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How to deal with many updatables files?

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2008-03-16 14:38:36
Star2008
Registered: Mar 16 2008
Posts: 2

Hello,

I am just starting to use my new Acrobat 8.0 and would like to know if t can be used for a specific task.
I have about 500 mannuals of products and they are constantly being updated. Those mannuals contain a selection of separate documents, which are common for some but not for others.
What I need is to have a final document with the latest update without having to put them together and converting them every time it is updated (imagine to do that with more than 500 mannuals).
I have watched some video tutorials and learned how to do pdf packages, however I don't think the package can "update itself".
So, I would appreciate some ideas of how I could use Acrobat 8 to simplify this process.

Thank you!

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8.0, Windows
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2008-03-19 08:40:33
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lkassuba
ExpertTeam
Registered: Jun 28 2007
Posts: 3636
Acrobat does well as the final format for your manuals but in applications where content is changing and being incorporated by reference in various locations, you're better off using a robust technical publishing tool like FrameMaker. Document Management systems also offer the capability of updating "where used" content references as well. In these applications it's necessary to use a tool that can "compose and reflow" information dynamically, which is not inherent in Acrobat (unless you're working with forms).

Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.

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