Flare v Webworks

[Jon Harvey]

I've been using Flare for a couple of years now--since its first Beta
release. When you create an online Help project from FM files for the
first time, it does take some time to set it up. You have to create
skins, templates, assign styles, etc. The time consumption is not a
limitation of the software, it's just stuff that you have to do. Once
you have it set up, you can make changes to your FM files, reimport, and
create online help pretty quickly. There are some quirks on how Flare
handles TOCs and tables but otherwise, it's pretty good.


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From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pat Fortino
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 20:42
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Flare v Webworks

Hi,

Sorry if this question has been answered already; I tried to find a
place to search the framer's archive for my questions, but can't find
it. Is there a way to search the archive?

Anyway, I just talked to Webworks about upgrading my Webworks Pro 2003.
First of all, they told me there is no upgrade path; I have to pay full
price again, $1900. And that's only for a specific named user; each
extra user is ONLY $900. Totally rediculous.

Anyway, I am a small company and cannot afford to pay $2000 for an
add-on frame utility that I use only once in a while. Can anyone suggest
an alternative. I once looked into Flare, and they claim Flare can use
the frame files as a source, so I assume I could still single source for
print and online help.

Also, I remember a tool called miftogo, but I cannot find anything in
google about where to buy it. Is this company still in business. If so,
will it does what webworks does; eg, convert a frame book to an online
help format?

Thanks for any help.
 
Pat Fortino
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