Generating output for mobile devices and eBook readers question.

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Morning all,
Reading through the latest forum Announcement topic, I came across the recommendation:
"All the DHTML effects and dropdowns should be removed. You can use Conditional Build Tags for this."
I guess I don't see how to do this. I've got twisties in my current project. How would I use CBTs to eliminate the DHTML effect and still retain the content? Apply the CBTs to sections of the HTML?
TIA,
Patrick

Answer 1

Hi there
I'm in the process of creating a nice little eBook that will walk you through all this. Until it's finished, however, here's my own understanding after trial and error.
If you have DHTML and create ePubs, you end up with gobbledygook in the topic. So I might assume you would have the DHTML drop downs or expands, then have the same information as part of the topic that is simply visible. You then apply a CBT to remove the DHTML bit if creating ePubs and another CBT to remove the visible bit if creating anything else where DHTML will work.
Cheers... Rick
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