DITA-FMx User Guide

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Using DITA-FMx

Offering efficient and reliable authoring and publishing of DITA files in FrameMaker.

Documentation last updated: 30 January 2012

Updated for plugin client versions:

  • authoring support client (ditafmx_<fmver>.dll) v.1.1.14
  • import/export client (ditafmx_<fmver>_app.dll) v.1.1.14
  • Features
    Describes the DITA map and topic authoring commands as well as the enhanced DITA publishing features.
  • Limitations
    Known limitations in the current version of DITA-FMx.
  • Tips and Troubleshooting
    Tips for making the most efficient use of DITA-FMx.
  • Using the Reference Manager
    Lets you select a conref, xref, or link target by specifying the file, element type, and element.
  • Filtering Content
    Tips for filtering and conditionalizing content in topic files or maps.
  • Working with Images
    Information and tips regarding the image handling features.
  • Working with Tables
    DITA provides tables for many situations. Learn how to make them look the way you want.
  • Working with Indexterms
    Special issues regarding the creation of index entries (indexterm and fm-indexterm elements).
  • Working with Maps
    General information on creating maps and bookmaps, and how they work in FrameMaker.
  • Setting up Book Builds (PDF)
    Issues and options regarding the generation of a FrameMaker book file from a DITA map or bookmap.