Captivate User Group?

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

Is there a group like this just for Captivate?

Like so many tech writers, I am asked at times to create tutorials and 
training materials.

I have learned so much just monitoring this list, a captivate list would 
be the bees knees.


Regards,
Barry Kieffer
Technical Writer
Internet, Military, and Consumer 
__
Jeppesen
A Boeing Company

Any advantage to upgrade-FM7.2 to FM9?

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

I hope there is!

It took a long time for me to convince my (engineering) manager to upgrade 
me from FrameMaker 7.2 (and RoboHelp 6) to Technical Communication Suite 
2. 

Should have it in a few weeks.

Regards,
Barry Kieffer
Technical Writer
Internet, Military, and Consumer 
__
Jeppesen
A Boeing Company

Frame Maker 9 and some questions about its indexing and page limits

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

The real problem with this is if you move all of your boxes and pods to 
the second monitor, and someone "borrows" your second monitor when you are 
in the rest room, when you get back you no longer have any FrameMaker 9 
controls.




> Finally, does anyone with FM use two screens? I am unhappy with all 
these 
> boxes and pods in FM9 and would like them all on a second screen (which 
I 
> would have to buy). I have not learnt how to dock them yet. Any hints 
> gratefully received.
>
> Rob Shell
> 

Technical Writing Certificate

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

Portland State University has a Masters in Technical Writing.

~Barry





"Kelly McDaniel"  
Sent by: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
04/08/2009 10:16 AM

To
, 
cc

Subject
RE: Technical Writing Certificate






None of the technical writing certificates that I know about are worth
the investment. To evaluate a certificate, investigate how widely it is
used by those in the field, and by those hiring in the field.

IMHO, the better approach is a technical writing degree, even an
associate's degree has more value than a testing certificate. The
problem with a tech writing degree is finding an accredited educational
institution with a well-developed curriculum. I have been associated
with the tech trade over 30 years and I cannot think of any...Kelly.

-Original Message-
From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of
seawin22 at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:41 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Technical Writing Certificate

Hello Framers:

Would someone please recommend a couple of online certificate programs
that I can take to become a technical writer?

What is the best online writing course available?? 

Thanks from a Newbie!
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Frame reference book

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

Although outdated, my pick is "The Masters Series: FrameMaker 6" by Thomas 
Neuburger, published by Twelfth Night Books.

This book is both a teaching aid and a fine reference. Hopefully a newer 
edition is available. I use Frame 7 so this book is all I need.

Regards,
Barry 
Technical Writer
Commercial & Military Aviation
Portland, Oregon

PDF Documentation

[barry.kief...@jeppesen.com]

Our model is to supply help for online viewing, and a PDF that is 
optimized for printing.
Barry