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Subject:Re: creating and Index element From:edunn -at- transport -dot- bombardier -dot- com To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 6 Nov 2001 10:51:03 -0500
> My question to all of you, those who use FrameMaker and those who use
> FrameMaker+SGML: Is there really that big of an advantage in using the
> second one (with SGML). As far as indexes are concerned, it seems to be a
> pain.....
The quick answer is that the atvantage to FM+SGML is that you have a DTD and you
have to submit SGML compliant to the DTD. Even if SGML is not a client
requirement, a good DTD/EDD can keep control of the output of numerous writers
in ways that are impossible with a simple FM template.
A search in the FrameUsers archives (www.FrameUsers.com) will turn up a number
of discussions about this topic.
Eric L. Dunn
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