Background: I sent a FM book to a translation agency, which returned the
translated files as a FM book. They convert to mif and use Trados for
the translation, then convert back and place the files into my book.
There were no problems opening the files, displaying graphics, and the
cross-refs were
Hi Menahem,
I would emphasize to your outsourcers that it's important that they do all
modifications within the full directory structure of the project. It's
obvious that in the case you described, the outsourcer edited the file in a
different location.
All the best,
David
--
David Schor
* I work for Adobe*
Hi Jim,
I am not able to reproduce the issue. What workspace are you using? Can you
send me the frame file and steps which you are performing?
Regards,
Megha
-Original Message-
From: Pinkham, Jim [mailto:jim.pink...@voith.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00
Menahem,
Opening the file and pointing to the first missing graphic should have fixed
all other graphics in the file, if the graphics are all in the same
location. If not, each graphic with a different location would prompt for a
re-import.
A suggestion; instead of using NotePad try TextPad ($30)
I'm using the Authoring workspace, Megha, and I can reproduce this
consistently. For example, in the file I will send you under separate
cover, I was working on page 8. When I clicked on the UI visibility
button, it immediately took me to page 10, the last page in the chapter.
When I clicked again
Menahem -
This may or may not help you in the future, but when I send files to the
translators, I use the Archive plugin to create a stand-alone copy of
the source files. I don't need to maintain the original directory
structure since I consider the translated guides to be a snapshot of a
I tried capturing the Structured view in Frame 7.2 with SnagIt and it
worked beautifully... you can print it from your screen capture in
SnagIt as well, even formatting the printed pages. I have SnagIt 9.
Cheryl Dwyer
Lead Tech Writer
Industrial Medium Software, Inc.
McLean, VA 22102
Hi Carl,
Depending on the amount that your installation instructions differs
between platforms, you may want to consider using separate docs with
text insets (and variables, if appropriate) in addition to
conditionalized text. I have found that for sections of the installation
steps that vary
Dave,
I'd like to mention that this doesn't match my experience:
Opening the file and pointing to the first missing graphic should have
fixed
all other graphics in the file, if the graphics are all in the same
location. If not, each graphic with a different location would prompt for
a
Hi Framers,
One of the writers on my team has a file she has had to recreate three times
from scratch, because the structure disappeared. One time it disappeared when
she was working on it. She finally gave up and is using the unstructured file
in her structured book.
I checked the template
Here's a piece of the frame users digest get. Your friend did have a small bite
this time. I thought changing screen res wouldn't work, but looks like she
hasn't tried it ...
--
6. Re: Need to have larger fonts in dialog boxes and for menu
Hi All,
I had previously discovered this bug on the initial TCS 2.0 version of
FM 9 (and reported it to Adobe), and thought I should test it again on
the latest patch version that just came out.
Bad news is - it's still broken. Here's the details on the error:
I created an Index marker with
Dear Tom,
I used to work at Adobe [twice!] and the there's still quite a
historical legacy from the good ol' days of FrameViewer, and when
FrameMaker was available on Macintosh, NeXT, SunOS, IBM AIX and more.
The Hypertext system is one of those legacies, and it probably
outdates the internet
About?
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Pat Christenson pxen...@comcast.netwrote:
Any opinions? Thanks.
Pat Christenson
___
--
John Posada
Senior Technical Writer
NYMetro STC President
The Americans will always do the right thing after they
Yes.
You're welcome.
Cheers,
Art
Art Campbell
art.campb...@gmail.com
... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52
Vincent and a redheaded girl. -- Richard Thompson
No disclaimers apply.
Hmm...might I detect a note of teasing here? Or perhaps it's mild
aggravation at an imprecise question. Either way, yes, it's a vague
question, so I'll defer an exhaustive answer for the moment.
I've been using FM 9, as part of TCS 2, for about two weeks. I've run
into a few ultimately minor bugs
Bugginess? Fantastic new features?
Pat
On Mar 25, 2009, at 12:33 PM, John Posada wrote:
About?
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Pat Christenson
pxen...@comcast.net wrote:
Any opinions? Thanks.
Pat Christenson
___
--
John Posada
Senior
Pinkham, Jim wrote:
Hmm...might I detect a note of teasing here? Or perhaps it's mild
aggravation at an imprecise question. Either way, yes, it's a vague
question, so I'll defer an exhaustive answer for the moment.
I've been using FM 9, as part of TCS 2, for about two weeks. I've run
into a
Generally, I'm a keyboard guy, Stuart, but I've been more of a mouse guy
with Frame. I use a few, to be sure, such as the CRTRL+0 to access
variables, the ESC tw for table sizing, the ESC mp for the Shrinkwrap to
Fit plug-in. I've not had issues with the keystrokes I use most. What I
like about
I haven't had an email from this group in ages! I wonder why I missed
so many.
