Content re-use with OpenXML and XSLT 
Altova CEO, Alexander Falk, offers some practical insight on content re-use using the built-in OOXML and XSLT support in XMLSpy.
Using the XPath analyzer to quickly find information in files
A useful XMLSpy tip from Altova CEO and XML aficionado, Alexander Falk. Read more about the latest in XML technologies, as well as the latest technologies, trends, gadgets, and software development tools on his blog.
Entering elements in XMLSpy
XMLSpy provides a variety of editing helpers and views so that each user can customize her XML editing experience in a variety of different ways.
Share your content models outside of XMLSpy
Save a picture of any component of your schema, such as the content model of a single element.
EDI to XML conversion using MapForce
XML configuration files that ship with MapForce can be used as the basis for XML Schemas to use for a simple one-to-one EDI to XML conversion. Using SQL-WHERE filters in MapForce
When you are using MapForce for a data mapping project that includes a database source, you can use the SQL-WHERE component to filter the data on a granular level before writing it to the target data structure, whether that be another database, an XML file, a flat file, an EDI message, or a Web service.
Accessing XML data online in MapForce mappings
When you’re designing a data integration or Web services mapping project in MapForce, you can configure the project to load XML data from a URL instead of the local file system.
Automating a MapForce mapping to run as a batch process
You can create a scheduled task to execute a MapForce data integration or Web serivces mapping at the specified time(s).
Integrate MapForce with industry-leading IDEs
The lastest version of MapForce can be integrated with Eclipse and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.
How to use TrueType fonts for StyleVision PDF generation
Limitations in the design of the Apache FOP processor cause TrueType fonts to be unavailable for PDF generation. This tip, along with the downloadable scripts, provides StyleVision users with a workaround for this issue.
Point your UModel arrows in the right direction
Follow these simple steps to re-orient your arrowheads in UModel diagrams.
Track down UML errors with ease
Use the Messages window to view warnings, hints, and error messages with your UModel projects.
Explore unfamiliar databases with DatabaseSpy
Seamless integration of major DatabaseSpy features makes it easy to master new database interfaces and SQL dialects.
Using the XMLSpy Database Connection Wizard
XMLSpy has a Database Connection Wizard, which allows you to connect to virtually any database to create an XML Schema from the database structure, and more.
Quickly zoom in and out using your scroll wheel
Several views across the Altova product line support zooming in and out using your mouse's scroll wheel
Practical Application of XSLT 2.0
This TechRepublic article presents a C# application that uses the XSLT 2.0 engine included in AltovaXML™ 2008, the free download containing Altova's XML validating engine and XSLT 1.0, XSLT 2.0, and XQuery 1.0 engines that you can use royalty-free in your own applications.
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