Re: [Framers] Have not seen any emails in this list since ...

Z Apparently not. So it’s not just me…. Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 > On Jan 12, 2023, at 2:23 AM, Johan Anglemark wrote: > >  According to the list archive the message you replied to (and changed > the subject of) was the last one previous to your reply. So over two >

Re: [Framers] ANN: FrameMaker 2019

Yes, and the RoboHelp blurb says: "And it's a complete new RoboHelp developped from the scratch." Yow. Jack DeLand . Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC +1 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/ http://www.adamcharlescons

Re: [Framers] Are "point-pages" still in use?

FWIW, Bechtel Power did so for a nuke project I was on back in the 80's. -Original Message- From: Framers On Behalf Of Lin Sims Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 4:34 PM To: An email list for people using Adobe FrameMaker software. Subject: Re: [Framers] Are "point-pages" still in use? As

Re: [Framers] list members not using FrameMaker now

And Ferraris and Jeeps both run on petrol. It's what you do with it and how that makes the difference. Once you adapt to the Flare UI, you'll appreciate how carefully thought out the tool is. The designers are always just over the horizon, thinking up cool stuff. Try the download. ...

Re: [Framers] Flare

this list to include Flare topics (no pun). Jack DeLand . Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/ http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com/ -Original Message- From: Framers On Behalf Of Robert Lauriston Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 12:32

Re: [Framers] Final note about Adobe Licensing

Few people are more Flare-dedicated than me, but I don't think I'll leave this list, either. Too much good info & good people, plus I still use FM for my book. Jack DeLand • Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/

Re: [Framers] Final note about Adobe Licensing

And now I wonder how many closet Flare users are on this list. Jack DeLand • Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/ http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com/ -Original Message- From: Framers On Behalf Of Rick Quatro Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Framers] Final note about Adobe Licensing

For single sourcing, Flare is unmatched, but it will never replace FM for page layout. However, CSS is a fascinating world.  Jack DeLand • Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/ http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com/ -Original Message

Re: [Framers] FrameMaker Data in Footer

LEP = list of effective pages, I would guess. ___ This message is from the Framers mailing list Send messages to framers@lists.frameusers.com Visit the list's homepage at http://www.frameusers.com Archives located at

Re: [Framers] Putting Text in a gray box? - Can it be a para tag?

" a monospaced font such as Courier." Might one suggest using Source Code Pro here? It's Adobe, it's free, and is becoming increasingly popular with developers. ___ This message is from the Framers mailing list Send messages to

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

First World problem, Rick - making too much money! ... Rick's scripts saved me oodles of work in a previous incarnation, worth every penny. Jack DeLand . Principal Adam Charles Consulting, LLC 734 972 3026 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland/ http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com

Re: [Framers] Windows 10 backwards compatibility?

FWIW, there are free shell utilities that will emulate a Win 7 Start menu and what not. Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 > On Jan 9, 2018, at 10:10 AM, David Creamer <ideasli...@ideastraining.com> > wrote: > > I usually just keep the latest version installed, but periodically

Re: [Framers] Mif wash .book files

Thanks for verifying- been having Comcast troubles. Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 > On Nov 17, 2016, at 3:11 PM, Stamm, David <david.st...@gd-ms.com> wrote: > > 2016-11-17-04T20:10Z > > Jack - > > Yes, your posts got through, as did your message. Whether I can act on

Re: [Framers] Mif wash .book files

I never trust Notepad. Notepad++ is a free programming editor, very nice. You'll love it! Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 > On Nov 17, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Stamm, David <david.st...@gd-ms.com> wrote: > > 2016-11-17-04T17:25Z > > Windows 7 Enterprise operating system > &

Re: [Framers] ANN: Antiwebinar series

Thanks, Rick - very nice, and a great looking site! -Original Message- From: Framers [mailto:framers-bounces+jackdeland=comcast@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Rick Quatro Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:43 AM To: 'Frame Users' Subject: Re:

Re: extremely slow PNG loading

Irfanview is terrific for lots of graphic manipulations. It also has the worst Help file I have ever seen. I offered to do one for Irfan, but he refused. - Original Message - From: Shmuel shmue...@gmail.com To: Tammy Van Boening tamm...@spectrumwritingllc.com, framers

Saving out FM graphics

saved out? Thanks as always. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com

Saving out FM graphics

out? Thanks as always. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland> http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.frameusers.com/

RE: Writing APi documents - best practice

Join the LinkedIn group API Documentation. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to framers

Choosing a Help Format

I haven?t kept up with this thread; has anyone mentioned Flare Help Viewer? It is much more modern than CHM, and runs in .Net 4.0 (required). Worth a trial. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland From: framers-bounces

Writing APi documents - best practice

Join the LinkedIn group "API Documentation". Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland

