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> From: MorganFoster5000 -at- aol -dot- com [SMTP:MorganFoster5000 -at- aol -dot- com]
>
> 1) What is the reason for using Robohelp (vs. other applications), can it
> be
> used directly with XML, and how would you summarize its function?
>
a) Ubiquity. Can work with inexpensive word processing software.
b) XML directly? I don't think so. Try SoftQuad's Xmetal.
> 2) What is the reason for using Framemaker (vs. other app's such as Word),
>
> what is a frame, how could it be used together with Robohelp, and how
> would
> you summarize its function?
>
a) Long-term cost savings. Stability. Ease of maintaining documentation.
Ease of export to PDF. Single-sourcing with third-party tools.
b) A frame is used in FrameMaker for placing a variety of objects and
content in a variety of ways.
c) Use FrameMaker with Quadralay's WebWorks Publisher Pro or ForeHelp. I
recommend against using FrameMaker and RoboHelp, although you can use RTF as
an intermediate format between the two.
> Please be as detailed as you like--I'm looking for different
> opinions/experiences on this.
>
Best regards,
Sean
sean -at- quodata -dot- com
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