Variable for adding file name of imported images?

[suep89793525]

Hi--I create parts manuals with imported graphics on each page. To make my proofing/editing work easier, I'm trying to find a way to display the names of these graphics on each page. I thought a user-defined variable added to the master page footer might work, but I haven't been able to find any examples of how to construct such a variable. I do know how to generate a list of all references--my question is about whether or not it is possible to display the names of the references on the page where they are actually located.  Any thoughts or suggestions?  Thank you! 

[K.Daube]

I think You can't do that with a variable. A variable has a fixed contents and it is placed on a master page very body pages shows the same text...

A script could do this:

• Run through all anchored frames and check for the name of the imported (by reference!) 
• Either overlay the graphic in a corner with a text line containing that path/name (see the bottom right corner of the graphic at https://www.daube.ch/docu/fmaker82.html
• Or add a paragraph after the anchored frame with this information.
• Or insert a footnote with that information (referenced directly after the anchor of the frame)

[suep89793525]

It sounds as though the scripting method would work perfectly. Unfortunately, I have no experience with writing scripts. Do you happen to know where I might be able to find a downloadable script that overlays the graphic with a text line as you showed me in your example?  I'd really appreciate it if you can point me in that direction.  Thank you!

[frameexpert]

I don't have an off-the-shelf solution, but if you contact me offlist, I can provide you an estimate for writing one for you. rick at frameexpert dot com

[Barb Binder]

Hi Sue:

One more idea: this is a similar concept to a List of Effective Pages, but you are inputting graphic names in the running heads instead of dates. You could accomplish this by adding a template frame to the master page (you can add content on body pages to template frames but not to background frames), defining a new flow and disabling auto-connect. Then you can add your graphic names directly to the body pages (no variables required).

Here is a link to how to create an LEP, which may help you gain an understanding of how to set it up.

https://www.rockymountaintraining.com/adobe-framemaker-how-to-create-a-list-of-effective-pages/

~Barb

[StudioSm]

An option might be to create a generated LOR of imported graphics. Under each graphic in the document you can insert a cross reference to the filename in the generated list. It is not really a completely automated solution though.