Training materials for Structured FrameMaker 9

[Fei Min Lorente]

Hi Alison:

Are you an STC member? If so, did you read Sarah O'Keefe's article in
the December 2009 issue of Intercom? It's called "XML and Lone Writers:
Can They Go Together?" and the description says "Even lone writers need
help sometimes, and XML might be an option. O'Keefe presents the value
of XML to small groups and lone writers, and provides a method of
evaluating if it's right for you." It looks like it would be relevant to
you.

If you're not a member, perhaps you can contact Sarah about getting more
information (see http://www.scriptorium.com/about/people/sarah-okeefe),
or I can see what I can do about getting you a copy.

Fei Min Lorente

-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Alison Craig
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:42 PM
To: Pat Christenson; Frame Users
Subject: RE: Training materials for Structured FrameMaker 9


What about taking this one step back? I'm the lone writer in my
organization and any innovations have to be led by me with a damn good
case for ROI, e.g., moving from Word to FrameMaker was a 2 year process
(budget is the main reason I have to over-prove my case).

As I have less than a year's experience with unstructured Frame9, what I
need to start with is some reading on what XML (in whatever form) can do
for my job and the company. What are the pros and cons for smaller
organizations? That kind of thing.

When I took a class at the local Technical Institute a couple of years
ago, the instructor (who manages the documentation team at another
medical device company up the road) made it clear that for her, the
upfront costs and subsequent advantages weren't worth the money for XML,
at least not in her doc team environment. (FYI: given her approach and
personality, I have no doubt her team works to a strict - and complete -
style guide).

So, any suggestions out there about where to start researching? I've
come across a lot things on the web, but much of it is evangelistic and
I'm looking for balance. I've spent 22 years in high tech - long enough
to know that nothing is perfect, nor is "innovation" always right/cost
effective for every situation.

Alison
 
Alison Craig, Technical Writer
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Tel: (604) 279-8550, ext 127
E-mail: alison.craig at ultrasonix.com
 
 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Pat
Christenson
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 7:04 PM
To: Frame Users
Subject: Training materials for Structured FrameMaker 9

Hi -

I've been looking around the web and don't see any training materials  
for Structured FrameMaker 9. Any help?

Thanks.

Pat 
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