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  * TOOLS:  ps2vector for scalable and editable illustrations (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: Call for Proposals for InterChange 2001 (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: Scriptorium Schedule: Frame, WebWorks, tech writing 
  * JOB: Technical Writer, S&C Electric Company, East Troy, WI 
  * JOBS: Technical Writers needed in California, Washington 
  * JOB: FrameMaker Tech.Doc.Specialist in N. Atlanta 
  * JOB: Technical Writer at Coca-Cola in Vienna, Austria 
  * ANNOUNCE: SnagIt & Camtasia to capture, edit, present 
  * ANNOUNCE: INDEXING SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS 

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TOOLS:  ps2vector for scalable and editable illustrations

CAD designs, wiring diagrams, schematics, maps, charts & graphs...

ps2vector brings graphics from any engineering/design application
into your corporate documentation and publishing tools as:

        - MIF for FrameMaker
        - CGM for SGML and technical (web) publishing
        - WMF/EMF for MS Word, PowerPoint and Flash
        - SVG for XML/HTML web applications

Edit text and objects, scale, rotate... And enjoy sharp quality 
wherever your graphics are displayed, zoomed or printed. 

Just let your engineers and illustrators print their designs to
PostScript files or save them as EPS, and use ps2vector to batch
convert them to the formats listed above. It's that simple.

Forget about bitmap image problems such as jaggy/blurry display 
or print, transparency, resizing, size/quality trade-offs and 
compression methods. They're a waste of time AND quality! 

ps2vector lets you retain and utilize the vector intelligence 
that all technical drawings start out with, via the reliable
universal PostScript language and a versatile conversion suite.
Available for Windows platforms, Sun Solaris, HP-UX and IBM AIX.

Try it today! Simply send some sample PostScript graphics to 
testfile -at- square1 -dot- nl, or visit http://www.square1.nl/index.htm 

4/12/01-4/19/01
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ANNOUNCE: Call for Proposals for InterChange 2001

Call for Proposals for InterChange 2001 to be held October 15-16
in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Submission deadline June 8th. 

InterChange is an annual conference co-sponsored by the
University of Massachusetts Boston and the Northern New
England and Boston chapters of the Society for Technical
Communication.

Experienced professionals are invited to submit proposals for
conference sessions. We welcome new and relevant research.
We encourage sessions on advanced topics, especially innovative
technology.

Presenters do not pay a registration fee for the day of their
presentation. They do pay the regular fee to attend on the other
day. Lunch is included. There is an additional $25 walk-in
registration fee.

For more information, go to http://www.interchangeconference.com.

4/12/01-4/19/01
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ANNOUNCE: Scriptorium Schedule: Frame, WebWorks, tech writing 

Scriptorium Publishing announces the summer schedule for intensive,
hands-on FrameMaker, WebWorks Publisher, and technical writing classes.
For course outlines and registration details, see
www.scriptorium.com/training/. Please note classes in our new BOISE, IDAHO
training center, plus our online class, as well as in our original center
in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Classes in RTP, NORTH CAROLINA 
Technical Writing 101: July 25-27 
Accelerated Introduction to FrameMaker: May 30-June1 and September 12-14 
Introduction to WebWorks Publisher: May 21-22 
Advanced WebWorks Publisher: August 23-24

Classes in BOISE, IDAHO 
Technical Writing 101: April 25-27 
Advanced FrameMaker: June 4-5 and September 10-11 
Introduction to WebWorks Publisher: June 6-7

ONLINE Classes 
Advanced WebWorks Publisher Online: June 11-20

FOR MORE INFORMATION please see www.scriptorium.com/training/, or contact
us at training -at- scriptorium -dot- com -dot- 


4/10/01-4/17/01
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JOB: Technical Writer, S&C Electric Company, East Troy, WI

Commitment Level: Full-time
Job Type: Regular/Permanent
Work Environment: On-site

THE POSITION IS FOR S&C ELECTRIC IN EAST TROY, WI.  Their Power
Electronics Division (PED) designs and manufactures low and medium voltage
power systems (PureWave UPS systems) designed to solve power quality
problems experienced by critical process industrial and commercial users.
In addition PED designs and manufactures single phase and three phase
power conversion systems for the renewable energy and distributed
generation markets.

Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.  Minimum of 5 years of
technical writing experience.  Must have technical writing experience with
medium and low voltage switchgear or large electronic power conversion
systems.  Must have technical competence and the ability to easily
understand product applications.  Must have in-depth experience with
Microsoft and Adobe software programs.  (Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word, MS
Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Visio Technical, Adobe Exchange & Adobe
Illustrator.)  Must have strong written and communication skills
demonstrated through prior work experience.

Responsibilities:
The work associated with the position includes, but is not limited to the
following: Prepare Technical Bulletins for new and existing products,
Prepare Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for new products.  Prepare
Service Manuals for new and existing products.  Prepare product labels to
support new and existing products.

Benefits:
Health Care Plan, Dental Assistance Plan, Long-Term Disability Insurance
Plan, Life Insurance Plan, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Pension Plan,
Seniority Recognition Program, Educational Reimbursement Program, Personal
Money Management Advisory Service, Employee Assistance Program, Child Care
Referral Service, Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off Between Christmas
and New Year's.

