INSETPLUS INSTALLATION GUIDE

Note the following:

- FrameMaker 2026 is the same as FrameMaker 18.

-  As of version 3.x, all general settings are stored in a text file and must be edited with a text editor such as Notepad. Any custom settings from any previous versions will not carry over to this version. After installation, please review the new settings file carefully. 

- The DLL and support files can actually be installed anywhere, provided that 1) all files are in the same folder, and 2) the path to InsetPlus.dll is properly specified in maker.ini. If you have no need for a special installation and/or do not know what all this means, simply follow the instructions below as written. However, if you are on Windows 7 or later which is much more protective of its Program Files area, installation in some other location is recommended. Again, just make sure that the path in maker.ini is correct.

- Regarding maker.ini, all later versions of FrameMaker have two versions of the file... one "global" file in the installation area and one user-specific file in the user profile area. You can register the plugin in either place, noting that if you put it in the user profile area, only the respective user will see the plugin initialized. Furthermore, you may have to copy the API Clients heading out of the global file, as a user-specific file does not include an API Clients section by default. A sample path to the the user profile area:

  "C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\FrameMaker"


To install InsetPlus:

1.  In your FrameMaker installation directory, create a "WestStreet" subfolder. (no quotes or space in the actual folder name). If it already exists, that is OK.

2.  Extract all contents of the ZIP file into that folder, maintaining the internal folder structure. If prompted to overwrite files, choose Yes.

3.  In your FrameMaker installation directory or in your user profile area, find and open maker.ini.

4.  At the bottom of the API Clients section, add the following line, adjusting the DLL filename according to your FrameMaker version. For example, for FrameMaker 2015:

	InsetPlus=Standard, InsetPlus, WestStreet\InsetPlus_FM2015.dll, structured

   For FM2017 or 32-bit FM2019, use the 2015 build as shown above. For 64-bit FM2019:

	InsetPlus=Standard, InsetPlus, WestStreet\InsetPlus_FM2019_x64.dll, structured

   For FM2020:

	InsetPlus=Standard, InsetPlus, WestStreet\InsetPlus_FM2020.dll, structured


   For FM2022:

	InsetPlus=Standard, InsetPlus, WestStreet\InsetPlus_FM2022.dll, structured


   For FM2026:

	InsetPlus=Standard, InsetPlus, WestStreet\InsetPlus_FM18.dll, structured


5.  Save and close maker.ini and start (or restart) FrameMaker.  If you receive no errors, the plugin should be active.  Look for the new InsetPlus menu.


Note:  InsetPlus includes a comprehensive User Guide.  For further information on the plugin, please consult that document.


Thank you for installing InsetPlus.  If you have any problems with installation, please contact us at info@weststreetconsulting.com.