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Gael ThomasParticipant

Forced return is now justified ?

I'm testing the new release and came across a strange behavior that was not present before with the forced return in a justified paragraph. With the previous version, the line ending with a forced return character (Shift+Enter or Shift+Return) was NOT justified. Now it is. I didn't find any option to specify a "left justified" or a "right justified", like in other programs (indesign and other). Here screenshot with 2017, 2020 and 2022 Fm The documentation from 2019FM even said :Note: If you use Shift+Enter or Shift+Return to insert a forced return within a fully justified paragraph, the line that ends with the forced return is not justified.This line disappears in 2020 and 2022 docs. Did i miss a new option somewhere ?

LinSimsCommunity Expert

Cannot keep Character Palette or Hex Input open

I asked a similar question about a month or two back, and I had originally thought that using Matt's trick of renaming the preferences folder had solved the issue.I was wrong. It solved it temporarily, for the first use, and then it went back to misbehaving. I've repeated the cycle several times with the same result.I've put in a bug for this, but I'm also curious if anyone else is having the same issue. Basically, if I open either the Hex Input or the Character Palette, the windows close themselves in about 10 seconds (maybe less, not using a stopwatch!). Since the Character Palette always opens on the Courier font, I generally don't even have time to scroll down to the font I'm using (Source Sans Pro, for the record) before the palette window closes. The Hex Input window usually closes before I finish typing in the 4-character code and doesn't insert anything when it does, even if I've managed to finish the code.Anyone?

IGOR5C0CInspiring

Default paragraph Font

Hello everyone!I use unstructured FrameMaker 2019.I created a Character Style "Change Bar" (all options are "As is" plus the "Change Bar" option).With this style, I marked places with changed content (text, graphics and tables). After publishing the revision, I used the option Format – Characters – Change Bar – Clear All Change Bar.By removing the vertical lines in this way, I was sure I was deleting style "Change Bar" entirely, returning the content to the default state.I recently discovered that only vertical lines have been removed. All content remained marked with style "Change Bar".Now I have a multi - volume document with hundreds of such places.The question is:Is there a way (or script) to quickly remove my named Character Style by bringing the content to the "Default" state (Default Font)? With respect,Igor

virtualtechwriterInspiring

Problem with TOC formatting

I generate a standalone TOC and it comes in without formatting. I am using numbered headings. I don't really have another TOC to replace it with (like I saw in other posts).

Hans Harry25722202chz1Participant

Save as PDF not working.

Error Message: <html><head><title>FrameMaker Publish Log</title><style>body{ padding: 20px; font - family: monospace; font - size: 14px; line - height: 21px; }#log{ margin - top:0cm; margin - bottom:0cm; margin - left:0cm; color:black; } #add{ margin - top:0cm; margin - bottom:0cm; margin - left:0cm; color:#444; }</style></head><body><p class = "log"><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="1"></p><p class = "log"><col style="width: 50%;" /></p><p class = "log"><col style="width: 50%;" /></p><p class = "log"><tr></p><p class = "log"><td>Source</td></p><p class = "log"><td>J:\CL415_515\CL515\FTP IW\S415-5203-A-2\DHC515-522101.fm</td></p><p class = "log"></tr></p><p class = "log"><tr></p><p class = "log"><td>Output Published</td></p><p class = "log">

K.DaubeCommunity Expert

Main menus no more visible

I had this problem already during developing my Enhanced Tool Bars - but have no clue anymore how I solved it: Either I get a message that a menu has not been defined while reading menu customation file), or I do not see the main menus of FM as soon as I open a document - and workspace is ETB. Clicking on that small thingy opens the menu. De-installing ETB of course restores the original FM function. Switching Wokspace to other than ETB does not show the main menus - so where is the culprit?

virtualtechwriterInspiring

How best to save an image to insert in FM

I am using SnagIt capture to capture a screenshot. But it does not scale correctly. Is it my monitor resolution? I have existing images like the one attached. Can I fix them or have to recapture them with specific properties? I think the final output will be to PDF.

Ken27394707dkz1Inspiring

Cannot figure out how to create a variable for two paragraph styles

I have two paragraph tags/styles named Title and Subtitle.I cannot figure out how to create a custom variable with the correct syntax for each. 😞 I want to put them in the header of each master page.

