Re: chapter-based numbering

[John McDermott <jjm -at- JKINTL -dot- COM>]

>      Yes, we use them to make things easier when there are changes
>      to the manuals. We also start numbering over again on the
>      first page of each chapter. (That is, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, new chapter:
>      2-1, 2-2, 2-3...)

>      This way, if there is a change to chapter 1 that affects the
>      number of pages in that chapter, chapter 2 does not also need to
>      be reprinted.

>Can I say that I *hate* that practice, as a user? I know all the production
>advantages of it. But truth is, it makes it much more difficult to find
things
>in the manual.
><stuff deleted>

As a user can I say that I *really like* that practice?  I *hate* the blank
pages, but I really like the chap-page numbering format.  When I open a book
to page 6-7 I know I'm in Chapter 6, the chapter on whatsits.  I likewise
know to go forward to Chapter 9 the chapter on thingies.  If I open to page
110, the question is, "what chapter is this."  Some books do not have
headers and/or footers with chapter and section headings: it is just a
reality.

Please, keep up the chapter style numbering, but throw out the blank pages.

BTW, it is *so* interesting how human factors design in documentation
creates different opinions.  I mean, there is no "right" way as there are
different opinions as to what is best.  This helps make this business fun...

--john
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>Arlen
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