Re: [docbook-apps] section in sidebar?

[Scott Hudson <scott.hudson@flatironssolutions.com>]

Unfortunately, this is content that is outside the narrative flow of the 
main text, and is about a page or two long. It's more like a "feature" 
that you might see in many Trade publications...

Best regards,

--Scott

Keith Fahlgren wrote:
> On 4/11/07, Scott Hudson <scott.hudson@flatironssolutions.com> wrote:
>>  IHAC that needs to be able to support multiple sections within a 
>> sidebar.
> 
> Ew...
> 
>>  Based on the current db v5 model, section is not allowed in a 
>> sidebar. How would you handle these types of sections within a sidebar?
>>  Bridgehead might work for the titles, but it doesn't seem to provide 
>> the containment that is really needed. Formalpara only allows a single 
>> para.
>>
>>  I'm considering filing an RFE to allow section in sidebar, but 
>> thought I'd check here for ideas first?
> 
> Would a <section role="sidebar"> really not work for this client?
> 
> The Book sez:
> A Sidebar is a short piece of text, rarely longer than a single
> column or page, that is presented outside the narrative flow of the
> main text.
> 
> 
> Keith
>