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Along the Navigation bar, selecting one option jumps to another option further along the bar on the right. Latest FM updates downloaded.File->TableEdit->ElementInsert->StructureFormat->StructureView->WindowGraphics->HelpTable->OKElement->OKStructure->OKWindows->OKHelp->OK Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

I have many dita bookmaps, each having own setting file (sts) and template. I already have created a structure in FrameMaker 2020 for all the maps and can publish them just fine. The only issue is that for each bookmap, I have to manually select the corresponding setting file before publishing which can become a hssle if you have to do it for all the bookmaps.I was thinking to automatize the publishing using the ExtendScript feature. Could someone point me to the right direction such as an example which I can use to learn about this feature? I already found this topic publish script which is quite close to what I have in mind but unfortunately was not able to reproduce it.

Hi All!Would anyone know the code to put the right pointy finger hand sysmbol in Frame for the Format Box in the Paragrapgh Designer? Thanks! Sam  

I recently upgraded to 64-bit Framemaker 2019 from 32-bit Framemaker 2017 and converted my existing files. Unfortunately, the new Framemaker won't talk to 32-bit ePublisher Webworks. Webworks does not currently have a 64-bit version (supposedly it is coming out in July), so I downgraded back to 32-bit Framemaker 2017, but now I can't open my files. Is there a work around or some way to convert my files back to something that can be opened with 2017?

I want to grab the heading text and add it as a marker to all the respective H1 headings in my FrameMaker document. I am using the following script but it gives me an error and FM crashes after adding the marker. Also, this is adding only a fixed text as a marker: var doc = app.ActiveDoc; var flow = doc.MainFlowInDoc; var tframe = flow.FirstTextFrameInFlow; var pgf = tframe.FirstPgf; var target1 = doc.GetNamedObject(Constants.FO_PgfFmt, "h1"); while (pgf.ObjectValid()) { if (pgf.Name == target1.Name) { createMarker (doc, pgf, 0, "newlink h1", ""); } pgf = pgf.NextPgfInDoc; } function createMarker(doc, pgf, offset, type, text) { var tLoc = new TextLoc(pgf, offset); var marker = doc.NewAnchoredObject(Constants.FO_Marker, tLoc); var markerType = doc.GetNamedObject(Constants.FO_MarkerType, type); marker.MarkerTypeId = markerType; marker.MarkerText = text; return 1; }   Please help.

Now that FM2019 seems to inject some of the file info from a .book or a file into .pdf output, I'm discovering all sorts of … leftovers :-} So there's some housekeeping ahead, which I can add to the current task of implementing new corporate choices for font, colours and layout: hear me smile with colleagues struggle with their MS Office documents :-} Non-urgent question, though: what do people use 'web statement' and 'job reference' for? neither term seems to occur in the FM 2019 user guide.

I am working on a script to use existing non-generated book files to create a new FrameMaker book. I have the following code to create a TOC and list of figures:  var loc = newPath.substring(0, newPath.lastIndexOf("\\")); bookToc = oBk.NewSeriesBookComponent (oBk.FirstComponentInBook); bookToc.BookComponentType = Constants.FV_BK_TOC; bookToc.Name = loc + "\\TOC.fm"; bookToc.ExtractTags = vExtractList; bookToc.GenerateInclude = 1; // add LOF to oBk and set it up (type = Constants.FV_BK_LIST_FIGURE) bookLof = oBk.NewSeriesBookComponent (bookToc); bookLof.BookComponentType = Constants.FV_BK_LIST_FIGURE; bookLof.Name = loc + "\\LOF.fm"; bookLof.ExtractTags = new Strings ("Figure1", "Figure"); bookLof.GenerateInclude = 1; $.writeln("bookLof.ObjectValid() = ", bookLof.ObjectValid()); // generate TOC and LOF oBk.SimpleGenerate(0,1); // save and close TOC and LOF - THIS ALWAYS FAILS // but if I comment out the next four lines

We migrated from FM 2014 to FM 2019, but since the migration, making PDF files (print to PDF method, since Save as PDF causes more problems) is extremely slow. We have not changed any supporting files, but generating a .book file that used to take between 60 and 90 minutes is now a full day task. We use structured FM (not xml), linked graphics (doesn't matter if it is .ai or .eps), and the .book file is in either the parent, same, or sub folder to the .fm file. Our process and settings are unchanged. Has anyone else experienced similar problems? Thanks. 

