FM 2017: Possible to create new variable from existing?

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November 22, 2017
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Prior to FM 2017, we could open the Edit Variable dialog box, and it had two options: could either edit the existing variable, or use the edit to create a new variable (~ make from).

That feature seems to have been removed. The only method I see for creating new ones is the Add button , Creating variables that have similar definitions is now quite TEDIOUS.

Did I miss something? Is it hiding somewhere? (Already poked around FM and Google searched, and did a brief search through the answer database here.)

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Barb Binder

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Prior to FM 2017, we could open the Edit Variable dialog box, and it had two options: could either edit the existing variable, or use the edit to create a new variable (~ make from).

Hi Trish:

f you feel like requesting a return to the old behavior would be helpful, you can do so with the link below, and then if you let us know, I'll happily vote for it. I train new users and the work-around isn't something most Fm newbies would want to take on.

Tracker

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

Matt-Tech Comm Tools

Community Expert

I haven't had that specific task, so I never noticed the change...

I'd consider copy/paste within a MIF file for your tedious variable creation. You'd have the added advantage of seeing the definitions all in one screen, rather than hunting and pecking through the catalog.

-Matt Sullivan, FrameMaker Course Creator, Author, Trainer, Consultant