Books and Articles

Learn about XML

Just getting started with XML? Our XML primer is a single, simple page that sets out the basics. It may well be the ideal place to start learning about XML.

Learn about DITA

Already familiar with XML and ready to move into something more detailed? DITA is a great way to begin, but has a rich set of tags. Learn about subsetting DITA here.

Reversed Format Numbering in Heading

Looking to create this type of numbering in FrameMaker:

Here is the body of my document and then I want a heading below it with reversed format for the heading number.

Then the document continues with more content.

If so, download our support document that shows you a working sample including some instructions on how to recreate this.

Download ReversedNumberHeading.zip, 4K
Download ReversedNumberHeading.fm FM only, 14K
Download ReversedNumberHeading.mif MIF only, 50K

Advanced FrameMaker

This book covers complex features of FrameMaker at an advanced level. It is designed to help FrameMaker users become FrameMaker gurus. Sections are marked by the FrameMaker version, with all topics applicable to FrameMaker 7.1 and many applicable also to FrameMaker 6.0 or even 5.x. This book includes over 500 pages of tutorials, techniques, tips, and tricks.

Chapter topics include:

XML round trip
structure basics
Running H/F variables
autonumbering
generated lists and indexes
designing efficient EDDs
producing quality PDF from FrameMaker
working with WebWorks Publisher
(professional and standard editions)

Pricing and Ordering Information

Advanced FrameMaker is available for US$40 or CDN$50 plus shipping by contacting us directly.

Notes, Tips and Cautions in FM

Need to create a Note, Tip or Caution in FrameMaker? Want to include the words, or an image to identify it? Need to convert content to WebWorks and maintain the look of the content?

This document contains all notes, tips and cautions with detailed instructions on how they are built and converted.

Download NoteTipCaution.pdf PDF, 140K