Hi, we are using FrameMaker2019 Release for a (quite big) S1000D project. We are in the conception phase and have 2 main problems. Creating description data module by using the function common source dataCreating a data module the normal way works fine. The problem occurs if we try to create a new description data module by using the function common source data. If we choose any other data module type than the crew module noting happens and the window closes. But this function is necessary for our project to manage the data modules. Is this a bug? Publish to IETPWe are using the user guide, when trying to publish the publication module. However, it is described, that we should press “publish to IETP” after creating the publication module book. The problem is, that we are not able to press this button because it is greyed out.In the user guide it is mentioned that we need for publishing the Technical Communication 3. Do we really have to buy it?

I'm looking for a way to automatically add references to subsections at the end of each topic. Is there any way to do this using structured FM? That is, if I have a topic at level 1 and 3 topics at level 2, I am looking at ways to insert links automatically to the end of the topic with links to the topics at level 2,preferably as an unordered list.

Hi All,What size text frame would be used for a document to be viewed in a PDF on an iPad? Thank you! 

Windows 10 Pro FrameMaker 2019, build 956 (yes, there's an update 6 now)   So far this seems to be affecting only one book, but I haven't had a chance to see if the same thing is happening in other books. This is the first day I've seen it happen.   Edited to Update: It is happening with other documents. I'm going to try turning the computer off and on again. If that doesn't work, I'll reinstall Acrobat. If that doesn't work, HELP!   The FM file is showing as normal.   When I create a PDF using either Save As PDF (which is my normal process) or the Publish pod, all of the text in the book gets bolded, as do the graphic lines I use FM's graphics tool to draw.    When I create a PDF using the Print option, the text and graphic lines display just as they do in the FM file (that is, they're not bolded or thickened).   I've already MIF-washed it. Twice.   Any ideas? I'm putting it in FM because that's my source, but it could be more appropriate to the

Hi! So I have ditamaps which I save as composite document 2019 and then further create a book from the created .fm file. However, everytime I do this, some bits of text, usually lists with bullets or numbering turn red. Sometimes it's not even the whole list, but oli some bullets/numbered bits. What could be the cause? It is very annoying and laborous to change the font colour on these bits every singe time I save ditamap as composite document. Is some setting on I haven't noticed? Is there some reference set on the text I haven't noticed? I have tried to look through the menus to see what is different with these bits in comparison to the text that stays black, but haven't found anything so far. Thanks for any tips!

Hi, allI have encountered a strange error when I am trying to print a book from FM. The error log reported:Error: undefined; OffendingCommand: C9*D*hStack(..../Subtype/Link/ANN FmPD2:N [/Title<FEFF0041>/R..)/F Strangely I can print every single file in the book; but not the whole book together.  Please kindly help.  

Hi.Does anybody know how to harden variables in ExtendScript ?

お世話になります。中国語の言語(Microsoft Yahei)を使用して作業をしています。fm12から2019年度版にバージョンを上げるとfm上ではきちんとフォントが表示されるのにpdf化をすると、全角文字が化けます。対策として、コントロールパネル-地域-言語設定で、中文の言語パックをインストールしました。また、フォントキャッシュを再構築しました。が変化ありません。このようなことは初めてだし、PCの設定には疎いので、皆目見当がつきません。解決法ご存じの方、おられませんか？ 

FrameMaker currently allows only column-based footnotes. Academic and other arenas often use very different footnote standards. For instance, it is common to have "running" footnotes. They look like a single paragraph with footnote reference numbers for each entry. Another common style is a fixed number of footnote columns that does not correspond with the number of text columns, e.g., three columns for footnotes, but two columns for text. Footnotes often roll back to "1" with reference to sections or even individually numbered paragraphs rather than when the page increments. So para 2.3 might have three footnotes, numbered 1, 2, & 3, followed by para 2.4 with footnotes 1 & 2. I'd like to see these options available.