FightergatorInspiring

Clone Case of Replacement String in RegExp Find/Replace in ExtendScript

Looking for thoughts on how to clone case of the first letter in my find/replace script.  For example, I search for \b[Aa]ll inclusive.  It finds "All inclusive."  When found, the replacement text is "inclusive," but I'm not smart enough with regexp or scripting to figure out a way make the first letter of the replacement text upper case.     Was thinking along the lines of getting the first letter of the found text string, determine it's ascii no., then replacing the first letter of the replacement string with it's asci(no) - 32 if uppercase.  Sounds easy on paper, but not so much fun trying to script it.  I'm guessing their's an easier way.  Any thoughts appreciated. 

Ken27394707dkz1Inspiring

Lose autonumbering when converting word to framemaker

I am trying to convert a Word document with autonumbered headings (five levels).I save as RTF, then do the mapping to new frame style. The indents come in but there is no autonumbering.I had selected the copy into document option.   

Ken27394707dkz1Inspiring

Cannot get custom shading to work when I insert my table

I created a table with a heading row of blue background and white letters.Using custom shading.When I insert the table it gives me everything BUT the shaded heading row. See image.

default6lcaqb6oe0zoParticipating Frequently

Text is not diplayed

If I write a new text in a FrameMaker 2017 file, the cursor moves according my entries, but now text is visible, only white paper at the new entries. Despite I use an existing file with text in it.It also happens typing the new text in the middle of  an existing text in black, the new inputs are not displayed.  

Winfried RengCommunity Expert

Find with Clone Case works only with lower case replace text

Hi,   FrameMaker 17.0.0.226, unstructured I just wanted to replace text with something else. As this text can start with an upper or lower case character, I activated the Clone Case option. However, it did not work. The replacement always started with an upper case character. The issue is that the Clone Case option works only, when you enter the search text with a lower case character. Enter this text in a FrameMaker file:TextThistexttextThen search for "text" (or "Text", this does not matter).Replace with "string" (with lower case s).Simple search. Activate Clone Case.Everything fine. FrameMaker replaces with the correct case.However, now replace with "String" (upper case S).Now FrameMaker always replaces with "String" with an upper case S. It does not use the same case as in the found text!This bug makes this feature for many users unusable (i.e. all users who enter the replace text with an upper case character)! I hope that this issue gets fixed in the next update. If you agree

K.DaubeCommunity Expert

Side effects of menu to other menu

Dear friends, be prepared for a lengthy explanation. There are already reports about similar effects: Beware of side effects!Side effect of menu to UI-object colour But this one took me a very long time to verify and accept - I can not eliminate it. It is not about scripting, but menu customisation (the main process in the Enhanced Tool Bars). I came across the problem again when trying to harmonise the various installations of ETB into one for FM versions 14 upwards. The syntax of  cfg files in FM  considers everything outside of <...> as comment. Hence introduced the notation [label] on a line to ease navigation in these up to 1000 lines long files. The obscurity occurs with two buttons, which activate a fly-out menu: ETBChangeCasePopup    and   ETBCellAlignPopup There are two menu files involved: ETB-menus.cfg which is in the user area in Workspaces\...\menus and customui.cfg which is normally placed in $HOME\fminit\configui\, but

nalepapelanParticipant

Internal error 17004 has detected a serious problem and must quit

I worked on various devices with Framemaker and this error shows everytime. I use structured FM and always have open book and files within. It can happen during work on a file or an update of a book... and it happen one time or 5 times per day or none. Please help. 

Sam StateKnown Participant

Single and dual columns on a single page?

I am using Framemaker 11 (Windows) and have not yet figured out if the following task is possible. What I am looking to do is simple in Microsoft Word, but I can't find a way to do the same in Framemaker. Task: I am using a single column layout to start a chapter of a book with, but at some point, I need to switch to a two column layout.  However, the point at which I will make the change from 1 to 2 columns will not be at a page break.  The change will occur mid-page or somewhere other than a page break.  I need a way to have both column formats exist on a single page, but at the same time, allow me to add text to the single column section should I need to come back and add a paragraph or a new sentence to the single column section. IOW, the dual column section should dynamically move as the single column section expands. I've created a video in MS Word to show what I'm looking to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQK84TWurxo I can create a ne

