Re: FM and Revision Control Systems

[eric.dunn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Following what David posted, I have to partially agree.

An XML/SGML solution is in fact what we use here. The FM interface is customised
to validate and save as SGML in one step so the resultant SGML file can be
checked into a database.

After posting and thinking about what I said, I also thought of the SGML/XML
approach as being the same as stripping down FM MIF.

However, I think it's a fallacy to say that the SGML/XML approach is easier or
more efficient. It certainly doesn't require less coding or scripting to control
output and storage than the stripped MIF method proposed.

I'd even venture to say that for the majority the stripped MIF is much easier to
implement. It deals with known issues and formatting controls. No need to learn
DTDs, EDDs, Templates, Read/Write Rules, and all the other things associated
with SGML/XML workflows.

Eric L. Dunn



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