Change bars in Framemaker

[David Bills]

Hi Becky,

If you're going to use automatic change bars, it's important to understand 
what is marked as a change when this command is activated. For example, 
updated cross-references are marked as a change; updated graphics that are 
imported by reference are not marked as a change; updated graphics that are 
imported with a different file name are marked as a change; etc.

If you're experiencing undesirable results, mark the changes manually. It 
takes a little longer, but the peace of mind is worth it.

Also, the compare document feature mentioned in a previous e-mail doesn't do 
a good job identifying changes in tables or graphics. It also introduces 
conditional text to the document, which adds a layer of complexity to the 
document. It's a useful tool, but probably not the best solution for your 
situation.

Good luck,

Dave Bills


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Rebecca.L.Frasure at aphis.usda.gov>
To: <framers at frameusers.com>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:10 AM
Subject: Change bars in Framemaker


> My framehating coworker requested that I send this question in. We use
> automatic change bars every time we work on our files. Big ones, 10 pt
> thickness, on the left side of the column. When my coworker works on a
> file, it will add change bars in areas he hasn't touched, such as chapter
> titles. He gets very frustrated over it. And by the way, is having
> automatic change bars turned on all the time a good idea?
>
> Thanks for any answers, and have a pleasant weekend!
>
>
> Becky Frasure
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