### 2.5.7 Preparing a structured document for conversion

You can use Mif2Go to convert Structured FrameMaker files. Mif2Go fully supports structured cross references; however, Mif2Go does not use structure tags and attributes for any other purpose. You must use distinct format names to get distinct effects in the output. We consider it better practice to separate structure and formatting by having a set of formats rather than a mass of overrides. Using distinct formats simplifies maintenance by letting a designer modify templates without touching the structured application.

At present, elements and attributes created as part of the structure are not included in XML output. Starting with FrameMaker version 7.1, you can export XML directly from FrameMaker.

See also:

§5.8 Converting structured documents

§14.1 Understanding how Mif2Go generates XML output.

| 2.5.6 Producing a single output file from a FrameMaker book |  | 2.6 Establishing a conversion environment |