Confusion in S1000D is not uncommon! I often have to spell out for clients the difference between eXtensible Markup Language (XML), or structure, S1000D (specification) and the role of supporting software (both XML and S1000D). XML delivers many incredible benefits to our content production and deployments. We can be flexible in the way we produce,…
The S1000D CSDB is a tool specifically designed to support the required and necessary, often complex, components of an S1000D project.
What does good look like is a question I tend to get from senior managers and decision-makers in organisations. Answering this question always takes a little bit of navigating as explaining to non-believers what S1000D is and why it does what it does is tricky to sell in an elevator pitch. It becomes even more…
ROI in S1000D is tough to spot if you are not fully aware of the entire S1000D process, the role of modern technical publications and the opportunity presented through Industry 4.0. On my training courses, we look at RoI, and it is always a question asked of me. The first thing I will do is…
Selecting S1000D software is an area where we spend a tremendous amount of time here at Tech Data World. Often our clients are not sure of the questions that they must ask any potential vendor, nor do they know where the hidden pitfalls lay and then potentially ending up with the software that is not…
Alternatives to S1000D is the first question in this series looking at the five questions asked on my S1000D training courses. The immediate answer is that yes, there are alternatives to S1000D, but I need to know the question’s genesis before I cover them. Why am I being asked this question? Depending on the audience,…
5 S1000D questions I always get during my S1000D training and consulting. This week’s YouTube tutorial I will tell you the five common questions asked during my S1000D training sessions. I could have selected many questions I receive, but I am kicking-off with those that will benefit the community. Regardless of who I am training,…
S1000D Issue 4.1 Patch C – Recently there was a patch update to an earlier version of S1000D. The management committee at S1000D announced a minor patch update to Issue 4.1 of the specification, with patch 4.1 C. Here is why Issue 4.1 was updated. Many projects are using Issue 4.1, and this minor update…
Entry into S1000D is cost-prohibitive for many as the tools, skills and effort required to implement S1000D are often too much for smaller organisations to absorb. At TDW, we are always on the look-out for the tools that enable entry into S1000D at a lower price-point. Tools that will allow individuals and smaller organisations to…
Independent S1000D training is essential, and here’s why. Removing all external factors and influence affecting your perception and understanding of S1000D is critical. With the best will in the world asking a car salesman which car is best for me will result in one answer, his. The same is true for the S1000D market, ask…
