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clarem17016750
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March 8, 2018
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How to edit the NoName tag in a book

  • March 8, 2018
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I am new to Framemaker and have inherited a book file where the structure is not valid. It has a high level tag of NoName and BOOK-COMPONENTS for each .fm file it contains.

I want to know how to edit these tags so I can make this have a valid structure. I have searched the help and have found the following advice:

'A new book file has a structure with a highest-level element called NoName and an element called BOOK-COMPONENT for each document and generated file you added to the book. When you update the book, the elements for structured files change to the tag of the highest-level element from the file.

In most cases, you need to make a few corrections in the structure of a book file after updating. For example, you should change the NoName element to the highest-level element defined for the book. And if any file elements are still called BOOK-COMPONENT, add structure to those files and then generate and update again.'

But it does not say HOW to do the above. Can anyone please help me?

I can still generate a PDF file from this information but I'd really like to know how I can make these source files structurally sound.

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Matt-Tech Comm Tools
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March 8, 2018

Hi clarem17016750

The direct answer is that you will be able to select the NoName element and change it using the Element Catalog to whatever is defined as your highest level element. Setting the Element Catalog options to Valid Elements Working Start to Finish will help identify this element.

The Validate pod will also help you fix these sorts of errors.

If you're just getting started with structure in FrameMaker, you might want to pick up a copy of my FrameMaker Structured Authoring workbook or attend a training class or course (http://techcommtools.com/structured-framemaker-authoring/).

Let me know if this helps with correcting your root NoName element!

-Matt

-Matt Sullivan, FrameMaker Course Creator, Author, Trainer, Consultant
clarem17016750
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March 8, 2018

Hi Matt,

Thanks for your reply. I think I am almost there now. How do I know what my highest level element is? I think it is the .book file but I can't see this as a choice in the elements panel. I have currently set my highest level to be concept as all of my files within the book are concept files. Yet, when I add these files using the Add File icon they appear as BOOK-COMPONENT and the structure from there on is invalid again. Do I need to add each of these files as concept elements and then edit their properties?

I am currently booked proviosionaly on a course but unfortunately I have a deadline to meet before then.

Please can you advise, thanks.

Matt-Tech Comm Tools
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 8, 2018

You mentioned concept files...are you working with DITA?

Different content models have different requirements, so it's hard to say what you're looking at. Can you provide a screenshot of your structure view?

-Matt

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