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It's all about the Output
Dan Beall, Product Manager
We've been talking a lot about content management, SharePoint, and single-sourcing, but this issue focuses on another important topic: publishing deliverables in the format you need. Authoring, collaboration, and management technology all exist to help you create better outputs.
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With that in mind, we have focused on outputs for the newly released Doc-To-Help 2012. We introduced a reworked NetHelp in the last version and now it's enhanced with better performance, more automation, and a right-to-left theme (see the Hebrew sample). Next, we added an HTML 5-based Mobile Help output that runs on all major devices and browsers (see the video and blog post). Finally, we added Eclipse Help so our friends working in the Eclipse development environment no longer need to create Help manually (see the blog post). Of course, we still offer HTML Help, print, Microsoft Help 2.0, Microsoft Help Viewer, WinHelp, and JavaHelp. The next version will feature a new WYSIWYG theme designer for online outputs, so rest assured that Doc-To-Help has your publishing needs covered.
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Featured Article
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Best Practices for Mobile Help
Nicky Bleiel, Senior Information Developer
Doc-To-Help 2012 has a new Mobile Help output that is browser-based, and easy to create.
It uses two Web technologies - jQuery and jQuery Mobile - that make it browser- and device-independent, plus it is Section 508 compliant. Future blog posts will focus on those features, but today I want to talk about best practices for Mobile Help projects. Let's talk structure today. Read the full article. |
What's New
New 2012 Release Now Available
Doc-To-Help 2012 is here! This subscription installment focuses on output and introduces many firsts and enhancements to existing technology. This release adds:
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- Mobile Help
- Right-to-left output
- Eclipse Help
- Microsoft Office 365 support
- More user experience improvements
Check out the full list of new features.
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Upcoming Event: WritersUA Conference for Software User Assistance
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The Doc-To-Help team will be exhibiting at this year's WritersUA conference, which takes place March 11-14, 2012 in Memphis, TN. Technical experts will be on hand to answer all your Doc-To-Help questions.
Visit WritersUA to learn more and register.
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Society for Technical Communication Election 2012
It's that time again! The candidates for STC office have been announced. Doc-To-Help's Nicky Bleiel is running for STC Vice President! You can check out the list of candidates, and keep her in mind when casting your vote in March.
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Upcoming Webcasts
Introducing Doc-To-Help
Take a look "under the hood" of Doc-To-Help. Topics covered include customization and creation of the Table of Contents, Context IDs, and the Index, as well as an overview of how the software works, tips, tricks, and best practices.
February 8 at 3:00 PM (ET) Register
February 22 at 3:00 PM (ET) Register
March 7 at 3:00 PM (ET) Register
Write, Share, and Publish Your Documentation using Microsoft Word and Doc-To-Help
See how you can write in Microsoft Word and create the useful, searchable, appealing outputs that your customers need.
January 31 at 2:00 PM (ET) Register
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Ask the Expert
Q: Where can I find the exact path to the Doc-To-Help project I am working on? I have several versions of the same project and I want to make sure I am editing the correct one.
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A: Open the Project tab in Doc-To-Help and click the dialog box launcher (the tiny arrow on the bottom right) in the Project ribbon group. The path to your project will be listed in the Location field of the Project Settings dialog box. Bonus: if you hover over the name of any document in the Documents Pane, the exact path of that document displays in a popup.
If you have any additional questions on this subject or any others, please email me.
Thanks, Nicky
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Survey Center
January/February Quick Survey
Please take a moment to partake in the following survey.
What are you plans concerning content for mobile devices?
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Last Month's Survey Results
Last month, we asked you to choose a statement that best describes your relationship with Doc-To-Help. Here are the results:
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