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June 23, 2008
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pdf links don't work for imported text

  • June 23, 2008
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Hi.
I imported some common sections located in their own frame file into three different books.

I tried this by reference first because I want to make changes only once, to the actual file.
When I make a pdf, the toc links to the imported reference text don't work. Nor do links within the text to other locations in the text.

When I import by text, the links work. But import by text defeats the purpose of having one source for multiple books.

I appreciate any help on this.
Bibs
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    Known Participant
    June 24, 2008
    Bib,

    A number of years ago Rick Quattro, www.frameexpert.com, created a FrameScript for me that solved exactly that problem. Try to contact him.

    I certainly did work, but I haven't had the need for it since 1999 !

    Keep smiling
    Thomas
    Participating Frequently
    June 24, 2008
    Shlomo.
    Thank you for confirming the problem. I'll now seek a work around.
    Regards,
    Bibs
    Participating Frequently
    June 24, 2008
    Unfortunately, cross-references in FM files imported by reference into other FM files ("text insets") are not converted to PDF links -- this applies to all versions of FrameMaker and Acrobat.

    Limited workarounds are to (1) convert the text insets to regular text (on a temporary copy that is discarded after the PS/PDF is created; this can be automated using FrameScript) or (2) use hypertext links to create the PDF links (these are converted properly even when in a text inset).

    Shlomo Perets

    MicroType * http://www.microtype.com
    FrameMaker/Acrobat training & consulting

    "24 easy ways to improve your PDFs with FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers/Assistants",
    http://www.microtype.com/ImprovePDF.html