Pat
On Mar 25, 2009, at 2:12 PM, Alan Litchfield wrote:
Really Pat?
You might like to do a search on the forum archive to how far back the
discussion has gone 8^|
Alan
Pat Christenson wrote:
No teasing
You might also wish to check out the the Google Groups Technical
Communications Suite Users group, at
http://groups.google.com/group/TCS-Users?hl=en.
Jim
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pat
I work with unstructured documents, graphically rich, with limited
cross-referencing, and very limited amounts of conditional text. So I can't
comment on any of the sophisticated features, such as structure, DITA, XML,
and so forth.
FrameMaker 9's new interface is a major change. It is very
Hi, Megha,
I have the same problem on my computer. Toggling the screen mode often
presents a different page than the one I am currently viewing, even if I
clicked in the page to be sure it is the active page. I did some playing and
discovered the following:
1. Toggling screen mode works fine,
Right-click, then choose Toggle Screen Mode from the context menu.
wincmds.cfg lists these shortcuts:
Esc S M s for standard screen mode.
Esc S M u for full screen with user interface.
Esc S M f for full screen.
Esc S M t to toggle screen mode.
However, none of these shortucts
I haven't trialled FM9 yet, but if the various tiny dialogue windows are
now (a) bigger and (b) resizable, those would be immense improvements.
Regards,
Hedley
--
Hedley Finger
28 Regent Street Camberwell VIC 3124 Australia
Tel: +61 3 9809 1229 Fax: (call phone first)
Mobile (cell):
Background: I sent a FM book to a translation agency, which returned the
translated files as a FM book. They convert to mif and use Trados for
the translation, then convert back and place the files into my book.
There were no problems opening the files, displaying graphics, and the
cross-refs were
Hi Menahem,
I would emphasize to your outsourcers that it's important that they do all
modifications within the full directory structure of the project. It's
obvious that in the case you described, the outsourcer edited the file in a
different location.
All the best,
David
--
David Schor
* I work for Adobe*
Hi Jim,
I am not able to reproduce the issue. What workspace are you using? Can you
send me the frame file and steps which you are performing?
Regards,
Megha
-Original Message-
From: Pinkham, Jim [mailto:jim.pink...@voith.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:00
Menahem,
Opening the file and pointing to the first missing graphic should have fixed
all other graphics in the file, if the graphics are all in the same
location. If not, each graphic with a different location would prompt for a
re-import.
A suggestion; instead of using NotePad try TextPad ($30)
I'm using the Authoring workspace, Megha, and I can reproduce this
consistently. For example, in the file I will send you under separate
cover, I was working on page 8. When I clicked on the "UI visibility"
button, it immediately took me to page 10, the last page in the chapter.
When I clicked
Menahem -
This may or may not help you in the future, but when I send files to the
translators, I use the Archive plugin to create a stand-alone copy of
the source files. I don't need to maintain the original directory
structure since I consider the translated guides to be a "snapshot" of a
I'd strongly second the recommendation to use Archive to package stuff
up for the translators.
***
And my personal favorite for an editor is NoteTab (and Light).
Although for this kind of delecate search and replace, Text Workbench
would probably be quicker and more surgical.
Art
Art Campbell
I tried capturing the Structured view in Frame 7.2 with SnagIt and it
worked beautifully... you can print it from your screen capture in
SnagIt as well, even formatting the printed pages. I have SnagIt 9.
Cheryl Dwyer
Lead Tech Writer
Industrial Medium Software, Inc.
McLean, VA? 22102
Hi Carl,
Depending on the amount that your installation instructions differs
between platforms, you may want to consider using separate docs with
text insets (and variables, if appropriate) in addition to
conditionalized text. I have found that for sections of the installation
steps that vary
Dave,
I'd like to mention that this doesn't match my experience:
> Opening the file and pointing to the first missing graphic should have
fixed
> all other graphics in the file, if the graphics are all in the same
> location. If not, each graphic with a different location would prompt for
a
>
Hi Framers,
One of the writers on my team has a file she has had to recreate three times
from scratch, because the structure disappeared. One time it disappeared when
she was working on it. She finally gave up and is using the unstructured file
in her structured book.
I checked the template
Hi All,
I had previously discovered this bug on the initial TCS 2.0 version of
FM 9 (and reported it to Adobe), and thought I should test it again on
the latest patch version that just came out.
Bad news is - it's still broken. Here's the details on the error:
I created an Index marker with
Dear Tom,
I used to work at Adobe [twice!] and the there's still quite a
historical legacy from the good ol' days of "FrameViewer", and when
FrameMaker was available on Macintosh, NeXT, SunOS, IBM AIX and more.
