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Show Me! ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing

Discover the latest features in ePublisher 2010.2 and explore the benefits of distributed publishing. Learn from survey results, attend webinars on XSLT customization and more. Stay updated!

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Show Me! ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing

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  1. Show Me!ePublisher 2010.2 &Distributed Publishing Ben Allums

  2. ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing Agenda • Survey Results • ePublisher 2010.2 • Distributed Publishing • Webinars of Interest

  3. ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing Survey Results

  4. Survey Results When to meet:

  5. Survey Results Topics to cover:

  6. Survey Results Topics to cover: • Using Wikis in online help • XSLT and template customization • Competetive analysis: Why is ePub Pro better than MadCap, RoboHelp, etc.?

  7. ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing ePublisher 2010.2

  8. ePublisher 2010.2 Highlights • Smoother installation under Windows Vista and Windows 7 • New Table Options • Search engine indexing support for WebWorks Help 5.0 • ePUB eBook support

  9. ePublisher 2010.2 Smoother installation under Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Addresses installation of WebWorks menu for Microsoft Word • Handles FrameMaker “blessing” required due to UAC(User Access Controls)

  10. ePublisher 2010.2 New Table Options • Percentage based table cell widths • Improves display of content in web pages • Necessary to deliver an enjoyable reading experience for ePUB content • Tables as paragraphs • Implemented to work around table limitations in eReader devices and software • eReaders often fail to render tables, losing content • Apple’s iBooks software fails to render images inside table cells • Approach enables you to quickly repurpose existing content without first conducting a manual review process • Controlled on a per style basis • Default for the ePUB format

  11. ePublisher 2010.2 Search engine indexing support for WebWorks Help 5.0 • Search engines unable to index WebWorks Help content due to JavaScript dependencies • Previously recommendations involved the use of site maps, sitemap.xml • Site maps can work except • IT admin involvement required • Require close coordination between ePublisher user and IT admin • Fragile • Solution for 2010.2 • Simple HTML links • Enable standard link crawling behavior for search engines • No special involvement required by IT admins

  12. ePublisher 2010.2 ePUB eBook support • Quick, easy way to target eReader devices and software • Delivers a single .epub file, ready for use • Table handling options expanded to support reader experience • Percentage table cell widths for improved display on small screens • Tables as paragraphs to ensure image display in iBooks and access to table content in most eReaders • Set on a per style basis, configurable per target since 2010.1 • Supports both automatic and manual assignment of eBook identifiers Let’s try it!

  13. ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing Distributed Publishing

  14. Distributed Publishing Overview • What is distributed publishing? • Why use distributed publishing? • Why not use distributed publishing? • How can ePublisher be used for distributed publishing?

  15. Distributed Publishing What is distributed publishing? • Publishing at the location of your content • Can make sense even when you content is centralized • Publishing requires CPU horsepower that may already be on your desk

  16. Distributed Publishing Why use distributed publishing? • Maximizes utilization of available computing power • Removes the bottlenecks associated with centralized publishing • More Agile! Puts content authors in control of their own schedule

  17. Distributed Publishing Why not use distributed publishing? • Can create IT headaches to synchronize tool chains across systems • Can be difficult to keep designs in sync too!

  18. Distributed Publishing How can ePublisher be used for distributed publishing? • ePublisher platform includes all tools required for publishing • Simple, Windows based installation experience • ePublisher Pro creates Stationery to capture your design • Stationery can also include additional tools required for your deliverable • Automatic synchronization of Stationery on Express and AutoMap conversion ensures design and tools are in sync

  19. ePublisher 2010.2 & Distributed Publishing Webinars of Interest

  20. Webinars of Interest Power Hour: • Rescheduled to Wednesday for August • August 25th at 1:00pm Central • Topic: Debugging XSLT • Hosted by members of the WebWorks development staff • Your chance to learn how to make the most of the ePublisher platform • Repeats on the last Thursday of every month Sign-up at http://www.webworks.com/Resources/Events/Power_Hour/

  21. Webinars of Interest Study Hall: • Rescheduled to Thursday for last session in August • August 26th at 1:00pm Central • Open forum for ePublisher users • Ask questions or request help on custom projects • Hosted by members of the WebWorks development staff • Repeats on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of every month Sign-up at http://www.webworks.com/Resources/Events/Study_Hall/

  22. Webinars of Interest Archives: • Show Me!http://www.webworks.com/Resources/Events/Show_Me/Archive/ • Power Hourhttp://www.webworks.com/Resources/Events/Power_Hour/Archive/

  23. Show Me!ePublisher 2010.2 &Distributed Publishing Ben Allums

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