P/T CMS Naming Convention
Notes
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nn = an Arabic numeral. Use one leading zero for 1-9.
Folder names have been extended/spelled out for ease of use.
All folders and file names should use the same name.
Folders should contain only a single unit, which should comprise the same content for all
appropriate iterations (pdf, graphics, layout, xml, etc.).
Some units will not have corresponding XML (e.g., TOC, title pages).
Frontmatter
ffirst: to contain any frontmatter before table of contents
ftoc: to contain only the main toc
fforeword: to contain the foreward
fpreface: to contain the main preface
fintro: to contain an introduction that exists in front matter
fothernn: any other front matter content that does not have a specific name. Can be grouped
together or separate, as needed. Use a sequential number to distinguish. Can appear in
any order within file sequence.
Body
cintro: to contain an introduction that exists in body (Arabic numeral) but is not a chapter.
snn: a higher-level division, usually a section but can have an alternative label.
pnn: a higher-level division, usually a part but can have an alternative label. All parts will be in
separate folders/files, even if title-only.
cnn: to contain any chapter, unit, etc.
cmpnn: to contain a composite file, which consists of an arbitrary number of pages that are not
chapters, such as a chunk of an encyclopedic reference.
cothernn: any other body section that does not fall into the above categories.
Backmatter
bothernn: any backmatter element not specifically named below
badvert: advertisement
bafterword: an afterword
bappxnn or bappxl: an appendix. Trailing two-digit numeral if appendix is numbered. Trailing
letter if appendix is lettered.
bbiblio: a bibliography
bindex: a general index
bindexnn: multiple various indices
bindexauth: an author index
bindexname: an index of names
bindexsubj: a subject index
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bmediadisclaimer: a legal disclaimer for associated media
bmediainstruction: a set of instructions for using associated media
bnotes: an notes/endnotes section
brecipes: a list of recipes
breferences: a references section
bsources: a sources section
Miscellaneous
ancfaq: to contain ancillary FAQ product
anctabs: to contain ancillary set of tabs for a binder
ancXXX: to contain ancillary files that need to travel through print lifecycle states; XXX would be
replaced by any name listed above (for example, ancc21, ancappx05, etc.)
endpapers: to contain the designed pages to appear on inside covers
epilogue: an epilogue
insertnn: an insert section. Trailing numerals only if there are multiple inserts.
Figures
Unique Images: Figure names should consist of:
Component Folder Name + Figure Type Code + Sequence Number
 Component Folder Name: The exact name of the component folder/file name.
Figure Type Code:
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a = animation
p = insert/plate
c = chemical equation h = scheme
e = equation
z = sound
x = exhibit
s = chemical structure
f = figure
t = table
g = raw inline graphic u = unnumbered
i = icon
Sequence Number: a 3-digit number indicating sequence
Generic Images: Any image that is used throughout the book (such as generic icons)
may use any name, but must be included in the component folders of each component
for which it is used.
Examples
ffirst
ffirst.pdf
ffirst.indd
ftoc
ftoc.pdf
ftoc.indd
fother
fother.pdf
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fother.indd
fother.xml
image_a
fotherf001.tif
fotherf001.eps
c01
c01.pdf
c01.indd
c01.xml
image_a
c01f001.tif
c01f002.eps
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epilogue
epilogue.pdf
epilogue.indd
epilogue.xml
breferences
breferences.pdf
breferences.indd
breferences.xml
bindex
bindex.pdf
bindex.indd
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Document History
Version Modified by
Date
Changes
0.1
John Atkins, Janice Weisner, Robin Factor, Todd Tedesco,
Rose Sullivan, Kerstin Nasdeo, Rachel Boyce, Mark Karmendy
3 March 2012
Initial Draft
0.2
John Atkins
24 May 2012
Added ancillaries
0.3
John Atkins
24 July 2012
Added examples
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