XML ToolWorks is a suite of software tools enabling cross-media and cross-application publishing workflows. XML ToolWorks includes Plug-ins for MS Word, Quark XPress, and Adobe InDesign. At its core, XML ToolWorks provides bi-directional xml support for importing and exporting xml data to or from these applications.

XML ToolWorks works well with any range of document types, from the simplest to the most-complex. XML ToolWorks imports xml to any page layout requirement and exports xml to any DTD. On import there is never any need to change your layout requirement to accommodate XML.

On export XML ToolWorks creates valid xml in one step. There is never any need for time consuming and costly xml file transformation or special processing instructions in the xml.

Images can be imported and exported and XML ToolWorks includes a precise pinning tool for specific graphic placement. Other features include special character mapping and the ability to manage tabular material (including CALS-compliant xml).

In addition to Plug-Ins, the XML ToolWorks Suite offers other applications that can help streamline the enterprise production process. These include "Map Builder" to set up conversion maps; "XML Preflighter" which verifies file integrity before export; "Chooser" tool for layout-based export: "MetaNotes" an easy to use metadata editor for associating metadata with content.

Benefits

• Simple one-step export or import of XML with Quark, MS Word, and Adobe InDesign
• Perfect “first-flows”. Go from Word to XML to finished print-layout in one seamless step regardless of layout complexity
• Dramatically increases page production speed
• Permits re-purposing (extracting content and reusing for other media).
• Permits parallel-purposing (multiple media channel output preparation)
• Increases productivity and workflow efficiency in editorial, design, in both print and digital production groups
• Leverages your technology and training investment - designers and authors use familiar tools
• Seamless sharing of content between different applications, output media, and production groups.
• Significantly shortens time to market for both print and alternative media channels.
  

Features

• Produces valid or well-formed and hierarchical XML. Works with any DTD, regardless of complexity
• Single-step xml valid export eliminates the need for complex xslt post-processing
• Table export to CALS xml
• Graphics handling capabilities include import and export as well as precise associating of images to text reference points
• Preflighting tools insure accuracy before export or import
• Mapping Tool guides the user through the one-time process of creating a conversion map in a simple straightforward procedure
• Batch processing options available
• Metadata can be added to documents or page elements. This metadata can be exported with the content or separately exported in an xml file…. The choice is yours.
• Splitting and merging of files. On export documents can be split into separate xml files using the sequencer tool. On import multiple xml files can be merged onto a single page or document.