Skip to main content
A
Anonymous
October 18, 2013
Question

Need a text frame in DITA Topic

  • October 18, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • 985 views

Hello,

I am working on DITA topics in structured frame maker 11. Is there any option to insert text in a graphic frame? I don’t think so we can insert a text frame manually, correct me if am wrong.

I need a text frame that should be aligned centre.

Could anyone help me from this issue.

Thank you,

Harsha...

This topic has been closed for replies.

1 reply

ScottPrentice
ScottPrentice
Inspiring
October 18, 2013

Hi Harsha...

This is not possible using the default FM-DITA support. It would require the development of a custom plugin, as well as some fancy DITA tagging. DITA has no concept of text frames or other types of overlay objects placed over an image.

If you add these objects while the file is open in FrameMaker, they will be lost when saved.

DITA-FMx does support this to some degree, but it's rather experimental.

In general, the proper "DITA" method for handling callouts or annotations over images is to add those to the image itself using a program like Illustrator that lets you manage text and images in the same file. You might also experiment with SVG, but that has its own set of problems.

...scott

A
Anonymous
October 21, 2013

Hi Scott,

Thank You very much for your suggestion..

Thank you,

Harsha...

Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices