New features in Adobe RoboHelp 6 that will interest technical writers include:
Conditional Table Of Contents – apply Conditional Build tags to a book or a specific chapter in the table of contents.
Conditional index – apply Conditional Build tags to a keyword or sub-keyword in the index.
User-defined variables – create variables and drag them to WYSIWYG in order to add them to the content.
Easier WinHelp migration – WinHelp users can move projects to WebHelp and HTML Help to use other enhanced help formats.
Report Generation – RoboHelp 6 offers the following reports which streamline the process of obtaining data: Report on Build Tags; Report on User-defined variables; Report on Missing Topic References.
Command-line compilation – generate help output from the command line without opening the RoboHelp application. You can generate a single source layout, perform batch generation, and publish to Adobe RoboHelp Server by running commands at the command prompt.
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Create engaging help content with ease With RoboHelp 6 software, you don’t have to start from scratch.
You can use existing help content or import material from HTML, XML, Adobe PDF, Adobe FrameMaker®, and Microsoft Word documents. RoboHelp splits tagged information into help topics and keeps existing tables of contents, indexes, and glossaries.
What authoring environments support RoboHelp?
You can use the built-in RoboHelp HTML editor, Macromedia® Dreamweaver® or any other popular HTML editor, or Microsoft Word to create content.
Automated wizards and templates let you build help systems and knowledge bases that incorporate standard and advanced help features, including tables of contents, indexes, glossaries, graphics, sound, video, and simulations.
How do I take screen captures?
Use the built-in screen capture and image editing tool to make screen captures, edit screenshots, and export images to over 20 different file formats.
Can I collaborate with other contributors?
Use Robohelp’s content management features to facilitate collaboration among multiple help authors. Setup Robohelp to restrict file access to one user at a
time to prevent overwrites.
How to manage help projects?
Stay organized and track document evolution with time/date stamps, file editing histories, and automated file comparisons. Use rollbacks to return to a pervious version.
Does it offer single-sourcing output?
Generate for multiple online formats such as FlashHelp, HTML Help, JavaHelp, Oracle Help, WebHelp, and WinHelp.
Compile files from the Command line
Compile help systems from the command line without having to start RoboHelp 6.
Batch processing
Generate and publish multiple help systems and documentations in multiple formats instantly.
Templates
Ensure consistency by creating topics from templates with predefined headers, footers, tables, text, images, and so on.
Multi-author support
Leverage powerful content management features to stay organized and help facilitate collaboration when working with others.
Is International language supported?
Robohelp creates localized output in 11 different languages.
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