FrameMaker 2022 Update 4 disables some API clients

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April 26, 2024
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Be aware that FrameMaker 2022 Update 4 is not compatible with 64-bit FrameSLT and FrameScript 7. These were working for me in Update 3.

Cannot initialize API client C:\Users\Rick\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\FrameMaker\WestStreet\FrameSLT_FM2020.dll.

Check for errors in the APIClients section of the maker.ini file in FrameMaker install location or your %appdata% folder, verify that the client program exists, and make sure you have enough swap space to run the client.
Cannot initialize API client C:\Program Files (x86)\ElmSoft\FrameScript7\fsl7_160_64.dll.

Check for errors in the APIClients section of the maker.ini file in FrameMaker install location or your %appdata% folder, verify that the client program exists, and make sure you have enough swap space to run the client.

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Russ Ward

Legend

This is exceptionally disappointing, making a decision like this that instantly breaks the critical workflow of many FrameMaker users. Without any notification to the suppliers of the addon software that many depend on. As much as I love FrameMaker, I can't imagine that its lifespan will be that much longer if business decisions like this persist. Can users at least roll back to 17.0.3 so they can continue to use FM as normal?

frameexpert

Author

Community Expert

I totally agree Russ. Fortunately, I was able to download and reinstall 17.0.3 so I can continue to use FrameSLT and FrameScript.

Adobe's silence on issues like these is frustrating. I have been trying to get an answer on their future plans for FrameMaker scripting, but haven't gotten a response. It appears that Adobe is in maintenance mode with FrameMaker, just releasing patches. So sad to see a legendary program like FrameMaker die out.

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Nandini Krishna

Adobe Employee

Hi ,

We will be releasing the updated FDK soon for recompiling the plugins. This is required as there were library updates for security fixes. Will keep this thread updated.

Thanks and Regards

Nandini

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Nandini Krishna

Adobe Employee

The new FDK is available now and can be downloaded from here. Custom plugins will need to be recompiled using this FDK. Please let us know if this works for you.

Thanks and Regards

Nandini

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Russ Ward

Legend

There is no link on that page that says "17.0.4". There is just one link, "September 2022 release - FDK ZIP". Is that it?

Jeff_Coatsworth

Community Expert

@frameexpert I'd suggest getting this on the FM team's radar by logging it in the Tracker (https://tracker.adobe.com/); unless you've already pinged the tcssup@adobe.com e-mail address.