RE: acrobat and reader conflicts

Frankly, I don’t see how Adobe gets away with this. What would be the reaction if the Microsoft Word reader was incompatible with Word? Much bad karma, most likely. Must be the Cool Factor…. which I enjoy. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com

acrobat and reader conflicts

Frankly, I don?t see how Adobe gets away with this. What would be the reaction if the Microsoft Word reader was incompatible with Word? Much bad karma, most likely. Must be the Cool Factor?. which I enjoy. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com

RE: Adobe PS driver vanished after Adobe failed Acrobat update

That's true. But it shouldn't have to be so. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Lauriston Sent

Adobe PS driver vanished after Adobe failed Acrobat update

That's true. But it shouldn't have to be so. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert Lauriston Sent

RE: problems creating pdf files from FM11

. Today, it’s working, and all I did was to reboot. Stumped in Ypsilanti. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Ken Poshedly

problems creating pdf files from FM11

. Today, it?s working, and all I did was to reboot. Stumped in Ypsilanti. Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Ken Poshedly

RE: Do not use the Courier(r) font when Adobe Type Manager(r) is turned off

There's also Source Code Pro, available for free from SourceForge. And it is an open license, Adobe-created OTF. I'm just sayin'. http://sourceforge.net/projects/sourcecodepro.adobe/?source=directory Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland

"Do not use the Courier(r) font when Adobe Type Manager(r) is turned off"

There's also Source Code Pro, available for free from SourceForge. And it is an open license, Adobe-created OTF. I'm just sayin'. http://sourceforge.net/projects/sourcecodepro.adobe/?source=directory Jack DeLand, CSM | 734 972 3026 (cell) | jack.deland (skype) | www.linkedin.com/in/jackdeland

RE: why is FM's UI so weird and buggy?

that Adobe was trying to please (impress?) a new crop of users. It worked with me. In general, I enjoy the flexibility of the new interface, and I can always reset the workspace to my liking. It's a major improvement from my point of view. Just one person's opinion. C'est la vie. Jack DeLand, CSM

why is FM's UI so weird and buggy?

eems to me that Adobe was trying to please (impress?) a new crop of users. It worked with me. In general, I enjoy the flexibility of the new interface, and I can always reset the workspace to my liking. It's a major improvement from my point of view. Just one person's opinion. C'est la vie. Jack D

RE: Tech writing for web apps - style guides?

Oops, cancel that. You wanted web only. Sorry. Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 (cell) www.adamcharlesconsulting.com http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com/ www.linkedin/in/jackdeland jack.deland (skype) From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com

RE: Tech writing for web apps - style guides?

I've used the Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa511258.aspx. It is mainly for design principles, but it includes rules for documenting interface components. It's a downloadable PDF, and is almost 900 pages long. (!) Jack

Tech writing for web apps - style guides?

I've used the "Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines" http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa511258.aspx. It is mainly for design principles, but it includes rules for documenting interface components. It's a downloadable PDF, and is almost 900 pages long. (

Tech writing for web apps - style guides?

Oops, cancel that. You wanted web only. Sorry. Jack DeLand 734 972 3026 (cell) www.adamcharlesconsulting.com <http://www.adamcharlesconsulting.com/> www.linkedin/in/jackdeland jack.deland (skype) From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-b

RE: A fresh perspective from a newbie

As another FM newbie, I have to agree, and am saddened that this list should need monitoring. Respectfully (your Liberal friend), Jack DeLand -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert M Graw Sent

A fresh perspective from a "newbie"

As another FM newbie, I have to agree, and am saddened that this list should need monitoring. Respectfully (your Liberal friend), Jack DeLand -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Robert M Graw Sent

RE: FM + CMS + SMEs w/o $$$?

Richard, Thanks very much for your detailed input. I am the sole writer for our outfit, with 15 developers in the UK and some management types in the UK and Michigan. I think moving to structured FM may be the better method for us for a variety of reasons, but I will look into the

RE: FM + CMS + SMEs w/o $$$?

do some cogitating about the structured route. It makes a lot of sense, and now would be a perfect time to do it. Regards, Jack DeLand From: John Sgammato [mailto:jsgamm...@imprivata.com] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:08 AM To: 'jackdel...@comcast.net'; framers@lists.frameusers.com

FM + CMS + SMEs w/o $$$?

some cogitating about the structured route. It makes a lot of sense, and now would be a perfect time to do it. Regards, Jack DeLand From: John Sgammato [mailto:jsgamm...@imprivata.com] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:08 AM To: 'jackdeland at comcast.net'; framers at lists.frameusers.com

FM + CMS + SMEs w/o $$$?

