Re: Importing Into Frame

Subject: Re: Importing Into Frame
From: Stephen Victor <svictor -at- HOUSTON -dot- GEOQUEST -dot- SLB -dot- COM>
Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 09:20:39 -0500

Matt wrote:
>
> In Frame, always import images by reference!! Always!!!
>
> -Document file size is reduced.
> -Image can be used by multiple documents.
> -When an image/diagram is changed, it is dynamically updated within all
> documents that use it.

I have to disagree with this blanket "always" statement. If you plan to
ship the documents electronically (perhaps on CD or as online help
bundled with a software application), it will be much easier to ensure
that all images are included if they are copied into the documents.

Steve
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