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Mark29369220ykhi
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October 14, 2024
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Editing only one variable in footer

  • October 14, 2024
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Hello. 

 

Is there a way to edit just one variable in a multi-chapter book's footer? 

 

I only need to change the date, but if I "Import Variables" all my variables change to the source master page. 

 

Thank you .

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    Correct answer Winfried Reng

    Klaus Göbel has also a script to import specific variables into selected files:

    https://4xscripts.com/en/scripts/importselectedvariables

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    frameexpert
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    frameexpertCommunity Expert
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    October 14, 2024

    I have this unreleased script that I use for my own production work. Please contact me offlist if you want to try it. Thanks.

     

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      Winfried RengCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      October 15, 2024

      Klaus Göbel has also a script to import specific variables into selected files:

      https://4xscripts.com/en/scripts/importselectedvariables

        Matt-Tech Comm Tools
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        Matt-Tech Comm ToolsCommunity Expert
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        October 14, 2024

        Yes, you can create a MIF snippet of the variable and then import that MIF file into your book, changing only the one variable.

        Roughly,

        • Save as MIF
        • trim down the resulting text file
        • open back into FrameMaker
        • import only the variables

         

        The exact scenario is written up in the MIF appendix in FrameMaker - Working with Content

         

        -Matt Sullivan, FrameMaker Course Creator, Author, Trainer, Consultant
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          Winfried RengCommunity Expert
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          October 15, 2024

          Hi,

          I had used these MIF snippets myself, and as far as I remember you can import a MIF snippet only in a single file and not in a book file.

          You have to import the variables from this file into all other files of the book.

          Best regards, Winfried

          Bob_Niland
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          Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
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          October 14, 2024

          Can you clarify; do you need to:
          a.  change the definition of a header/footer Variable
          b.  rename a header/footer Variable
          c.  replace an existing h/f Variable with a different Variable
          d.  …or have some other problem?

          a&b. can be done in the Variables palette.
          c. requires revising all affected Master Pages

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            Mark29369220ykhiAuthor
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            October 14, 2024

            I need to change one variable definition. Fom Sep 10/24 to Nov 15/24. 

             

            Bob_Niland
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            Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
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            October 14, 2024

            That screenshot is from the Variables dialog.
            If you use the 🖉 function of that penel to edit it, that will change it across the entire .fm file.

            Or do you need to do this across a book?

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