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Hi Benita,

I do database publishing with FrameMaker and PatternStream. In this scenario, a PatternStream executable and FrameMaker template make what I call a "publishing machine." You would need different publishing machines for print and web.

The biggest pain is the graphics because web output uses low-res RGB and print needs hi-res CMYK. The color conversion can be done using a prepress correction, but the resolution issues are hard to get around. My clients typically maintain two sets of images. But this is true for any single source strategy apart from FrameMaker.

In some sophisticated implementations of this technology, we set up a web interface for manipulating the database and viewing pdf output, as the publishing machines are run 3 or 4 times a day to refresh the published output.

I would like to learn more about Bill's system of single sourcing. I have heard that there are some issues with the formatting of text insets which is the primary method for linking text from a primary source to alternate documents for print, web and online help.

Regards,
Sally
 <http://www.activelightning.com>