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I am using #XREF for linking document references when publishing to PDF. My setup is working for valid cross references within the data. When #XREF does not find a given ID match within my stringdecl (dead link) and returns an empty string, is there a way for me to display some alternate output? When this happens I would like to fall back on displaying some non-linked text instead.

PTC Arbortext Editor/Styler/Publishing Engine 8.1.2.0 has released!Key HighlightsAbility for Arbortext Editor to send authenticated requests to Arbortext Publishing EngineThe CMS Browser in Arbortext Editor more accurately reflects whether the user can check out a documentRemoved support for the Compact Installer (deployment kit) and removed SOAP support in Publishing EnginePTC Arbortext Layout Developer & Layout Editor 12.1.2.0 has Released!Key HighlightsCSS Support – this release introduces support for CSS styling of text and pages by associating CSS stylesheets with XML contentDebugger UpdatesNew Pages panel – provides page navigation and informationGraphic preview – raster graphics are now listed in the resource tree and can be previewed in the edit windowMinor updatesPage end event retry can now be configured to retry the page any number of timesToolbar groups are now represented in the Formatting Object ModelCheckbox icons are now improvedDialog boxes can now use a ‘cyclic’ b

I need each chapter in my document to start on the right-hand side. In my stylesheet, on the chapter element, on the Breaks tab, I have set "Start new" to "Odd page". This works for every chapter except the very first. I am using this stylesheet with bookmaps which include frontmatter before the first chapter. I experience the same behaviour across different bookmaps.

Hi Gang,Using IsoDraw 7.3 M110, is there a way to extend lines? What I want to do is to be able to select a line and have it extend to the next line/ellipse in the current path. This would be much like the "Extend" command in many different CAD programs. Sort of like taking the F5 & F6 functions in reverse. Keith

Hi, I am getting an error when I try to register PE subprocess COM Server.   Can someone please tell me how to resolve this error? Thanks.

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IsoDraw seems to have this behavior backed in of pointing and yelling very time it encounters CGM Application Data that isn't intended for it.  Rather than silently skipping that content (as the CGM specification says a consumer of CGM should do), IsoDraw writes a log file for the image.  This makes for an annoying mess of pointless log files. Why is it a file reader/displayer like IsoDraw sees it as default necessary to write files to the file system? Anyway, I'm hoping there might be a command line parameter, or registry hack to get IsoDraw to just shut up. Here is an example of the noise:filename.cgm.LOG### BEGIN: 2/7/2022, 2:47:22 PM ###*** Protocol of: 7.2.2022, 14:47:22 *** Program version: 7.3 M030 ***Import of file:filename.cgmFile format:CGMStart of conversionSkipped element (Class, No., Size, Count):                         7 &n

As some may be aware, Microsoft has removed IE in some of the latest Windows 10 builds. We use that OS IE to connect to Windchill, and removing IE has left us without any viable options to use Isodraw on Windchill. Has anyone found a viable option?

I've noticed that Creo Illustrate does not consistently group parts in the Item List. Is anyone else having this happen? We are on Creo 3.1 M010 build 27.I am adding annotation callouts manually. In one list, Items 1, 2, 5, and 16 are grouped as they should. But when I get down to 30, it should be 19. The Item Tag is the same for both.Here's my ribbon selection:Here's what it's giving me (see that #16 is grouped, but the two highlighted ones are not:

Hi! Unfortunately we have lost the exe files for Arbortext Editor 7.0 - I say 7.0 because that is the version our license is for, but i was using 7.1.   Our Sales Order number (SON) and  the SCN number do not let us download the required files - but we have a permanent valid license for Arbortext Editor 7.0 I have sent a support request, but as our details are not recognized the route the support requests goes is taking some time. I have a valid license but no tool to use it with 😞 and, of course, I'm unable to carry on with my work that is in Arbortext Editor. Is this all I can do? Does anyone know how we can access and  download the files we need? Many thanks David

Would it be possible to generate a toc in the Editor?We're using Styler to generate the ToC inside the pdf. We are also using Styler to increase the author's user experience in the Editor. On the Editor side, the toc feature doesn't generate anything. Perhaps there's a workaround with generated text (maybe a source edit?)? We're on Arbortext 8.0

Afternoon~ My team currently has Arbortext 7.1 deployed out to them for editing various .xml files. Long story short - When we switched database software, there were some issues and all the highly customized stylesheets (.fos) we had were lost. Through a pain staking process these stylesheets were restored - however, graphic files (.cgm, .svg, .png etc) are no longer displaying for the team within the Editor window.  I've verified that the graphics selection is checked underneath the view tab. Within the Entities tab, both the graphic name, file name and notation are properly declared (Graphic), as well the notation name and system ID (Notations). Adding in hotspot data for sheet to sheet linking is fully functional. Even the built in Check Completeness function verifies there are no errors within the document. I want to believe that the problem now lies within the configuration/document type files that would need to re-created (similar to the .fos files that were l

