Presentation for XML Philly User’s GroupOctober 9, 2006 Revision
PowerXEditor – A Content Acquisition Tool to Facilitate Structured Writing Methods for the High-Value Subject Matter Expert
Our Customer’s Needs in a Nutshell
Roles, Workflows Online Collaborative
Environment Need to Move Beyond
XML-Centric Tools Stability, Availability Activity Logging Support Opt-Out Capability
Our Response - PowerXEditor
Browser-Based Easy Learning
Curve for Word Processing Users
AJAX Technology Local Processes
XML in – XML Out Relaxed Structure Cleanup Process
on Export
The advantage of a clear vision
Design and Implementation Constraints
Current Client: IE 5.5+ Expansion to:
Netscape, Firefox, MozillaSafari
Server:Component Supported Type
Operating System Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003
Framework Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 or 1.1
Web Server IIS
Database PostgreSQL v7.3.4
Current PowerXEditor Functions
Standard Editing
Cut, Copy Paste, Find, Replace, Bullets(3 Levels), Lists (1 level)
Compare Files, View changes
Editors: Accept/Reject ChangesStandard Workflow:
Automatic Check Out / Sign over/ Remand
Copying and Inserting
Copy/Paste from TextCopy/Paste from Word 2000
Insert, Modify, Cite, Edit – Reference, Table, FigInsert, Mark Special Content
Spell Checking
Standard Dictionary Custom Dictionaries
Other
Single Master Template - Figure Support and Insertion Template, Table Templates
Reference, Table, Figure Renumbering
URL Linking, Graphics Upload, Unicode Status View for Editors, Activity Logs
Customized Roles – Authors, Editors, Man. Editor Managed Help, Version Control, Administration
Top Features List
Automated Reference Checking Includes Reference Renumbering Extend to Figures, Tables
Administrative Features Force Check-In/Check-Out Add/Delete Users, Change Chapter Assignments Activity Logs
User Preferences Specialized Content Marking
Designate Inclusion or Exclusion in Special Editions Comment Pass-Through to Production
Enhanced Workflow With E-Mail Notification
The PowerXEditor Process
XML Conversion PowerXEditor
Old XML PowerXEditor XML for Production
PowerXEditor XML for Production
Old Editionor Word
Pre-XML Editions
XML Revised Editions
New Editions
XML for Production
Administrative Roadmap
Additional ToolsetsExtend Word Count – Length Feature to
Mini-Castoff Tool Preflight Uploaded ImagesOpt-Out Automation
Other ItemsAPI for Common Workflow PlatformsCode for All Common Browsers
Login Screen
Authoring View
Editor’s Status Report
Advantages of PowerXEditor
Alternatives to PowerXEditor are working with word-processor files or with a specialized template usually based on a word processing program.
XML in, XML outNo Author or Editor XML Knowledge is
Required to Use PowerXEditorTechbooks Maintains Master Copies,
Backups, File Difference LogsInitial Load QA, Clean-up for DTD
Compliance on Export
More Advantages of PowerXEditor
Server-Based Upgrades – No Distribution Problems
Help Desk SupportOn-Line Help With Flash TipsAlt-Text and Long-Description Pass-
Through to Comply With ADA and Section 508 for Electronic Editions
Status Reports for Editors
More Advantages of PowerXEditor
Improved Delivery to Techbooks Production
Can Provide XML at Any Time for Marketing, Publish-Before-Print
Author Productivity May be Enhanced as Focus is on Content, Not Presentation
Development Team Can Provide Specific Customization to Interface
Preview Mode Provides a “Galley View”