According to help and other sources hotspots can have a tool tip - but when does this appaear?Hovering, double clicking - no tool tips...Sample files: https://daube.ch/zz_tests/FRMAKER-xxx8-Hotspot-problems.zipTest results: PC-KlausPC-KlausPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FMPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FMPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FM FM-15Acro pro 2017FM-15Edge browserAcro reader CC[1]Lowest object  OKOKOKOverlaid object  OKAlways lowestOKTool tipNOKNOKNOKNOKNOK [1] Flash player had to be installed

Maybe I  had asked this elsewhere already - but no one commented - thus a new attempt.According to help and other sources many video formats aare supported by FM. Hence I tested someSample files: https://daube.ch/zz_tests/FRMAKER-xxx7-U3D_and_video.zipTest results: PC-KlausPC-KlausPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FMPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FM FM-15Acrobat pro 2017FM-15Acrobat reader CC[1]MP4OK via media player[2]nothing happensOK via media player[3]OKMPGOK via media playerkills Acrobat after black screenOK via media playerOnly  audio, no videoAVIOK via media playerError  [4]OK via media playerError [5]FLVOK via media playerOK [6]OK via media playerError, controls visibleYoutube videoOKOKBrowserOK via browserGIF animatedNOKNOKApp FotosNOK [1] Flash player had to be installed[2] In my case this is VLC[3] In this case this is VLC[4] Acrobat has encountered ana error while playing this media clip[5] In Acrobat ist bei der Wiedergabe dieses Medien-Clips ein Fehler au

I had asked this elsewhere already - but no one commented - thus a new attempt.According to help and other sources it is possible to link from U3D object ot a text, which is indicated by a Named Desination.Sample files: https://daube.ch/zz_tests/FRMAKER-xxx7-U3D_and_video.zipMy test results: PC-KlausPC-Inge, Plain  W10, FM  FM-15 Acrobat pro 2017 FM-15 Acrobat reader CC[1] [1] Flash player had to be installedDiceOKOKOKOKEngineOKOKOKOK, but very slowLink tableOKOKOKOK, but very slowViewsOKOKOKOK, but very slowLink Part => textNothing happensNothing happensNothing happensNothing happens

Is there a way to customize the Table Format drop-down menu (in Insert Table) to reflect the customized list in the Table Catalog? Frame 2019 Robert

Hi all,I am working in Dita 1.3.  I have created a table.  I am able to adjust the column widths and position of the table on the page.  However, I cannot find a way to center the text in each column. I can use the center selection  but after the document is saved and then reopened the text in each cell reverts to left justification.  Is this limitation of DITA or am I missing something.Thanks

Hello,  I'm working with structured FrameMaker and trying to keep my function definition on a single page. I.e move to the next page if it does not fit. I have a container element for this function as below. I guess I need to add some Paragraph formatting options. But it's not clear to me what exactly do I need.   I would expect something like KeepTogether but can't find anything that looks like this. And I don't understand why I have the first and last paragraph options. I'm new to FrameMaker and will appreciate any help.  Regards, Ilya.  Element (Container): function General rule: (<TEXT> | type | definition | argsstring | name | param | retval)*Attribute listName: id Unique ID RequiredName: prot Choice OptionalChoices: public | protected | privateName: static Choice OptionalChoices: yes | noName: mutable Choice OptionalChoices: yes | noName: const String OptionalName: explicit String OptionalName: inline Str

Hi All,I'm working with a team that presently uses Framemaker to create product documentation.  In order to get better collaboration with the designers, we want to author the content on a wiki (Confluence).  The end target is a pdf - and we're researching if we can generate the pdf directly from Confluence; however, it seem to fall short in a number of areas.  Confluece has a nice REST API that I can use to pull the structured content.  Is there any way to have Framemaker import the content from a uri or script rather than a file?Thanks in advance for your time.

I am writing a DITA document. I am trying to change the color of the Note element choice "caution" text from black, which is the default, to red. I've tried changing things in the commonelements.mod, but with no luck. I know you can do this. I am not a programmer, so it would be helpful to have it explained in a step-by-step manner.ThanksRobert