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Margaret_Becker
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May 21, 2010
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Why XML?

  • May 21, 2010
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I can't find any information about the purpose of the XML output. What is it for? Where can I find information about what its purpose and use is?


~Margaret

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Captiv8r
Captiv8r
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May 21, 2010

Hi Margaret

To this point we have largely ignored XML. I believe to this point it was really for folks that wanted to produce a DocBook or DITA type format.

But recently Adobe has been working on a script that brings new importance to the XML output format. The script converts your help content into a format called ePubs. ePubs format is viewable on many different devices. Phones, eBook readers, etc.

You may read more about this at the following blog post:

Click here to read

Cheers... Rick

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Margaret_BeckerAuthor
Inspiring
May 21, 2010

OK. I'm not getting it. I followed the instructions in the blog post, but nothing with the extension .epub was created. What can I be missing?

Deb Sauer
Deb Sauer
Inspiring
August 10, 2010

Hi Deb

I'll be the first to admit that I tried the script with no success when working with an existing project. So I tried as you are suggesting and created a fresh (and simple) project to try. Lo and behold it worked with the fresh project.

Methinks this could be made simpler and the script not so finicky. But hey, it's a first attempt straight out of the gate.

After all, the Wright Brothers' first flight wasn't across continents and in air conditioning, no?

Cheers... Rick

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.Hi Rick,

LOL! Yeah, I knew I'd be in uncharted territory, but I'm up for the adventure! I'm determined to reach my destination. I'll share my journey so others will find their way more easily. Hopefully, those won't be famous last words...

Deb

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