FrameMaker

I received an FM12 book and source files from co-workers overseas (who may be using a Japanese version of FM12 that's different from my US version). The auto-numbering feature in FM12 is unstable (as confirmed by Adobe Technical Support), If I import the files into FM2017, can they be downgrade saved back to FM12 after editing? Thank You in advance for your assistance.

Hi,I have a 3 versions of Adobe. Tech. Comm. Suite on my computer.  I removed the oldest bundle (3.5) due to lack of disk space...but then realized that bundle included the ONLY copy of Photoshop I have!  Do you know if it's possible to only install Photoshop from that bundle????  I looked at my account's download page and there's only a link to download the bundle, not each software program separately.  I need it desperately...

I am running TechComm Suite 2017 and want to try out the Ocean and Indigo theme  but where are they? I have only acces to Azure... Can they be downloaded somewhere?Best regardsBjørn

Hi, all.I am working in FrameMaker 2015 in Windows 10.The Conditional Tags pod has mysteriously disappeared. When I select text and select Special/Conditional tags, nothing happens. When I select View/Pods/Conditional Tags, nothing happens. Either way, I can't display the pod that allows me to select a condition and apply it. The files I am working in do contain conditional text, which has been successfully applied in the past. The Show/Hide Conditional Text pod lists all four conditions that my documents contain. I've selected Show Condition Indicators, and the text that has had conditions applied is being displayed correctly. I vaguely recall this happening once before. What is going on?Thanks.

Hello to everyone,first of all: I am pretty new to FM and ExtendScript. I am integrating some old .mif files into existing FM documents with ExtendScript.I am loading the needed parameters via propVal and using the method doc.Import().Importing these .mif files works properly, but correctly aligning them is causing difficulties because I am not able place the files whereever I want.As far as I see, there is no obvious ability to create and place a new pgf object in some specific place in the doc.If that would be possible, before importing a .mif file, I certainly would create a new pgf object and import the .mif file right into it.Is there a possibility to accomplish this, or do you guys know a better way to do so?Thanks and king regards

Using Framemaker 2017I would like to generate a mini toc but have it appear with a different master page from what the body pages were created from.Provided that the "text flow frame" is named the same as the body pages, once generated could the MTOC be copied or moved to a different page (with a different master page)? Or can it only live within the same text flow as the body page from which it was generated?

In FrameMaker 12, when I click on a graphic inside an anchored frame the program goes into a half minimised, half broken view. When I try to click on the tools they tend to not be exactly where you click. Any ideas how to fix this?

I'm on Windows 10, using Frame 2017 and Acrobat DC.I have a Word doc that contains one line in Mangal Unicode font. I distill it to a PDF and it looks fine.I open the Word doc in Frame 2017. Line looks fine. I distill it to a PDF and the font reverts to boxes because the font has been substituted with Times Roman.So I tried copying the line into Illustrator, distill it, PDF is fine.I'm using the same Distiller options on all 3.Why is it not distilling properly from Frame?

Hello there!Table tags are not consistently used in my book. I want to apply a specific table tag for all the tables in my book. Is there any quickest way to search for all tables and apply the table tag to all?NOTE:I already have table tags created.I use FM 12I know that I can select Any Table in the Find field.How to apply the table tag for all at once?Many Thanks,Avani

While I was relieved that this new version resolved a long-standing bug in v. 2015, now there's a more egregious error in v. 2017. When I open a v. 2015 or Frame 11 file in v. 2017, virtually ALL markers - hypertext, cross-reference, index, you name it - are GONE!! This is completely unacceptable. How are we supposed to deal with our archival files moving forward with this new version? Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I've tried opening files and importing files, and both have the same result - no markers!

How can we activate FM10 offline on our Windows Terminal Server?We don't have internet-access on the server.Thanks for help in advance!

I created a book, added files, made corrections to them and then saved the book. Now all I see is the book on the left with no files. When I try to create a TOC it says add files. Where did the files disappear? I am using the 2015 trial version

Is there a way to add a Canadian English dictionary to FrameMaker 2015 and 2017? Neither the US English or UK English dictionaries provided with both versions are adequate as Canadian English is a hybrid of both US and UK English. We spell some words like in the UK and others like in the US. I have seen some evidence that earlier versions of FrameMaker (before version 9) did have a Canadian English dictionary. If this was removed, is there any way to bring it back or find a Canadian English dictionary that can be installed as a default in FrameMaker 2015 and 2017 instead of US or UK English? Thanks.Drew FinnieTechnical Writer, ProgrammingYardi Systems Inc. (Yardi Canada)Toronto, ON

I have successfully changed looks of topics, tasks etc,. with following instructions in the site below:[Guest Post] “Customize FrameMaker 2015 DITA Templates for your Corporate Design” by Bernard Aschwanden – TechComm Centr… However, when I save a whole document as PDF (The top tag is bookmap), the all the changes I made for the templates are discarded.I edited the following templates in a same manner as editing topic and other templates, but did not bring out the change into the PDF either.$Structure$\xml\DITA_1.2\app\technicalContent\templatemap.template.fm$Structure$\xml\DITA_1.2\app\bookmap\templatebookmap.template.fmHow can I customize looks and feel of PDF made from dita bookmap data ???

