Place MP4 Video in FrameMaker
Editor’s note: As of April 2021, the embed feature seems broken in FrameMaker. Instead of embedding directly, host your video on YouTube or Vimeo, and use the Insert>Multimedia>Online Video option instead. While this will require an internet connection to work, it will result in a far smaller PDF file. -Matt Sullivan You can add video…
Read MoreFrameMaker 2017 update 2 available
FrameMaker 2017 users can use Help > Updates within FrameMaker 2017 to download and install the update. The two items I’m happiest about: #1, random increase of text size when selecting text #4, status area not refreshing tag and other information properly Here’s a complete list of the items addressed by the update, followed by the…
Read MoreVoiceovers for screencasting: 5 secrets (brief outline)
Here’s a quick outline of a presentation I gave to the Orange County chapter of the Society for Technical Communication in June, 2017. The Promise Audio is the easiest way to succeed or fail at screencasting and video. Anyone can quickly produce pro-level audio without going broke. Matt will show you tips for equipment, recording,…
Read MoreManaging FrameMaker styles when importing MS Word content
It’s easier to import MS Word content into FrameMaker, starting with the 2015 release of FrameMaker. MS Word (copy into document) Beginning with FrameMaker 2015, when converting MS Word documents using the Copy into Document option, you have a robust style mapping wizard that is exponentially faster than other conversion methods. If you are using…
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