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Started by CherylDwyer
Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:41
Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: CherylDwyer
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:41
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:41
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I'm using FM v72.b128. Are there books than anyone can HIGHLY recommend to ease my transition from unstructured FM to structured FM? I've read through the Structured FM archive questions, I've participated in the online webinars, I'm trying to work through the examples given with FM, and I still find myself a bit confused as to exactly how to make things happen. I'm a "lone" writer with no one to bounce things around with. Suggestions, please? Also, is there anyone in the Washington DC area who would be willing to chat with me one-on-one about the migration process? Thanks! Cheryl Dwyer dwyercl2@verizon.net
Re: Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: Art Campbell
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:44
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:44
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Check the microtype.com site for upcoming classes... I recall that Shlomo has something on structured docs coming up on the East coast. His classes, BTW, are very good. Art
Re: Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: Kay Ethier
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:06
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:06
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Hello: In "Advanced FrameMaker", which was published by TIPS Technical Publishing, there is a chapter on FrameMaker conversion tables. That may be of help. You might also check out some tools by LiveLinx that take unstructured FrameMaker and convert it using a more sophisticated mapping system that has more ability to map Frame objects PLUS use XSLT-type commands. Good luck, Kay Ethier Bright Path Solutions 1.919.244.8559 <http://www.travelthepath.com>
Re: Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: Russ Ward
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:31
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:31
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Hi Cheryl, Getting a hold of structured authoring can be a bit of a challenge. There are a number of good resources about the raw technical aspects, which some folks have mentioned. The use of structure, though, is very extensible and adaptable to different situations. It's much like the practice of writing... there's lots of good resources about how to create a technically correct sentence with regards to grammar and spelling. However, it's a whole new world when you start talking about writing effectively. I spend a couple days a week in the Rockville area. If you can make it to Rockville, I'd be happy to meet with you and talk more about it. Email me at russ@weststreetconsulting.com. Russ
Re: Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: CherylDwyer
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:58
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:58
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Kay, I've actually ordered your book, but it's in transit--thanks! Russ, I'll take you up on your offer to talk with me when you're in Rockville; I've emailed you regarding this... thanks! Cheryl
Re: Structured FrameMaker Books
Author: CherylDwyer
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:52
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:52
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Art, Thanks for the info on Shlomo's upcoming classes; unfortunately, Boston classes won't work for me, but I'll keep an eye out for something in the DC area. Cheryl
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