of the below issues happened to me, but it never hurts to be cautious. 
I made the change and was up and running in minutes. 
Note: I am using Windows 10.

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training



Be warned in advance that making such a change to your FM parameter
   file will utterly trash every setting you have made to date in the
   personalization of your installation. It will for instance trash your
   desktop image! It will wipe all program icons you have installed in the
   menu bar at the bottom of your screen! It will trash your choice of
   browser, and your choice of search utility! It will clear away all your
   "Favorites"! You will need hours and hours to go back and reset each
   and every personalization you have chosen since you last installed your
   operating system. Also, be warned that although David's correction
   works to enlarge the font inside your pods, it does not enlarge the
   font Adobe used for pod labels, such as "Find/Change," "f Catalog,"
   etc. Those remain at Adobe's virtually illegible fontsize. (But I can
   guess at this, based on the general appearance of the pod.)


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Re: [Framers] FM2015 pod font size

[David Creamer]

If you are working on a UHD monitor, try either of these two solutions:

Find the actual Frame app [C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AdobeFrameMaker2015]
Right click and select Properties
Under Compatibility, turn on Disable display scaling on high DPI settings.

If that doesn't work, try this:
http://www.danantonielli.com/adobe-app-scaling-on-high-dpi-displays-fix/

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Re: [Framers] Taking and inserting screen captures in FrameMaker 2015

[David Creamer]

Regarding the missing resolution setting in SnagIt...

PPI (aka dpi) resolution in screen captures is more of an illusion. Monitors
and software programs strictly work by x-pixels by y-pixels. 
So a captured 600x600 pixel dialog box is always 600x600 pixels regardless
of the resolution applied to it.
At 100 ppi, it will display 6 inches across; at 300 ppi, it is 2 inches
across--the amount of actual data doesn't change.
PPI resolution is applied for getting better quality during printing (and
sometimes zooming in on screen).

If one needs a larger image with a higher ppi, one usually needs to resize
in Photoshop or similar program. 
However, just increasing the resolution can yield a soft file since the
default settings are usually set for photos, not screen captures. 
Typically, I use Nearest Neighbor to maintain the "crispness" of the
original capture, and save as PNG or LZW-compressed TIFF (never JPEG).

As far as websites go, they also work by x/y pixels, not ppi resolution.

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Re: [Framers] Autonumbering for a Fourth Level Paragraph

[David Creamer]

I prefer to have separate labeled ("named") lists rather than a complex
matrix. I find it is less prone to error and easier for future editors to
figure out.

If you want to send me a sample chapter, I'd be happy to take a look at it
for you.
Email me and I can send you a sample FM file that has various numbering
schemes in it for you to dissect.

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Re: [Framers] Autonumbering for a Fourth Level Paragraph

[David Creamer]

I don't bother zeroing out subheadings. They default to zero automatically
whenever a higher level is changed. 

Here is my typically chapnum setup:

Heading1:   H:<$chapnum>.0\t
Heading2:   H:<$chapnum>.<n+>\t
Heading3:   H: <$chapnum>..<n+>\t
Heading4:   H:<$chapnum>...<n+>\t
Heading5:   H:<$chapnum>...<n+>\t
Heading6:   H:<$chapnum>.<n+>\t

Of course, no other numbered list should use the H: label.
As long as your book numbering is setup up correctly, this has never failed
me.

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Re: [Framers] tip - Save All Files (in a .book)

[David Creamer]

The Shift key short cut works with books and even if you have multiple
(non-book) documents open. 
Keyboard shortcut: Esc f S (Think file menu>Save)

After saving all open files, you can then close all files using the same
Shift key technique.
Keyboard shortcut: Esc f C

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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:40:45 -0700
From: "Monique Semp" <monique.s...@earthlink.net>
To: <framers@lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: [Framers] tip - Save All Files (in a .book)
Message-ID: <AEBCFF7457424B8BA626F75483CEF6BC@WQI1509Dell>
Content-Type: text/plain;   charset="utf-8"

Hello, Framers,

I?m sure that most of you know this already, but I?m also sure that I can?t
be the only one who didn?t know :-)...

Turns out that there *is* a way to Save All Files in a .book. With the .book
file the active window/pane/pod/whatever-you-call-it, hold the Shift key
when you click the menu option, File. (I found this by googling,
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/768022).

