The folder structure should be taken into consideration only WRT source control. In other words, when you branch from version 2.0 to version 3.0, you want all like files to move together so things like cross-references, figure references, and text insets move together in the same relative hierarchy.
For shared text, you want to use text insets properly. If you have boilerplate text (e.g., copyrights) that are used by multiple books, you might consider placing those outside your proposed directory structure. On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Lea Rush <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello to the fonts of All Wisdom Framemaker, > > > > ;) > > > > Seriously, I’d like some advice. My company has three different software > packages, and the three share two common sub-packages. Up to this point, the > common bits were part of the Details chapter of each individual manual. I’d > like to break out the common bits into their own individual manuals. Here’s > what I see as the eventual folder and file structure. Any advice welcomed in > advance. > > > > MANUALS > > PACKAGEFOLDER1 – unique *.fm files and images for Package1 > > PACKAGEFOLDER2 – same for Package2 > > PACKAGEFOLDER3 – same for Package3 > > SUB-PACKAGE1 – *.fm files for Sub-package1 with conditional text to fit each > major package > > SUB-PACKAGE2 – samesame > > PackageBook1 – actual book file for package one > > PackageBook2 – etc. > > PackageBook3 – etc. > > > > My perceived benefit is that all the files in a given book are at the same > folder level, and I think I remember the consensus on this list being that > that is a good thing. Thoughts? Advice? Completely different paradigm which > is eluding me? > > > > Thanks in advance! > > Lea > > > > > _________________________________ > > Lea Rush > Software and Documentation Specialist > Astoria-Pacific International > <http://www.astoria-pacific.com> www.astoria-pacific.com <http://www.a> > ph: 800-536-3111 > fax: 503-655-7367 > <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] > > > > Please consider the environment before printing this email. > `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> > > NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY > > This communication is from Astoria-Pacific International and is intended to > be confidential and solely for the use of the persons or entities addressed > above. If you are not an intended recipient, be aware that the information > contained herein may be protected from unauthorized use by privilege or law, > and any copying, distribution, disclosure, or other use of this information > is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please > contact the sender by return email or telephone (503) 657-3010 immediately, > and delete or destroy all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > You are currently subscribed to framers as [email protected]. > > Send list messages to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [email protected] > or visit > http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/dr_gonzo%40pobox.com > > Send administrative questions to [email protected]. Visit > http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. > -- ============ Steve Johnson, [email protected] _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to framers as [email protected]. Send list messages to [email protected]. To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [email protected]. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
