Frame vs Indesign vs alternatives??

2009-05-17 Thread Jared Crawford
Hi, Laurie. since we're the ones who will be converting the old docs/maintaining etc. It sounds like you have existing content in FrameMaker format, which is not a deal breaker but it does take time to put such content into InDesign files. If you want to talk your client out of using

RE: OT :: Frame Voice to Text software

2009-02-16 Thread Jared Crawford
Baruch, You said: I'm investigating the feasibility of using voice to text software as a hedge against tendonitis and other work-related maladies. Does anyone have experience using such software with Frame? I know a couple of people who've done permanent damage to their arms. It's tragic

OT :: Frame & Voice to Text software

2009-02-14 Thread Jared Crawford
Baruch, You said: > I'm investigating the feasibility of using voice to > text software as a hedge against tendonitis and other > work-related maladies. Does anyone have experience > using such software with Frame? I know a couple of people who've done permanent damage to their arms. It's

RE: Frame reference book and Word -- FrameMaker

2009-02-10 Thread Jared Crawford
Hi, Sue. My FrameMaker training included Adobe's Classroom in a Book ( http://tinyurl.com/b3moea ), and FrameMaker's Help system. The Classroom in a Book series is excellent because it's a tutorial that forces you to bump into functionality that you might not otherwise be aware of. It comes

Frame reference book and Word --> FrameMaker

2009-02-10 Thread Jared Crawford
Hi, Sue. My FrameMaker training included Adobe's Classroom in a Book ( http://tinyurl.com/b3moea ), and FrameMaker's Help system. The Classroom in a Book series is excellent because it's a tutorial that forces you to bump into functionality that you might not otherwise be aware of. It comes

RE: MadCap Flare

2008-10-27 Thread Jared Crawford
Callie, As a FrameMaker user, I evaluated Flare, FrameMaker +ePublisher, and Adobe's Technical Communicator Suite last April. Each approach has its limitations, advantages, and frustrations. Flare is the most forward-looking product, but there is a learning curve and no real point in

MadCap Flare

2008-10-27 Thread Jared Crawford
Callie, As a FrameMaker user, I evaluated Flare, FrameMaker +ePublisher, and Adobe's Technical Communicator Suite last April. Each approach has its limitations, advantages, and frustrations. Flare is the most forward-looking product, but there is a learning curve and no real point in