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jay401
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January 10, 2012
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Editing multiple chapters at once.

  • January 10, 2012
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Hi,

First let me start by saying I know very little about FM, other than what I taught myself in order to do the documentation for the company I work for.  We use FM 6.0.

When I open a book to make changes, specifically changes to the footer, I have to open each chapter, then open "Master Pages", then edit my variable (a version # in this case) and apply it to the doc.  This only applies the changes to that particular chapter though.  Is there a way to edit a footer, and apply it throughout the whole book? 

Thank you very much for any input.  If you need further info please let me know.

Best Regards,
J

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    Correct answer Bob_Niland

    Can't speak for FM6, but for 7 and later:

    • Define one component file to be the repository of Var defs, say, cover.fm.
    • Change the Vars in that file. Leave it open.
    • In the Book menu, select all the other files (they don't have to be open).
    • File > Import > Formats
      Import from Document [cover.fm]
      [ Deselect All ]
    • Variable Definitions
      [ Import ]

    _______

    If that doesn't work, upgrade

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    Bob_Niland
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    Bob_NilandCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 10, 2012

    Can't speak for FM6, but for 7 and later:

    • Define one component file to be the repository of Var defs, say, cover.fm.
    • Change the Vars in that file. Leave it open.
    • In the Book menu, select all the other files (they don't have to be open).
    • File > Import > Formats
      Import from Document [cover.fm]
      [ Deselect All ]
    • Variable Definitions
      [ Import ]

    _______

    If that doesn't work, upgrade

    J
    jay401Author
    Participant
    January 10, 2012

    lol...I'd love to upgrade, not my call unfortunately.

    Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try and see what happens.  :-)

    J
    jay401Author
    Participant
    January 10, 2012

    Awesome!!  It worked.  Thank you very much!!  

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