Re: setup and usage for glossaries

I should add that there is some useful documentation here regarding 
indexing, even though it doesn't provide any guidance on how to use 
“processor” (and the page that's supposed to provide detailed 
information on \defineprocessor is really sparse!)

  * register:
    https://wiki.contextgarden.net/References_notes_and_floats/Registers_and_index
  * \defineprocessor: https://wiki.contextgarden.net/Command/defineprocessor


Le 17/05/2026 à 12:56, Jean-Pierre Delange via ntg-context a écrit :
> Jim,
>
> I’m very busy with my own publishing projects, but as soon as I can 
> find the time, I’ll take a look at the new version of “A Not So 
> Short,” as well as your proposal to document the basics of indexing 
> and glossaries. In short, while ConTeXt allows you to quickly 
> implement simple indexes (e.g., “apple [page] 12, 18, 25”) without any 
> special technical knowledge, things get more tricky if you want an 
> index with headings, subheadings, etc.
>
> Best//JP
>
>
>
>
> Le 17/05/2026 à 02:14, Jim via ntg-context a écrit :
>> On Sat, May 16, 2026 at 15:39 (-0000), Kirk Lowery wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Jim, for your work on a new version of ANSS-CE. While it didn't
>>> provide me with *exactly* what I was looking for I found it valuable
>>> because (1) it shows a LMTX way of doing things. I am often frustrated
>>> with reading documentation relating to the older versions of 
>>> ConTeXt; and
>>> (2) by reading the source code of the chapter on lists I am presented
>>> with a lot of ideas for modifying what I did finally do. I'm looking
>>> forward to working through the other chapters for learning.
>>> Other noobies like me will thank you for your efforts!
>> Hi Kirk,
>>
>> You're very welcome.  I got a lot out of ANSS when I was a total 
>> n00b, and
>> now that I'm just a semi-n00b, I still refer to it (well, I now refer to
>> ANSS-CE) every now and then.
>>
>> While you are reading, if you see any typos or poorly-worded sentences,
>> please let me know and I'll (try to) fix them up.
>>
>> Also, I'm always looking for other contributors.  Maybe when you have
>> glossaries all figured out, you, Jean-Pierre D and Peter M could write a
>> "Glossaries" section for ANSS-CE.  :-)
>>
>> Cheers.
>>                                  Jim
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