S1000D^TM – DTD Versions 1.7, (1.7x,) 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 4.0 ...

Since we started producing documentation in SGML according to S1000D^TM we were confronted with different versions. Furthermore, there are different guidelines for the handling of DTDs for each project.

What happens, if you

• want to use the features of a newer version (e.g. hot spots)?
• use applications like FrameMaker^® and you have developed the layout for a particular version?
• want to have all documents in the same version?
• have a retrieval system which supports only a particular version?

The solution is data transformation. To carry out transformations fast and correctly, various conditions must be met:

• Experience in different DTD versions of S1000D^TM
• Perfect teamwork and good communication between technical writers, information managers and software engineers
• Experience in the compilation and alteration of DTDs
• Awareness of the consequences of DTD modifications

This is especially important during the analysis of given data and the new allocation of information.