S1000D Publish IETP not available

Report · Oct 20, 2012

I am attempting to build an IETP from the sample S1000D bike data provided with TCS 4. I have opened the S1000D bike sample Publication Module (PM) in Framemaker 11. I followed the help file instructions but have encountered a couple of issues. First, when I attempted to set global applicability for the book, there are no applicability values available (see help file instructions below).

To implement applicability (Global) at a book level,

When the book file is in focus, select S1000D > Common Source Data.The S1000D Common Source Data dialog appears.
In the Common Source Data dialog, select the Applicability tab and then PCT.
In the list of products, select the applicable product and click Apply.

I am beginning to think that the Book/PM is not properly set up with applicability values.

Second, the "Publish IETP" menu item is grayed out and not available.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

Mike

Report · Oct 15, 2013

Hi,

This is a little late but you need Technical Communication Suite installed on your machine for publish S1000D to work.

http://helpx.adobe.com/tech-comm-suite/kb/some-features-enabled-standalone-version.html

"Cannot publish IETP (S1000D) content because Adobe RoboHelp 9.0 is required to publish in AirHelp format."

Regards,

Muns

Report · Oct 15, 2013

I am running Tech Comm Suite version 4. There are multiple Adobe products installed on this computer. Stand alone versions of Framemaker were installed in the past. Could this be an installation issue?

Mike

Report · Oct 15, 2013

Hi Mike,

Sorry - I've not figured it out either. I'm still having the same issue.

I too had installed Frame as standalone for testing reasons a few months ago. After posting the above comment, I uninstalled and reinstalled the entire Tech Comm Suite thinking not having RoboHelp installed was causing the problem. No luck - after a clean install a few moments ago, still no "Publish IETP...".

Given the number of standalone Frame S1000D authors and total lack of response to this question, I wouldn't be surprised if this feature simply doesn't work. We're probably the only two people in the world who've actually tried to make an IETM directly thru Frame...

I think most Frame users use the Mekon pack for authoring and ADG's R4i for DM management. This package is what I'm learning on but thought it'd be interesting to see what functionality a standalone Frame install would offer.

Off the top there's no support for Version 4.1 and you're limited to just 8 (of 17) Data Module Types: Crew, Description, Procedural IPD, ACT, PCT, CCT, and Brex.

Maybe we'll get an answer next October...

Regards,

Muns

Report · Oct 15, 2013

Muns,

When I have some spare time, I will try a clean install of TCS on a fresh computer to see if that might resolve the problem. I will post the results of that test to this forum.

We strongly considered the Mekon/ADG solution for a project I am involved with but in the end decided upon another vendor. I am curious how you feel about the Mekon/ADG solution so far. Any insight that you can provide would be appreciated.

Mike

Report · Oct 15, 2013

Mike,

Yes it seems to be an installation issue. Upon reinstall, Bridge 64 bit wasn't working (missing dll). I think RoboHelp might need Bridge so I uninstalled and reinstalled. Didn't work, reinstalled everything including 32bit Bridge. Bridge works now and I have "Print IETM". I still don’t have ability to set applicability once switched to Publication Module Book (using 1000D>Common Source Data). Unfortunately RoboHelp failed on opening and corrupted the PM so I need to go find another copy. Possibly the Bike PM isn’t properly authored – I haven’t really spent much time in the 4.0.1 DMs or publication modules for that matter.

I've been very happy with both ADG and Mekon. Customer service from both vendors has been exemplary.

We've elected to go with v4.1 so this has caused a few issues with the Mekon pack lagging behind some of the 4.1 changes but they've addressed the problems quickly with patches for us.

ADG R4i CSDB works well. A few similar 4.1 issues but for us they were the only vendor who could deliver a full S1000D publishing system affordable to small/mid-sized business. Aside from what I think is a great product, what I like most is the personal touch – they’re still small enough where your questions are periodically answered directly by the CEO or CTO. (I don’t work for ADG or Mekon – just happy with their service.)

Are you using applicability? Internal or external using the CIR?

Regards,

Muns

Report · Oct 15, 2013

You could try sending a private message to Ian Proudfoot (http://forums.adobe.com/people/Ian%20Proudfoot - who wrote the S1000D components for Adobe) to have a look at this thread. He hasn't been active on the Forums lately, but it's worth a try.

Report · Oct 15, 2013

Thanks Arnis - I have a question in with Ian.

Regards,

Muns