RE: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore
I'd be a bit skeptical about this solution - it sounds like the client would
be doing all their authoring in Frame; changing a bunch of users who author in
Word and get them to author in structured Frame would be a big change. It
sounds like a lot of overkill to me. They probably would be happier with you
developing different output formats that work better with websites (like
WebHelp or browser-based AIR help).
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Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:27 PM
To: fram...@omsys.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server,
Sharepoint, and Sitecore
Fellow Framers,
Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the publication and
maintenance of large suites of documentation for clients using unstructured
Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop.
{whew!} All files are stored on my own local computers, and I have
well-developed workflow, backup, and version control systems in place. One
particular long-time client produces standards and specifications that regulate
a branch of the transportation industry. The documents are developed at a
committee level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup. I have never seen a
need for this client to consider an XML output, and my client would probably
resist the recommendation if I made it. My product is PDF files.
Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce solution for
their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via hardcopy or as PDFs via
CD and subscription download. This client's parent company has enlisted the
services of a Web development company who is recommending that my client employ
some combination of Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and
Sitecore. I haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be
because today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early discussions about
this project. I want my input to be valuable and to represent my client's best
interests, and I want to be able to help steer them through all of this.
Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker Server and
Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's capabilities, and
zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal experience with Framemaker's
structured environment, although I've taken several workshops. I'd like to hear
from any of you whose Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination
of these products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your workflow? As an
independent business, what changes did you need to make to your own office
computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave?
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to Framemaker?
What were the benefits? What were the consequences?
These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit broad-sided by the
Web development company's sudden discussion of these tools, and I know that
this group of Framers can be gentle with folks who haven't learned enough yet
to ask intelligent questions. If there are better questions to ask, I know I
can trust you to suggest them.
Carol
**
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Making Information Understandable
Phone: 719-948-3773
mailto:celk...@awrittenword.com
http://www.awrittenword.com
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Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore
I'd be a bit skeptical about this "solution" - it sounds like the client would
be doing all their authoring in Frame; changing a bunch of users who author in
Word and get them to author in structured Frame would be a big change. It
sounds like a lot of overkill to me. They probably would be happier with you
developing different output formats that work better with websites (like
WebHelp or browser-based AIR help).
-Original Message-
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Carol J. Elkins
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:27 PM
To: framers at omsys.com; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server,
Sharepoint, and Sitecore
Fellow Framers,
Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the publication and
maintenance of large suites of documentation for clients using unstructured
Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop.
{whew!} All files are stored on my own local computers, and I have
well-developed workflow, backup, and version control systems in place. One
particular long-time client produces standards and specifications that regulate
a branch of the transportation industry. The documents are developed at a
committee level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup. I have never seen a
need for this client to consider an XML output, and my client would probably
resist the recommendation if I made it. My product is PDF files.
Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce solution for
their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via hardcopy or as PDFs via
CD and subscription download. This client's parent company has enlisted the
services of a Web development company who is recommending that my client employ
some combination of Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and
Sitecore. I haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be
because today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early discussions about
this project. I want my input to be valuable and to represent my client's best
interests, and I want to be able to help steer them through all of this.
Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker Server and
Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's capabilities, and
zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal experience with Framemaker's
structured environment, although I've taken several workshops. I'd like to hear
from any of you whose Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination
of these products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your workflow? As an
independent business, what changes did you need to make to your own office
computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave?
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to Framemaker?
What were the benefits? What were the consequences?
These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit broad-sided by the
Web development company's sudden discussion of these tools, and I know that
this group of Framers can be gentle with folks who haven't learned enough yet
to ask intelligent questions. If there are better questions to ask, I know I
can trust you to suggest them.
Carol
**
Carol J. Elkins---A Written Word LLC
Making Information Understandable
Phone: 719-948-3773
mailto:celkins at awrittenword.com
http://www.awrittenword.com
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Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore
Fellow Framers,
Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the
publication and maintenance of large suites of documentation for
clients using unstructured Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm
Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop. {whew!} All files are stored on
my own local computers, and I have well-developed workflow, backup,
and version control systems in place. One particular long-time client
produces standards and specifications that regulate a branch of the
transportation industry. The documents are developed at a committee
level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup. I have
never seen a need for this client to consider an XML output, and my
client would probably resist the recommendation if I made it. My
product is PDF files.
Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce
solution for their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via
hardcopy or as PDFs via CD and subscription download. This client's
parent company has enlisted the services of a Web development company
who is recommending that my client employ some combination of
Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore. I
haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be because
today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early
discussions about this project. I want my input to be valuable and to
represent my client's best interests, and I want to be able to help
steer them through all of this.
Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker
Server and Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's
capabilities, and zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal
experience with Framemaker's structured environment, although I've
taken several workshops. I'd like to hear from any of you whose
Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination of these
products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your
workflow? As an independent business, what changes did you need to
make to your own office computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave?
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to
Framemaker? What were the benefits? What were the consequences?
These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit
broad-sided by the Web development company's sudden discussion of
these tools, and I know that this group of Framers can be gentle with
folks who haven't learned enough yet to ask intelligent questions. If
there are better questions to ask, I know I can trust you to suggest them.
Carol
**
Carol J. Elkins---A Written Word LLC
Making Information Understandable
Phone: 719-948-3773
mailto:celk...@awrittenword.com
http://www.awrittenword.com
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Framemaker desktop to Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore
Fellow Framers,
Background: I'm an independent business owner who manages the
publication and maintenance of large suites of documentation for
clients using unstructured Framemaker and Acrobat via Adobe TechComm
Suite loaded on a Windows7 desktop. {whew!} All files are stored on
my own local computers, and I have well-developed workflow, backup,
and version control systems in place. One particular long-time client
produces standards and specifications that regulate a branch of the
transportation industry. The documents are developed at a committee
level and given to me in whatever format they are most comfortable
using for knowledge transfer; usually Word or PDF markup. I have
never seen a need for this client to consider an XML output, and my
client would probably resist the recommendation if I made it. My
product is PDF files.
Problem: This client needs to develop a more robust ecommerce
solution for their documents. Currently the docs are distributed via
hardcopy or as PDFs via CD and subscription download. This client's
parent company has enlisted the services of a Web development company
who is recommending that my client employ some combination of
Framemaker Server, Adobe Content Server, Sharepoint, and Sitecore. I
haven't quite figured out yet what that combination might be because
today was the first I've heard about it. The good news is that my
client is requiring my presence and input even in the early
discussions about this project. I want my input to be valuable and to
represent my client's best interests, and I want to be able to help
steer them through all of this.
Questions: I have done some preliminary digging into Framemaker
Server and Adobe Content Server. I have a fair grasp of Sharepoint's
capabilities, and zero knowledge about Sitecore. I have minimal
experience with Framemaker's structured environment, although I've
taken several workshops. I'd like to hear from any of you whose
Framemaker documentation cycle involves any combination of these
products. Did that involvement require a transition from a desktop
environment to a server environment? How has it changed your
workflow? As an independent business, what changes did you need to
make to your own office computing set-up? How did Framemaker behave?
What is the relationship of these products to one another and to
Framemaker? What were the benefits? What were the consequences?
These may not be the right questions to ask, but I was a bit
broad-sided by the Web development company's sudden discussion of
these tools, and I know that this group of Framers can be gentle with
folks who haven't learned enough yet to ask intelligent questions. If
there are better questions to ask, I know I can trust you to suggest them.
Carol
**
Carol J. Elkins---A Written Word LLC
Making Information Understandable
Phone: 719-948-3773
mailto:celkins at awrittenword.com
http://www.awrittenword.com
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