Can global commands be created for Anchored Frames?

[mandrill22]

I am migrating a rather large documentation suite from one FM template to another. One of the changes is larger anchored frames (95%  are sized the same). Since there are numerous graphics per document (100+) one of the rather monotonous tasks involves resizing all the frames (and associated pictures). I can batch process all the graphics in Photoshop, but can't see a way around having to manually resize each anchored frame after I import the old content into the new template. Since each object has an "object type" associated with it, wouldn't it be possible to make a global change to the properties of a selected object type?

This may just be a wishful thinking, but before I accept having to enter the same numbers in the anchored frame properties a buzzilion times, I thought I would throw this puzzle out into the forumsphere.

[Arnis Gubins · Accepted solution]

Several possibilities include:

1. Bruce foster's Impgraph plug-in: http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/ImpGraph.htm

2. A custom Framescript

3. In the MIF version of the FM file, use a text editor to adjust the Frames <ShapeRect L T W H> parameter.

4. Do nothing, i.e. delete the current anchored frame an import the new graphic in the same location, FM automatically sizes the Aframe to be 1 pt larger than the imported graphic (see also #1 - Impgraph).

[mandrill22]

Wow! That is impressive Arnis. Thank you very much; this will build some automation into the process.

[mandrill22]

I found a useful MIF editing tool here:

http://www.grahamwideman.com/gw/tech/framemaker/mifbrowse.htm

[Arnis Gubins]

FYI, Graham's (excellent) mifbrowse utility is read-only browser, not an editor.