Documentation of API Clients?
Hi guys,is there anywhere an official (or even better: an unofficial) documentation of the API clients that are shipped with FM11?I had so many strange behaviors working with the standard and the...
View ArticleCross references in conrefs - FrameMaker does not update
Hi all, the scenario: file A has cross refs to file B ("see chapter xxx on page yyy") and vice versa. When I insert both files into file C via conrefs, then the cross refs do not update to show the...
View ArticleS1000D CSDB
Fellow Forum Members,Does FrameMaker offer a S1000D specification publishing solution that includes a Common Source Data Base (CSDB)? And outputs an Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP)...
View ArticleGraphic elements in XML
Guys, I guess I'm kinda stupid or blind or both, but I got this trivial issue: I try to roundtrip graphics from a simple EDD to XML and back.So I got this pretty simple rules in EDD, DTD and RWR:...
View ArticleDo I need a seperate XML editor to edit FrameMaker DITA generated files?
I am familiar with FrameMaker. However, I have never used structured FrameMaker or DITA. I am just starting a new project and need to make recommendations.
View ArticleWhy can't I open a DITA file?
FrameMaker 11DITA 1.2 Yes, this is a repeat of an earlier query but I'm hoping the new title will help. I'm really stumped and this seems like it should be simple. When I originally set up my EDDs...
View ArticleXML export of marker-based xrefs?
Colleagues, I'm pulling my hair out a bit over issues with external cross-references in an unstructured>structured conversion. (FrameMaker 11, custom DTD). First, I've not found a way to...
View ArticleConversion table help
Hello,I am in the process of converting old FrameMaker 5.5.6 unstructured documents to FrameMaker 8 structured. I am having an issue with my conversion table, specifically with tables.I am trying to...
View Articlesom sort ov version control needed
Hi all - question from framer without a FDK, Framescript, plug-ins, etc experience.My client asked me a Q if is possible to use the FM8s Filter by Attribute and Track Text Edits features to extract new...
View ArticleBook Chapters not renumbering
HELP...FrameMaker (Structured v.7.2p158) I copied some unstructured files to a new folder, used the conversion table to add structure...deleted and readded the files to the book file and it won't...
View Articlesave the equations as text in XML
When saving a framemaker file as XML, it saves the equations as images.Is there a way to save the equations as text?Using version 8.0p273
View ArticleFramemaker and C#
Hello,I have a C# windows application that interacts with the database and does some processing. Is it possible to invoke this application from within frame? Also, is it possible to pass the data back...
View ArticleExport FrameMaker 8 file to XML - error finding template and dtd
Hello,I'm following along with the FrameMaker 8 Help file from "Processing XML" to "Testing XML round-tripping" and when I try to export my FrameMaker 8 file to XML, I get the following message:Error...
View ArticleCan I cotrol the footer's content according as the pagenumber?
In my project,I want to design the different content of the footer according as the pagenumber.Can FrameMaker finish the task? How can I deal with it?
View ArticleHow to round-trip a "suppress hyphenation symbol"?
Hi all, I can't find any information in the ref or dev guides on how to map a "suppress hyphenation symbol" from Frame to XML. Van -- are you reading this? I've seen your recent post that says to...
View Articlehooking up DITA structure and house style(s)
OK ... I've never yet managed to get a DITA project up and running to the point where I can work on it every day with a view to delivering something. But today I hope this has finally changed, so I'll...
View ArticleHow to register a DLL used by Framemaker
Hi all,I have a trouble with an installation of a structured framemaker XML DTD. This DTD (I will call it application from now on) has been written by a customer of mine to automatically create...
View ArticleCarriage Return in Autonumber Format?
Hello,I've set up my Structured EDD with some Headings that have Autonumbering. I'm wondering if there is any way to put a return between the number and the text? In other words, can I make...
View ArticleHow do I retain table widths in DITA Files?
Hi All, I'm currently using FrameMaker 8 (part of ATCs 1.x) to create DITA files. When I work with tables in either topics or concepts, the width is reset every time I re-open the file. One forum...
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