I think you are right Art. The basic reason for this structure was to enable easy reference/navigation to specific entries. As we move further away from "dead tree" versions, the need for this kind of user-observable structuring is fading. OTOH, I think one could argue that the rise of XML and other markup languages is incresing the demand for this kind (as in "nature") of item marking is becoming ever more prevalent.
Grant "What makes a master is not physical skill alone but mental clarity, emotional maturity, and spiritual awareness." --Tom Callos -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Art Campbell Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:20 PM To: Gillian Flato Cc: framers@frameusers.com Subject: Re: Numbering Systems for Technical Service Manuals I think it's still mostly used in environments where the manuals are written to a standard that requires it: MilSpec, BellCore, whatever.... In "civilian" docs, I think it's largely faded away. Art On 5/16/06, Gillian Flato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Guys, <snip> > What's the general consensus on numbering with the 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 > type of way? Is that generally history now, or is it actually still > used a lot? -- Art Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... In my opinion, there's nothing in this world beats a '52 Vincent and a redheaded girl." -- Richard Thompson No disclaimers apply. DoD 358 _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