The "Hypertext" system is one of those legacies, and it probably
outdates the internet
Apologies, I meant to forward that email to my brother who works with the
Sharon Veach at Sun, the original poster. He has been consulting me on this and
I recommended this list. Sharon, good luck! You did get a reply when you added
more specifics ... hope you get more help. (Sharon, Raoul
Any opinions? Thanks.
Pat Christenson
About?
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Pat Christenson wrote:
> Any opinions? Thanks.
>
> Pat Christenson
> ___
>
>
> --
> John Posada
> Senior Technical Writer
> NYMetro STC President
>
> "The Americans will always do the right thing after they have
Yes.
You're welcome.
Cheers,
Art
Art Campbell
art.campbell at gmail.com
"... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52
Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson
No disclaimers apply.
Hmm...might I detect a note of teasing here? Or perhaps it's mild
aggravation at an imprecise question. Either way, yes, it's a vague
question, so I'll defer an exhaustive answer for the moment.
I've been using FM 9, as part of TCS 2, for about two weeks. I've run
into a few ultimately minor bugs
Bugginess? Fantastic new features?
Pat
On Mar 25, 2009, at 12:33 PM, John Posada wrote:
> About?
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Pat Christenson
> wrote:
> Any opinions? Thanks.
>
> Pat Christenson
> ___
>
>
> --
> John Posada
> Senior
Fantastic new bugginess?
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pat
Christenson
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:43 PM
To: FrameUsers List
Subject: Re: FrameMaker 9
Bugginess? Fantastic new features?
Yes on both counts. But "fantastic" does not necessarily mean "useful".
> From: pxenson at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: FrameMaker 9
> Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:43:28 -0700
> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
>
> Bugginess? Fantastic new features?
>
> Pat
> On Mar 25, 2009, at 12:33 PM,
Pinkham, Jim wrote:
> Hmm...might I detect a note of teasing here? Or perhaps it's mild
> aggravation at an imprecise question. Either way, yes, it's a vague
> question, so I'll defer an exhaustive answer for the moment.
>
> I've been using FM 9, as part of TCS 2, for about two weeks. I've run
>
Generally, I'm a keyboard guy, Stuart, but I've been more of a mouse guy
with Frame. I use a few, to be sure, such as the CRTRL+0 to access
variables, the ESC tw for table sizing, the ESC mp for the Shrinkwrap to
Fit plug-in. I've not had issues with the keystrokes I use most. What I
like about
No teasing intended. I was just surprised not to have seen any
discussion and was hoping to get the low-down from those who've been
working with it.
Pat
I haven't had an email from this group in ages! I wonder why I missed
so many.
Pat
On Mar 25, 2009, at 2:12 PM, Alan Litchfield wrote:
> Really Pat?
>
> You might like to do a search on the forum archive to how far back the
> discussion has gone 8^|
>
> Alan
>
> Pat Christenson wrote:
>> No
You might also wish to check out the the Google Groups "Technical
Communications Suite Users" group, at
http://groups.google.com/group/TCS-Users?hl=en.
Jim
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pat
Responding to Jim Pinkham, Stuart Rogers wrote (in part):
> And then when I generate a PDF from the book, all my Heading1TOC pgfs
> are showing up as PDF bookmarks -- even though FM9 no longer lists them
> as possibilities in the Bookmarks tab of PDF setup. So there's no way
> to tell FM
I work with unstructured documents, graphically rich, with limited
cross-referencing, and very limited amounts of conditional text. So I can't
comment on any of the sophisticated features, such as structure, DITA, XML,
and so forth.
FrameMaker 9's new interface is a major change. It is very
Oh, I forgot to add that most plugins seem to still work with FrameMaker 9.
I've got quite a few. So far, I've found only ToolbarPlus Express and
cudlog.dll to cause problems. The TPE keyboard shortcuts still work, but the
custom menus it creates are all messed up. Cudlog.dll breaks the recent
Like the new features (without the bugs would be better), one thing I
haven't mentioned the product should have a way and time to empty it's
temp file like right after you close a document.
It is r r e a ly slow loading the program even after you empty the
temp file - and wouldn't mind so
Hi, Megha,
I have the same problem on my computer. Toggling the screen mode often
presents a different page than the one I am currently viewing, even if I
clicked in the page to be sure it is the active page. I did some playing and
discovered the following:
1. Toggling screen mode works fine,
> Right-click, then choose Toggle Screen Mode from the context menu.
>
> wincmds.cfg lists these shortcuts:
>Esc S M s for standard screen mode.
>Esc S M u for full screen with user interface.
>Esc S M f for full screen.
>Esc S M t to toggle screen mode.
> However, none of these
Great info Jim, thank you. I am looking at 9 and your post has helped me
out.
Rick
-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pinkham, Jim
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:43 PM
To: Art Campbell; Pat
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