I'm sure there are other reasons, but a some that come to mind are using are:
1. Editing/processing the files with different XML editor. 2. Processing the text with XSL or another programming language. 3. Storing the files in content management system or source control system. Although you can store FrameMaker binaries in most source control systems, XML files are text files, so you perform diffs and merges on them. Mike -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Celine Deguire Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:14 PM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: What is the purpose of round-tripping Structured Framemaker and XML Hello Framers I'm trying to figure out why I would need to round-trip between Structured Framemaker sources and XML. I thought it would be for translation purposes but one of my translators tells me that Trados (Tag editor) allows editing (translating) structured FM sources as well as XML. Regards Celine _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as mike.feimster at acstechnologies.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/mike.feimster%40acst echnologies.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
