Saving compound graphics in structured documents OR how to create a link in a graphic

hi all,

 

frame 9 structured.

 

we need make graphic icon link.  in nonstructured documents (we have different product not in structure), create text frame on top of graphic in anchored frame, , add hypertext marker it.

 

but in structured docs, when that, frame generates .cgm file since graphic compound.  there either:

 

1. way make graphic link

2. way persist compound graphic file not overwritten different name each time , in .png format.

 

we have tried tweaking r/w rules have frame write out png, , far, not working.  here's code block tried:

 

element "graphic" {

  fm graphic element;

  writer anchored frame  {

    export file "$(docname).png" "png";

  }

}

 

i can see no verifiable effect this.  frame continues generate new .cgm file.  , if did generate .png, assume increment number in filename.  have images directory contains images , cannot support bunch of loose images in document directory, ones filename change time.

 

anyone know if there workarounds this?  budgeted move frame 11 in 2013, if there's fix in version, expedite our migration. 

 

thanks help,

 

shelley hoose

rogue wave software

shelley,

 

if there more 1 item in anchored frame, don't think there way change default behavior, is, generation of cgm composite. maybe through import/export api client, sounds extreme option.

 

i suggest not bug, though. possible layout variations in document endless , @ point fm needs make assumption. so, think behavior reasonable , not in need of "fix." maybe nice if control file format (which cgm), otherwise makes sense me.

 

in short, if must embed these hyperlink markers in anchored frames, think you'll need programming roundtrip xml. if png generated, lose hyperlinks on way in. begs question... absolutely necessary have these links? because need them in pdf?

 

russ

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