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File Resources

Front Runner provides numerous free support documents. Note that these documents are provided "as is" with no guarantees.

Basically, our free files are available to anyone who is interested in downloading them. Please note that these are distributed as a service at no charge and with no promises. More sample files will be added to our site over time. Check back often.


FrameMaker Documents

Logitech Scroll Mouse and Frame 7

Trying to use a Logitech scroll mouse with FrameMaker, but it's just not working? Backup your drivers and then install this version of the Logitech Driver (9.421) and see if it helps.

Remember to uncheck the "Use MS Compatible Scroll Only" on the Buttons tab of the mouse properties to make this work correctly.


FrameMaker Numbering

This document set shows and details a multiple level numbering sequence in Adobe FrameMaker. The FrameMaker file contains a table that shows a detailed number grid and a multiple page sample of the numbering in use. This document shows numbering for chapters, sections, sub-sections, tables and figures tied to each other. Additionally it shows how to use series labels to uniquely number a procedural list in a sequence not connected to the chapter level.

Download for FrameMaker 5.5 now (num_5x.zip 50KB)

Download for FrameMaker 6.x now (num_6x.zip 50KB)


Developing Notes, Tips, Warnings and so on for use with FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher

This document explains how to create notes that are stand-alone paragraphs, or parts of a two cell table where the first cell is an image and the second the message. It explains creating and using this in both FrameMaker and then online via WebWorks Publisher.

Download the PDF (NotesTipsCautions.pdf 250KB).


FrameMaker versus Word documents

All of the following documents are provided in their original format. Each document is generally a summary by the author and provided as general information.

by Chris King (fm_vs_w_ck.pdf 240KB)

by Alex Regan (fm_vs_w_ar.pdf 152KB)


FrameMaker Special Characters

This document contains a variety of special symbols that may be created for FrameMaker using one of several methods. One column displays a full set of the Ctrl+q characters, three others display symbols based on custom font faces.

Download fmfont.pdf (460KB)
HTML Codes

HTML Color Chart

This color chart contains the 216 "web-safe" colors which are shared on the various platforms accessing the internet. Download as a printable PDF document (color.pdf 35K).


EDD Development

Creating a new file and a blank EDD

This simple file shows the creation of an EDD and a blank document.(View file)

Saving files to disk

After the EDD and template files are created, they need to be saved to disk.(View file)

Inserting the first elements

After saving files, elements are inserted. This includes the "highest level" element which defines the document type.(View file)

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