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mgt@hexusfed
Inspiring
April 5, 2019
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FM 2015 with hyperlinks to a graphics and html pages?

  • April 5, 2019
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I'm trying to create an interactive document PDF in FrameMaker and am getting stuck trying to make hyperlinks that opens an external html page with information as well as a thumbnail which opens up an image in a new window. I see information regarding opening up other FM files as well as URLs (using HTTP:// web addresses), but nothing regarding a local HTML page (ToolsTableXXX.html or .pdf). This is all really new to me because most of my work has been primarily revolving around printed publications, but... anyone?

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Winfried RengCommunity Expert
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April 8, 2019

Hi,

When your PDF should open HTML files on your local file system, then the path from the PDF to the other files must always be the same!

Just change HTTP to FILE in your hypertext Go to URL dialog.

E.g.:

message URL file://c:\index.html

Best regards

Winfried

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    mgt@hexusfedAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 8, 2019

    Thanks for the quick feedback! Just for frame of reference, I'm trying to create this environment in SharePoint so I'm doing my best to maintain consistency within the designated file system so the entire main folder can be transferred as needed. In my main directory, I have my set of task files that will call links to a [Graphics] folder to link to CGM files as well as a [Reference List] folder where my HTML files will reside.

    I have not attempted the solution just yet, but I'll touch base soon!

    but would I need to create a hypertext using: message URL file://Reference List\list.html

    ?

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    Winfried RengCommunity Expert
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    April 9, 2019

    Hi,

    Yes. You have to create this hypertext command.

    The command is active as long there isn't any formatting change, maximum to the end of the paragraph.

    A formatting change is also a character tag with everything set to As Is.

    When you apply your hypertext character tag, apply this not only to the text after the hypertext marker, but also the hypertext marker.

    You can test this in FrameMaker. Press CTRL+ALT and then move the cursor to the character tag area. The cursor changes to a pointing finger. Click, and then your HTML page should open in your default browser.

    Best regards

    Winfried

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