[NTG-context] Re: creating a printed book

[Hans Hagen via ntg-context <ntg-context@ntg.nl>]

On 10/11/2024 10:16 PM, Hraban Ramm wrote:
> 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.

I'd never go that route when, as mentioned, a high quality document is 
needed which can involve control (for which one can e.g. use instances 
for specific components). Coding in TeX speak is not that bad. Also, one 
is more likely to get answers for specific problems on the list.

Hans

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