Switching to RoboHelp for large-scale Frame-to-HTML Help Project

[Matt Sullivan]

This list *consistently* proves there is no "best" for many FM tasks, but
simply a "best with given parameters".

I think it's the same with a Help conversion tool.

As with all our tools, there are pro's and con's that must be weighed
including available:
-time
-budget
-expertise in 
	-scripting
	-css
	-html

If you have lots of time, but little budget (and a bit of inner-techie),
MIF2GO seems to be quite an elegant solution. 
Certainly no one here will argue Jeremy's commitment to ensure the success
of MIF2GO installations!

If you have TCS2, or budget to upgrade, then RoboHelp gives you an
integrated solution, as well as options for managing integrated swf and 3d
objects.
For those who can use a new version of Acro, Captivate, or Photoshop, the
TCS2 upgrade (especially with a maintenance contract) is a compelling
solution.

Personally, I like the extent to which I can leverage the integrated
components of the TCS solution. I appreciate the improved mapping in the
TCS2 version, and (hopefully with the help of US beta testers) look forward
to better more intuitive labeling in future releases. I've helped lots of
folks get their projects out the door, and have enjoyed the process.

Now I'm off to pay my maintenance contract (expiring in 2 weeks...), and to
prep for a TCS integration consult. 

 


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-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Tony Marek
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:22 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: Switching to RoboHelp for large-scale Frame-to-HTML Help
Project

Thanks for the tips, all of you. That's 3 Mif2Go recommendations in a few
hours. We'll have to check it out.  Also getting interesting info on
RoboHelp. The more suggestions the better.

Regards,
Tony

Gutierrez, Dorianne wrote:
> Yep, I'll third that. We've had a good experience with Mif2Go - FrameMaker
8, about the same amount of content and conditions.
>
> Dorianne Gutierrez
> Polaris Library Systems
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Owens [mailto:jowens at magma.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 3:02 PM
> To: 'Tony Marek'
> Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: Re: Switching to RoboHelp for large-scale Frame-to-HTML Help 
> Project
>
> I'll second that. It's well worth looking at.
>
> (another satisified Mif2Go customer)
>
> David Spreadbury wrote:
>   
>> Well, I will jump in and ask why not try Mif2Go. Book size doesn't
matter.
>> Should handle all your context sensitive requirements without a problem.
>> Assistance, if needed, is an email away with usual response in 24 hours.
>> Price is nice, $300/seat, compared to TCS or WWP.
>>
>>   
>>     
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