Skip to main content
A
argus08-7xWR1K
Inspiring
January 18, 2017
Answered

Finding the sources linked to a cross-reference target

  • January 18, 2017
  • 2 replies
  • 611 views

Hi, I'm using FM8.

I have a book that has a reference chapter of forms, and these forms are xref'd wherever they are mentioned in the rest of the book.

Now, the client has combined six of these forms into one form. Is there a way to find all the places that link to a particular heading so that I can point them to the appropriate new form, or is it easier to just delete the old content and wait for the unresolved xrefs?

Thanks,

Laurie

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer Jeff_Coatsworth

    I'd be tempted to just update and then run through a list of unresolved refs to fix them up one by one.

    2 replies

    Arnis Gubins
    Arnis Gubins
    Inspiring
    January 18, 2017

    You could try creating an Index of Markers for the Book. This may show you the linkages per form in a manner needed to re-link to the new form. Otherwise, doing a reverse-lookup of a cross reference isn't an easy task. This would probably have to be done with a script [unless you're up to mucking about in MIF files looking at the cross-ref IDs].

    You could check with Rick Quatro [Framescript and Extendscript guru] to see if he's already done something like that for a client. For contact info, please see: About – FrameAutomation.com

    A
    argus08-7xWR1KAuthor
    Inspiring
    January 18, 2017

    Thanks Arnis, I tried the IOM but it only showed me the targets, not the sources. And there aren't enough to warrant getting into scripting. But I appreciate your response anyway.

    Bob_Niland
    Community Expert
    Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 18, 2017

    You can also just cut the Xref Markers at the old targets, and paste them into the first line of the new/merged target.

    A
    argus08-7xWR1KAuthor
    Inspiring
    January 18, 2017

    Thanks Bob. While this redirect does work to avoid broken xrefs, it doesn't help me to find and consolidate the source text. Maybe I should have given more detail. At the end of each chapter, I have a table that lists the supporting forms used in that module; these are hyperlinked to the appendix. For example,

    Form A  --> Form A

    Form B  --> Form B

    Form C  --> Form C

    So while I can use your method to redirect these entries to NewForm25, I really want to find the entries for Form A, Form B, Form C and replace them with one for Form25.

    I think the easiest thing is to fix the easy ones to find (they'll mostly be in one chapter) and then fix the broken xrefs when they come up.

    Thanks for your response.

    Jeff_Coatsworth
    Community Expert
    Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 18, 2017

    I'd be tempted to just update and then run through a list of unresolved refs to fix them up one by one.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices