RoboHelp 2020 Update 3 now available
The following is a list of feature enhancements and issues resolved in RoboHelp and subsequent patch releases. Check the RoboHelp forum for solutions, workarounds, or any late-breaking information. RoboHelp Update 3 – December 01, 2020 Fixed Issues Application RoboHelp crashes on start under macOS Big Sur. (Ref – 8361) Authoring When using the CSS editor, changes…
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FrameMaker 16.0.1 now available
Here’s a list of the issues fixed in November 2020. Use the Help>Updates option to start download, or visit https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/product.jsp?product=22&platform=Windows to download manually. Look for a second update to arrive soon… Check FrameMaker community for solutions, workarounds, or any late-breaking information. FrameMaker Update 1 – November 11, 2020 Fixed Issues For a set of files, the dynamic…
Read MoreHigh DPI settings for Windows
Not all apps behave the same with regard to resolution settings in Windows. For example, I saw a sizing issue in Adobe FrameMaker 2020 recently, after I’d adjusted my monitor to resolve a “fuzziness” issue. In all fairness, the fuzziness issue had more to do with Windows running on VMware Fusion, and the fact that…
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FrameMaker 15.0.7 released
With my work on the 2020 Intro to FrameMaker course, the 2020 New Feature videos, and my own books and courses, I haven’t spent much time lately on FrameMaker 2019, but today I noted an interesting thing: When using the FrameMaker connector to Adobe Experience Manager, my Fm 15.0.6 was locking up. Sure enough, when…
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FrameMaker Digital Book Sale!
To celebrate the release of FrameMaker 16 (Summer 2020 release) for the month of August I’m giving the Tech Comm Tools community 40% off of the new digital versions of my books. To be clear, the FrameMaker 2020 Structured EDD workbook is already available (both print and digital), and the update to both the FrameMaker…
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Amazon Affiliate Links
Here are #techcomm products on Amazon that I’ve purchased and recommend. I use this list to reorder as needed, but they are also Amazon Affiliate links.Using them or clicking the banner above supports Tech Comm Tools without affecting what you pay on Amazon. Networking/Hardware Batteries and cables Not seeing what you need? You can still…
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RoboHelp 2019 and SharePoint
My friend and colleague, Tammy Van Boening recently shared her experiences with RoboHelp 2019 with regard to using SharePoint Online for version control. She’s written two detailed posts about specific issues on her site, and you can get to them using the links contained in this post. Tammy is a fantastic contract scientific technical communicator,…
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A new toy, and a content marketing opportunity
(Skip the Intro section to get to the outline of how I crafted a funnel for eBike referral income.) Intro/Background On Tuesday (May 19, 2020) I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning. That’s because the RadRover5 eBike I ordered on April 9 finally arrived! Given the COVID-19 lockdown, I suppose I should be…
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