ePublisher 9.3 Specific FAQ

DITA Questions

What XML editing tools does ePublisher 9.3 support?

ePublisher 9.3 accepts XML content from any editing tool that produces DITA-compliant XML files and Topic Maps.

Does ePublisher 9.3 support the DITA Open Tool Kit?

ePublisher 9.3 supports and builds on the standards-based architecture of the DITA Open Tool Kit (OTK). ePublisher 9.3 gives you the capability to add additional formatting features to your DITA content that aren't available using the OTK. ePublisher is not dependent on any particular version of the OTK.

I know you support DITA, but what about other XML standards such as S1000D, SCORM, etc.?

Although ePublisher 9.3 is shipped with an XML adapter preconfigured for DITA it can be extended and adapted to meet other XML architectures. We are continually monitoring the market demand and uptake of other standards and will make decisions on providing packaged solutions based on market and customer demand.

FrameMaker and Word Questions

I don't produce any DITA content, why should I upgrade to 9.3?

ePublisher 9.3 also includes many features that are designed for customers using ePublisher to publish FrameMaker and Word content including:

• Streamlined workflow
• Style variables
• Dynamic merge of WWHelp support
• Improved generation of content
• Better out-of-the-box w3c XHTML/CSS/WAI compliancy
• PDF generation improvements
• Faster processing speeds
• Example projects demonstrate how to perform custom website publishing