Authentic - XML Authoring Tool

XML content editor

Altova Authentic® 2010 is an advanced WYSIWYG XML authoring tool that allows technical writers, documentation specialists, and business users to view and edit XML and relational database content without being exposed to the underlying syntax. XML documents and database tables are created and edited in electronic forms via a sophisticated word processor-style interface, based on structured report designs developed in StyleVision. Authentic is ideally suited for use as the user interface element of XML-based content management systems, document frameworks, and enterprise collaboration workflows.

The Authentic user interface allows users to capture, view, and update structured information directly via intuitive, customizable electronic forms. Authentic e-Forms are designed and easily modified using Altova StyleVision® 2010.

Features and functionality in the Authentic XML authoring tool include:

User Interface Features		Developer Features
WYSIWYG word processor-style interface Direct editing of XML files and relational databases Browser plug-in for Internet Explorer® or Firefox® Real-time validation of input data Context-sensitive entry helpers Rich input formatting, including graphics, images, and hyperlinks Complex table handling Dynamic form presentation based on user input Integrated spell-checker for up to 18 languages & vocabularies Industry XML standards templates (DITA, DocBook, RIXML, etc.) And much more...		Project management support Batch operations Auto-calculation and business rule validation using XPath 1.0 or 2.0 WebDav data repository integration Interfaces with version control systems Plug-in capability for expanded functionality Scripting environment for forms, event handlers, & macros ActiveX control, ASP.NET Server Control, & MCMS 2002 Placeholder Control Visual Studio & Eclipse integration And much more…

Authentic is available in Enterprise and Community editions as either a desktop application or browser plug-in.

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Whether you are working in a large-scale content collaboration workflow, integrating industry XML standards, or maintaining a database of business records, Authentic e-Forms ensure that content is well-formed and valid, and give content contributors a user-friendly atmosphere to work in while code is seamlessly created behind-the-scenes.