• Importing of comments from PDF files is now available. The comments are formatted as Tracked Text edits. The deleted text is marked out and the inserted text is underlined. Sticky notes are imported as comment markers. Once imported
you can accept or reject them in the FrameMaker file.
• Windows CMYK support will now allow you to publish composite PDF objects that support Windows CMYK for better printing options. In the past when you created a PDF with the Windows version of FrameMaker with CMYK colors they would all be converted to RGB and when sent to print they would have to be converted again. Now you get CMYK with an option to convert to RGB.
Needless to say, FrameMaker 9 still does what it has done best for so many years; that is, create long documents and technical documents. It is superb for working with collaborated works as it has the ability to share files and facilitate peer reviews. It also performs as a base for creating documents use in the Technical Suite and so performs the role of one of the three legs of the tripod in this group.
In my prior review one of my complaints was that the interface was dated. Finally, they have converted the interface into the modern Adobe look. This alone makes this a significant upgrade. By the use of the pods you have the ability to really spread out and take over some space, especially with a second monitor.
When you add in the PDF review capabilities, it makes it more significant. Now you can use a send-for-review command which allows you to e-mail a version of your document to your review party and they can comment, which you can then import back in; this may be the biggest feature to this release. Then when you add in the improved book handling, the complete DITA handling, CMS support, and the CMYK this is really a must-have update and therefore I highly recommend this product.
Article comments
1 - regis schilken
Your article makes me want to try FrameMaker. Sounds like it will save me a lot of time from my primitive way of organizing and preparing for talks and presentations.