using framemaker as a command to generate an output (eg: PDF)

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November 16, 2017
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I would like to know if there is a way to use framemaker as a command to generate an output such as a pdf file without opening the framemaker UI.

For example, I have already created a book file using framemaker.

Now, a part of an overall product release, I would like to be able to execute the framemaker command to "process" the book file and generate the desired output such as a pdf file as specified in the form of a command option.

Is this doable?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Arnis Gubins

Inspiring

As an alternative to Stefan's suggestion (especially for occasional use at a more reasonble cost) you could use Datazone's DZbatcher tool. This let's you set up command files to run FM in order to create output (and other things).

See: https://miramo.com/english/overview/download.html

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Stefan Gentz

Legend

Thanks for the link to DZbatcher. The FrameMaker license explicitly does not permit this:

2.1.7.2 For clarification and without limitation, the foregoing does not permit Customer to install or access (either directly or through commands, data, or instructions) the Software:
(e) for operations not initiated by an individual user (e.g., automated server processing).

Therefore I strongly encourage you to not use it if you do not want to violate your licenses and run into legal problems.

Arnis Gubins

Inspiring

This all depends upon the user requirements. As long as the user runs the command file on their computer manually, there is no license violation. So (as I mentioned) for occasional use, this may be a more cost-effective option.