AW: MIF question

[Reng, Winfried]

Hi,

A FrameMaker binary file saved as MIF will represent the
exact same info as the binary fm format in an ASCII format.
This ASCII foramt is even understandable for humans. You
can create MIF files from scratch with a text editor or a
database application.

MIF files do not need to be full FrameMaker files. They
can also contain just variable definitions or cross-reference
definitions. These small MIF files are usually called MIF
snippets. You can import them ("Copy into Document") to
switch formats for another language.

When you only want to view MIF files I recommend the
free MIF viewer MIFBrowse:
http://www.wideman-one.com/gw/tech/framemaker/mifbrowse.htm

Most other tools can only import MIF files but not fm files.

Best regards

Winfried

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: framers-bounces+wreng=tycoint.com at lists.frameusers.com
> [mailto:framers-bounces+wreng=tycoint.com at lists.frameusers.com]Im
> Auftrag von John Posada
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 30. Mai 2006 17:03
> An: McKinney, Doug; 'framers at lists.frameusers.com'
> Betreff: Re: MIF question
> 
> 
> MIF is to FM as RTF is to DOC. It is a plain text version of a binary
> FM file.
> 
> Take an FM document and save as MIF, then open in a text editor such
> as Wordpad, Crimson, Text, or something other than FM. You'll see
> what it looks like. 
> 
> > 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.
> 
> John Posada
> Senior Technical Writer
> 
> "So long and thanks for all the fish."