XML Editors
Below is a list of tools that can assist you at different stages of your DITA implementation process, from authoring to publishing and collaboration:
1. XML Editors (for Authoring DITA Content):
These editors enable you to write and organize your DITA content efficiently. oXygen XML Editor
Key Features:
- Complete DITA support for creating, editing, and validating DITA topics.
- Comes with a DITA map editor, content completion, and validation tools.
- Can be integrated with version control systems and CMS.
Ideal for: Authors and teams seeking an all-inclusive XML editing environment.
Below is a list of tools that can assist you at different stages of your DITA implementation process, from authoring to publishing and collaboration:
- Authoring Tools: Oxygen XML, XMetaL, Adobe FrameMaker
- Publishing Tools: DITA-OT, Antora, Adobe RoboHelp
- Content Management System: SDL Tridion Docs, Componize DITA CMS, XDocs
- Localization Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Lingoport Globalyzer
- Version Control: Git, Subversion, Slack/Microsoft Teams for collaboration
Key Feature:
- DITA Support: Inbuilt support for DITA topics, maps, and elements
- Content Validation: Any content is validated against document types or DITA schemas in real-time
- Visual and Textual Editing: Split-view editor making it easy to author in XML or in a graphical representation of the document
- DITA Map Editor: Construct, create and edit DITA maps through drag-and-drop
- Content Reuse: Inbuilt support for content references (conrefs) and keyrefs which ease the reuse of content among topics
- Collaboration: Developed with version control integration (Git, SVN, etc.) in a collaborative environment
- Best suited for: Teams that intend an all-inclusive authoring environment that is feature-rich and with appreciable support for DITA.
- Pricing: oXygen comes with both standalone and subscription options and has different price levels according to features.
