Don, I don't have the summary you requested, but if your XML documents round-trip, yes, definitely use XML in your versioning system. Just make sure to keep track of the version of all application files (DTD, template, r/w rules, application definition file, and of FrameMaker itself) used with each document. And there is growing support in content management systems for XML. --Lynne
At 05:41 AM 3/15/2006, Donald.M.Rinderknecht wrote: >Content Management and Versioning is a recurring topic on Framers. Does >anyone have a summary of systems that are compatible with Frame? > >Also, instead of using binary files, would it be possible to use MIF or, >if in a completely structured environment, XML in the CVS to keep track of >differences down to the 'element' level? > >Thanks, >Don >-- >Don Rinderknecht >Meteorologist/Instructor >Warning Decision Training Branch >Norman, OK >http://wdtb.noaa.gov > > >_______________________________________________ > > >You are currently subscribed to Framers as lprice at txstruct.com. > >Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. > >To unsubscribe send a blank email to >framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com >or visit >http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/lprice%40txstruct.com > >Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit >http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. Lynne A. Price Text Structure Consulting, Inc. Specializing in structured FrameMaker consulting, application development, and training lprice at txstruct.com http://www.txstruct.com voice/fax: (510) 583-1505 cell phone: (510) 421-2284