[Framers] using variables

[Scott Prentice]

Yes .. by definition, a single variable in a single file cannot have 
more than one value based on its location in the document (unless it's a 
special variable like $curpagenum). However, you could create a script 
or plugin that could process a file to create different variables or 
strings from one variable that would have differing values in different 
areas of that document.

...scott


On 3/20/17 12:05 PM, Lin Sims wrote:
> Hey Patrick,
>
> As far as I know, there is no way to make a single variable have two
> different values in the same file, and if you insert two separate variables
> in a table title, they'll both show up for every page that title is
> displayed on.
>
> Some of the scripters might have a different answer for you. :)
>
> On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Barlow, Patrick N <
> patrick.n.barlow at boeing.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a document that contains a table that spans 264 pages. We need to
>> number each page with a sheet number. Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 264) on the first
>> page and each subsequent page will just contain the sheet number. Table 1
>> (sheet 2) and so on. I'm trying to use a variable that can be inserted
>> after the table number inside of the title. Variable Table Sheet  (Sheet
>> <$tblsheetnum> of <$tblsheetcount>) will be the first page, second and
>> subsequent pages will use (Sheet <$tblsheetnum>). Since I have to insert
>> the variable on the title I can only insert it on the first page, which
>> prevents me from using two different variables.
>>
>> I'm not sure how to create a variable to output one value on the first
>> page then something different on subsequent pages. We have a table
>> continued attribute that is inserted on the table title but does not
>> display until after the first page. I'm not sure how that works, but it is
>> similar to what I need to in this case. Any assistance will be greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Pat
>>
>> Patrick N Barlow
>> Technical Publications
>> Technology Group
>> (405) 458-6641
>>
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