>>>>> "Hans" == Hans Aberg <[log in to unmask]> writes:

    > I make use of a feature that in a project that consists of
    > several files allows me to compile each LaTeX file individually,
    > thus saving some compilation time while writing the
    > manuscript. I think such a system might be useful for inclusion
    > in LaTeX3.

Doesn't \includeonly do what you want?  The only problem I see is that
\include starts each included file on a new page, which is annoying if
this behaviour is not desired.

Regards,
  Reinhard

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