ADOBE FRAMEMAKER 10
MIF Reference
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<VariableFormat
<VariableName `91 Revenue'>
<VariableDef `3,145,365'>
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When you import the MIF file into the document that contains the table, FrameMaker updates the variables in the
table.
Database publishing
This database publishing example shows how to use the data storage and manipulation capabilities of a database and
the formatting capabilities of FrameMaker through MIF.
In this example, inventory information for a coffee distributor is stored in a database. Database fields contain a
reference number, the type of coffee, the number of bags in inventory, the current inventory status, and the price per
bag. A sales representative creates an up-to-date report on the coffee inventory by using a customized dialog box in
the database application to select the category of information and sort order:
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