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Publishing Systems
Slightly broader in function than word processors, publishing systems allow for the management of the entire publishing process. They are useful for large documents and frequently include styling and tagging information. Common publishing systems include FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, InDesign, and PageMaker.
How DCL can help
DCL has decades of experience in converting from all types of publishing system files into XML and other high-performance formats. We can convert your documents from any publishing system format to any target format, and we will work with you to create a documentation strategy customized to your unique needs.
For more information, please contact us
DCLnews Articles - Conversion Myths Debunked
Documentation conversions are neither as costly nor as inexpensive as many people seem to believe. But common myths about document conversion prices make it difficult to arrive at a realistic estimate. DCL separates fact from fiction in this breakdown of the factors that affect conversion cost. (1/2010)
http://www.dclab.com/conversion_costs.asp
- Word to FrameMaker Conversion
Deb Lockwood of CSG Systems, a Colorado-based customer interaction management firm, details how she and her team succeeded in completing the conversion of over 11,000 pages of documentation. Her article is an excellent illustration of just how critical it is to convert your documentation to the right format, and it also serves as a reminder of how much work and management effort goes into a do-it-yourself conversion. (1/2010)
http://www.dclab.com/wordtoframemaker.asp
- Making the Business Case for DITA, The Unlikely Demise of Adobe FrameMaker, and Finally, XSLT for MS Word
Folks in the trenches -- technical writers, trainers, information architects -- need information and tools to help them sell DITA upstream to management. Without meaningful information, it's difficult to sell a move as complex and demanding (and as potentially expensive) as moving to a topic-based architecture like DITA without use cases, success stories, return on investment calculations, etc (1/2010)
http://www.dclab.com/scott_abel_1007.asp
- Striving for Success in DITA Conversion - A Quick Reference
Noz Urbina of Mekon, Ltd., demonstrates the principles of "measure twice, cut once" and gives other sound advice on converting to DITA. (6/2008)
http://www.dclab.com/converting_to_dita.asp
- WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL - JUST CUT AND PASTE?
When converting documents from publishing systems like Microsoft Word, Quark
or Adobe FrameMaker, many people cut and paste from the original documents -
yet this can prove inaccurate, time consuming and costly, writes DCL's Mike
Gross. (9/2005)
http://www.dclab.com/cut_and_paste_conversion.asp
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CIDM Best Practices Conference
September 13–15, 2010
Hampton, Virginia
Vasont Users' Group Meeting
September 27–30, 2010
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Internet Librarian Conference
October 25–27, 2010
Monterey, California
Journal Article Tag Suite Conference (JATS-Con)
November 1–2, 2010
Bethesda, Maryland
SPARC Digital Repositories Meeting
November 8–9, 2010
Baltimore, Maryland
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