Adobe's Software for the Technical Writer

[Bob Doyle]

Hi Brian,

The products are not simply existing products, they have been upgraded to
provide close integration. You can create content in one application, then
include it by reference in another.

When you change the original single-source version, it changes in all the
places it's included.

This is not the case for separately purchased versions.

I wrote a bit about it here:
http://www.econtentmag.com/Articles/ArticleReader.aspx?ArticleID=39762

Cheers,

Bob.

On 10/4/07, Brian Henderson <brian-henderson at cox.net> wrote:
>
> Although I'm not much of an Adobe fan, I thought I'd pass on this article
> (press release?) anyway.
> (you know...for the kids)
> ____________________________________
>
> Introducing: Adobe's Software for the Technical Writer
>
> Adobe, Sept. 25, released its Technical Communication Suite, a bundle of
> software designed to help technical writers improve the way
> they create technical documentation.
>
> The suite combines three existing Adobe products—Captivate 3, which is
> used to create software simulations; Acrobat 3D Version 8,
> which lets users create 3-D documents without additional CAD software; and
> FrameMaker 8, an authoring tool designed to handle
> complex technical manuals—and an update to one of its products—RoboHelp 7,
> a tool used to create online help systems...
>
> http://ct.enews.pdfzone.com/rd/cts?d=201-159-4-26-33762-19984-0-0-0-1
>
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>
> Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or
> printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007
> Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.
> http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
>
> True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
> Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
> documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com
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