Send Resumes To:
MRA-The Management Association, Inc.
Job Code: TW/S&C/TECHWR-L/Pat
N19 W24400 Riverwood Dr. 
Waukesha, WI  53188
Fax: 262-523-9091
Email: jobs -at- mranet -dot- org

4/6/01-4/13/01
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JOBS: Technical Writers needed in California, Washington

Here is a summary of the positions we are currently taking applications
for:

TW-1000
Client-Server Technical Writer
Location: Redmond, WA

TW-1002
SQL TECHNICAL WRITER
Location: Redmond, Washington

TW-1031
TECHNCIAL EDITOR
Location: Redmond, Washington

TW-1036
PROGRAMMER WRITER
Location: Redmond, Washington

Number: TW-433
Title: Policy & Procedures Writer
Location: Irvine, CA

Number: TW-431
Title: Proposal Writer (staff)
Location: West Hills, CA
Number: TW-430
Title: Online Technical Writer (staff)
Location: Orange, CA

Number: TW-429
Title: Technical Publications Mgr. for Core Tools (staff)
Location: Foster City, CA

You can find detailed descriptions at www.claritytechnical.com/jobs.html.

4/6/01-4/13/01
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JOB: FrameMaker Tech.Doc.Specialist in N. Atlanta

Surgical Information Systems has an excellent 
opportunity at our offices in Alpharetta, for two
(2) Technical Documentation Specialists or Technical 
Writers to work with our Software Design Team. 

For additional information about our company 
please visit our web site www.ORsoftware.com. 
The details for this position are below. 

If you are interested please send us your 
formatted resume and let us know how your 
background compares to the following job 
description;

In this position you will be responsible for 
Developing, writing, and editing software 
documentation by performing the following duties:
Ø Research, develop, and write content for Functional Specifications
document.
Ø Work closely with Design Analysts to elicit conceptual design of
proposed enhancement or
application.
Ø Interpret, organize, and document use case scenarios.
Ø Formulate and document functional requirements.
Ø Prepare written documents following standard guidelines for technical
publications.
Ø Create graphical images, flow carts, and diagrams for inclusion in
documentation.
Ø Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail operations to
be performed by the
application and personnel.
Ø Write detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps
required to develop
or modify the application.
Ø Plan and prepare technical reports and instruction manuals, as needed,
as the application
is developed or enhanced.
Ø Coordinate layout and organization of documentation.
Ø Review and revise previously created documentation.
Ø Review, edit, and proofread materials written by others.
Ø Review quality of final product before release to technical staff.
Ø Interview programmers, developers, and other technical personnel to
become familiar with
product technology and development methods.
Ø Maintain understanding of applications and levels of user proficiency.

Major/Degree: Minimum requirement B.S./B.A. 

Required: FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat

Additional requirements: 
Minimum of three years of technical writing 
experience. Experience writing technical 
documentation including functional specifications 
and functional requirements is required. We are 
seeking an individual with a solid technical 
background, who is analytical and can write for 
a multi-national technical audience.

EMAIL -  Pritchard -at- ORSoftware -dot- com 
Telephone Toll Free :  800.866.0656 x 5640 
Direct :                         770-643-5640 
FAX:                             770-643-5770 
E-Fax                           801-340-8768 
Corporate Web Site              
Surgical Information Systems            www.ORSoftware.com 
3650 Mansell Rd. Suite 300, Alpharetta, GA 30022 

4/5/01-4/12/01
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JOB: Technical Writer at Coca-Cola in Vienna, Austria

Coca-Cola Computer Services has a opening in Vienna, Austria, for 
a technical writer to write documentation in English. Salary paid 
in Austrian Schillings. Company helps with relocation costs.

Job skills required
1. Proven track record in planning, researching, writing, and 
   maintaining documentation used to program, install, migrate, 
   troubleshoot, and learn software
2. Understands technical concepts quickly and learns fast

Benefits
-Live and work is one of the safest cities in the world and the 
 city with the lowest apartment rents in Western Europe
-Work in a friendly, human, collaborative, relaxed environment
-Be a part of a professional documentation group 
-Enjoy positive working relationships with developers

Send cover letter and resume to 
Vici Koster-Lenhardt, Coca-Cola Computer Services
Email: vkosterlenhardt -at- eur -dot- ko -dot- com -dot-  Phone: (011-43-1) 66 171 414

4/5/01-4/12/01
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ANNOUNCE: SnagIt & Camtasia to capture, edit, present

TechSmith's SnagIt and Camtasia software give you the power to 
capture and edit anything you see on your PC screen, plus your 
narration, and present it to anyone, anywhere! You won't find better 
tools for creating effective training, tutorials, demos and more in 
industry standard AVI and streaming media formats. 

Visit our web site to learn more and download FREE trial versions 
of SnagIt and Camtasia. http://www.techsmith.com/twr

4/1/01-6/31/01
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ANNOUNCE: Upcoming INDEXING SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS
			presented by Lori Lathrop

The one-day workshop is for writers and editors who need to create usable
indexes for either printed or online documents. Writers will learn to
apply several productivity tips and techniques in indexing technical
documentation.

DATES AND LOCATIONS:

	April 6 - Greensboro, NC
	April 20 - Denver, CO
	May 25 - Newark, NJ

To request a brochure for any of these workshops, contact
LoriLathrop -at- compuserve -dot- com (http://www.indexingskills.com) or call
704-531-0021.

"An index is as important to your documentation as your documentation is
to the product."  (Lori Lathrop)

Lori Lathrop is a Past President of the American Society of Indexers (ASI)
and a Senior Member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). The
second edition of her book, An Indexer's Guide to the Internet, was
published by Information Today Inc. in 1999, and she is currently writing
Indexing Skills for Technical Communicators, which is based on the
workshops she delivers to corporate clients throughout North America.

3/29/01-4/30/01
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