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Subject:RE: Using FrameMaker for More Than Tech Writing From:"Sean Brierley" <sbrierley -at- Accu-Time -dot- com> To:<techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:21:40 -0400
FrameMaker in Windows won't by itself produce CMYK output (it will pass
CMYK EPS unmolested). And, its typography and capabilities with regards
to chaotic layouts are limited.
It can be done, though. But, Illustrator and/or InDesign are better for
that work.
Cheers,
Sean
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Subject: Using FrameMaker for More Than Tech Writing
I use FrameMaker to produce my tech documents...
I'm curious: does anyone use Frame for graphics-intensive publications
such as glossy marketing brochures? It's always been my understanding
that software such as InDesign is more suitable for such publications.
Is my understanding here correct?
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