control!

[Art Campbell]

Mollye,

I think #2 is pretty easy -- I'd just create a BookNumber variable
that lived in all of the book's component files. Pick one master file,
insert the variable in the footer on the master page(s). Then set the
contents of the variable in that master file, and Import > Formats >
Variables and Page Layouts into all the component files.

Number 1, though, I'd only try to play with if you're sure the chapter
orders are not going to change. I think the only way you could do it
automatically is with FrameScript...

I'd keep that one looser, myself, and just have separate tags for
ChapterNumber and ChapterTitle.
Then type the actual chapter title in as text. And use <$paratext>
variables or cross-references to propagate it.

Art




On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Mollye Barrett <mollye at clearpath.cc> wrote:
> Art,
>  No not quite, but that likely what I implied. What's needed is automation.
>  I'm revamping these books so the styles change (too frequently) and
>  importing format across many, many files can be messy. I'd like to control
>  this so it's more automated and works from the book leve as much as
>  possible.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  > Mollye,
>  > What, exactly, do you mean by "control?"
>  > Do you mean set and prevent anyone from altering it, or
>  >
>  > On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Mollye Barrett <mollye at clearpath.cc>
>  > wrote:
>  >> Hi All,
>  >>
>  >>  I have many unstructured books and would like to do two things:
>  >>
>  >>  1- Contol the chapter name based on the chapter number
>  >>  Chapter 2 = Operation
>  >>  Chapter 3 = Lubrication
>  >>
>  >>  Can I do this with a sort of map on the reference pages and control it
>  >> at
>  >>  the book level or simply have the chapter name change based on
>  >> numbering
>  >>  properties?
>  >>
>  >>  2- Control a book number in the footer on the book
>  >>
>  >>  Thanks for all your help...past, present and future!
>  >>
>  >>  Mollye Barrett
>  >>  ClearPath, LLC
>  >>  414-331-1378
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-- 
Art Campbell art.campbell at gmail.com
 "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent
and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson
 No disclaimers apply.
 DoD 358