I only use that type of numbering when a client insists on it. Typically, those clients are engineers with content targeting other engineers.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linda G. Gallagher TechCom Plus, LLC Intelligent technical communication since 1993 Technical writing, help development, FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher conversions lindag at techcomplus.com http://www.techcomplus.com/ 303-450-9076 800-500-3144 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Manager, Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest Group Society for Technical Communication http://www.stcsig.org/cic/index.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus....@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus.com at lists.frameusers.com]On Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:09 PM To: framers at frameusers.com Subject: Numbering Systems for Technical Service Manuals Guys, When you write a Technical Manual do you number heads and sections with 1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1 etc. I have a manual which is essentially an API and it's numbered that way. It looks very cluttered to me. By taking that out and using conventional styles, it has an easier UI to me. 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? Thanks, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) NANOmetrics, Inc. 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.435.9600 x 316 7 408.232.5911 * gflato at nanometrics.com <blocked::mailto:v at nanometrics.com> This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as lindag at techcomplus.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/lindag%40techcomplus.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.