Changing templates - converting paragraph tags

[Bernard Gagne]

Hi David,
You have a couple of options available to you if you aren't against spending a 
few pennies.

First, Rick Quatro has devised a Frame plugin that does exactly what you need. 
It's called "FindChangeSpecial" and at $30 it's a bargain when you consider the 
amount of work it will save you. I've had it for several years now and wouldn't 
part with it. You can find it at:
http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/findchangespecial/index.htm

Second, SiliconPrairie has a utility called Paragraph Tools that allows you to 
create a paragraph conversion list that you can apply to your entire book all in 
one go. You can't beat the $10 price tag.
http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/Products.html

Between the two of them you'll have your book in shape in no time.

Berny Gagne




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From: David Millis <David.Millis at DrakeSoftware.com>
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 2:18:21 PM
Subject: Changing templates - converting paragraph tags

I am changing to a new template with totally different master pages,
paragraph tags, etc. I was hoping to do a find and replace to change my
book to use the new paragraph styles. However, in Frame 7.2, I can find
a paragraph tag but the replace options only include to change to Text,
change the character format, or "by pasting".

I know I can redefine my existing paragraph tags to match something in
the new template but then the tag names won't match those in the new
template. Does anyone have a suggestion other than changing the
paragraph tag for each paragraph in a 300 page book?

Thanks for the help in advance.

David