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>I'm currently researching the options for a FrameMaker online help
>system. No screen captures involved, but I currently think that
>FrameMaker might run too slowly to be an effective or convenient to run
>an online help system. I've heard recently about about a "view only"
>version of Framemaker that might be ideal for this purpose. Has anybody
>seen this version of FrameMaker in action?
>Anatole Wilson
Comments from a friend who is also doing an evaluation (for PCs):
Don't know who is asking, but I would suggest they call Frame Corp.
directly. Frame used FrameMaker to create their own help system in all
their products. Personally, I don't like it. I don't know why anyone would
choose this product to create a help system unless they want something that
runs on several OS platforms. FrameMaker would serve that purpose very
well. Otherwise, I would recommend using the standard Windows help, which
is far less expensive and quick.
FYI, FrameMaker is a non-SGML tool, FrameBuilder is an SGML tool (otherwise
the same product as FrameMaker), and FrameViewer is a runtime module for
viewing any FrameMaker or FrameBuilder document.
Kate
KBryant -at- admin -dot- clemsonsc -dot- ncr -dot- com
