The TechInfo Articles section is where you find in-depth information about Doc-O-Matic features and techniques as well as related processes.
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| Considerations for Bigger Projects | This article outlines strategies and techniques for setup and management of bigger source code documentation projects. |
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Plugging into Help 2 Systems Updated!
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This article explains the plug-in integration process of Doc-O-Matic generated Help 2 systems such as the Microsoft Visual Studio Documentation and the Borland Help System. |
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Using TFHxReg for Help 2 Registration New!
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Beginning with version 6, Doc-O-Matic comes with its own tool for registering Help 2 content, named TFHxReg. It is a command line utility that takes an XML command file as input. The command file contains the instructions for registration and unregistration of namespaces, titles, filters and plugins. |
| Using Modules | Modules allow for dividing the output into separate parts with their own symbol reference structure and class hierarchy diagram. This article provides a quick introduction into setting up modules for your project. |
| Branding the Output | This article describes the basic steps to brand the output to make it fit into your corporate identity. |
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Localization Updated!
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This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve fully localized documentation output in your language. |
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Master and Dependent Projects New!
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A new feature in Doc-O-Matic 6 Professional is the ability to inherit all settings from another project by defining a master project. When a master project is used, a project only saves settings that that are different to the master project's setup. This article explains how to setup a master-dependent project hierarchy successfully. |
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Team Development New!
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Doc-O-Matic works great in a team development environment. This article explains strategies on how to setup and use Doc-O-Matic in an mixed development environment with programmers editing source, technical writers working on off-source documentation and documentation managers responsible for project management. |
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