Just a tip in case someone else has been wishing to do this (without closing
FrameMaker, which does ask which unsaved files you want to save), -Monique

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Re: [Framers] tip - Save All Files (in a .book)

[David Creamer]

http://www.ideastraining.com/PDFs/Frame_KBcommands.pdf

 

This is not all of them, but includes some of the more useful.

 

David Creamer

IDEAS Training

 

 

 

From: knowhow...@gmail.com [mailto:knowhow...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Peter Gold
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:01 AM
To: David Creamer <ideasli...@ideastraining.com>; Monique Semp 
<monique.s...@earthlink.net>
Cc: Framers (E-mail) <framers@lists.frameusers.com>
Subject: Re: [Framers] tip - Save All Files (in a .book)

 

Thanks for the useful follow-up, David. 

 

I don't have the link to the complete list of FrameMaker keyboard shortcuts 
handy, but perhaps you or someone else on the list has it and can post it. 
IIRC, there are also some of KB commands that aren't documented, or that were 
dropped in later compilations of the list, but still may work. 

 

One that comes to mind is Freeze Pagination, Esc p Z I think it was, which 
disconnected all the connected text frames in a document, for the purpose of 
being able to insert supplementary or change pages, without affecting 
pagination. Its downside was disrupting lots of other stuff in the doc.

 

 

On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 9:23 AM, David Creamer <ideasli...@ideastraining.com 
<mailto:ideasli...@ideastraining.com> > wrote:

The Shift key short cut works with books and even if you have multiple
(non-book) documents open.
Keyboard shortcut: Esc f S (Think file menu>Save)

After saving all open files, you can then close all files using the same
Shift key technique.
Keyboard shortcut: Esc f C

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Re: [Framers] OT: General writing question

[David Creamer]

Sorry about the subject line on previous post.

My two cents...

Generally, if the document is meant to be read mostly on-screen--including
PDFs--sans serif is easier to read on most monitors, especially smaller or
older ones. That's why most websites tend to use san serif fonts. I like to
use a san serif that contains lots of styles and weights to give me some
variety in the design--condensed, normal, extended; regular, semi-bold,
bold, heavy, etc. Of course, italic/oblique fonts in those styles too.
Myriad Pro is a good example with about 30-odd fonts, but there are plenty
of others. If do multiple languages, Linotype Neue Helvetica is a good
choice as it can support up to 83 languages (not to be confused with
Helvetica Neue).

For _strictly_ print, the old ways are still the good ways... I like to use
Minion Pro since it has lots of fonts including special caption and display
styles. I try to stay away from the Arial/Times motif unless required.

As far as readability, I read something a _long_ time ago that said in the
United States, the reading preference (on hard copy) was split about
50/50--while in other countries, serif fonts still had the edge (about
80/20). That was due to the internet being more popular in the US at the
time, so the other countries might be closer to the US percentage now. Of
course, it is possible that the san serif preference could have surpassed
the serif with younger readers too.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
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FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured XML
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988

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Subject: [Framers] OT: General writing question
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All,

I know that this list is for Framemaker-related questions, but that means we
are all writers on this list, so I wanted to post a general writing style
question to the multitudes of gurus that I can reach as a result. . . 

Since the cows have come home, I have always, and I mean always, used Times
or another serif font for body text and san serif for headings and I know
that this is considered the "norm" or "standard" for tech. docs. That said,
this new client is also insistent on using sans serif fonts for both
headings and text and it isn't pretty when you're trying to read this
manual.

Does anyone have any hard references/links to sites that you could point me
to that stipulate why this is the norm/standard for writing manuals?  Right
now, my client considers everything that I offered as an explanation as
simply anecdotal and not worthy of consideration.

Yea, I am about to punt. . . .

Thanks,


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Re: [Framers] Framers Digest, Vol 130, Issue 15

[David Creamer]

My two cents...

Generally, if the document is meant to be read mostly on-screen--including
PDFs--sans serif is easier to read on most monitors, especially smaller or
older ones. That's why most websites tend to use san serif fonts. I like to
use a san serif that contains lots of styles and weights to give me some
variety in the design--condensed, normal, extended; regular, semi-bold,
bold, heavy, etc. Of course, italic/oblique fonts in those styles too.
Myriad Pro is a good example with about 30-odd fonts, but there are plenty
of others. If do multiple languages, Linotype Neue Helvetica is a good
choice as it can support up to 83 languages (not to be confused with
Helvetica Neue).

For _strictly_ print, the old ways are still the good ways... I like to use
Minion Pro since it has lots of fonts including special caption and display
styles. I try to stay away from the Arial/Times motif unless required.

As far as readability, I read something a _long_ time ago that said in the
United States, the reading preference (on hard copy) was split about
50/50--while in other countries, serif fonts still had the edge (about
80/20). That was due to the internet being more popular in the US at the
time, so the other countries might be closer to the US percentage now. Of
course, it is possible that the san serif preference could have surpassed
the serif with younger readers too.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
ADOBE Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1994
FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured XML
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988


Subject: [Framers] OT: General writing question
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All,

I know that this list is for Framemaker-related questions, but that means we
are all writers on this list, so I wanted to post a general writing style
question to the multitudes of gurus that I can reach as a result. . . 

Since the cows have come home, I have always, and I mean always, used Times
or another serif font for body text and san serif for headings and I know
that this is considered the "norm" or "standard" for tech. docs. That said,
this new client is also insistent on using sans serif fonts for both
headings and text and it isn't pretty when you're trying to read this
manual.

Does anyone have any hard references/links to sites that you could point me
to that stipulate why this is the norm/standard for writing manuals?  Right
now, my client considers everything that I offered as an explanation as
simply anecdotal and not worthy of consideration.

Yea, I am about to punt. . . .

Thanks,


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Re: [Framers] Questions about tech docs in an Agile environment

[David Creamer]

I know you said not mention structured, but it sounds like it could be a
good case for DITA-writing style (which FrameMaker supports).
If you don't want to use DITA, extensive and very organized use of text
insets would work.

RoboHelp works in a similar concept to DITA in that it uses numerous Topics
that only contain as much information necessary to address that particular
topic. Topics can be grouped together in general categories (folders) for
organization.

David Creamer
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Online, on site, and classroom training

_

From: Pat Christenson <pat.christen...@morningstar.com>

My company has a very large suite of products and I'm the only tech writer.
Software is developed in an agile environment, with some products releasing
new features every 2 weeks. The largest product updates quarterly. I can
easily spend almost a month on its release notes. We are using FrameMaker
and publishing as a PDF.

In addition to keeping up with release notes (which are very detailed, if I
didn't mention that), I'm supposed to be writing user & admin guides for the
sub-products. The ones we have are hopelessly out-of-date.

With all this going on, by the time I finish a user guide, it is soon
out-of-date and there just isn't time to transfer material from release
notes to the user guide, repaginate, etc. and post it.

My team director and I are trying to come up with a more efficient way of
getting this information to the user in a timely way and write much, much
shorter release notes.

At this point, we're leaning towards the following:

  1.  Instead of long, detailed user guides, write shorter QuickStart
guides, covering the basics. Once the user has absorbed this, they can go to
the product's searchable Help to find info on a specific topic. (No one
reads a 75+ page user guide, right? They read enough to get started and then
search for info as they need it.)
  2.  Make release notes very brief-one or two sentences describing a
new/enhanced feature and a couple of keywords so they can search the product
help for the details.

Although several of our products have very basic Help, there is nothing in
place like we're thinking of.

So long story short:

  *   Are you producing timely documentation within an agile software
development environment? If so, how and is it working well?
  *   Is anyone doing something like what we're thinking of?
  *   What are your recommendations for tools? FrameMaker-to-Robohelp? Give
up on Frame and write in Robohelp? Something else?
  *   Can you quickly add new material (topics & steps) to an existing Help
system?

I developed a couple of Help systems years ago, using FrameMaker and
Webworks. I'm not sure if that qualifies me as a newbie since so much time
has gone by.

I will appreciate ALL your recommendations, whether sent to me privately or
posted on the list.

P.S. Please don't recommend structure. There's no way we're going down that
road for only one tech writer.

Pat Christenson

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Re: [Framers] Total Page Count Variable

[David Creamer]

The built in last page count variable is a reference to the last page in the
_document_, not book. So it could end up showing "Page 300 of 50" if the
book number the page 300 but there were only 50 pages in the
document/chapter.

Dave Creamer
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Subject: Re: [Framers] Total Page Count Variable

It's still a cross reference to that element in the last file in the book.
So the key thing is to build the cross ref target correctly and then
reference it on all the master pages that you want it to appear on.


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Re: [Framers] Total Page Count Variable

[David Creamer]

I usually create a uniquely-named paragraph style in the last document and
use (only) it on the last page of the book.
Then cross-reference to that style.

Dave Creamer
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-Original Message-
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:08:09 -0400
From: John Posada 
To: FrameUsers List 
Subject: [Framers] Total Page Count Variable
Message-ID:

Re: [Framers] OT: Webinar: I am looking for a solution

[David Creamer]

I would have a look at EmSoftware's DocsFlow plugin for InDesign.
It lets you import to Google docs and spreadsheet, creating a one-way or
two-way link.
Formatting is maintained in InDesign even if document is updated by author.
http://emsoftware.com/products/docsflow/

The make a similar product for Word and Excel too.

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Hello Framers,

I have been looking for a good content management solution for one of my
clients. The client has a series of medical professionals that contribute
content for an annual publication. Currently, each contributor submits their
content in a Word document, which is then cleaned up, "structured" and
imported into InDesign for publication. I am looking for a system where the
authors can enter their content in a browser so that I can receive and
process structured content, bypassing Word and the need to manually
structure the content.

Rather than show individual vendors what I need, I am hosting a webinar to
show my current process and solicit ideas and proposals for a new solution.
If you think you may have a solution for me, please attend my webinar on
Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (US). It
should only take 20-30 minutes to show you my process.

Below is the meeting information. You can simply log in to attend, but I
would appreciate a reply ahead of time. Thank you very much.

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
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[Framers] FM 2017 Feature Request: Restore color and scaling to menu icons

[David Creamer]

I liked the color icons because it is easier for the (my?) brain to quickly
recognize a color icon. For example, I just need to look for the red arrow
for the file import icon. It takes less time to process.

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Re: [Framers] FM2017+Retina - Cursor/menu alignment?

[David Creamer]

I’ve run into it hooking my uHD windows computer (same as Mac retina) into a 
mirrored 1080 monitor. The only solution I found is to log out and log back in. 
(You don’t have to restart.)

David Creamer
IDEAS Training


Checking here to see if anybody else has experienced this ...

MacBook Pro (late 2016), Parallels 12, Windows 10, FrameMaker 2017
(build 14.0.0.361)

I occasionally see severe mis-alignment between my cursor and top-level
menus. For example:

- I click the "File" top-level menu item

- The "Edit" or sometimes "Insert" menu appears instead of the "File"
menu. I can't select from the "File" menu.

Essentially, I need to use the arrow keys, shortcuts, or the new command
search feature to invoke commands. Restarting FrameMaker appears to
clear the condition.

This is intermittent, and I haven't identified the circumstances that
trigger this behavior. Has anybody else seen this?

-Alan

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Re: [Framers] Slightly OT: Adobe FrameMaker ACE program

[David Creamer]

The last ACE test for FrameMaker was for version 10. Adobe is no longer
offering that version; I presume because it was getting so old.

Eventually, a new test should be offered, but I think the Adobe
certification programs are going through another periodic revamping turmoil.
At this point, there is no way to be a  Frame ACE.

The ACA is for colleges and was brought about when Adobe split commercial
training centers from accredited schools, since they focus on different
types of training. The ACA is more concept based for print, web, and
video--it's not lesser, just different. In some ways, more interesting but
it requires the time that accredited schools can provide, not 2-5 day
training centers.. It also focuses on the Creative Cloud software, not
FrameMaker or the Technical Communications Suite.

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training

-Original Message-
I?m about half-way through an Adobe Train-the-Trainer program and feeling
motivated re: certifications. But when I search the Adobe site, it seems
that the FrameMaker ACE exam is no longer given, or at least is not listed
on the ACE offerings pages.
https://training.adobe.com/certification/exams.html#p=1


Also, there is now another certification ? Adobe Certified Associate ? but
if I?m reading it correctly, it?s a lesser certification than ACE. And
there?s no FrameMaker option anyway.

I know some of you out there are ACEs. Can you shed any light?

Many thanks,

  Donna Reynolds


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Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

I would give InDesign the edge over tables with its advanced Table, Cell,
and Paragraph styles.
ID can link to the Excel file to pull in updates to the data; with a
third-party plug-in even more features are available, such as two-way edit
updates.
Also, InDesign can import/link to a single worksheet or a named region from
a large spreadsheet.
A little more trouble to set up, but once you do, the table styles work
great. 

