Re: Using FrameMaker for More Than Tech Writing

["Michael West" <mbwest -at- bigpond -dot- com>]

Gary Schnabl wrote:
> > I use FrameMaker to produce my tech documents...
> >
> > I'm curious: does anyone use Frame for graphics-intensive publications
> > such as glossy marketing brochures? It's always been my understanding
> > that software such as InDesign is more suitable for such publications.
> > Is my understanding here correct?

FrameMaker's strong points are in handling large-ish, complex, text-heavy
publishing projects. InDesign, PageMaker, Quark and their ilk (even
Microsoft Publisher in a limited way) are designed mainly for smaller,
graphics-intensive jobs.

FrameMaker will give good brochure, but if you're going to be doing a lot of
them you'll be happier with a purpose-built app.

I've done glossy brochures with Word (most people think I'm fibbing when I
show them the finished product), but, as you would on a really bad blind
date, you need patience, determination and a forgiving nature for that to
work.

Expensive tools won't make you a good designer. The right tools make the job
easier, but if you know what you're trying to achieve, you can still do
surprising things with the wrong tools.

-- 
Mike West
Melbourne, Australia



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