Can I use Arbortext with the DITA OT?

We get a lot of questions about whether you can use Arbortext with the Open Toolkit. The answer is, “Yes, of course,” but any further details are difficult unless you know what the questioner means by that. “Arbortext” is a…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, configuration and implementation, dita, dita ot, techcomm tools, ui customization
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Common Questions: Reviewing XML Content

This week’s topic: Reviewing XML Content in ArbortextThe question of reviewing content is a complex one. Every year, at the annual PTC user conference, this topic gets discussion. No one agrees on how the review process should work or what…

• Key Concepts: arbortext content manager (windchill), arbortext editor, basics, xml authoring
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What is the best way to learn Arbortext?

This was a question on LinkedIn. When it comes to learning, there are a lot of options. You'll want to choose the way that you learn best in order for the training to be most effective for you.Get the booksThe…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, best practices, training and mentoring
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Common Questions: Arbortext Editor

This week’s topic: Arbortext Editor Something that a lot of people don't realize, but that Arbortext customers cherish, is that every part of the Arbortext Editor UIr—everything you can do in the Editor—is reachable through the extensive, well-documented, API. After the…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, dita
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

An ACL Tool to Find and Replace XML Attribute Values [Arbortext User Meeting]

Legal publishing uses a lot of attributes, and CCH publications are some of the richest legal reporting available. When we converted to SGML nine years ago, one of the first things our users requested was a way to modify attributes…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, configuration and implementation, dita, dita ot, techcomm tools, ui customization
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Amping up the Ignition: Customizing your Startup sequence

Arbortext Monster Garage, Season 2, Episode 18 Author? Editor? Developer? Learn how you can customize the startup sequence of Arbortext editor and immediately improve your productivity! About this session Audience: Intermediate Presenter: Brandon Ibach, Single-Sourcing Solutions Watch the Video Recorded:…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, configuration and implementation, dita, dita ot, techcomm tools, ui customization
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How can I learn Arbortext Editor?

If you're new and looking for some tutorials and ways to get better using the tool, try the Tutorial in the Help Center! The Help center is the application containing all the documentation. The Help Center comes standard with Arbortext…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, best practices, training and mentoring
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Common Questions: File Format Support

This week's topic: File Formats Questions about file formats range from what any particular product supports (editing, illustration, publishing, cms) to what formats can be converted by the Arbortext tools. Today, we're talking about both of these and where each…

• Key Concepts: arbortext content manager (windchill), arbortext editor, basics, illustrations and graphics, techcomm tools
• Filed under: Blog, Common Questions
• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive