"Element type" is the more correct term but people do use "element" to mean "element type" informally.
Pedantically, elements are the things delimited by tags in XML documents.
Cheers, E. ---- Eliot Kimber, Owner Contrext, LLC http://contrext.com On 10/28/15, 4:25 PM, "Keith Schengili-Roberts" < on behalf of > wrote:
>2.3 Growth of DITA
>Addressing JoAnn's comment within this section, why don't we simply
>insert the straightforward summary describing the distinctions between
>the editions used in the DITA 1.3 specification? Specifically, the
>following: > >
>Base edition
>The base edition contains topic, map, and subject scheme map. It is the
>smallest edition; it is designed for application developers and users who
>need only the most fundamental pieces of the DITA framework. > > >
>Technical content edition
>The technical content edition includes the base architecture and the
>specializations usually used by technical communicators: concept, task,
>and reference topics; machine industry task; troubleshooting topic;
>bookmap; glossaries; and classification map. It
> is the medium-sized edition; it is designed for authors who use
>information typing and document complex applications and devices, such as
>software, hardware, medical devices, machinery, and more. > > >
>All-inclusive edition
>The all-inclusive edition contains the base architecture, the technical
>content pieces, and the learning and training specializations. It is the
>largest edition; it is designed for implementers who want all
>OASIS-approved specializations, as well as users who
> develop learning and training materials. > > > >
>Is there a clear distinction between the usage of "elements" vs. "element
>types"? They appear to be used synonymously within the document. Usage
>ought to be consistent and I note that the document as a whole bounces
>between using "elements" and "element
> types" for what appears to be the same thing. > > >
>Since this document focuses on DITA 1.3, shouldn't any references to DITA
>1.2 use past tense to avoid confusion? (Yes, I know it will continue to
>be used post DITA 1.3, but am thinking strictly in terms of the context
>of this document). For example, I
> suggest rewording the following sentence: >
>However, although the number of elements types more than doubled from 1.0
>to 1.2, most users will never use (or even see) the majority of the new
>elements. > >
>to: > >?However, although the number of elements types more than doubled from
>1.0 to 1.2, most users
>have never used (or even seen) the majority of the new elements. > > > > >
>2.4 Future of DITA
>Given that members of OASIS have gone on the record publicly as to what
>they intend for the future direction of DITA 2.0, why not mention it
>here? At the very least mention that the intention is to introduce
>architectural changes and that it will not be compatible
> with 1.x. > >
>4.1 What is in it? >
>I find the phrase "alarm clearing" relating to the troubleshooting topic
>type odd, though I note that the same phrase is used in the DITA 1.3
>specification. Also, using "troubleshooting" to help describe the topic
> type of the same name rankles the editor in me. Suggested rephrasing: "A
>specialized topic designed to address and solve specific problems a user
>may encounter." > > > >
>Cheers! > >
>Keith Schengili-Roberts
>DITA Information Architect / DITA Specialist >
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