Re: [corrupt file] what to look for?

[Thomas Neuburger <thomasn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Rick re: upgrade. But if you have a reason to stay with Frame 
5.5, I believe the table on the page in question is a suspect. I've had a 
number of problems with complex tables in Frame 5.5 -- complex tables being 
those with straddles and/or that break across multiple pages.

It's only my feeling, but having played with these problems repeatedly, it 
seems that the algorithm for calculating the page break in these tables can 
get confused, forcing an ungraceful exit.

Try this -- identify the page on which the Win error occurs, then open the 
file on UNIX and see if there a table breaks at the bottom of that page. If 
so, edit that page to move the page break either up or down. Then reopen 
the file on Windows.

It might even do to move the last cell lower on the page (by adding an 
empty paragraph somewhere above) without actually moving the break itself.

Most of these problems went away when I upgraded to Frame 6, BTW.

Good luck,

Tom Neuburger

The Masters Series: FrameMaker 6
ISBN 1-930597-01-0
20% discount at http://www.bn.com


You wrote:

>Pete,
>
>With all due respect, you should probably look for an upgrade. FM 5.5 had
>some bugs that were fixed in 5.5.6 and 6.0.
>
>Rick Quatro
>Carmen Publishing
>585 659-8267
>rick@frameexpert.com
>http://www.frameexpert.com
>
> > Hi Framers:
> >
> > I've this problem with a file.  I'm able to view it with no problem using
> > Unix Frame5.5+ but the problem lies with usng Windows Frame5.5+.  The
> > problem is that when I scroll down to a certain part, Windows Frame5.5+
>will
> > unexpectedly crash and create a log file.
> >
> > My question is what should I look for in the file that is making Frame to
> > crash?  The log file is below but I don't know if it will help.
> >
> > I've tried fixing the solution myself by it didn't work.  This is what I
> > did.
> > 1) Saved the .FM as a .MIF using Frame5.5 (win)
> > 2) Open the .MIF and saved a .FM using Frame5.5 (unix)
> >
> > Please advise of what to do.  Btw, the file is pretty basic - it just
> > contains informatoin in tables.
> >
> > Thanks!!!!
> > Pete


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