Using DITA-FMx

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

Documentation last updated: 1 Dec 2012

Updated for plugin client versions:

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.