Sigh... I did the conversion, then changed one value, and forgot to reconvert it.
I blame everything on the fact that its Monday. And no, it's NOT taken from anything we've produced. Completely made up! -Carla <grumbling that she made such a complete and idiotic error...> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Shelton Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:54 AM To: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: Re: [TCP] Localization: American English to British English > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martinek, Carla > > Our docs are localized into as many as 30 languages, so we're very > sensitive to this. As to units of measure, we *always* include both > standard U.S. and metric. Makes it easier all-around, and also makes > sure that the translators don't introduce a possible conversion error. > For example: > > 1. Use a 1/4 in. (12.7 mm) open-end wrench to remove the nut securing > the widget. I hope that's not a direct quote, as 12.7mm is half an inch, not a quarter. :-) Or do metric wrenches get sized differently than US ones? Bob HF: "So what do we do?" PH: "Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well." HF: "How?" PH: "I don't know. It's a mystery." --Shakespeare in Love - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ ComponentOne Doc-To-Help 2009 is your all-in-one authoring and publishing solution. Author in Doc-To-Help's XML-based editor, Microsoft Word or HTML and publish to the Web, Help systems or printed manuals. Download Free Trial. www.doctohelp.comhttp://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
