Using element attributes to show changes
Hi, I'm working in a structured environment in FM7.2, and the job requires that we save out to SGML. I've been asked to show changes to my documents using a visual element but not change bars (they're...
View ArticleStructured Document Template Issues
Hi, I have been given a set of files (EDD, DTD, Template) which I am meant to use to create some manuals. I can create an XML file ok but when I try to open the XML file I get a lot of error messages...
View ArticleRead/Write Rules with Framemaker 9
We have a structured application that we are exporting as XML and HTML from Framemaker 9 and playing in a browser. The graphics are exporting in the correct format but the style sheet generated by...
View ArticleProblems with 7.1 API Client on 10.0
Hi folks, I am working on FrameMaker 10.0 but need to make use of a custom API Client written for 7.1.After configuring the appropriate maker.ini files to point to my client DLL and starting up...
View ArticleSoft return in tabel or figure title?
I am working in structured FM 9 and would like to break the title of my figures and tables to a second line. How would I do this in the EDD?
View ArticleFM9 - nested indexterms
Hi everyone, we got the feedback from our translation agency that they are having troubles with translating the indexterms.Problem is that the index entries are not listed as...
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How do you insert an equation in a structured doc using DITA 1.2?
Good morning, I'm currently in the process of structuring a set of unstructured user manuals using FM10 and the DITA 1.2 standard. I have my conversion table and templates setup and everything has been...
View Articlefm-xref adds text to element
Hello, I have been using FrameMaker 10 to convert fm files into DITA XML format. Some of my <title> elements contain "conkeyref" variables as the same topic is used in many different products....
View ArticleHow to start a structured document?
All- Please advise how I can launch a structured document. I have FM 10. Somewhere I saw mention of a new StructureTool UI, but it's nowhere to be found among my FM options. In fact, there's no...
View ArticleUser-defined DITA cross-reference formats
Hello again, I am using FrameMaker 10 and need to add a new cross-reference format type to my XML files. The "Edit Format" button does not exist when the DITA Cross-reference dialog opens (it does in...
View Articleconverting Framemaker files into PDF progaramatically using publishing server
Hi All Background: We are going for upgrade of Frame maker 8 which is on unix system to FM 10 or 11. We are using Framemaker mainly for renditions, i.e to convert the fm documents to PDF. To convert...
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FM10 - Element's attributes value export
Hello everyone, I'm making a document in structured FM10. "MediaObject" tag is used when you want to insert the figure.(a-j, depending on the size of the figure is specified) How can i check the...
View ArticleFM 7.2, Structured view: New book isn't structured?
While working with Structured FrameMaker, I've collided with FM 7.2's apparent unwillingness to create a new structured book file...(?)I began with a properly validating structured chapter file that I...
View ArticleCrossRefMarker problem
Hello, I am working with a CrossRefMarker element.In the structure view, the CrossRefMarker is show as:(Refer to Test1 Test2 Test3 in Chapter 1, Section 2, for additional information.)Here is the code...
View ArticleIs anyone successfully working in DITA 1.2?
Slight correction… The results are the same when saving as a book with components or as a composite book. The difference is when I change my ditafm-output.ini file to a flat file. That is when I get...
View ArticleImporting element definition from an EDD into a template - does not work
FM 10.0.1 German on Windows XP SP3. When importing the element definitions from an existing EDD into an existing template, FrameMaker converts the template into a new EDD.So the element definitions...
View ArticleWhy would title fonts in pdf output be slightly blurry?
I am using FM 8 Structured. I am having a problem with heading fonts, fonts on headers and footers, and fonts in artwork appearing slightly blurry in the output. I am working with files that another...
View ArticleConversion of the highest valid element passing attributes?
Hello, Question. I am trying to convert a large book. I would like to assign some attritubes to the highest valid element. My conversion table looks like this:...
View ArticleCan I include unstructured files in the general rule for a book ?
Hi, I have a series of books with lots of generated files. I want to keep those as they are, but still add structure to the book and the content chapters. How do I write a general rule for the book...
View ArticleFM 10 xref format changes when updating file
I'm authoring in structured FM 10 using a DITA 1.2 application on Windows 7, but working with FM documents rather than XML files. I was having problems updating cross-references in my existing...
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