XSL-FO is the solution for managing print outputs. The vanilla Apache
XSL-FO processor can do the transformation, built into Oxygen or available
in eXist-db, Base-X, etc.

https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/fop/fo.html

Or use Antenna House or Render X XEP extended XSL-FO solutions.

JPR

On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 5:55 PM dvint dvint@xxxxxxxxx <
xsl-list-service@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> Before I start this I'm looking for confirmation this is possible in xslt.
>
> I have a request to produce an instructors version of a training guide as
> well as student version. Both will have a wide gutter on the left side when
> produced.  The instructor guide will have instructor notes in this area. I
> will be pulling multiple paras into the gutter area, but not filling the
> space.
>
> Is it feasible to try this in xslt?
> If feasible, can I make sure the page breaks are the same in the
> instructor and student versions? They want to make sure they can reference
> page 32 and make sure everyone is looking at the same page.
>
> I'll be producing this from DITA markup.
>
> I suggested outputting to indesign, but they don't want to add more
> software  so this would be a straight to pdf transformation.
>
>
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