eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker

[Sarah O'Keefe]

Hi Rich,

You can use FrameMaker as your source files. You'll need to go through  
ePublisher Pro or MIF2GO to get the output you want. It's non-trivial  
(read, "a huge PITA") to get everything working, but it can be done.

Here's some general information on ePub issues: http://www.scriptorium.com/2010/09/how-to-succeed-in-epub-building-with-really-trying/

Good luck. If you decide you want professional help (hmmm...that  
sounds bad), give us a call.

Regards,

Sarah O'Keefe

On Dec 8, 2010, at 2:20 PM, rinch at Inficon.com wrote:

> The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB
> standard. He sent me the link:
>
> http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html
>
> I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The  
> first
> thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to  
> create
> eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years
> invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in
> FrameMaker. My "books" are delivered as PDFs.  I am loathe to shift  
> from
> FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker.
>
> My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from  
> FrameMaker, or
> am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard?  
> If I
> can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using  
> FrameMaker
> to create eBooks and EPUB documents?
>
> Thanks!
> Richard
>
>
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