David Creamer
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Training on: Acrobat, LiveCycle Designer, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Fireworks, Premiere
Pro, Dreamweaver, Captivate, RoboHelp
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From: D L Reynolds <reyno...@semicool.com>
I use both FrameMaker and InDesign, love them both. But if the document in
question has a lot of tables, stay with FrameMaker. FrameMaker?s table
editor is far superior to InDesign?s IMO.
...
Donna Reynolds

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Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

Rick,

As mentioned, InDesign's indexing definitely lags behind Frame's. If the job
has enough profit built in, I would look at a commercial plug-in/script,
such as IndexMatic or Virginia Systems.

One tip (don't know if this will help): since index entries are hyperlinked,
turn off Auto Update URL Status in the Hyperlinks panel menu. That will
prevent ID from trying to update as it goes.

Another thing that causes it to take forever is the multiple undos. I have
this problem when using database plug-ins. ID wants to make an undo step
every step of the way. I don't know of any want to stop it from doing that.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
http://www.ideastraining.com

Adobe Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1995
Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988
Authorized FileMaker Instructor



Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 3:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

All good points about InDesign and people not using styles, etc. One other
issue about indexes: I happen to be working on a 438 page InDesign book
today and I started generated the index about an hour and fifteen minutes
ago and it still hasn't finished. I am working on a machine with a Xeon
process and 64 gigs of RAM!

Rick

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Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

That is just a result of poor training. It may or may not be the designer's
fault--most likely the company/manager is to blame by not providing the
training or enforcing a professional workflow.

In my experience, once a designer sees the advantages of using based-on
master pages, text styles, and object styles, they will be happy to switch
over. This is especially true for large projects like a book.


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-Original Message-
Regrettably, that isn't necessarily true. A lot of the folks who use InD are
first and foremost *designers*, and have no qualms about hand-formatting
everything on the page to produce a lovely composition. It can be very
difficult to get users with that mindset to switch to a
structure-based/formats-driven viewpoint. Additionally, a huge number of the
InD users I've worked with/trained in long document work can't even set up
an auto-bulleted paragraph, let alone autonumbering, and I shudder to think
what would happen if they tried indexing. 

I would qualify the below statement by saying that if they are already using
InD the way one needs to use Frame, you'll have no problem training them.
If, on the other hand, their preferred approach is to use InD the way one
might use Illustrator, you're in for a rough ride. I'll never forget the
time a client had me update the InD files for their product catalog: 235
pages containing ~800 products, a TOC and an  index, without a single
paragraph/character format defined, no generated TOC or index, no book
files, not even auto-connected text flows from page to page. The most
advanced thing they'd done was add a page number to the master page.  But
the catalog *looked* lovely!

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Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

As mentioned in my first post, InDesign does not have table variables 
(unfortunately).

The table title can be a regular paragraph style that runs above the table and 
is kept with the table, so not having a “table title row” doesn’t really have 
an impact either way. The table styles can have chapter-based numbering setup 
just like Frame.

Table styles can—and should—control table rules; cell styles are for 
_overrides_ to the default table style settings. Most table features have been 
the same since CS3.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training

-Original Message-
Date: Monday, June 26, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: Framers Digest, Vol 135, Issue 19

FM enables you to add variables to running table titles - e.g., ?Continued? 
or ?page x of y,? a feature that doesn?t exist in InDesign. If you bang around 
on the web you?ll find discussions of workarounds in ID, but they?re all a bit 
of a hassle. I once worked on a publication that contained two tables that ran 
300+ pages. The ?page x of y? feature was definitely useful.

ID doesn?t distinguish between a table title row and heading rows.

It?s been awhile, so I?ll probably get this about half wrong, but I seem to 
recall that table rules are built into the cell styles. This has caused me some 
problems in the past. Sorry to be so vague, but that?s as much of it as I 
remember.





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Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

I use, teach, and consult for both programs--just completed a 1400 page book
in InDesign. When you say "publications", are you referring to books or
magazine-type products? If the latter, generally InDesign would be a much
better choice, but not having seen the publication I can only give 

For unstructured books, they can do many of the same things. For structured
books, there is no question--FrameMaker is better.

There are some of the things that come to mind (certainly not
exhaustive...).

FrameMaker
Excels at complex Books since it can use groups, folders, and sub-Books;
InDesign uses basic Book features (think Frame 7).
Conditional text is more powerful for tables with conditional rows and
columns; InDesign conditions apply to the entire table.
Variables can include character styles and can break across lines;
InDesign's variables can't.
Can have table footnotes; InDesign doesn't have this feature.
Can have run-in heads; InDesign does not offer this feature.
Can have multiple indices; InDesign only has one. (There are awkward
workarounds.)

