Getting a handle on structured Frame (DITA)

[Scott Prentice]

I completely agree with Rick .. assuming you know that you're going to 
use XML and you're going to be modifying an existing structure 
application. This is a great way to learn the basics from the ground up 
and the bigger apps will make a bit more sense.

...scott

On 8/13/14 2:53 PM, Rick Quatro wrote:
> Hi, I am going to offer a contrary opinion. I wouldn't start with DocBook,
> DITA, or any existing applications. I would create a simple, custom
> application to get my feet wet. I do this when I train clients, even if they
> are using DITA, etc. It helps them to digest the concepts with a small
> application; then they can figure out how to get around in larger
> applications.
>
> Rick
>
> Rick Quatro
> Carmen Publishing Inc.
> 585-366-4017
> rick at frameexpert.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Theresa de
> Valence
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:53 PM
> To: Scott Prentice; framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: Re: Getting a handle on structured Frame (DITA)
>
> On 8/13/2014 11:21 AM, Scott Prentice wrote:
>> XML for sure, and personally I'd use DITA. DITA for 3 reasons .. 1)
>> the implementation of DocBook support has problems, and that may cause
>> you trouble down the line, 2) you'll likely find more options for DITA
>> support in the techcomm space, and 3) I like DITA better than DocBook
>> :)
>
> OK, conceptually, I understand the value of dividing each part of the
> document into a single-purpose element and that DITA might be better than
> the mishmash of DocBook. However, when I look at the DITA applications in
> structapps.fm, I cannot tell which application is used for plain ordinary
> text (i.e. what consitutes <para>). How does one use DITA for:
> --Book
> ----Chapter
> ------Section
> --------Body
>
> Is this what the DITA map is?
> [And here I thought we were going to have geographical maps in the book
> 8-) ]
>
> Thanks,
> Theresa
> P.S. I have ordered XML AND FRAMEMAKER by Kay Ethier but it won't be here
> for several days _______________________________________________
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