If you are interested in VDP programming tools, including the inexpensive kind for small ad-hoc conversions, you should check out the discussion at:
The Digital Nirvana � Blog Archive � Programming Languages for VDP
It started with a plug for Perl and Ruby as essential tools, then moved on to XML-oriented tools and the appropriate use of FileMaker Pro.
Almost everything mentioned so far is under $10,000, and most of it is under $1,000. Some of it is free. Interesting thread!
-- George
The Digital Nirvana � Blog Archive � Programming Languages for VDP
It started with a plug for Perl and Ruby as essential tools, then moved on to XML-oriented tools and the appropriate use of FileMaker Pro.
Almost everything mentioned so far is under $10,000, and most of it is under $1,000. Some of it is free. Interesting thread!
-- George