Know what book files are and how they can be arranged in a setup as long documents in Adobe FrameMaker.
A book file contains the filenames of the documents that make up the book, such as chapters and appendixes, generated files such as a table of contents, and other books. The filename and location of each file are added to the book file and a link is established between the file and the book.
A book can also be organized into a hierarchical setup of related documents using folders and groups. Folders act as chapters, sections, or sub sections depending on their hierarchical level within a book. You can also include related books within a book to build a complex documentation set.
A book file contains pagination and numbering settings for each file in the book. During a book update, FrameMaker updates the numbering throughout the book and can create and update the generated files as well.
Although books can include non-FrameMaker documents, such as .mif or .txt files, their processing is different from .fm files.
Overview of the book building workflow in Adobe FrameMaker
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Create a book and add documents to it. These documents can be .fm, .xml, .mif, or even .book files.
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Organize your documents into folders or groups if necessary.
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Set up volume, chapter, page, and paragraph numbering.
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Add generated files, such as a TOC (Table Of Contents), list of tables or images, or an index.
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Update the book.
Set up hierarchical books
In Adobe FrameMaker, you can create hierarchical books that can include multiple books. Files can be organized in folders or groups.
A. Add a file to the book B. Add a folder in the book C. Add a group in the book D. Save the book file E. Delete a file from the book F. Update book G. Arrow keys to move book components H. Display file heading text. Icon changes to Display File Names on clicking. I. Search in a book J. Complete path of the book and book name K. Generated FrameMaker file – TOC L. .fm file M. Folder N. .xml files included in a book O. Group of files P. mif file in a group Q. Multiple sub-levels of folders R. Status bar for the book