Richard, Thanks very much for your detailed input. I am the sole writer for our outfit, with 15 developers in the UK and some management types in the UK and Michigan. I think moving to structured FM may be the better method for us for a variety of reasons, but I will look into the feasibility

Minion Pro Italic

there. I can get an italic look by choosing Minion Pro and selecting Italic in the Angle dropdown. But is this actually using the Minion Pro Italic font, or is it an effect on the Regular font? I am setting a book up for pre-press. TIA, Jack DeLand

RE: Minion Pro Italic

was that it might drop the italic and substitute the regular font. Jack DeLand From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 2:05 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Minion Pro Italic

Minion Pro Italic

was that it might drop the italic and substitute the regular font. Jack DeLand From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Dov Isaacs Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 2:05 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: Minion Pro

Re: Change reference page graphic line across files?

Thanks to you all for your help. I think I've got it now. p.s. Really love FAR. Jack DeLand :: information design implementation On 7/27/2010 5:33 PM, Jeremy H. Griffith wrote: On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:34:14 + (UTC), jdela...@comcast.net wrote: I was wondering if there is an easy way

Change reference page graphic line across files?

Thanks to you all for your help. I think I've got it now. p.s. Really love FAR. Jack DeLand :: information design & implementation On 7/27/2010 5:33 PM, Jeremy H. Griffith wrote: > On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:34:14 + (UTC), jdeland1 at comcast.net > wrote: > > &g

Re: Garbage characters in FM9

I got the same sort of effect at one point with the same setup as Alison's. In my case, it seemed to be a low memory problem, and it has not recurred. FWIW, YMMV Jack DeLand :: information design implementation On 3/29/2010 5:44 PM, Alison Craig wrote: I hope I haven't got garbage

Garbage characters in FM9

I got the same sort of effect at one point with the same setup as Alison's. In my case, it seemed to be a low memory problem, and it has not recurred. FWIW, YMMV Jack DeLand :: information design & implementation On 3/29/2010 5:44 PM, Alison Craig wrote: > I hope I haven't got

Re: Free online version of Read Me First! A Style Guide for theComputer Industry, Third Edition (3rd Edition)

http://books.google.com/books?id=TJSwqVS24CYCprintsec=frontcoverdq=read+me+firstcd=1#v=onepageq=f=false It says it's a limited preview, but I was able to scroll all the way from the front to the back cover. -- Jack DeLand ___ You are currently

Free online version of Read Me First! A Style Guide for theComputer Industry, Third Edition (3rd Edition)

http://books.google.com/books?id=TJSwqVS24CYC=frontcover=read+me+first=1#v=onepage==false It says it's a "limited preview," but I was able to scroll all the way from the front to the back cover. -- Jack DeLand

CleanImport Install Problem

at. Ideas? -- Jack DeLand ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http

CleanImport Install Problem

sure what to look at. Ideas? -- Jack DeLand

Re: Anchoring Callout Text to a Figure

David Spreadbury wrote: Not to beat this horse much further into the ground, but why would I place a callout to an item in a graphic outside the frame containing the graphic? Well, in my case, this is an example of an FM noob expecting a behavior learned in other tools to work in FM. If

"Anchoring" Callout Text to a Figure

David Spreadbury wrote: > Not to beat this horse much further into the ground, but why would I place a > callout to an item in a graphic outside the frame containing the graphic? > > Well, in my case, this is an example of an FM noob expecting a behavior learned in other tools to work in FM.

Re: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?

to control this from the top-level book as well. Jack DeLand Fred Ridder wrote: What is your objection to building two books? That's the way FrameMaker is designed to work. If it weren't for the ability to build different books from differing collections of chapters is the primary reason

Re: can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?

Fred, I have a similar but not identical situation. (FM 9) I have two versions of the same product; one is cut down from the other. There are roughly 100 components to the large manual I inherited, which is a reference guide. These are currently grouped into 7 sections. The smaller version

can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?

be nice to be able to control this from the top-level book as well. Jack DeLand Fred Ridder wrote: > What is your objection to building two books? That's the way FrameMaker is > designed to work. If it weren't for the ability to build different books from > differing collections of c

can a chapter in a book be set to conditional?

Fred, I have a similar but not identical situation. (FM 9) I have two versions of the same product; one is cut down from the other. There are roughly 100 components to the large manual I inherited, which is a reference guide. These are currently grouped into 7 sections. The smaller version

Re: Push or Click???

I believe Microsoft Style Guide says click. I do have some European writers who use the term push consistently. HTH ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To

Push or Click???

