Edpac: Utility Programs for Computer-Assisted Editing, Copy-Production, and Data Retrieval (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carla G. Messina

9780266897019: Edpac: Utility Programs for Computer-Assisted Editing, Copy-Production, and Data Retrieval (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266897010 ISBN 13: 9780266897019

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Streamlined editing tools and data handling for print and production

Learn how specialized software and card-based workflows support editing, substitution, and data retrieval in professional publishing environments.

This edition centers on Edpac, a set of utility programs used for computer-assisted editing, copy-production, and data management. It covers how to process substitution lists, manage string delimiters, and control card formats, with practical examples drawn from real-work scenarios. Aimed at readers who work with text, data, and production workflows, the material emphasizes hands-on techniques and setup details that keep complex operations organized.

Understand the structure of control cards and how substitutions are defined and applied.
Explore how tapes, cards, and formats interact in a card-driven workflow.
See how to manage string delimiters, case shifts, and pattern lists during processing.
Gain context for debugging and maintaining large batch-editing tasks in production environments.

Ideal for readers of technical manuals, production specialists, and those curious about the systems behind large-scale publishing workflows.

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