13.6.2 Converting system variables to text for HTML

The only way Mif2Go can get the text content of FrameMaker system variables (such as date and time) into HTML output is to convert these variables to text. Other variables are already available in a usable form, in the MIF files.

To convert date/time and file-name system variables on body pages to text, so they can appear in HTML output, specify the following setting:

[Setup]

; ConvertVariables = No (default) or Yes (convert to plain text)

ConvertVariables=Yes

For example, you might want to use this setting to get the value of Creation Date or Modification Date to appear in metadata.

Note:  This setting does not apply to system variables on master pages. Mif2Go does not process master-page variables for HTML output.

Note:  For system variables to show up in the MIF files, Mif2Go must read your original FrameMaker files. If you specify Use existing MIF on the Export dialog, or in your project configuration file, system variables are not converted.

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