[Framers] FrameMaker 2020 vs 2019

[Lynne A. Price]

Sean,

    The binary data in a FrameMaker file identifies the version of 
FrameMaker used to create the file. Each version of FrameMaker can open 
files created in that version and earlier, but not files created in a 
later version. In particular, FM 2019 cannot open files created in FM 
2020, regardless of whether those files use any FM 2020 features that 
were not available in earlier versions.

    Each version of FM can save files as previous versions. Save As has 
an option for the immediately preceding version. In particular, you can 
open one of your FM 2020 files, and select Document 2019 from Save As's 
Type pull-down menu to convert the file to 2019. That might be practical 
if you only have a few files; it is a pain for a large number. An FM 
2020 script or plugin can convert a large number of files and can 
convert to earlier versions than the immediately preceding one. Of 
course, any use of FM 2020 features that didn't exist in the output 
version can't be preserved.w

   https://www.adobe.com/products/framemaker/features.html (which you 
can reach from the New Features button on the FM 2020 Welcome Screen) 
describes what's new in FM 2020.

     --Lynne

On 10/14/2021 10:27 AM, techwordsmith at gmail.com wrote:
> The icon looks the same as FM 2019. The new version self-identifies as
> version 16, not 2020. I don't see any obvious changes off the bat. Anyone
> have any idea what the new changes to FM 2020 are, other than 2019 cannot
> open 2020 files?

-- 
Lynne A. Price
Text Structure Consulting, Inc.
Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development, and training
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