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Dan the technical writer studied the discussion list question. A fellow
writer wanted to know if anyone had a favorite book of tips on how to
create effective screenshots for software documentation.
With a sudden gasp, Dan could see his future. Instead of offering a
suggestion, he would be this author - he would write this book. Each day,
he would write two pages of serious, instructive prose. After finishing,
the manuscript would be snapped up by a publisher, and he would begin his
nationwide book tour. Besides the TV and radio interviews, he'd sign
autographs at bookstores. He could almost see the lineup of adoring fans
now.
Might as well start now! He began his outline:
I. Purchase SnagIt
II. Learn to Use SnagIt
III. Use SnagIt to Capture, Edit and Share Effective Screenshots
"I depend on SnagIt so much, I might have to list its name as co-author,"
Dan thought.
"That's all right," he conceded, "since I'm still the only one that can
give an autograph."
ANNOUNCE: Localization Management Seminar 22 October Seattle, WA
22 October 2002 SpringHill Suites by Marriot-Seattle, WA
Presenter: Karen Combe
Cost: $895 reduced rates available for more than 1 registration
Description:
The format of the seminar includes both lecture and interactive
discussions, including at least one exercise or case study. At the
conclusion of this seminar, participants will be equipped to make
decisions about how to structure localization for their companies and will
have tools to aid them in managing processes. A principle goal is also to
address attendees' individual issues and problems.
Agenda
Business Models - In-house vs. outsourced resources
Job Descriptions for in-house roles
Vendor selection and qualification
Vendor Management, including business practices and Relationship
Management
Localization Quality Management
Internal Relationship Management
Management Tools
Other seminars being held in Seattle 21-22 October 2002:
XML and Localization with Yves Savourel and
Localization Project Management with Karen Combe
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TRAINING: Upcoming Training & Free Events by Bright Path Solutions
Sep 05-06: Acrobat 5 Workshop - RTP NC
Sep 23-24: Applied Indexing (techniques not tool-specific) - RTP NC
Sep 23-24: Mastering WebWorks Publisher Professional 7 - RTP NC
Sep 24: **Free NC WebWorks Users Reception at FrameUsers - Durham NC
Sep 25-27: **Visit our booths at the 2002 FrameUsers Workshop in NC
Sep 30-Oct 4: FrameMaker 7 Structured Doc Publishing Boot Camp - RTP NC
Oct 07-11: FrameMaker Boot Camp - RTP NC
Oct 15: Acrobat 5 Workshop for Midlands STC Chapter - Columbia SC
Oct 18: Adobe llustrator Hands-on - RTP NC
Oct 21-25: FrameMaker Boot Camp - Parsippany NJ
Oct 28-29: Very Advanced FrameMaker - RTP NC
Nov 04-08: FrameMaker Boot Camp - RTP NC
Nov 11-15: FrameMaker Structured Document Publishing Boot Camp - RTP NC
Nov 18-22: XML/XSL Boot Camp (for newbies, not tool-specific) - RTP NC
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RTP=Research Triangle Park in NC
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training, call 919.656.2653.
BRIGHT PATH SOLUTIONS
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-a WebWorks University site
-an XML services provider since 1998
ANNOUNCE: SIGDOC 2002 advance program and early registration
The advance program for the SIGDOC 2002 conference in Toronto
is now on the web, and so is online registration. Early
registration runs until September 6th.
To see the advance program and to register for the conference,
go to:
www.within-reason.com/sigdoc
Questions or comments to:
Michael Priestley
Program Chair, SIGDOC 2002
mpriestl -at- ca -dot- ibm -dot- com
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