Me, I need to figure out a way to single-source content that is shared between a main and co-branded product when references to another of our products is totally interwoven. As in:
Blah blah blah (content for both). Then Yada Yada Yada (content specific to our product). Then Blah blah blah (content for both). As in, not easy to share an entire topic. And there are dozens of places. So the decision is: 1. Do I rip apart the topics, and rebuild the paragraphs that apply to each doc type? 2. Do I rip apart the topics and add a variable that includes Yada Yada Yada on the one, and empty on the other? 3. Do I create a copy of the topic and pull out what doesn't pertain to the one? Thereby forcing me to then manage duplicate topics (changing content in one means to change in the other -- and yeah, I can flag them both to remind me to change the other one but still...). 4. Do I frickin' ignore the problem and hope it goes away? <sigh> I'm stuck till I figure this one out, and I'm not sure what's the best way to go. Eenie meenie minie moe! ...sue P.S. And it's Monday. It's gloomy and it's Monday. I hate gloomy Mondays! Grrr.... On 7/9/07, Lisa Gielczyk (TCP) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So... let's get back to technical writing, shall we? :) What is everyone > doing this week? > > Me, I am getting ready to launch the TCPwiki today or tomorrow, so watch > for > an email about that! > > Lisa G. > > > On 7/9/07, Brierley, Sean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Ha! Get in line. I ought regale you with tales of youth sports!! > > > > > ______________________________________________ > > Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. > New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help > technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > > Interactive 3D Documentation > Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com > ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