bengus_khanParticipant

Failure to connect to SharePoint Online repository

As stated in title, I'm having no luck connecting FrameMaker to our SharePoint Online document library. I've followed the instructions listed here to no avail, inevitably ending up with the error message: "FrameMaker could not connect to the repository. Verify the connector installation and configuration." Here's the exact sequence of events that get me there: Open Connection Manager Select "Microsoft SharePoint Online" Fill in all fields (Name, Server [doc library URL], Local Path, and Repository) Click "Connect" at bottom of Connection Manager window Browser window appears, with Microsoft prompting me to sign in Successfully sign in to Microsoft via browser window Browser window closes Error message appears: "FrameMaker could not connect to the repository..." Not sure if this is relevant, but my FrameMaker license was purchased through my company’s VIP admin console. I was told by an Adobe rep that for multiple FM users

avanis82846714Participant

FrameMaker printed PDF does not open on the first page

Hello,I am experiencing this strange issue with one of my book.After printing the book, when I open the PDF, it opens on the page 39 instead of the first page of the PDF.I have verified the following as part of the self troubleshooting:1. Verified the PDF setup screen.2. Verified the page numbering. The page number n the PDF is also correct.NOTE: I know that PDF properties can be modified after generating the PDF. But I am looking for a permanent resolution that fixies the issue in FM itself.

ASC-BreParticipant

Removing TOC and navigation from HTML5 output

I would like to output FM files using Responsive HTML5, but without the header bar or TOC/navigation. Essentially, I want what I get with Basic HTML output in terms of the index and separate (not linked) HTML files, but still keep the Responsive HTML5. Is that possible?

Paul MorrissParticipating Frequently

Page numbering not updating in book

I have a document in a book that says it has pages 23 - 30 where as the document only has pages 23 - 27. How can I get the book numbers to update. I have tries Book Update and Format/Documents/Numbering and neither of them are updating it. Image shows 'Pages: 23 - 30' and the last page shows 27. Can I be told what I need to do. Many thanks

Eric5F88Inspiring

EDD update, hidden conditional text and paragraph orphan lines: wrong behaviour ?

Hello, Note: somehow switching computer solved the forum's "wrong html" issue so I updated this post to have the images directly here.... I have encountered an odd behaviour in the following situation:Document is structuredPage layout is 2 columns (scientific type)Some conditional text that hidden within text paragraphs"Body" element paragraph design states that allowed orphan lines number is 6          EDD for graphic object option allows for 1 clumn wide captions and 2 column wide caption, depending on attribute value as follows:           When switching from one conditional-based document to the other I apply the following script, in that particular order:Show/Hide conditional textUpdate template with the following settings          Import variables from an external .fm file with following settings      &n

Tina-Louise.AllaireInspiring

Color of copied text is incorrect, and underlines added cannot be removed

Hi,I am working on a FrameMaker 2020 document. I copied and pasted text from a Word document. The text I copied is underlined and I sopmehow managed to change the green color to blue. I have a L1 Head as the title for the segment I copied. When I changed the color for that setting, all the body text I copied changed to that same color; the body text needs to be black. Additionally, the text I copied is underlined and I don't know how to remove that underlining.  I also created and added a table, below the copied text, and it does not look good.  A series of small x's surrounds each row. Thank you for any help. Cheers,Elizabeth 

Eric5F88Inspiring

Wrong bookmarks when saving PDF through a script

Hello, I am in the process of creating a script to automatize exporting applications with variants (contitional text + variables) to pdf. I have tried to use 2 different methods but they both lead to wrong bookmarks, as shown below, screenshot from Acrobat Reader:<GRAPHIC> shouldn't appear here, but somehow it does. I have tried changing the book and documents settings using menu "format > document > pdf setup" but nothing seems to have an effet. Those are the methods:Method 1:  params = GetSaveDefaultParams (); returnParams = new PropVals (); params[GetPropIndex (params, Constants.FS_FileType)].propVal.ival = Constants.FV_SaveFmtPdf; params[GetPropIndex (params, Constants.FS_PDFUseDistiller)].propVal.ival = 1; FA_errno = 0; book.BookIsSelected = 1; book.Save(projectBasePath + pdfNamePrefix + tag + startDate + pdfNameSuffix, params, returnParams);   Method 2:  CallClient("FMPublisher", "SetOutputLocation " + proje

ericCessnaInspiring

Delete Master Pages

I have inherated books with many files. Each has many Master pages that I don't need or want. Is there anyway to delet them all at one time? Or, do I need to go into each fiel and delect them one at a time?

Arvind5E6DParticipant

Empty page is getting generated after updating a book

Folks I am using Adobe Framemaker 2020 - Unstructured. I wanted to create a PDF output and I link the required documentation to a book but a blank page is getting created automatically after the last page of each section when updating a book. The blank page is created even after deleting it Format > Document > Delete pages

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