FrameMaker - "templates" vs. "model doc"

["Monique Semp" <monique -dot- semp -at- earthlink -dot- net>]

Yes, I use FrameMaker "templates" as Kay and Richard have described: my
FrameMaker "templates" are actually just "model" docs -- regular ole
FrameMaker .fm files that I use as the starting point for new projects. 
And if I want to update the "template", I update the "model" .fm doc, and
then in each existing .fm file I import the formats from the updated model
file.

Don't know why I didn't use the right terminology -- I'm always explaining
to people who refer to Word templates when they really mean a model .doc
file what the difference is between an actual Word .dot template and a
regular .doc file that functions as a "model doc".  I guess because the
Word discussions are usually with non-Pubs people, while the FrameMaker
discussions are with Tech Pubs writers who "know what I mean" :-).

Excellent distinction you two have pointed out!

-Monique



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