Migrating contents to a new template

[Steve Johnson]

I wouldn't choose FrameScript for that if you're going to write it
from scratch. Another option is to convert to MIF and then write a
Perl script to make the template changes.

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 2:20 AM, Reng, Dr. Winfried <wreng at tycoint.com> wrote:
> Hi Garnier,
>
> If not only the formatting changed but also the format names
> I recommend these tools:
>
> Best value for money is Template Mapper from Cudspan:
> http://www.cudspan.net/plugins/executioner.php?do=displayPage&field_tab_num=2
>
> A not so convenient alternative would be
> FindChangeSpecial from Rick Quatro:
> http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/findchangespecial/index.htm
> If you want to use this plugin, you should collect all
> files in a super-book first.
>
> Or you could ask someone to write a FrameScript script
> for you:
> http://www.frameexpert.com/scripts/index.htm
> http://www.itl.eu/en/services-solutions/product-process-solutions/system-integration-customization/adobe-framemaker.html
> (Of course there are also others who develop scripts.)
>
> Best regards
>
> Winfried
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
>> [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of
>> Garnier Garnier
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:33 AM
>> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
>> Subject: Migrating contents to a new template
>>
>> Hi Listers,
>>
>> Am using Framemaker 7.0
>>
>> I was using a specific template for all the books.
>>
>> Now provided with a new set of templates (nothing matches
>> with the earlier template) and expected to move all contents
>> (30 books with multiple chapters and on an average each book
>> contains about 500 pages). Any suggestions as to what would
>> be the ideal method to migrate to the new template?
>>
>> B/R
>>
>> Garnier
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