Reply To: XML as a deliverable from InDesign

IDML – that's an interesting idea. I've never looked at it, but from what I've read it does sound like it could be a sensible starting point. I had been hoping that we could have a master file that we could just output PDF *and* XML from, so any changes could be reflected in both without having to do lots of work again or maintaining two separate versions of the same book. It's looking like that's not going to happen though.

I'll pursue the IDML route on my own (I *am* a programmer, but I'm also a book project manager, so I have to balance my time!), but could you put me in touch with your consultant please? My email address is skilldrick at gmail dot com.

Cheers!