I believe Microsoft Style Guide says "click." I do have some European writers who use the term "push" consistently. HTH

Re: [OT] checking links within a chm file

to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jdeland1%40comcast.net Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. -- Jack DeLand :: member, information

[OT] checking links within a chm file

> > > You are currently subscribed to Framers as jdeland1 at comcast.net. > > Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com > or visit

Aligning Autonumbers

in the TOC. I'm thinking a tab should be used, but where and how would it be inserted? Thanks in advance. FM 8 on Vista. -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 248.252.2200 :: www.jackdeland.com ___ You are currently subscribed

Re: Aligning Autonumbers

Thanks to all for your help. I am translating the German specs from the graphic designer, and yes, he did come up with that TOC design by himself. 100 bucks says he never used FM. They are big on Interleaf/Quicksilver. -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute

Aligning Autonumbers

in the TOC. I'm thinking a tab should be used, but where and how would it be inserted? Thanks in advance. FM 8 on Vista. -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 248.252.2200 :: www.jackdeland.com

Aligning Autonumbers

Thanks to all for your help. I am translating the German specs from the graphic designer, and yes, he did come up with that TOC design by himself. 100 bucks says he never used FM. They are big on Interleaf/Quicksilver. -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute

Re: Changing Paper size in template

I have a very precise template spec in German for A4 and amerikanisches Format - their solution is to trim off a few centimeters on the bottom margin! -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

Changing Paper size in template

I have a very precise template spec in German for A4 and "amerikanisches Format" - their solution is to trim off a few centimeters on the bottom margin! -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

Re: Reduce Number of Color Definitions?

Thanks very much, Fred. I had no clue as to where all these things had come from. Fred Ridder wrote: use the MIF filters to wash the document. Use Save As -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

Reduce Number of Color Definitions?

I have inherited some docs that have a huge number (dozens) of color definitions, all in RGB values. I want to edit these down to about 10 entries that I actually need. Is there a fast and easy way to do this? TIA -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890

Reduce Number of Color Definitions?

Thanks very much, Fred. I had no clue as to where all these things had come from. Fred Ridder wrote: > use the MIF filters to "wash" the document. Use Save As -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

Jumping to Figure Captions

ever been on. Thanks and Happy New Year to all! -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

Jumping to Figure Captions

g your cross-reference format to point > to the Figure and not the Caption. This will cause the jump to stop at > the anchored frame which is immediately above the figure. > > If using Unstructured, create a Paragraph Format for your anchored > frames, i.e., Figure. > >

Re: List of graphics files

Thanks, Shlomo - sounds good. And thanks to the others who replied offlist. It seems quite popular. Jack -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com ___ You are currently subscribed

List of graphics files

Thanks, Shlomo - sounds good. And thanks to the others who replied offlist. It seems quite popular. Jack -- Jack DeLand :: member, information architecture institute :: 734.629.7890 :: www.jackdeland.com

List of graphics files

a list of graphics files on disk, so that I can separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Is there a FM function, a utility, or a script I could use to do this? Am I missing something obvious? Thanks! -- Jack DeLand :: Member, Information Architecture Institute :: 734.629.7890

Re: Are you creating PDFs for Linux?

of the Temporary Internet Folder(s) or the browsers use of them. Regards, Bodvar 2008/12/20 Jack DeLand jdela...@comcast.net: I would appreciate hearing from anyone who's successful in creating PDFs for Linux. We have a sporadic failure of jumps between PDFs. Any help appreciated - deadline

List of graphics files

a list of graphics files on disk, so that I can separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Is there a FM function, a utility, or a script I could use to do this? Am I missing something obvious? Thanks! -- Jack DeLand :: Member, Information Architecture Institute :: 734.629.7890

Are you creating PDFs for Linux?

as often to do with unstability of the "Temporary Internet > Folder(s)" or the browsers use of them. > > Regards, > > Bodvar > > 2008/12/20 Jack DeLand : > >> I would appreciate hearing from anyone who's successful in creating PDFs for >> Linux. We have

Re: Graphics Fundamentals

/MRT/go/127032870/direct/01/ -- Jack DeLand :: Member, Information Architecture Institute :: Michigan :: +1 248 252 2200 :: GMT -5 ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram

Graphics Fundamentals

, so I don't know how he did it. I have tried shrinking in Snag-It, and reducing the percent of size on import. Both options yield a fuzzy look that I'm getting complaints about. Is there some sort of FM option or technique that I can use to get the same results as he did? -- Jack DeLand

Graphics Fundamentals

, so I don't know how he did it. I have tried "shrinking" in Snag-It, and reducing the percent of size on import. Both options yield a "fuzzy" look that I'm getting complaints about. Is there some sort of FM option or technique that I can use to get the same results as he d

Graphics Fundamentals

<http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032870/direct/01/> -- Jack DeLand :: Member, Information Architecture Institute :: Michigan :: +1 248 252 2200 :: GMT -5

Are you creating PDFs for Linux?

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who's successful in creating PDFs for Linux. We have a sporadic failure of jumps between PDFs. Any help appreciated - deadline looming. Thanks -- Jack DeLand :: Member, Information Architecture Institute :: Michigan :: +1 248 252 2200 :: GMT -5