pasting text into default para /p tag

[dbandaptccom]

Hi..i was wondering whether i can copy/paste text by default into its own para/p tag. Are there any settings for this ? Currently, when i paste text there is no tag  (unless pasted in an existing p tag) and the para/p tag has to be added individually. Thanks !

[SuzanneNapoleon]

You can specify this in the .dcf file (doctype configuration file), which is located in the same directory as the .dtd file.

The relevant element in the .dcf file is <ElementListItem>, which is within the <InsertAroundToFix> element, which is within the <ContextTransformations> element. You will have to insert any of these elements that are not already present.

Set the element attribute on <ElementListItem> to the name of the tag you want to be automatically inserted when you paste text. For example:

<ContextTransformations>
<InsertAroundToFix>
<ElementListItem element="para"/>

HTH!

Suzanne Napoleon
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[dbandaptccom]

Hi,

I'm  not able to locate the folder. Could you help me please with the location. Thanks !

[SuzanneNapoleon]

A directory for the doctype is probably in Arbortext Editor\custom\doctypes. For example, if your doctype is abc, then the file you want would be Arbortext Editor\custom\doctypes\abc\abc.dcf.

[dbandaptccom]

Hi,

I've attached a screenshot of the folder at my end. Which folder do i go into. I'm unable to see the tags that you mentioned. Also, could you possibly attach a screenshot of the file and include the changes to be made. That would really help me know whether i'm on the right track. Thanks a ton! 

[SuzanneNapoleon]

It occurs to me there is a better way to find this out.

1. Open your document in Arbortext Editor.
2. Select Help>Session.
3. Open the Document tab.
4. Find Doctype configuration in the first column.
5. The DCF file with full pathname is shown in the second column.

[dbandaptccom]

I see InsertAutoWithin and then a Modify Attributes dialog box opens. Could you possibly upload a screenshot of it. Thanks !

[SuzanneNapoleon]

[dbandaptccom]

Hi,

I'm putting in the same text, but text dragged outside the para is not yet taking the para tag by default.

[SuzanneNapoleon]

Maybe my example was not clear. You need to specify the element(s) you want. It is not clear if it is <p>, <para>, or both. If the DCF has the correct element(s), inserting text and dragging and dropping text will insert the specified tag. If you are still having problems, I suggest you contact technical support.