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Hello, I have another really simple but annoying issue. I will get my workspace set up exactly the way I want it. I save it. And then as soon as I open another document, even in the same book, it all goes wonky again with the workspace bar changing and random panels opening up and my structure/book menu changing size. Is there something I am not doing that is causing this to happen? A coworker suggested saving a copy of the workspace file to my desktop so I can "reset" it but this happens almost every time I open a document, I don't have time to keep reloading a saved file like that.  Thanks,Dan

I am having publishing issues with Framemaker  Version: 17.0.5.725.  I have a 400 page structured document originally designed in Framemaker 2019. After upgrading to Framemaker 2024 (Version: 17.0.5.725) the files when view in Framemaker are formatted correct. When the document is published most, but not all of the tasks in the document are not placing images within the text. In many of the tasks the images are simply tagged on to the end of the task, not inbetween the  steps, as the images appear when viewed in Framemaker. What am I missing here?

I want to be able to create a redline PDF and a clean draft PDF of the current state of my document. The redline PDF works great, but when I turn condition indicators off and switch to final preview to produce the clean PDF, any inserted text that is marked as conditional retains the conditional formatting/coloring. Is there anything I can do to create a PDF that shows edits accepted and does not include condition indicators? I am using FrameMaker version 17.0.4.628. Screen shots attached.

Like many others I'm having issues using the native export to XLIFF 1.2. I followed the advice here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/framemaker-discussions/xliff-export-is-crashing-fm-17-0-5/m-p/14987109#M85850 but the suggested solution did not work for me. If I try and save an entire book it temporarily creates the .mif files but once it gets to the end it stops responding then crashes. If I export a single page it gives this error:There are no other console messages or error logs.I had IT update me to 17.0.5 because I was still using the initial release but that didn't solve the issue. It also has issues exporting if I create a new document with a Framemaker-provided template, so it doesn't appear to be issues with settings in my individual file, but who knows. I'm working off my HDD and all files are local.I've exhausted what I can find online, so if anyone has any other ideas I would be very appreciative! 🙂 I emailed adobe tech comm support but I'm not confident t

When saving a FrameMaker 2019 book to PDF (Acrobat Pro DC installed), the Acrobat Distiller process takes anywhere from 8-12 seconds per page to process. For a 100 page book, that's over 16 minutes, which is several times slower than it used to be. What is causing this? I maintain my computer regularly and no other applications are behaving this way. Any suggestions?

FrameMaker v17.0.4.628 on Windows 11. I have several PDFs with form text fields containing data, that I import via reference. While I can see the base PDF contents on the screen in Frame, none of the filled in form text is visible. The only way to get around this (thus far) is to convert the PDF to a raster format (PNG, TIFF) and import that instead, but not only does that complicate the workflow, it bloats any resulting output formats created from Frame (RTF, etc.) because the raster files are so much larger than the native PDFs. Also, having the raster files hugely slows down page-to-page scrolling, since Frame is so horribly inefficient when it comes to rendering graphics onscreen. Is this a Frame setting or Acrobat Pro setting I need to change, or just a bug/limitation of FrameMaker? Thank you.

I think the below info is correct. Let's say my user variable is named "_DocType". I can read and write and check the existence of the variable like this:var doc = app.ActiveDoc; // Check Exists var varFmt = doc.GetNamedObject (Constants.FO_VarFmt, "_DocType"); if(varFmt.ObjectValid()){ alert("Variable _DocType exists!") } // Write Variable - as "User Guide": var varFmt = doc.GetNamedVarFmt ("_DocType"); varFmt.Fmt = "User Guide"; // Read Variable var varFmt = doc.GetNamedObject (Constants.FO_VarFmt, "_DocType"); alert (varFmt.Fmt);However, I'm not sure how to create the variable if it doesn't exist yet.Thanks in advance!

Hi there everybody, is there a way to get rid of the system variables in the list? Something like adding a new filter that only leaves the user variables in the list?The daily work is straining with the long list of all the variables that I hardly ever use! I do not want to scroll and search each time when I want to insert one of our variables. Thanks a lot in advance!  

Hi frameworkers, I have: Windows 11, FM 2022My co-worker worked on a German manual and I work on the respective English version in another folder. Now he is on sick leave and I need to finish his work, but there are lck files in his folder, so the files are opened on his computer.TOTALLY UNEXPECTED phenomenon in this situation:I opened these fm files (from inside FM) without getting any notice about them being locked by my co-worker! I never came across that FM behaviour before, and consequently, I do not know how to proceed with his manual. What went wrong? Or: did nothing go wrong and is there another explanation that I'm not aware of? Thanks a lot in advance! BRs,Inge

I have some clients asking about FrameMaker and S1000D. I am no expert on structured FrameMaker and have done some research into what can be done using FrameMaker as a S1000D editor.  I do worry that all information regarding this subject looks very dated. FrameMaker version 10 and not a lot of consultants...   Does anybody here have up-to-date knowledge about using FrameMaker as a S1000 editor?

