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>In the the absence of programming specs, dataflow charts etc, how do I
>gather the info for my documentation? Is there a link that prescribes a
>system of information gathering for technical documantation purposes?
Um... use the product and interview the developers?
Sorry, I shouldn't waste people's time with silly suggestions. Never mind.