MIF question

[David Schor]

Doug,

A MIF file is an alternative form of a FrameMaker file, functioning like
an INI file for a FrameMaker document. It is an ASCII text file which
contains values describing every element of a FrameMaker FM file, such
as text, formatting values of paragraphs/characters/tables, reference
pointers and links, and more. You can open it in a Text editor such as
Notepad. It is useful for troubleshooting, or transferring an FM file
for use in other applications. Many times, I converted files to MIF in
order to change link paths on a Find/Replace basis. Sometimes,
converting a weirdly behaving FM file to MIF and then back again helps
clean the file (repeat - sometimes).

HTH,
David

David Schor
Technical Communication Manager
Emblaze-VCON Ltd.
Tel: (+972) 9 7627820
Mobile: 054 4788253
davids at emblaze-vcon.com
www.emblaze-vcon.com

 
"To err is human; to admit it, superhuman."
                                       Doug Larson
 

-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces+davids=emblaze-vcon.com at lists.frameusers.com] On
Behalf Of McKinney, Doug
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:56 PM
To: 'framers at lists.frameusers.com'
Subject: MIF question

Hello fellow FrameUsers

I've been a technical writer for about seven years and have followed
this
list off and on during that time. I've seen references to MIF files but
I
have no understanding as to their purpose or use. If someone would care
to
enlighten me, who knows, maybe I've been missing out on a very useful
tool
or resource.

Thanks for past help.

Doug Mckinney
Technical Writer
Datron World Communications Inc.
www.dmckinney at dtwc.com

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