FrameMaker 7.1

Adobe FrameMaker 7.1

XML smart, enterprise ready
Adobe® FrameMaker® 7.1 software delivers an enterprise-class authoring and publishing solution that combines the simplicity of word processing with the power of XML. Enjoy WYSIWYG authoring in either a familiar word processing, style-tagging mode or a fully structured environment optimized for the editing and production of valid XML. Take advantage of long document support that includes book management features, sophisticated templates, and rich formatting options. Experience built-in support for high-quality printing, the latest Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) standards, and integration of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). And use the included WebWorks Publisher Standard Edition 7.0 software from Quadralay to automatically create HTML versions of your documents and books.
Note: FrameMaker 7.1 is not available for the Macintosh. FrameMaker 7.0 is the current release of FrameMaker for Macintosh.

Expand your XML authoring power

Create and edit valid XML in a structured authoring environment.
Import and export valid XML files
DTDs (document type definitions) to define the structure and validity of your content
Context-sensitive styling language to format your content
Read-write rules to map XML elements to document objects such as tables, graphics, and footnotes
Open XML documents, edit in a WYSIWYG environment, and save back to XML

Work with simple, powerful XML tools

Drag-and-drop simplicity and WYSIWYG mode with context-sensitive guided editing
Multiple views and optional tools to support different levels of XML proficiency
Support for the latest XML features, such as Unicode (UTF-8/UTF-16) formats and namespaces
Generated CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) definitions for XML files

Author once, publish everywhere
Deliver visually rich content to multiple channels from a single source.

Create flexible content

Direct integration of SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) for full-fidelity vector graphics in Web, print, and PDF
Ability to single-source content files for personalized printing, Web portals, eBooks, or wireless devices
Support for tagged Adobe PDF to create content for visually impaired users and for handheld devices
Conditional text for smart documents and customizations
Simplify export and conversion
Premium converters for Adobe PDF, HTML, and other formats
WebWorks® Publisher Standard Edition 7.0 from Quadralay® to convert documents to HTML or eBook formats
Automatic conversion of graphics into popular online formats, including GIF, JPEG, and PNG

Master complex projects
Produce more with less effort. Powerful authoring tools make FrameMaker the perfect solution for high-volume, customized, and complex documents.

Work in either of two authoring modes

Familiar word processing, style-tagging mode
Fully structured authoring environment optimized to produce valid XML and SGML

Increase productivity in collaborative workflows

WebDAV support for content creation in a platform and technology independent environment
Adobe PDF support for electronic reviews across platforms
Document management and workgroup features
Shared styles, site directories, and cross- platform compatibility for optimum file sharing
Unicode and Asian language support to let readers open a single file in multiple languages without special fonts

Accelerate routine tasks

Powerful book authoring and layout features, including master pages, automatic numbering, and interactive cross-references
Ability to process thousands of complex pages while integrating content from multiple sources
Mapping of master page tags and elements to reduce manual layout chores for custom pages
Built-in cross-reference, tables of contents, and index generation capabilities to produce work that is easily navigable
Automatic hyperlinks when converting to Adobe PDF, HTML, and other formats
FDK (Frame Developer's Kit) for automating revisions and customizations

FrameMaker 7.1 new features
Adobe® FrameMaker® software has long been the ideal tool for creating long and complex documents that can be distributed to worldwide audiences. FrameMaker 7.1 improves on FrameMaker 7.0 with the following new features:
Note: FrameMaker 7.1 is not available for the Macintosh. FrameMaker 7.0 is the current release of FrameMaker for Macintosh. Features introduced in version 7.0 appear under Other new features below.

Improved XML handling
Support for conditional text in XML documents
Ability to create cross-references between multiple XML files/instances
Default "Save as XML" when editing XML documents
Enhanced authoring tools
New import filters for QuarkXPress and PageMaker® documents (Windows only)
New fonts on both Windows and UNIX versions
Support for direct placement of Photoshop® and JPEG2000 images
Binary file format compatibility with FrameMaker 7.0 on all platforms
Improved multichannel publishing
PDF generation with Distiller® 6.0 for the latest in PDF technology
Enhanced support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) for improved quality in print and PDF publishing
Other new features

System requirements

Windows

• Intel® Pentium® processor

• Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows XP

• 256 MB of available RAM

• 275 MB of available hard-disk space

• CD-ROM drive

• Video card capable of displaying 256 colors (recommended)

• Adobe® PostScript®, PCL, or GDI printer (Adobe PostScript printer recommended)

UNIX

• Sun™ SPARCstation®: Solaris™ 2.6, 7(2.7), 8(2.8), or 9(2.9)

• 256 MB of RAM

• 256-512 MB of swap space

• 300-820 MB of available hard-disk space

• X Window System™ X11R5 or X11R6

• CD-ROM drive

Macintosh

Note: FrameMaker 7.0 is the current release of FrameMaker for Macintosh. FrameMaker 7.1 does not support Mac OS.

• PowerPC® processor that supports the Energy Saver Control Panel (G3/G4 recommended)

• Mac OS software version 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.1 (Classic mode)

• 128MB of RAM (256 MB recommended for structured authoring)

• 180-320 MB of available hard-disk space (320MB recommended)

• 800x600 VGA monitor (1,024x768 recommended)

• CD-ROM drive

• Macintosh-compatible printer (Adobe PostScript printer recommended)

• Adobe Type Manager® (ATM®) and TrueType supported Mac OS X support