Xpress Author is an XML authoring tool designed to facilitate the creation and effective use of knowledge resources and single source content. In Xpress Author, such content can be contributed 'knowledge workers' - non-technical / non-technical communicator staff - who might have difficulties adapting to more generalised XML Authoring tools.
Knowledge workers involved in the creation and maintenance of content usually addresses a specific area of expertise and have little time to struggle with new technology. When given the choice, knowledge workers overwhelmingly opt to use their current authoring tool - Microsoft Word. They would also like to use Word without concern for the technical aspects of XML.
This is what Xpress Author for Microsoft Word provides. Xpress Author is an add-on product that seamlessly combines with Microsoft Word and does not affect Word functions - except when the author chooses to create an XML document. Then, Xpress takes over to create an environment where Word menus and functions look and operate normally, and content is presented as the user works - without the distraction of XML tags, structures, or rules. Xpress Author ensures that content is valid as it is authored - not after the fact.
The Leading XML Add-in for Word, Developed in Partnership with Microsoft
Based on more than three years of research and development and the application of the latest generation of Microsoft .NET development tools, Xpress Author resides in Word as an add-in that appears as a seamless part of the Word environment.
Xpress Author monitors every keystroke, mouse click, and menu choice - invisibly tracking and mapping complex XML Schemas and rules to the content that is being developed in the Word user interface.
Mekon have implemented Xpress Author, and are able to assist in its evaluation, integration and implementation to create end-to-end solutions for content contributors.