InDesign
Typography is head-and-shoulders about Frame's and it's paragraph styles are
more advanced with nested styles and GREP styles.
Table formatting is more powerful with cell styles, but does not have table
variables.
Handles graphics better, especially oversized ones and graphics with
transparency or layers.
Better color handling for swatches, gradients, and spot colors; special
effects built-in.
Based-on master pages.
Has options for having writers edit document without having InDesign,
including InCopy, Em Software WordsFlow, and DTP Tools Annotations (the last
one adds a feature built-into Frame).
Cross-platform
Multiple page sizes/orientation in same document.
Undo's work for virtually anything.
Generally, the Creative Cloud is a better option compared with the Tech.
Communication Suite, at the same cost.
Easy bleed, slug setup; preflight for document. 
EPUBs can include built-in animations.
More off-the-shelf plug-ins and scripts available.

Conversion
"Free" option: Build InDesign template, export text as RTF; import into
InDesign with styles, modify styles as needed.
Fee-based option: DTP Tools MIF Filter <
http://dtptools.com/product.asp?id=mfid>

Let me know if you have any other questions.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
ADOBE Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1994
Training on: Acrobat, LiveCycle Designer, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop,
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Authorized QuarkXPress Instructor and Certified Expert since 1988
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Publisher, Project, and more
FileMaker Business Alliance member: Trainer
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My company has informed me that they?d like to switch one of our major
publications over from FrameMaker to InDesign. If conversion is not an
option, they wouldn?t be opposed to rebuilding the entire publication from
scratch as an InDesign document.
Has anyone gone through this process before? What were some hurdles that
were faced?
Outside of that can anyone enlighten me with pros/cons for having this
publication remain a FrameMaker document vs moving it to InDesign? 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Re: [Framers] Framemaker certification

[David Creamer]

Adobe no longer offers FrameMaker for ACE testing--the last official ACE
test was for version 10.
It is hard to say if Adobe is going to come out with an updated test or just
let it go quietly into the night. Those who would know probably can't say...

The Ledet info is for classes that PREP one to take the test, NOT the test
itself. Only Pearson Vue can give the official, proctored tests (which cost
$180 per test/try) and that test is no longer listed on Pearson's site.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
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Does Adobe not offer certification for framemaker anymore? ?I was looking on
adobe.com for the new exams for the latest version and couldn't find
anything.
Thanks in advance,?Laura?

--

Message: 2
I found this online - but it's for Frame 10:
https://www.ledet.com/certification/adobe/framemaker/prepguide

The same company offers current Frame training but I didn't see anything
about certification:
https://www.ledet.com/training/Adobe/41-FrameMaker#outlines

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Re: [Framers] IDEAS Training Update

[David Creamer]

Sorry everyone,

This was sent by mistake.

Dave Creamer
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Re: [Framers] Style mapping: Word to FrameMaker 2017

[David Creamer]

Not that I have come across--unless I'm missing something obvious. 

While I appreciate the new Word import feature (it has been in InDesign for
some time), it works best if one is working with experienced Word users who
know how to use styles properly. That is not always the case. 

The problem is when the Word file comes in with a bunch of unwanted styles
(sometimes not even used in the document). Granted, one could import those
styles and rename & reformat them or map them to existing styles, but that
isn't how I like to work in many cases. A simple solution is for Adobe put
back in an option to import as plain text (like the previous import dialog
used to have). 

Option 1: a working "solution" is to open Word and copy the text. In
FrameMaker, use the Paste Special menu and choose text. 
Option 2: save the Word file as text and import.
Option 3: go with the flow and map the Word styles to Frame styles, but that
works best if all writers use styles consistently.

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
FrameMaker training since 1991


From: Pat Christenson <[1]pat.christen...@morningstar.com>
   If you're importing a Word document into FrameMaker 2017, is there a
   way to disable the feature that adds unmapped formats to the FrameMaker
   paragraph, character, and table catalogs?
   Thanks.
   Pat Christenson
   Senior Technical Writer, Client Education
   Morningstar, Inc.

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Re: [Framers] Final note about Adobe Licensing

[David Creamer]

Subscriptions include upgrades, but you are not required to upgrade if you
don't want to.

