RE: conditional text and MS-Word output

["Ami WRIGHT" <techwr-l -at- amiwright -dot- com>]

Thanks to all of you! This is good information. We'll definitely use it
when we test Word!
-Ami

> Look at SmartDocs. Their product is a Word add-in. I also have
> experimented
> with Doc-to-Help and their conditional text output can be created in a Word
> environment but we will also have browser-based help as an output so
that
> HAT may not be for you.
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> Subject: conditional text and MS-Word output
> Hi everyone,
> We're trying to find the best tool to use for a project that is just
starting.  We have two primary requirements:
> * robust conditional text
> * ability to ship output files as both PDF and MS-Word
> Currently on our list to test are Word, Open Office, and Latex.  Has anyone
> used any of these tools with complex conditional text?  Have you created
MS-Word output from either Open Office or LaTex?  Any words of advice? 
Are
> there any other tools that we should look at that would satisfy both of our
> requirements?
> Thanks!
> -Ami
>


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