GeoPublish Tutorial Part 7 – Importing More Articles

In geoPub5 (it will be on Page 10 of this tutorial) we imported our first geoWrite file into geoPublish. We learned about gutters, how to set the regions, how to 'pour' our text into the regions and how to ripple our text. We looked at two methods to create space for a headline as well as how to re-size our regions to make the most efficient use of space.

This time around we are going to import the rest of our articles up to this point. We are going to use different page layout formats, gutter sizes and a variety of justification settings. All of this will provide you with a wide range of visual styles as well as good practice at importing text files. For future articles I will include a separate file on the web site outlining the regions that you should create for proper importing of the article.

When we finished importing our article in geoPub5 we were done with the layout of Page 2 of our Tutorial. In order to continue, choose 'next page' in the Options menu. Click the OK button when asked if you would like to create the next page.

Our first article showed what pages look like if you use a 2-column layout. We also left the Gutters at the default value of 5 all around. For the majority of the rest of our articles we want to use a value of 10 for the left and right gutters. Select 'set gutters' in the Options menu and set 10 point left and right gutters.

For geoPub2 we will use a 3 column layout. Since Page 3 is the first page for a new article we need to layout the page with a region for the headline (large) and 3 for our columns.

In order to make it easier to describe the layout of our text regions pay close attention to the following page diagram and chart. The Guidelines shown are the ones we created in geoPub4.

When we are working on a Left Page (even numbered) I will refer to the Vertical Guidelines as A, B, C, D and E. When we are working on a Right Page (odd numbered) I will refer to the Vertical Guidelines as V, W, X, Y and Z. In both cases the Horizontal Guidelines will be referred to as 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Labels for the Horizontal Guidelines:
Label    Position    Label   Position
 1         1/2"        2        1"
 3        1 1/2"       4     10 1/4"

Labels for the Vertical Guidelines:
  Left Page         Right Page
Label  Position    Label  Position
 A       1/2"        V      1"
 B     2 66/80"      W    3 26/80"
 C       4"          X     4 1/2"
 D     5 14/80"      Y    5 54/80"
 E      7 1/2"       Z      8"

When I talk about setting a region I will say to select the Region Tool and set a region from 1A to 3E. This would create a Large Headline Region. If we have a Left Page with a small headline region using the 3 column format the middle region would go from 2B to 4D. A Right Page with a large headline using the 2 column layout would have a right region going from 3X to 4Z. In instances where we have to create custom columns they will be referenced by the appropriate labels paired up with measurements - 3A to 6"C would indicate the left region on a left page using a 2-column layout where the region ended at the 6" vertical mark. This region would likely be paired with a second region from 6"A to 4C. I hope this naming convention is clear and easy to understand.

While in Page Layout Mode ensure Snap is on (Options menu or C= S) and select the 'Open Region' [gP 3-11] tool. Create our first region across the top of the page (1V to 3Z). This is our Large Headline region and will be used to start all of our articles.

We next want to create our three text regions using the narrow guidelines. Set text region 1 (3V to 4W) then text region 2 (3W to 4Y) and finally text region 3 (3Y to 4Z).

With our regions set the way we want we can now select the 'Text Placement' tool [gP 3-11] and choose our geoPub2 article in the list. After pressing the Open button click your mouse in the three regions across the page from left to right and then ripple the text with the 'SHOW' button. Page 3 is complete as far as Page Layout mode is concerned so create the Next Page in the Options Menu.

For Page 4 (RightMaster) we still want to use 3 columns but we only need the Small Headline region this time. To create the Small Headline region choose the 'Open Region' tool to set this region (1A to 2E). Next create text region 1 (2A to 4B), text region 2 (2B to 4D) and text region 3 (2D to 4E).

After creating the regions use the 'Text Placement' tool and import geoPub2 into the 3 regions from left to right across the page. Ripple the text with the 'SHOW' button and you will notice that column 3 is not completely full. This is OK. We may fill it up later.

In order to import geoPub3 we need to create another new page (RightMaster). In Page Layout mode for this article we want to create 3 regions. Create the Large Headline region (1V to 3Z) and then text region 1 (3V to 4X) and text region 2 (3X to 4Z).

Import and ripple the geoPub3 article and then create Page 6 (LeftMaster). Again we will use the 2-column format so create the Small Headline region (1A to 2E) plus 2 text regions (2A to 4C; 2C to 4E). Import and ripple the remainder of geoPub3 onto Page 6 and then create Page 7.

