I don't think it's such a radical idea. Just look at the flip charts on some copy machines for existing examples. The stumbler would be if you need to insert a note or safety warning or if your reader wants to acquire any knowledge beyond what Pavlov's dog would need to know to get to the last step. But if there is no need to explain any step beyond "push button 1, if result A push button2, if result B push button 3" it could work.
Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Hower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So, I've been playng around with the idea of using flowcharts instead > of numbered steps in documentation. > > It seems like it would make complicated procedures, with multiple > options, easier to follow. The drawback, of course, is that it's not a > tool people would be familiar with--except in certain circles. I guess > my general idea is to move away from relying on words--similar to > model instructions. Radical, I know, but it would be an experiment > worth trying I think. > > Any thoughts for general discussion? _______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals To post a message to the list, send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com or, via email, send a blank message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the TCP site at http://www.techcommpros.com To find out more about the list, including archives and your account options, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com If you need assistance with the list, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
