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 best presentation I have seen on this subject The connected platform and the modern technical publication Mike was invited to present at the Q1 NATO Life-cycle Management Group and the subject of the connected platform and the role of modern technical publications was the topic. This presentation was received exceptionally well and the comments…
TDW-Live#9 – During November this 2019 TDW hosted the annual TDW-Live event, gathering together with like-minded professionals from the field of aerospace, defence and space product support. The event which is hosted over three days and kicking off with a workshop day focuses on practical applications of modern technical information production and deployment methodologies. The…
This week following on from my NotePad++ S1000D Compare tutorial, I look at how I work with S1000D XML on my MacBookPro. I know a number of my clients like to work with MAC OS so here is a tool that can help you along your journey. Often when I am travelling I am asked…
Compare S1000D structures for FREE Compare S1000D structures for FREE – One of our [technical authoring] day-to-day tasks especially when working with S1000D XML or indeed any other XML structures, is the ability to compare XML documents quickly and easily. Often there may be some changes hidden deep within XML structures that are really difficult…
Updates from Tech Data World (TDW) – sorry we have been on the road a great deal over the last few weeks and trying to get all of the videos recorded, edited and published has proved a little difficult, but we are back! In this update on what is happening here at TDW we have…
[mks_button size=”large” title=”Full Course Syllabus” style=”rounded” url=”https://www.techcommtraining.com” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#000000″ txt_color=”#ffffff” icon=”fa-graduation-cap” icon_type=”fa” nofollow=”0″] Understanding XML and ASD S1000D for Engineers – two-day training course S1000D and XML – One of the biggest issues we face in technical communication is we are having to educate some of our engineers on the basics of XML, the why,…
