Can I import a graphic and set runaround properties with a style?

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Hello everyone,I am using FrameMaker 12 on a Windows 7 SP1 environment.I am working on a training guide in FM. We are supposed to use .5" x .5" icons in the document as visual indicators to instructors on what is supposed to be happening in the training delivery (there are icons for questions, dialog, demonstrations, lab exercises, tips, etc.).I would like to put each icon graphic on the Reference Page, and set it to its own paragraph style. Then, on the Body Page, put the mouse pointer where I would like the graphic, click the icon's style, and have FM bring the graphic from the Reference Page and have it automatically aligned against the left margin with the runaround properties already set.Is there a way to do that?I am only a moderate FM user, so if there is a way to do this, please provide detailed steps.Thank you in advance for any suggestions.Tim

Arnis Gubins · Answer

Hi Tim,There's not a simple, direct way without using a third-party plug-in. Check out Steve Kubis' AutoText at: Silicon Prairie - FrameMaker Products A round about way, but without a runaround - the content would have to have a wide left margin, could be accomplished using two paratags in concert. The first paratag picks up the icon using the Frame Above setting. It also uses the Nxt Pgf Tag setting to link it to the paratag required for the content to go with the icon. The trick is to use a negative Space Below in the icon paratag set to the same negative Space Above value in the content paratag to pull the content back up beside the icon. You'll have to experiment a bit to get the positioning just right, but it should be at least the 0.5 in plus line spacing. Then whenever you need the icon, insert the icon paratag and hit Enter and you're ready to start entering content.It would be nice if FM would let you use a Named Anchored Frame from a Reference page, then you could do exactly what you want with just one paratag. You could put this in as a Feature Request with your use case using this link:https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm

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