Template edits not appearing in DITA-to-FrameMaker conversion files.

[eric_2203]

I have structured in a DITA bookmap that I need to convert to FrameMaker. The conversion has worked so far now when I make a change to my template located in my template Bookmap file (template.fm file in my handbook.book map) I don't see those template changes in the output. 

I have a table style called FormatAppendix in which I'm trying to change the Left table margin from 0.0 to 1.5". My process:

1. select my table in the FM file.

2. make the change in the Table Designer.

3. select all contents of the FM file and paste into my AppendixTpl.fm file

4. save the file.

5. Import the file into the other files in my template.book map.

6. save the .book map.

7. then re-run the DITA-to-FM conversion. 

Then, when you look the the converted FM files, the 1.5" Table Margin change has not been applied. When you select the table, the table designer shows 0.0" in the Left Margin box. HOWEVER the template file still has the updated 1.5" left margin. 

Any ideas on what is happening here? Thanks!

[frameexpert]

After step 3, click in the table that you have pasted into AppendixTbl.fm. click Apply then Update All. If I am understanding your description correctly, this may be what you are missing.

[eric_2203]

Thank you for the reply, but that didn't work either. I believe I had been doing that tho.

[frameexpert]

Do you have time for a quick web meeting? Contact me offlist: rick at frameexpert dot com

[eric_2203]

Absolutely! Thank you.