Understand how to import Maker Interchange Files (MIF) into a FrameMaker document.
MIF is a text format that lets you exchange information between FrameMaker and other applications. All types of format and page layout information are translated to MIF commands. FrameMaker interprets the commands in the MIF file, turning them back to formatting and layout properties.
You can import the text of a specified flow of a MIF file as you do any FrameMaker file. When you import by copying, all reference and master pages are imported as well as the body pages. The body text appears on a disconnected page.
For information on MIF, see the online manual MIF Reference.
FrameMaker is shipped with MIFWash Utility, which is installed by default. The MIFWash Utility allows you to:
Run a batch process to convert all old .fm files in a book into newer version without having to manually convert each file.
Run a batch process to convert all .fm files in a book into .mif format. This allows you to exchange information between FrameMaker and other applications.
Run a batch process to open all files in a book without showing any warning messages for missing fonts, missing images, and other issues.
Repair a corrupt FrameMaker file.
To use the MIFWash Utility, launch FrameMaker and open a book file (.book). You will find a new Book Utilities menu in the main menu. Use this menu to perform the following operations:
Book MIF Wash: This operation converts all files in a book to MIF format. Before performing this task, you should create a backup of all files in your book.
Open All Book Components (Suppress Warnings): This operation opens all files in your book by suppressing any warning or alert messages.