Sebastien Lelong wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > >> That tutorial example is very nice. >> >> As to to Tools though, it seems like yet another new tool is required. >> > > Don't be frighten, at the end, it's just bytes in files... :) > > >> I checked debian for DITA editors and got no answers. >> > > Don't consider Debian as a reference for having up-to-date softwares. Proof: > they don't have jalv2 nor jallib ! > > >> I checked for XML editors and got >> > > [...] > >> which are all new, to me, anyway. >> > > But it's just XML in anyway. That said, having a XML editor with DITA > flavors can help. As I mentioned before, XXE and Serna seem nice candidates > (and don't apt-cache searc, you won't find anything) > > >> I seem to recall that OpenOffice, a multi-platform suite, was mentioned. >> It can produce the same results as the current PDF and, if the setup was >> distributed, anyone could add pages/section/etc for inclusion in the >> final result. Did I mention that OpenOffice is FREE, works great here >> and I have been using it for over 7 years. I would think just about >> everyone on the list has it installed. >> >> If Openoffice is not in the mix of tools, I wonder why. >> > > Yeah, I can remember. Still, nobody has answered the following questions. > Regarding Open Office: > > - is it possible to generate HTML and PDF, automatically ? Can OO be > integrated in automatic builds and produce different outputs while building
OpenOffice.org Writer Features OpenOffice.org Writer lets you design and produce text documents that can include graphics, tables, or charts. You can then save the documents in a variety of formats, including the standardized OpenDocument format (ODF), Microsoft Word .doc format, or HTML. And you can easily export your document to the Portable Document Format (PDF). > ? Mandatory. > - is it possible to put OO files under SVN, so content can be followed > (diff) line by line ? (by default, content is considered binary, so no diff > possible). Very important. I don't see why not as they are just files. > - is it possible to aggregate different files into a single one ? > - can you reference a particular section in another file and put this > section's content into the current file ? > Writing OpenOffice.org Writer lets you create both basic documents, such as memos, faxes, letters , resumes and merge documents, as well as long and complex or multi-part documents, complete with bibliographies, reference tables and indexes. OpenOffice.org Writer also includes such useful features as a spellchecker, a thesaurus, AutoCorrect, and hyphenation as well as a variety of templates for almost every purpose. You can also create your own templates using the wizards. Designing and Structuring OpenOffice.org offers a wide variety of options to design documents. Use the Styles and Formatting window to create, assign and modify styles for paragraphs, individual characters, frames and pages. In addition, the Navigator helps you to quickly move around inside your documents, lets you look at your document in an outline view, and keeps track of the objects that you have inserted into your document. You can also create various indexes and tables in text documents. You can define the structure and appearance of the indexes and tables according to your individual needs. Live hyperlinks and bookmarks let you jump directly to the corresponding items in the text. > Aggregating and content referencing aren't just gadgets: there are many > source of documentation out there, and many of them could re-use, just like > you would re-use code instead of reinventing the wheel. Regarding this > analogy with code, I (like to) consider documentation just like code: under > SVN, automatic builds, reusable, refactoring, etc... Desktop Publishing with OpenOffice.org Writer OpenOffice.org Writer contains numerous desktop publishing and drawing tools to assist you in creating professionally styled documents, such as brochures, newsletters and invitations. You can format your documents with multi-column layouts, text frames, graphics, tables, and other objects. Calculations Text documents in OpenOffice.org have an integrated calculation function that helps you execute sophisticated calculations or logical links. You can easily create a table in a text document in order to perform calculations. Creating Drawings The OpenOffice.org Writer drawing tool lets you create drawings, graphics, legends, and other types of drawings directly in text documents. Inserting Graphics You can insert pictures with different formats into a text document, including graphics with a JPG or GIF format. In addition, the Gallery provides a collection of clipart graphics, and the Fontwork Gallery creates stunning font effects. Flexible Application Interface The program interface is designed so that you can configure it according to your preferences, including customizing icons and menus. You can position various program windows, such as the Styles and Formatting window or the Navigator as floating windows anywhere on the screen. You can also dock some windows to the edge of the workspace. Drag&Drop The drag-and-drop feature enables you to work quickly and efficiently with text documents in OpenOffice.org. For example, you can drag-and-drop objects, such as graphics from the Gallery, from one location to another in the same document, or between open OpenOffice.org documents. Openoffice does everything MicroSLOTH office does and then some. Wayne --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "jallib" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jallib?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
