Re: [docbook-apps] Better-looking DocBook XSL-FO stylesheets?

[Dave Pawson <davep@dpawson.co.uk>]

Hendy Irawan wrote:

> Anyways, from the problem at hand, it's "not enough". I'm currently
> troubleshooting how to put the chapter title on the top left with some
> background. And although I've used the technique you described at the
> near-end of the book (fo:block-container absolute-position=fixed top=20mm)
> "it doesn't work". If I use block-container it vanishes. If I use block 
> then
> I can't position it. The only way I seem to be able to position a block is
> using margin, which is pretty bad hack (but I think it'll use that as
> desperate last effort).
> 
> I also wonder why something like block width=80% doesn't give me the
> intended effect? (It still gives full width).
> 
> I'm using FOP 0.93 processor. Maybe this is an issue? I'm not planning to
> move to XEP for something like this. I'm just a regular writer who wants to
> publish free, good looking, tech e-books.

Then you'll have to learn to live within the constraints of what you can 
afford?

Learn the compliance table fo fop; then complain about not being able to 
do X or Y Hendy.


regards

-- 
Dave Pawson
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