On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:39:04 +0200 Maximilian G?rber <max at gaerber.de> wrote:
> Since Scribus's native file format is XML (and for various other > reasons), I would like to evaluate a new approach. Any information would > be appreciated. The Bargain Hunter (http://www.thebargainhunter.net) uses a custom database program that I have written to enter, renew, expire, and track classified ads. They export the ads from the database as a HTML file. Actually 3 different HTML files for 3 different papers. Each HTML file is imported into OpenOffice, and saved as an .odt file. Which is subsequently imported into Scribus and laid out as an actual publication (using pre-formatted templates) that is subsequently imposed as a PDF file (again, using a custom program written by me, with margin offsets to match the presses), printed onto plates, and then printed on paper using a couple of offset presses, then collated, stapled, folded and put on the shelf for sale right across the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Is that information of any value to you? I don't really know what you're looking for, so there is an overview of the workflow. If you want more details, ask. -- MELVILLE THEATRE ~ Melville Sask ~ http://theatre.sasktelwebsite.net
