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Re: Converting Word Winhelp files to FrameMaker 5.5.6
Subject:Re: Converting Word Winhelp files to FrameMaker 5.5.6 From:David Knopf <david -at- KNOPF -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 10 May 1999 12:49:56 -0700
Gemmell,Dal asked:
| Does anyone have any experience with converting Winhelp RTF help files to
| Frame? Last year we upgraded one of our products, but at that time
| management decided not to upgrade the manual. However we still
| made updates
| to the online help file. So now our existing hard copy
| documentation is out
| of sync with our online help and the software.
|
| Now my boss would like to create a 3.2 manual and switch the manual from
| Word to Frame and I have been asked to convert the Winhelp RTF files to
| Frame. However, we do want to perform the task without investing in any
| extra software. Any words of wisdom are appreciated.
Are you using a help authoring tool? The process depends on whether you use
a HAT and, if so, which one.