Enabling SME Collaboration for Documentation: Introducing the NEW Arbortext Web Editor & ReviewerDocumentation teams rely on critical information and feedback from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other review teams across your enterprise to ensure the accuracy and quality of the product and service information they produce. In order to support the collaboration with these teams throughout the content production process, authors spend countless hours manually converting, merging and copying information to and from various formats into their structured content environment. These iterative and error-prone processes create a significant burden on both the authors and the collaborators.With the NEW Arbortext Web Editor and Arbortext Web Reviewer, users are provided with an intuitive user interface that captures and manages XML behind the scenes. Accessible via a browser, these tools make it easy for contributors to quickly and effectively collaborate with the documentation team. All a

I want to draw a polyline that has squared off ends. I can get the polyline to do square corners but I have not been able to get the end of the line squared off. Has anybody ran in to this and do you a solution? Any all help will be greatly appreciated.KeithAlso has there been anymore discussion about IsoDraw getting its own community site? It sure feels like PTC treats IsoDraw as their red headed step child!

Hi, I have so many languages xml file which needs to convert to PDF. Do you have any idea that how can I Create the same by using Arbortext editor. Thanks@GI_317594 @si_01 @unknown 

1. Describe your environment: What is your industry? What is your role in your organization? Describe your stakeholders.PTC Japan member 2. What product and version are you currently running?Windchill 12.0.2.0   3. Describe the problem you are trying to solve. Please include detailed documentation such as screenshots, images or video.No ability to publish multiple CAD documents together into Positioning Assembly.   4. What is the use case for your organization?Hope to be able to publish multiple CAD documents together in Positioning Assembly.For example, it would be nice to be able to specify that CAD documents should be published together when a spreadsheet is imported.   5. What business value would your suggestion represent for your organization?Improved workability   [Note from Community Management: This post has been moved from the Arbortext ideas to this support forum for better visibility]  

We are exited to inform this community on a new version of PTC Arbortext Content Delivery - 7.2.0.0, that has been released and available for download!!Key HighlightsOracle Java Version 11 SupportExternalize and Replace the WindchillDS (PTC Arbortext Content Delivery LDAP) with Any v3-Compliant Directory Services OptionExternalize and Update JBoss WildFly Application Server Version (24.0.1)3D Visualization Improvements— ThingView Version UpdateACD Analytics (Beta Version)—New Usage, Data and Sales Analytics Reports SetPlease refer to Read This First Document and the Download Software page on the eSupport Portal for more information.We also recommend you to watch the "What's New in  Arbortext Content Delivery" webinar, available in https://youtu.be/O2JCbJ5EeR4 

I need an help to create the stylesheet for the S1000D CSDB. Can some help with the guide. Please help me with share some details to get start with stylesheet development. Thanks & Regards,Rajendra Kumar 

Anyone know what font AdvTT153188ed is supposed to be? Bryon

PTC Arbortext Content Delivery enables access to updated configuration-specific, documents, precision search, navigation and filtration pinpoint, with powerful bookmarking, interactive notes sharing and feedback capabilities, allowing the user to find the necessary high-quality information, right on time, boosting user productivity. Learn more about the recent enhancements in the new releases of PTC Arbortext Content Delivery - 7.1.5.0 and 7.2.0.0. Register Now:  https://ptc.zoom.us/webinar/register/2816345826754/WN_XSXXqHSIT9mFfRzP0tPyLQ

We export our images to a folder once completed so our other programs can see what the image is. Currently we export all of the images to one folder. This has become an issue so i have split the folder into 1000 image folders. How do I modify my macro so that it will place the image in the correct numbered folder Macro export CGM to User Pictures folder#Define variables.Define JPGLocal as stringDefine CGMLocal as stringDefine SVGLocal as stringDefine fileName as stringDefine CMDLocal as stringDefine tempLocal as stringDefine tempCGM as stringDefine tempSVG as string#Define cmd.exe.CMDLocal = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe"#Define local temp Local.tempLocal = "C:\temp\"#Turn off possible error/warning prompts during export.app.interaction=false#Save file to current Local.Save#Define variable for file namefileName = stripext(activedoc.name)#Set export Local for jpg.JPGLocal="X:\Photos\" + fileName + ".jpg"#Export jpg.Export JPGLocal "JPEG"#Set temp CGM export path.tempCGM = tempLocal

As organizations invest in digital transformation, they quickly recognize that investments in content structure and data conversion are foundational to improve business processes, value for customers, and innovation. The key to unlocking transformative benefits like personalization, AI, and data integration/interoperability lies in well-structured and well-tagged content components. This webinar presents 40 years of lessons learned from Data Conversion Laboratory, a technology firm that provides data and content transformation services and solutions. We’ll share the hits and the misses we’ve seen in terms of:• Pre-conversion content analysis• Content redundancy• Information models Registration URL:  https://ptc.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016345825687/WN_gsljPvVJR3alcbsRm6Y5Zg

Instead of using color can you create a hatch pattern for a line.  Bryon

We have a macro that inserts the file name of the file onto the illustration. Is there a way to make the text background white automatically? We currently do it manually after we add the text by the macro. If I try to create a macro the option to modify the text background is greyed out.   Thanks 

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