It is already possible to print out only the changed pages (as long as
the pagination has not changed). You can print just the 'current page'
or a range of pages from most any document.
Right now, the firmware release notes are the most up-to-date
information about the K3's functions, not the manual itself.
73,
Don W3FPR
Bill Harris wrote:
Elecraft could post (.pdf) just the pages that have changes.
Sure would beat printing out the whole manual again.
Just MTCW.
Later
Bill Harris
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:34:37 -0400
To: [email protected]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement
Jerry Keller (K3BZ) wrote:
Downloadable manuals are fine... a good way to stay up to
date. However, it shouldn't be necessary to download the entire
manual every time a change is made. Any change should be in the
form of a series of either "added pages".... or "changed
pages"...with each page dated and numbered, perhaps with an
alpha-numeric system. A page numbering system should be used that
allows added or changed pages to be printed and inserted in the
user's manual to keep it up-to-date. Changed pages should indicate
the page number and date that is being replaced. This may seem
cumbersome, but if well executed will result in the user being able
to maintain an accurate, constantly updated paper manual.
There's no reason why this same system cannot be used to maintain an
on-line, downloadable manual.... so a user can choose which system
to use. This also enables a paper-manual user to enter the system
and download a full-up-to-the-minute manual at any time. Some of us
are very uncomfortable without a paper manual and are willing to do
the work necessary to keep one updated. Others can happily live
with an on-line manual. Both deserve to be served, and can be.....
if Elecraft uses a well-designed page numbering system.
73, Jerry K3BZ
I prefer Elecraft simply updating the same manual, over and over,
then converting it to a PDF then posting it on the web page each time.
Then just send an email to the mailing list stating that the manual
has been updated.
I don't particularly care for errata or addendum sheets unless
they're in addition to the manual update, dated and added at the end
of the updated manual.
Paul N4LCD
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