Publishing an Adobe FrameMaker Book in Multiple HTML Formats
Adobe FrameMaker can really do an excellent job in publishing FM files straight to HTML, without going through another third-party application like RoboHLep, WebWorks, Flare, etc. Here is a test I conducted to publish an FM book with 5 individual chapters to three different HTML formats. The attempt to BATCH publish to Kindle and ePub…
Read MoreHow to Publish in Multiple Formats with Adobe FrameMaker
Adobe FrameMaker comes with a powerful publishing functionality that can publish in five different output formats: Responsive HTML5 (which automatically adapts the help controls according to screen width) ePub Kindle Web Help Microsoft HTML Help (This is of course in addition all the other output formats (like PDF) that you can select when you are doing a…
Read MoreHow to Use System Variables in Adobe FrameMaker to Create Automatically-Updated Meta Information
Adobe FrameMaker comes with a wealth of built-in SYSTEM VARIABLES. They are all listed in the VARIABLES pod. You can create fresh and automatically-updated meta-information (like chapter and page numbers, etc.) easily by using them. Here is how the variables pod look for a newly created FM 12 document: (Click to enlarge the images) When…
Read MoreTouchscreen Terminology in Technical Documentation
Introduction: What is Touchscreen Technology? Touchscreen technology is a relatively new technology that is used in smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. It is a screen that you can interact with by touching it. Touchscreens are often used in devices like tablets, cellphones, and computers. They allow people to interact with the screen by touching it.…
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