Fm 9 changing template variable data as required

[crhilaman]

I have a template file but I need to change some variable values and I don't know how to accomplish that. What am I missing?

[Arnis Gubins]

In the Variables POD (or use Special > Variables) select the variable to be changed. Then click on the edit button as shown in this screen cap:

This will then open the edit panel in the docking area on the right side:

Then edit the Definition entry to insert what you need.

[crhilaman]

I have a variable "Volume Number" defined as 00<$volnum>

Volnum is currently set to "35". How do I change that value to "02"?

[Arnis Gubins · Accepted solution]

The Volume Number variable is defined at the book level for each file in the book. Use the "Numbering" option for the selected file(s) set via this panel:

There is also some more help here: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/FrameMaker/9.0/Using/WSd817046a44e105e21e63e3d11ab7f7960b-7ec2.html