Issue with FrameMaker file size

[SaviIntel]

In a book, one of the chapter is failing to open and says File is too large to open using available memory and PDF generation stops. I have no imported figures. Actual file size is 98 MB but when I place the file in the book and try to generate TOC file size bloats to 164 MB. I cannot use the Update LOT, LOF and TOC feature as the file fails to open. I need help.

[Guest]

More information is needed. What specific version of FM, as shown in Help > About, including the "pxxx" numbers. What O/S, service pack.

How much RAM is on your system. Do you typically use many other applications at the same time, and if so, have you tested to see if the problem clears up immediately after a reboot, before you've opened other applications.

Could you clarifiy when you say "I have no imported figures" do you mean that you have graphics that are imported by reference, imported by copying, or that you don't use any graphics at all?

How large is the book, how many chapters, approx how many pages in total? Exact numbers not necessary, just approximations.

Sheila

[Arnis Gubins]

If your FM file size is 98Mb to begin with, then you must have some graphics embedded in the file, possibly on the Reference pages. Also check that your Preferences do not have the "Save FrameImage with Imported Graphics" option enabled.

[mandrill22]

While a 98 MB file should convert to PDF without any problems, your difficulty could be based on any one factor of the missing info to which Sheila pointed. I have many FM documents with referenced graphics only and rarely do I see one exceeding 100K. Your problem may also be due to the presence of some large embedded graphic or object which is interfering with the PDF conversion.

[Art_Campbell1]

And finally, in addition to the other questions... it's not clear from your message if you're saying that the file is too large to open in Frame, or you're getting this message when you try to generate a PDF...

So if you could clarify when, exactly you get the message, that would be helpful.