No change to the FrameMaker Server product, but obviously your IT department is trying to setup a workflow beyond that which your previous company implemented (even if the base "need" is perceived to be the same).
- Dov > -----Original Message----- > From: framers-bounces+isaacs=adobe.com at lists.frameusers.com > [mailto:framers-bounces+isaacs=adobe.com at lists.frameusers.com] > On Behalf Of Randall C. Reed > Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:43 PM > To: framers at lists.frameusers.com > Subject: FrameMaker Server "User Interface"?? > > A few years ago, we installed a server-based version of Frame: No > documentation, little product knowledge on the part of the Adobe > customer service folks. Now, new company, same need. This time, our IT > department tells us that we need "software programming to build the > interface for the control/security/access features." to the tune of > $25,000 worth of software programming consultant time. This floored me > since the last time it was a single CD that a one-person IT department > installed in a few hours. > Has the Server version changed? > And the Adobe site says that Server needs a companion and "must be > integrated into a solution before it is ready for use. You can either > purchase third-part solutions (From Datazone or Finite > Matters Limited) > or you can build your own solution using Frame Developers Kit." > I don't recall us using FDK or third-party solution before. What > experiences do other Listers have for FM Server? > TIA, > > Randy