Language-specific text in a single-sourcing environment (unstructured framemaker 8)

[Andersen, Verner Engell VEA]

Hello

I am responsible for source files in English and distribute these to 5
translators abroad who are to make localized versions.

Now the local markets want market-specific documentation in our so far
standard manuals.

To maintain one source you could have the language-specific sections
conditionalised in the english source. This means that you produce
"paper and English", "paper and German" etc.

I don't think this works for whole chapters though. In this case you
will have to have language specific books.


How do you handle this issue?


 
Med venlig hilsen - Best regards
Verner Andersen
Technical Writer

Radiometer Medical ApS
Phone +45 3827 3612
Fax +45 3827 2727
verner.andersen at radiometer.dk
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