atw: Re: New Software for Documentation Department

Training: Any AODC conference I guess.

AuthorIT: Database heavy, so is very suitable for single sourcing projects.
Web site output is a different kettle of fish though. 

Sharepoint / SQL server (wrapped into SBS for smaller companies) are
extremely powerful tools but will need some development time from you or
someone else to tweak up into a full solution. 

CnN would be ReWorks from www.republicorp.com to punch out each book as its
own 'mini site'. I have used this one a few times for its price point and
reasonable results. The big advantage is the massive amount of time you
save, so the ROI period is very small.


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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Bennett
Sent: Monday, 11 July 2005 6:32 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: New Software for Documentation Department

Hello Everyone,

I have just started as a technical writer with an electronic navigation
company in Auckland. This is a new position in the company and I have been
asked what software I need.

This is probably a one time opportunity to get the the right software for
the job instead of having to make do with what's available.

The general manager is keen on developing new ways of delivering
documentation via their internet and intranet sites. Most of the documents
will be traditional installation, operator and maintenance manuals, plus
brochure style data sheets, but they are also looking at ways to deliver
training programs as well as putting together sales and marketing brochures.

I have been looking at the AuthorIT website, but am not sure if this is any
good for traditional DTP style documents like brochures. From what I'm
reading on this and other forums and websites, I think single sourcing is
the way to go, though I don't have any experience in this area yet.

Does anyone have any thoughts on AuthorIT as a do all package, or any other
packages that can handle the above? Also is there any recommended training
or books available on single sourcing and delivering documents in a web page
format?

Looking forward to some interesting replies.

Regards
John Bennett
Electronic Navigation Ltd
Email: john@xxxxxxxxx
Phone: +64 9 373 5595
Fax: +64 9 379 5655
Web: www.enl.co.nz


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