I subscribe to the Technical Communication Suite, which includes FrameMaker.
I usually have to wait a month or two before the Suite is updated to include
a new version of the software programs in the Suite. (The Suite costs $50
per month.)

David Creamer
IDEAS Training

If you buy the $360-a-year subscription, are upgrades included? If
not, how much are they?

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[Framers] ANN: Carmen Publishing Store

[David Creamer]

Happy New Year, Rick.

Thanks for the update on some great scripts. 
Any option for upgrading older versions?

Dave Creamer
IDEAS Training



Happy New Year Framers! I now have all of my scripts available in one place:

http://www.frameexpert.com/store/
 
All of the scripts work with FrameMaker 10 or higher and DON'T require
FrameScript.

I welcome all suggestions for more useful FrameMaker scripts. Thank you.


Rick

 

Rick Quatro

Carmen Publishing Inc.

r...@frameexpert.com

585-366-4017

 

 

 

 



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Re: [Framers] Windows 10 backwards compatibility?

[David Creamer]

I usually just keep the latest version installed, but periodically need to
install an older version for online training. I have not had any major
problems with older versions that I can remember. 

Windows 10, generally, is not a big deal, once you get over the start menu
changes. Even that is not a major difference, really.

The biggest issue I've had with older versions of Frame is using a uHD
(ultra high res) monitor. The 2017 version finally works properly with my 4K
monitor (there was a hack with 2015, but it was not always reliable). For
older software, I keep a couple of 1080 monitors attached too.

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Re: [Framers] External cross-references in book documents - do not work in

[David Creamer]

In addition to Rick's comments, I believe the relative folder structure
between the two books has to be maintained with the PDFs on the server.

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Re: [Framers] Publishing Help fails

[David Creamer]

Check Frame file names. Watch for punctuation in name—use standard web naming 
system. 

David Creamer 

This message is sent from my iPhone. Please forgive short responses and 
misspelled words. 

> On Jan 17, 2018, at 1:04 PM, framers-requ...@lists.frameusers.com wrote:
> 
> Publishing Help fails

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Re: [Framers] Using Folders and Groups

[David Creamer]

Sorry if this is a repeat, but what Folder and Groups do is pretty simple...

Groups are simply for organizing numerous documents in a book file since the
contents can be collapsed when not being viewed. They have no effect on
chapter or page numbering.

Folders are for a single chapter that is broken into multiple files for
various reasons (length, editing, content, etc.). The chapter number is set
on the Folder, not the files; page numbers are set in the files as usual. Of
course, the Folder can also be used for Volume numbering.

Here is a PDF that covers common scenarios for setting up a book:
http://ideastraining.com/PDFs/SettingFrameBookNumberingFrame.pdf


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FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured XML
Online, on site, and classroom training



Has anyone here used folders and groups in their unstructured books? Is
there any information out there on the how and when and why of using them,
or when one is better used than the other?

So far all I've found is the brief and pretty detail-less how to in Adobe's
help files, and I want more in-depth information.

I'm working on a book right now where I *think *using folders would be
useful (long chapter, trying to chunk so I can keep straight what
information is where and the like, because two of those sections are nearly
identical except for a few words and I want to keep them identical but there
are edits and additions and you know the drill), but I'm not sure if it
would be or how to set it up properly and, frankly, I'm not up to
trial-and-erroring today until I get it.

--
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Re: [Framers] Framers Digest, Vol 148, Issue 10

[David Creamer]

Are you defining the formatting directly in the EDD or calling out to
paragraph styles?
Can you send the EDD for review?

David Creamer
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:22:27 -0600
From: Nicole Rader 
Subject: [Framers] Need help with List Formats in Structured

I am updating a file to Structured FrameMaker and ran into a problem with
the list formats. I have many instances where lists have multiple levels.

For example:
a. Level 1
  1). Level 2
 (a) Level 3

I am having difficulties with the lists not resetting.

What I want:
a. Text
  1. Text
  2. Text
b. Text
  1. Text

What I am getting:
a. Text
   1. Text
   2. Text
b. Text
   3. Text

I am sure I have something wrong in my EDD, but cannot figure it out. Below
is my EDD text format rules for my lists.


Let me know if you need more info to help me solve.

My structure is set to PARA0 (ListType "Numbered") < Step1 < Para. Above is
the format rules for the Para element specifically.

Thanks in advance.

Nicole


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Re: [Framers] ANN: I owe taxes sale!

