[NTG-context] Re: creating a printed book

[Hraban Ramm <texml@fiee.net>]

Am 11.10.24 um 18:19 schrieb David Roderick:
> I have created 22 MSword files mainly text with embedded PNG 
> diagrams.  I am seeking to have these converted to Context and to redo 
> the (simple) diagrams.  I was thinking of using MetaPost.  I am 
> seeking to pay a typesetter to assist me in this task.  I would be 
> willing to pay for your time or for the time of a colleague you could 
> direct me to.  I am seeking to have typeset a book.  The MSWord files 
> have already been professionally proof-read, and the subject matter is 
> political economy from the 18th century and how this translates to and 
> may contradict conventional wisdom within the field of modern economics.
>
> Other typesetters I have contacted have suggested running pandoc to 
> create a LaTeX file and use Tikz for the diagrams.  But I have spent 3 
> days reading on advancements in the ConText side of the industry which 
> I suspect is far more advanced.  I would prefer to use better tools as 
> a longer term solution.  Can you advise me?

Hi David,

I would take your order, but you can also try it yourself with my tools:
https://codeberg.org/fiee/context-tools/src/branch/master/docx2ctx

Pandoc can also generate ConTeXt code; try which you like better.

Best, Hraban
www.fiee.net

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