Hi Mark,

>that in at least some cases, all the client cares about is the final output

Assuming that the question - and all of the options have been presented to the cleint - then yes, that would be a fair conclusion.

As far as the reference to the HLP file, my comments were in a broader context - of both Help and App docs. In any case, each situation must be handled on its own merits...



>Yup, it is a good analogy, because it supports my point (that in at least some >cases, all the client cares about is the final output). I write help >documentation. I used to bundle up all the source documents, graphics, etc., >at the end of the project and send it on off to the client. Last time, I asked >if he wanted it. No, he said, just gimme the .hlp. He couldn't care less about >the source.

>Is he wrong? Maybe. Is he the client? Definitely. Then is he right? You got >it. :)