How to Use the Same FrameMaker Master Pages in Multiple Documents

Problem

You have created a set of great master pages in FrameMaker for Document A.

Then, you started creating Document B but you still want to use the same master pages that you’ve created for Document A.

How would you do it?

Solution

Very easy.

(1) Save Document A as your template file (let’s call it “FM_template.fm”).

(2) Open both FM documents (template file and Document B).

(3) Select Document B.

(4) Select File > Import > Formats to display the Import Formats dialog box.

(5) Click the Deselect All button.

(6) Then select only the Page Layouts check box.

NOTE: Make sure “FM_template.fm” is selected in the “Import From Document” drop-down list.

(7) Click Import and all your master pages will now be available for you to use in Document B.