How do I set column widths in read/write rules?
Hello structure experts, I am reading a set of DITA files into a specific FM template format, and there is one detail I cannot get to work properly. It should be possible to define column widths in a...
View ArticleCreating drop-down list for element in causes errors
Frame 11DITA 1.2 Due to restrictions beyond our control, we must use absurdly long product names. Therefore I want to use drop-down lists to make it easier for the authors to select a <prodname>...
View Articleupdate EDD definitions used by Document
I added some features to my EDD, specifically a sub-list within a List item. I generated a new DTD, then imported my EDD defintions into the Template. I test my List and sub-list features and it...
View ArticleWhen printing a book to PDF, bookmark definitions are not saved
I recall seeing another post about this issue and I can't find it now, but none of the workarounds mentioned there worked for me, so here goes: I am working on a book migrated from FM 9 to FM 11, and...
View ArticleWhy is some of my text not formatted correctly in xml?
Hello, I've been trying to do some xml publishing via Framemaker 9. I've created EDD, DTD, rules, structapps, CSS (style sheet), and template files to transition manuals from framemaker to xml. However...
View ArticleMigrating an SGML File into FrameMaker
I have an SGML file that's based on a DTD that was created using another program. I'd like to migrate the SGML file over to FrameMaker. I was wondering: 1) How do you convert a DTD to an EDD?2) How do...
View ArticleTable Problems (Cell Shading and Default Format from EDD and Template)
I have two problems related to tables using Structured FrameMaker (Version 10), whilst in-processing XML. I've designed two different table formats in my Template; Format A with black shading - 30% for...
View ArticleStructured FM11 - Issues with Error Console and with losing formatting
I am performing testing in a Windows 7 environment with Structured FrameMaker 11. I currently work with Structured FrameMaker 8. I am encountering some issues with the FM11 error console and with...
View ArticleDisapperaing end-of-line/whitespace
I have a problem with xml-import into FM11. When the eol in the xml-file appears after an element in the xml-file. like this:Ved samtidig bruk bør kun...
View ArticleRemove fm-ditafile and dita elements from FM output
Is there a way to remove these elements after converting a Dita map to FM files? They clutter up the output, I would prefer a clean structure with tasks, concepts etc. as root elements for chapters....
View ArticleOpen topics by double-clicking them in the DITA map - not working any more?
Hi all,I just noticed when I double-click a topicref in a DITA map in FM12 then the referenced topic does not open any more. I checked the problem with several maps. Is this a bug/feature or do I need...
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Conversion table-nesting elements
Hi, I am new to structured FM and was trying to migrate a few unstructured FM documents to structured using the "conversion table". After generating the conversion table, I am not able to create a...
View ArticleHow to adjust R/W rules to display images inline?
Hi all,out of the box, when I insert an image in a paragraph (DITA 1.2) then FrameMaker 12 uses the "below line" display setting. I need to display it inline, at the insertion point. When I adjust the...
View ArticleOpen xml from ditamap fails
Using FM 10. I set up a new application MyDITA by coping an existing 1.1 DITA structure.In DITA > Options, I created a new application mapping and entered my Map and topic mappings from MyDITA...
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Changing column widths permanently in Table Format for template
Hello!We are working in TCS3 with Structured FrameMaker and I am putting together templates for our team to use. I am trying to set up a table format that will insert a two column table that is not as...
View ArticleHow can I resolve the following postscript error: [ Error: undefined;...
I know the error is caused by using a character definition that uses the Courier font (indicating 'user input' in a technical documentation document). FM indicates that Courier is an available font.
View ArticleHow to convert existing FM to DITA 1.2? Any documentation?
I watched a webinar posted on the adobe website called "How to Optimize content for smooth migration into XML/DITA" and in the conversion, it showed an element called dita (root) and elements called...
View ArticleHow can I add an mp4 to a DITA topic?
Hello, I'm new to structured FrameMaker and to DITA. I'm using TCS5. I'm having to compile a set of training materials that include video tutorials generated out of Captivate. I'm thinking I might have...
View ArticleConverting thousand(s) documents from Framemaker to Word(doc/rtf)
Can anyone help me making a macro or use fmbatch, which I understand can be used to repeat action, to convert Framemaker files to Word? I've got many developers that is going to write user doc and...
View ArticleTable column widths in FrameMaker 11 + DITA
Hi All,As others have previously posted, DITA tables in Frame 11 will convert to proportional table column sizing whether you want that or not. For example, you change your r/w rules to NOT use...
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