Hi James
Like the idea and a couple of thoughts.
1) I’m sure the current mag can be exported as a PDF by Steve as I remember a post by James the Chair saying he receives a PDF version of the mag to look at before it goes to the printers. I would assume this is a “full fat” file that is searchable as it’s come from Steve’s publishing/editing software, which has evolved over time.
2) Different editors have used different methods of getting the mag to the printers, indeed the very early ones were typewriter and photocopier jobs. Some had handwritten stuff in them. If they could see what we’re getting now they would be gobsmacked.
Wish you luck with it.
Brian