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Subject:?multiple versions of multiple docs From:Peter Collins <peter -dot- collins -at- BIGFOOT -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 9 Oct 1998 16:22:09 +1000
It may not be what you want, but the nearest thing I have heard to what you describe is AutoDoc. You might find it interesting to
review, and it could be the answer. I think the web page has a trial 30day download. I have not yet reviewed it myself, but I intend
to.
Contact:
Paul Trotter
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Miki, You wrote "
One logical option would seem to be a content database, with each chunk of =
data pulled from the master file. Does the software exist for this? Is it =
actually usable, or more work than it's worth? Is there some way of using =
the existing "database" of master files in a more effective way? As =
always, we're constrained by absurd schedules and last-minute changes, so =
tools with high learning curves or excessive elegance are inappropriate.
"
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