On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM, Ville M. Vainio <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Edward K. Ream<[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> > 3. Leo allows you to import existing into Leo outlines so
> > that the structure implied by the headings in the rST file
> > is reflected in the imported Leo outline. The file you would
> > get by writing the resulting outline will be equivalent to
> > the original file. This is called **rST round-tripping**.
> > Leo outlines preserve the structure and content of the
> > original rST files. Because of rST round tripping, you can
> > easily use Leo modify other people's rST files.
>
> I don't really understand this chapter.


I assume you mean "paragraph"

>
>
> - With @auto-rst, there is no "importing" taking place (because it's a
> two-way operation).


No.  A true import happens every time Leo reads the @auto-rst node.

>
> - "round-tripping" is a rather technical term for a simple process:
> @auto-rst allows you to edit an existing rst file directly, while
> still having the benefit of rst document structure being reflected in
> the leo outline at all times.


I think you are right.  The discussion could be simpler and clearer.

>
> - It's a good idea to have a concrete example of @auto-rst as soon as
> possible, instead of all the theory that comes after chapter 2.


I wouldn't call it theory, but I agree the presentation can be improved.

Edward

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