[David Creamer]

Hi Rick,

Taxes... What are those?

Anyway, I just did my part to help out (own eight now...)

Asking others to check out Rick's excellent utilities--they literally can
save days (weeks?) of work cleaning up sloppy templates.

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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2018 17:19:23 -0400
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Subject: [Framers] ANN: I owe taxes sale!
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Hi Framers,

I have a big tax bill coming up on the 15th so I decided to have a sale on
all of my FrameMaker solutions. Single licenses are all $19 each and site
licenses, including the source code, are $99 each. Each script works with
FrameMaker 10 and higher and does not require FrameScript. Now is a good
time to increase your FrameMaker productivity! Thank you very much.

http://www.frameexpert.com/store

Rick Quatro

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585-366-4017

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Re: [Framers] Frame alone or Adobe too?

[David Creamer]

>Not tagged. Never do that.

Tagged PDFs should be used unless there is a problem with using the setting.
They are required for PDF reviews, 508 accessibility, Acrobat editing and
export*.

*Non-tagged PDFs tend to treat each line as a separate paragraph, while
tagged PDFs "remember" the paragraph settings. In Acrobat, tagged PDFs can
even reflow paragraphs during editing.

David Creamer
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Re: [Framers] How do you identify an advanced FrameMaker user?

[David Creamer]

>>The test shouldn't be to find out if they have Advanced knowledge of
FM...it should be an advanced knowledge of what you USE in FM for your book
of work.

I'm assuming the "you" above is the company one is testing for. Without
knowing what the company uses, I would be prepared for anything.

>>You aren't Adobe and looking for a support position...just make sure they
can do everything you need to do.

Good templates often require a little bit of everything I listed. 

It eventually comes down to what type of person the company is looking for: 
--a writer with reasonable Frame skills and the ability to learn new skills,
or
--a template designer with good workflow analysis skills.

It's possible to get both in one package, but common. 


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Re: [Framers] Final note about Adobe Licensing

[David Creamer]

I can do that with the TCS versions of Frame, so I except it is the same
with the standalone subscription.
However, I don't think you can install an earlier version than when you
started your subscription, but I'm not sure.

David Creamer
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It used to be that you could have more than one version of a program
available in the Creative Cloud subscription. I would expect that to be the
same with FrameMaker? Can someone confirm that?


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Re: [Framers] PDF Job Options - do you customize?

[David Creamer]

For digital/laser output (not for commercial printing)
Compatibility: Acrobat 8
Images:
Color and grayscale: downsample to 225 ppi for images above 225 ppi;
automatic JPEG, high quality
Monochrome: 1500/1500; CCITT Group 4
Fonts: Embed all/Subset; Cancel job if failure (remove all Never Embed and
Always Embed)
Color: Leave Color Unchanged

For web downloads or email (only differences shown)
Images:
Color and grayscale: downsample to 150 ppi for images above 150 ppi;
automatic JPEG, medium quality
Monochrome: 1200/1200; CCITT Group 4
Color: Convert All Colors to sRGB

David Creamer
IDEAS Training
ADOBE Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1994
FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured XML
Online, on site, and classroom training


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Message: 1
Do you use the default PDF Job Options?
I make PDFs that are primarily distributed as files.
People print if needed.
Do you use the "Standard" Job options that come with Frame for this?
Many many years ago we customized the Job Options, with downsizing and
various graphic options.
I do not have that file any more.
Is this necessary?

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Caroline Tabach
Technical/Marcom Writer
e-mail: caroline.tab...@gmail.com


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Re: [Framers] Best Method, Word 2013 to Frame 2019

[David Creamer]

That's cool! I use 7-zip and never thought to try that...

David Creamer
IDEAS Training

>From my experience you do not even have to change the extension, just 
>right click and choose unzip

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Re: [Framers] Best Method, Word 2013 to Frame 2019.

[David Creamer]

If I might suggest a slightly different way of getting the graphics out of a
Word file (works for PowerPoint too)...

Make sure the file is in the .docx format, not .doc (and .pptx, not .ppt)
Make a copy of the file for safety
Change the file extension from .docx to .zip
Open the zip file
Look for the doc folder (or ppt)
Look for the media folder
All the graphics are there--usually in a higher quality than a web export

David Creamer
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ADOBE Authorized Instructor & Certified Expert since 1994
Adobe Community Professional
FrameMaker Certified since 1991, including structured XML
Online, on site, and classroom training



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