Posts by: Brad Anderson

Installing FrameMaker 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 in Windows 7

On February 13, 2011 By

Installing FrameMaker 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 in Windows 7

It is possible to installed earlier versions of FrameMaker in Windows 7.  The following procedure will help you to install FrameMaker 6.0, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, or 8.0 in Windows Vista or Windows 7.

1. After you insert the FrameMaker install disk, do not run the autoplay.  The […]

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Creating Reversed Headings in FrameMaker

On May 18, 2010 By

Here’s a simple way (using 2 paragraph formats) to get reversed headings in FrameMaker.

Reversed Headings in FrameMaker Using 2 Paragraph Formats

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Automating Landscape Tables in a Portrait Document

On March 22, 2010 By

This “template” shows you how to set up a FrameMaker document that is laid out in portrait mode but can include information on “landscape” pages.  This template automates the application of the landscape page layouts using FrameMaker’s Apply Master Pages function.   The template is in FrameMaker 8 format but a MIF file is included […]

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An Introduction to Database Publishing with FrameMaker

On January 4, 2010 By

I just uploaded my chapter introducing database (automated) publishing with FrameMaker to the white papers section of the website.   Any constructive feedback/comments would be readily welcomed.

Thanks,  Brad

An Introduction to Database Publishing in FrameMaker

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Bleeding Thumb Tabs Paper Updated with an Example File and FrameScripts

On December 30, 2009 By

I’ve enhanced my paper on creating automated, bleeding thumb-tabs in Adobe FrameMaker.  I’ve included 2 FrameScripts and a working FrameMaker template to demonstrate the possibilities using my techniques.  I’d appreciate any feedback that you have.  You’ll find the link under the “White Papers” in the left hand navigation.  Thanks.

Automatic, Bleeding Thumb-tabs in Adobe […]

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