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Situation:
If Writer B configures her version of RH11 to work with TFS and Source Control, can she open Project A and work on it (from Source Control) without causing problems for Writer A?
Thanks.
Carol Levine
Hi, Carol
From the scenario you outline, (unless I'm missing something) I don't think so. Writer B could certainly open Project A. But upon opening she will be given a dialog asking that she "upgrade" it to the Rh11 format. Unfortunately, it is a one-way street. Once converted, Writer A could not then open it in Rh10. Grasping here for workarounds, perhaps Writer B could create content in Word which you could import or "Link" to your Rh10 project and update periodically until June, but this is pr
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Hi, Carol
From the scenario you outline, (unless I'm missing something) I don't think so. Writer B could certainly open Project A. But upon opening she will be given a dialog asking that she "upgrade" it to the Rh11 format. Unfortunately, it is a one-way street. Once converted, Writer A could not then open it in Rh10. Grasping here for workarounds, perhaps Writer B could create content in Word which you could import or "Link" to your Rh10 project and update periodically until June, but this is probably not practical. Maybe someone else has a better idea?
John Daigle
Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor
Evergreen, Colorado
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Thanks, John. Your answer confirms my suspicions.
I assume Writer B can create topics in RH11, which I can then import into Project A (RH10).
Carol
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Hi Carol
I just tested that scenario because I was nearly certain it would fail. But I was surprised to see that a topic I created in RH11 did import into RH10 with no quibbling or issue.
Then again, it was a pretty simple topic. No bells or whistles such as placeholders or whatever. So as always, your mileage may vary.
Cheers... Rick
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Thanks, Rick!
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If Writer B is not using Source Control or it is competely separate from Writer A, possibly but I still would not be comfortable.
I think I would rather upgrade Writer A and I note your reservations. It's your call but it's like being between the devil and the deep blue sea. Neither is ideal.
So far it looks like Rh11 upgrades have been OK.
See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips
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Thanks for the information about RH11, Peter.
Writer B would be working locally until Writer A (me!) upgrades some time in June. We don't create a lot of complicated topics and so I think having Writer B create topics in RH11 for me to import will probably work.
Regards,
Carol