HelloI am using the 2015 version trial.While creating TOC, I want to use the 4:TitleHeading1Heading2Heading3But when I add them, the Title always slips below the headings, at number 4. I tried right-click, left-click, cursor movements, adding Title last but of no avail. What wrong am I doing? I thought it may appear correct after TOC was made, but no, the title appears last. Please help. Thanks

hello,Can we find the plain text and replace it with a variable? I want to apply a variable to the Product Name across the book. The product name as of now is a plain text. Is it possible to replace it with the Product name variable?I am using FM  12.Thanks,Avani

Issue: In a one column text frame with a side head, I'd like to align an anchored frame at the top of (and within!) the columnCreate a blank document.On the body page, change the text frame properties: Add a side head.Type some lines.Insert an anchored frame.Anchoring Position: Below Current LineAlignment: LeftNo Cropping, no FloatingEverything works as expected:Now change the Anchoring Position of the frame to At Top of Column:The frame is placed at the top. That's fine.But the frame spans the column and the side head. That's not what I want and, btw, not what I expected.Now change the Number of Columns to 2:Again, everything works as expected: The frame is at the top of the column and it is within the column only.I'd like to have this (The image below is created using a graphics tool.😞One columnA side headAnchored frame at the top of the columnAnchored frame within the column onlyHow do I get it in FM?

This is happening with Illustrator CC and FM 2017, also. It may be a bug:I create files in Illustrator, and when I go to import them into FM, I get NOTHING other than a clear pane where the file should be. If I double-click on the "imported image" (which is nothing) to open the file in Illustrator, then make a small modification in Illustrator and re-save the file, it comes in fine.FM now won't import .ai files directly - you get a grey box.If you want me to start a new thread, I shall do so. (Moderator branched your question to a new thread for you.)

How do I have both letter-size (8.5 X 11) and large (11 X 17 in) landscape pages in one manual? I have already created the large landscape master pages. Do I have to have a different file for each large page (and blank following page) in a manual?If so, how do I ensure the page and figure numbers are correct, and continue from the previous page/fig number in the preceding chapter file, and then continue properly in the chapter file following the inserted large-sized page file?If one chapter has more than one large-sized page that needs to be inserted into it, how do I break up the chapter file to accommodate this, plus ensure the page and figure numbers remain correct and update correctly?Thank youJH

Has anyone had problems with hidden text in a structured document?I was working on a structured document that contains text, figures and tables.The document had a valid structure and the pages looked fine. When we lookedcloser at the document we discovered that there was text in front of a figurethat was missing. I checked the element in the structure view, but it did notappear on the page itself. I found the text hidden behind the figure, the lineswas on top of each other. The only solution that worked was to set the element forthe figur across both columns.What causes this and what can we do to avoid this?We must be able to rely on the tools we use. I have talked to other users ofFrameMaker 11. They knew about the issue but had not had this problem for a longtime. Is this a known bug in other versions of FrameMaker?

Hello all,I am wondering if the Super Find / Change script (found here: FrameMaker Super Find / Change Reloaded – Adobe Technical Communication Blog) is compatible with FrameMaker 2017.I just discovered the script today and really hope to that it works with the 2017 release.Has anyone installed and used it?Thank you.

Greetings. I am attempting to create a command line script for use with FrameMaker12 and my question is in regards to the suppression of dialog screens when opening a FrameMaker (.fm) file/document. I have looked at the following resources for a solution FDK Programmer GuideFDK Programmer Referencehttps://help.adobe.com/en_US/framemaker/ini/WS21db8dcadd1bd70d-70df9e1b137c0b3668e-7fff.html#WSc5f637258499b7f9624d3fad139df3c90db-8000Maker.ini What I have noted is that the FM API allows a developer to control custom or pre-defined dialogs and there are various suppression options for different dialogs (i.e. -  SuppressXMLWarnings, SuppressFontAlertOnOpen). However, I have been unable to locate if there is an API call to set an option to suppress ALL dialogs (regardless of the  dialog) or a specific dialog ( in this case, a dialog that states a paragraph tag does not exist in the Paragraph Catalog)? Is there an option or API call that suppresses all/specific dialogs? Also, can the

Is Frame 10 or Frame 15 available for Mac?

Trying to install latest patch to FM 2017. Download the zip file and run AdobePatchInstaller.exe. Get one of two "Update Failed" messages that alternate seemingly randomly: 1) Please contact your Administrator if you wish to apply updates. Updates have been suppressed by the Administrator" and 2) "Adobe Application Manager may be damaged. Download and install a new copy of 'Adobe Application Manager' (hyperlinked to an Adobe site that does not have that app listed).

When I try to package my book, FM2017 would just stop working. A dialog is displayed to close the program.Situation occurs as follows:My book consists of multiple standalone books (which are treated as chapters), of which I choose which books to exclude or include in my new book.If I choose to package my book, with 3 standalone books, the packaging process is successful.However, if I choose to package with 4 books or more, Framemaker would just stop working.Please help as this is very frustrating.Stephen