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Ben_E_86
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February 11, 2014
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FrameMaker 11 not displaying some math symbols—how to correct or work around?

  • February 11, 2014
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Hello,

I created a few equations for a manual, and everything displayed correctly. After I was upgraded to a new computer (same OS - Win 7), all the minus signs in the equations I made aren't displaying—all I get are (?)s.

I've tried creating a new equation, but the minus symbol still isn't displaying. Strange to me that it's only the minus symbol not displaying; all other operators display correctly.

I'm wondering if this is a symbol font issue, or a unicode issue, but after searching the forums all morning (and all afternoon yesterday) I haven't found any information on correcting the issue or working around it.

*Update*

I had a coworker open the file in question, and the minus symbols all displayed correctly. He is running Frame 11 on XP.

-Ben

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    Correct answer Arnis Gubins

    What font is being used for the Math symbols? Can you compare the font versions on your machine with that of your co-workers? It sounds like it might be a unicode issue. The default equation configuration uses Symbol, but the unicode version is SymbolStd.

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    Arnis Gubins
    Arnis GubinsCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    February 11, 2014

    What font is being used for the Math symbols? Can you compare the font versions on your machine with that of your co-workers? It sounds like it might be a unicode issue. The default equation configuration uses Symbol, but the unicode version is SymbolStd.

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    Ben_E_86Author
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    February 11, 2014

    Symbols font is used for the math symbols (there is no way to change it in the equations fonts options). My co-worker and I should have the same fonts, I installed from the fonts archive we have for our departement—the only real difference is our OS. 

    I've just re-installed my symbol font to match the one installed on his machine, no effect.

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