Hi all, I’m using a .book file setup where each chapter and subchapter is its own file.Here’s the challenge:Each chapter file starts with a Heading1 paragraph for the chapter title.Subchapter files do not contain a Heading1 — just content that belongs to the chapter. Each subchapter is Heading2. Heading3, etc.I want a running header on each page (including in subchapter files) that displays the current chapter title.I understand that the default running header variable (<$paratext[Heading1]>) only works within a single file, so in subchapter files it shows up blank because there's no Heading1.What I’ve done so far:Added a cross-reference on the Reference Page of each subchapter file that points to the Heading1 in the related chapter file.Inserted the variable (<$paratext[Heading1]>) into the header frame on the Master Page.After updating the book, this works: the header in the subchapter shows the correct chapter title.The tedious part:I have to manually inse

About a year ago, I asked correct error for alignment.  Recently I was updated Fremamekr 17.0.5 vesrion. But, this error is still same. I was select two figures and apply "Align Horizontal Center" and "Align Vertical Center" buttons. That's not align.................... Align function is very importanct for make document. Please correct this error ASAP.    

Hello, I have a subchapter in a book where the subchapters are numbered. It starts at a subchapter, 5.1, with the paragraph style "Heading 1 Start, and the number properties as <$chapnum>.<n=1> : Subsequent subchapters follow the "Heading 1 Continue" style and the number properies as <$chapnum>.<n+> , and it works just fine for 5.2 and 5.3, following the properties for Heading 1 Continue":  But then, when I try to start a new subchapter, 5.4, it only wants to be 5.1, despite having the exact same paragraph style and properties:  A couple of notes:1. I have removed all overrides.2. I am not a programmer. Unless you have text to copy and paste into the code, anything you say will go right over my head 😜. Thank you.  

Just sending this flare as I continue to work on the issue...   Have any of you successfully run TCS or even just FrameMaker on an M1 Mac? Here's the situation I'm encountering: Microsoft no longer provides a Windows 10 image for ARM-based processors. You can only install Windows 11 (BTW, which Microsoft claims provides full backwards application compatibility with Windows 10). It's no longer possible to install Internet Explorer on Windows 11. Only Microsoft Edge is supported.   Here's what I'm seeing thus far (in a Windows 11 VM under Parallels): The TCS installer initially terminated on launch, with message "Your browser or operating system is no longer supported. You may need to install the latest updates to your operating system". Applying the Adobe registry modifications for bypassing the IE 11 requirement appeared to fix this problem. FrameMaker terminates on launch with "The code execution cannot proceed because atmlib.dll was not found. Reinstalling the prog

I'm generating a List of Markers to serve as an index of figures with their respective sources rather than citing the source with each figure in the body of the book. I'm using a marker on each figure and then adding the source in the marker text. Some of the sources require bold or italicized type, and using the <> building blocks doesn't work; it just generates the text exactly as I type it into the Marker Text. (So instead of  having "source stuff document title date" it says "source stuff <Italics>document title</> date") I inherited this project and the syntax was already there, so I assume it was working in prior versions. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

Hello everyone, (also on behalf of @Klaus Göbel ) I wanted to share the sad news that our friend and forum member, Klaus Daube, passed away on March 3rd at the age of 82. Some of you may have noticed his absence in recent months. Klaus Göbel, Thomas Becker, and I each tried to reach him, and we eventually received confirmation from his family.Klaus was not only a dedicated and very skilled FrameMaker user, but he also developed very advanced, complex ExtendScript scripts that benefited so many in this community. He generously shared his expertise and was always willing to help others, offering guidance with patience and precision. I had the pleasure of meeting Klaus several times at the tcworld/tekom conferences in Stuttgart, Germany, where his enthusiasm was evident to everyone around him.He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.   @Klaus Göbel  will host the FrameMaker part of Klaus Daube's website with so many infos. He will inform us, when this is online.Below is the

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I have adjusted the font size for page numbers in adobe framemaker (structured mode) and created a cross reference, but the font size does not change after saving the file. How to fix it?

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Hi, I am looking for a way to save PS file every time a task for PDF is completed by the FM Publishing Server. I was not able to find any configuration in the PDF quality presets and don' see an option to publish directly to PS.I understand that under "Print" menu option in FM there is a checkbox "Save to File", which will allow to create the PS file. I need the process to be automated, however. Am I missing some Publishing Server \ FM configuration? Or do I have to have a pre\post JS script or a FDK customization?  Thank you for your input!

Hi,When opening FrameMaker files, the Missing Files screen appears. The file locations under Looking For: and Document Folders: are truncated. I've tried hovering over them, copying them, expanding the screen, and seeing if there is anything in Properties to view these.  Any suggestions?  Thanks, Julianna

My manual contains three volumes, each with no more than three chapters. The manual also contains an index and cross-references that need to span the volumes. The output is PDF only. How do I set up the manual for multiple volumes? Do I create three books (one for each volume) and then a folder for each chapter?

does anyone have info in how to fix CVE-2019-17267. I can't find any info online and we are running the lastest verion of FrameMaker 17.0.5.725.

Hi Fm Friends:   I am trying to channel my inner @Bob_Niland and designate a bullet with unicode instead of a character style to switch to an ornamental font as I have done forever, but I'm stuck.   I entered \u25b6 as per another one of your other posts, Bob and while the Para Designer understands, I can't find a font that doesn't show a question mark. I am working with Arial and Times New Roman for this job. Fm 17.0.5.725.   ~Barb

I would like to make an object style that scales any object i any size or shape a fixed number of percent. Like, if I import a graphic, and I would like to scale it 10% uniformly.  Can that be done? Can I create a set of object styles that scales any object in like, 5, 10, 15...% ? ... I have been playing around with this, but it seems more tricky than I expected.