Templates for international use

[Reng, Dr. Winfried]

Hi,

I strongly recommend to use the FrameMaker version with the
English interface for all users. The language versions differ 
by the names for specific objects e.g. for TOC, index, default 
master pages, default paragraph or character formats etc. 
E.g. the TOC created in a German FrameMaker uses different names 
than a TOC created in English FrameMaker. 

Best regards

Winfried

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Roy Lewis
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:38 PM
> To: Framers
> Subject: Templates for international use
> 
> Our international offices have agreed to begin using 
> Framemaker to create locale specific documentaion. They will 
> use the same tags and formats we do, but things like paper 
> size being different will surely have some impact on the 
> general page layout, master pages etc.
> 
> First, I am trying to compile a list of things to check to 
> ensure I have covered everything. If anyone has done this 
> before and is willing to share things to watch for, I would 
> appreciate it.
> 
> Second, Is it necessary to maintain a completely separate set 
> of templates just because of the different page size? I would 
> rather not have to maintain templates that have only 5% differences.
> 
> Thirdly, if parallel templates are required, what is the 
> easiest method for maintaining the changes? and keeping the 
> templates synchronized?
> 
> Any and all suggestions or comments are appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Roy Lewis
> Kronos Incorporated.