We will begin geoPub4 on Page 7 (RightMaster). Create the layout with the Large Headline region (1V to 3Z) and 2 columns (3V to 4X; 3X to 4Z). Page 8 (LeftMaster) will utilize the Small Headline region (1A to 2E) plus 2 text regions (2A to 4C; 2C to 4E). In order for our text to fit we have to set the bottom gutter in the second text region (2C to 4E) to a value of zero either before or after importing the text. The Small Headline region (1V to 2Z) on Page 9 (RightMaster) will top the page over our 2 text regions (2V to 4X; 2X to 4Z).

We now get to a point where our text does not end neatly at the bottom of a page. In order to finish importing geoPub4 we need to use some space on Page 10. Start Page 10 (LeftMaster) in the normal fashion with a Large Headline (1A to 3E). Create two text regions to begin geoPub5 using the following areas (3A to 5 3/4"C; 3C to 5 3/4"E).

Next we need to create 2 more regions to hold the remainder of geoPub4 (5 3/4"A to 4C; 5 3/4"C to 4E). Once you have created these 2 lower regions we need to create some space for a Small Headline and 'continued from' text. Highlight each of these 2 regions in turn and set the Top Gutter to a value of 36.

In a case like this where we are using an odd measurement (you have to use the cursor keys to set 5 3/4") an option is to go into Master Pages Mode and set another Guideline. You could designate this Guideline as a 'floater' and adjust it to wherever you need it on any given page and it would save having to use the cursor keys to set 4 regions.

Now we can import the rest of geoPub4 into the two lower regions. Once you have done that import geoPub5 into the top two regions and then Ripple the text. Create Page 11 (RightMaster) and make a Small Headline region (1V to 2Z) and 2 text regions (2V to 4X; 2X to 4Z) then import and Ripple more of geoPub5. The remainder of geoPub5 will go onto Page 12 (LeftMaster) with a Small Headline region (1A to 2E) and 2 text regions (2A to 4C; 2C to 4E).

For Page 13 (RightMaster) we need a Large Headline region (1V to 3Z) and two full length article regions (3V to 4X; 3X to 4Z). Import and Ripple geoPub6 onto this page and then create Page 14.

Page 14 (LeftMaster) will be similar to Page 10 in that we need to have some overflow room for the remainder of geoPub6. Make a Large Headline region (1A to 3E) and 2 text regions (3A to 6"C; 3C to 6"E) to start geoPub7. Create 2 more text regions (6"A to 4C; 6"C to 4E) and set the top gutter value in each to 36 to have room for a headline.

Import geoPub6 into the lower 2 regions, import geoPub7 into the upper 2 regions and Ripple the page.

Next we need to create Page 15 (RightMaster) to import more of geoPub7. We need a Small Headline region (1V to 2Z) and 2 full-length text regions (2V to 4X; 2X to 4Z) for the article. Create these and then import and ripple geoPub7.

Create Page 16 (LeftMaster) to import the rest of geoPub7. We need a Small Headline region (1A to 2E) and 2 full-length text regions (2A to 4C; 2C to 4E). Create these and then import and ripple geoPub7.

Now that we have created all of our text regions in our first geoPublish document I'll show you an easier way to do this. In the Options menu choose 'goto page', type 1 and press Return. From the File menu choose 'library', press the 'Create' button, type 'TutorialPage' and press the Return key. This is very similar to the Library function we used in Master Pages Mode.

Type 'Rt2ColLrg' and press the Save button. Your first Page Layout has been saved to the library. From the 'options' menu select 'goto page', enter 3 and press Return. From the File menu choose 'library' and then highlight the first 'empty ' word. Type 'Rt3ColLrg' and press the Save button. Choose 'next page' from the 'options' menu to go to page 4. Select 'library' from the 'file' menu, highlight the first 'empty ', type 'Lf3ColSml' and press Save. Goto page 6 from the 'options' menu, open the 'library' from the 'file' menu, highlight the first 'empty ', type 'Lf2ColSml' and press Save. Goto page 9 from the 'options' menu, open the 'library' from the 'file' menu, press the down arrow and highlight the first 'empty ', type 'Rt2ColSml' and press Save.

We now have 5 of our Page Layouts saved to a Library file. As we go along we will now use these Page layouts where we can instead of creating the regions from scratch every time. We will also add any new Page Layouts to the library.

Next time we will take a look at Editor Mode and some of the tricks that can be used to squeeze more text onto a page.

Until then, enGEOy your Commodore!

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