Re: Using variable vs cross-references

[anandastevens@xxxxxxxxx]

>> When the version changes, the variable must be redefined in all files
>> of the book.

That's very easy to do with File > Import > Formats and select Variable 
Definitions.

> If you're already using variables for other things, try creating a
> "meta data" document with all variables, boiler plate texts, etc.
> You may begin to like the idea :-)

Meta data docs are wonderful. We set up a system where we used one for 
each variant of a book. They contain any formats that differ between 
print and online versions (para and char and xref formats), variable 
definitions, conditional text settings, and I forget what else. To 
update the book, or to switch from one variant to another, just open the 
associated meta data doc, make any changes necessary (i.e., copyright 
date), and import formats as needed.

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Ananda


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