I also use the search capability for documents (including the K3 manual) written in pdf format, but that is only useful if you know basically what you are seeking. A user manual that only helps you clarify or elaborate on something you already partially understand is crippled.
73, Dave AB7E On 12/7/2010 10:50 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > As another technical writer and editor, I lean heavily on key words searches > in PDF in just about any documentation I must read. It's been years since I > bothered to look in an index if the document is available in PDF. However, I > become very dependent upon the index (and often frustrated chasing blind > leads) when only a paper copy is available. > > Of course, key word searches turn up many wrong "hits" too, but tapping > "next" is much faster than flipping pages and often uncovers some references > I want to look at more closely, either right now or later when I've answered > the pressing question. > > I know that Wayne makes use of the MS Word index building facilities in the > K3 Owner's manual, managing a concordance file that evolves over time. > > Ron AC7AC > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Ragle > Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:42 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 (Documentation) ... a hint > > On 12/7/2010 8:24 AM, Sam, KJ4VPI, wrote: (paraphrasing: I love books!) > > The list (nest?) of features hiding inside the K3 firmware is nearly > astonishing, and quite wonderful, but I find the Users' Manual to be > almost useless when one needs to find a specific item. > > The "finder" inside *.pdf readers is very limited. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
