InDesign as a replacement for Framemaker

[Scott White]

This question goes back to what is the final output suppose to be? If  
it is a b-c solution where eye appeal is needed to attract a sale or  
something, then InDesign may be the way to go.
If it is a b-b model where the final output is for information or for  
status reports or something like that, then Framemaker may be the way  
to go. Both can do each others job, but one software solution has  
strengths in one area and the other has strengths in another.

We use both Adobe products with out software. We pick the best product  
to get the job done. You don't use a hammer to screw a bolt and you  
don't use a screwdriver to hammer a nail.


Scott White
Media Production Manager
Implementation Coordinator
210-704-8239
swhite at alamark.com



On Sep 12, 2008, at 8:57 AM, Peter Gold wrote:

> This time I agree fully with Art!
>
> On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 8:24 AM, Art Campbell  
> <art.campbell at gmail.com> wrote:
>> As interesting as the thread on XML is (and it is), the OP didn't ask
>> anything about, or related to, XML. So we're experiencing some basic
>> thread drift.
>>
>> He's asking about moving from a technical publishing tool to a
>> design-driven tool, but not providing any details on why, or what
>> features he uses, or needs, or any other useful details.
>>
>> So other than saying that "Yes, you can do it, but unless you require
>> something that ID offers that FM doesn't it probably isn't worth the
>> bother," it's really difficult to go further than that. IMHO, of
>> course.
>
> It would be great to hear from the original poster, as well as anyone
> else who's considering making the move, or who is trying to make the
> move, about what's absolutely essential, what's been troublesome to
> adjust to, and what adjustments were smooth.
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
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