Using variables for single sourcing

[Linda G. Gallagher]

With Index Tools Pro, the index entries will continue to work, but you won't
be able to change the variables in them. The tool does create standard index
entries when you tell it to do so. Given the low cost, I suggest that anyone
else working with the files also buy and use the tool. 


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-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus.com at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus.com at lists.frameusers.com] On
Behalf Of David Shaked (Wernick)
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 2:46 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: Using variables for single sourcing

Linda G. Gallaher wrote:

> I use a plug-in, Index Tools Professional
> (http://www.siliconprairiesoftware.com/Products.html) to let me use 
> variables in the index entries. It's US$20, I believe.

Scott Prentice wrote:

> We do have a plugin, MarkerTools, that lets you use variables within
markers ..
> http://www.leximation.com/tools/info/markertools.php


Thanks very much for this information. These plug-ins look like good
solutions.

Aside from the variables, do the plug-ins create standard index entries? If
I use the plug-in, and then I share the document with another FM user who
doesn't have the plug-in, will the index entries continue to work? Will the
variables in the index entries continue to work?

David Shaked (Wernick)

AlmondWeb Ltd.
http://www.almondweb.com
Technical Documentation * Web Development * Word and WebWorks Consultants
 

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