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Hi,
As extensive as the possibilities in Flare are, the possibilities in Capture are limited. I almost call Capture outdated.
Providing images with arrows (dotted lines with an arrow on one end and a thick dot on the other) is not possible.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Is there another tool that is ...

Hello Psider,
thanks for your quick reply/answer.
I will take a further look, but what you write sounds good.
Thanks a lot

Hello,
At this time I'm busy to create a parent project "8 - Manual_Parent" of which I'm making multiple child's over a couple of months.
The parent is my English source. The child's will be multiple other languages (e.g. German, Dutch, etc.).
At this time I have many images in the folder "Content ...

Hello NorthEast,
Thanks for your quick reply.
As usual, if you want to define a question more clearly, the answer will come automatically.
So this time.
As you can see, I managed to create additional sets variables and conditional texts which are only for the INDIGO target and toc.
But thanks ...

Hello,

Within one project I want to use multiple Targets.
The different Targets each use their own TOC to create a specific PDF manual.
However, each individual Target should use a unique set of variables and a unique set of conditional texts.

For example:
Target 1 > TOC 1 (uses set "Variables 1 ...

Okay Psider,
many thanks for your quick reply.
I will consider your options.

Maybe I didn't express myself well in the previous topic.

My question is as follows:
The html5 page in the format "Web Medium" on a 28" monitor is not a problem. Enough space here.

However, the format "Tablet Medium" that I use for a 17" monitor, is too small for the same html5 page.
That's why I ...

Good day,

to gain length on my main page, I don't use the header frame.
But I still want to use our company logo and search bar.
Is there a possibility to show both in the side bar?

Yes robdocsmith, with the ListOfProxy I can manage what I want.
Thanks

Robdocsmith, thanks for your answer.

My intention was to show only h1 in the TOC and per chapter all the underlying paragraphs (by a mini TOC).
Because my TOC would be that long otherwise.

No, I think I cannot use some other proxy to achieve this.

Example of my intention:

TOC:
h1: Chapter ...

hello,

I don't get it!

It seems that the displayed depth of the "mini TOC" is determined (limited) by the displayed heading (h1 - h5) depth of the "TOC".

Anybody know if this is true?

thank you so much Robdocsmith

Good day,

I currently use a "TOC proxy" in a PDF manual that shows all chapters (h1) and all underlying paragraphs (h2, - h5).

I would like to limit the "TOC proxy" to show just h1 (and maybe h2).
Inside each chapter I use a "mini TOC proxy" that shows paragraphs h2 - h5.

Does anyone know how to ...

Good day,

I currently use a "TOC proxy" in a PDF manual that shows all chapters (h1) and all underlying paragraphs (h2, - h5).

I would like to limit the "TOC proxy" to show just h1 (and maybe h2).
Inside each chapter I use a "mini TOC proxy" that shows paragraphs h2 - h5.

Does anyone know how to ...

Hello Alex,

thanks for your reply.

By typing my answer on it, I find the answer, I think. :D
When I inserted a picture to support my answer to you, I saw the following: (see attachment)

Flare act's different when the full path to a server is used or when a drive letter is used to that server.
In ...

Hello,
I'm facing the next very irritating issue, which seems to occur not constant. I mean: a period of weeks it occurs and then some weeks not and then again.
What happens: I copy an image I want to use in de following sub folder(structure):

\\Flare_project\Content\Resources\Images\ My_sub ...

Thanks Andrew

I got rid of it

Good day,

I attempt to use one of the default HTML5 templates.
All of the default present parts on the template I can change to fit to my needs/wishes.
But one thing I can't find and delete or replace.
And that's the URL to MadCap "Powered by MadCap(R) Software" (see attached picture).

Anyone of ...

Thanks for your responses.

I have many variables/conditions that lead to the correct PDF manual.
And @Rob, I have also thought about programming a script outside of Flare that sets the right variables/conditions.
The advantage is that many Flare files are regular flat ASCII files.
So, that will be ...

Hello,
Is there a possibility for Flare to "ask" for variable definition the first thing just after the target building has started?
For example:

1. I start a PDF target building.
2. The first thing Flare must do is, asking me to define the variable "Main voltage".
3. I enter "115 VAC", for example ...

Thanks Psider, I think I've solved it

Hello,
I have a struggle with an unknown/undefined TOC item in the table of contents.
See the attached part of the TOC.

TOC1.png

The problem is the text/item "1 TOC" above the line. Changing the style for the TOC1 into Italic, change the belonging chapters to Italic.
But not the text "1 TOC".
I ...

Trent, thanks for your answer.
I do know what Lingo is and does.
But what I ment to ask is a tool which only points me to the files that must be translated when I changed one source topic.

Example:
Next files must be equal (but in different languages)

Dutch.htm = German.htm = English.htm = French ...

like I said in a previous post, I'm writing same documentation in several (like 20 pcs.) languages.
Is there anyone who does the same in Flare?
Tips to handle this in the most simple way?
Eg. use "Global project linking" and maybe more?
Thanks in advance,
Henk Jan

Hello,
I am a Dutch Flare user and I write manuals/documentation/online-help in more than 20 languages (Flare projects).
Due to laws and regulations in the European Union, I have to write the content in the user's language.
I'm looking for fellow Flare users who are also write equal Flare projects ...