Common Questions: XML and Standards Support

This week’s topic: XML and Standards support in Arbortext With the most recent release of Arbortext there's a lot to talk about with respect to standards and XML technology support in Arbortext. Arbortext has been part of the W3C since…

• Key Concepts: basics, dita, techcomm tools, xml authoring
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What is the DITA Resource Manager?

by Karie Arbortext Editor has direct, built-in access to Arbortext Content Manager (Windchill) through the Object Browser and the Resource Manager. The Resource Manager makes reusing content objects more efficient for DITA writers. The Resource Manager is a dockable window that…

• Key Concepts: arbortext content manager (windchill), arbortext editor, basics, dita, reuse, techcomm tools, workflow and process, xml authoring
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Common Questions: Language Support in Arbortext

This week’s topic: Language support in ArbortextXML publishing systems makes translation less expensive all-around. The biggest cost of translating content produced in traditional tools is the DTP that must be done on the content once it's been translated. Some languages…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, arbortext layout developer (ald) (3b2), arbortext publishing engine, arbortext styler, globalization, release notes, techcomm tools, usability and user experience
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Common Questions: How do I reuse content stored in Windchill?

by Karie One of the many advantages of storing content in XML is the ability to reuse it. The best way to ensure proper reuse is to store XML content in a component content management system like Arbortext Content Manager…

• Key Concepts: arbortext content manager (windchill), basics, content management, techcomm tools, workflow and process
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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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Get Dirty in the Arbortext Monster Garage

Inspired by the popular “Monster Garage” television show on the Discovery Channel, today we're launching a new webinar series: “Arbortext Monster Garage.” On the TV show, a team of people with mechanical, fabricating, or modifying expertise gathers together to modify a…

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Is your business OK with OTK?

I love DIY projects! I find them truly irresistible. I relish each and every facet of them. From concept to completion, there is nothing I don’t enjoy. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something I created being…

• Key Concepts: best practices, dita, dita ot, techcomm tools
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Common Questions: Data Merge

This week’s topic: Data Merge Data Merge is an interesting way to jump start your documents.  It's also a great way to keep your content accurate and up-to-date while reducing the amount of work that you need to do to…

• Key Concepts: basics, data merge, techcomm tools
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive