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XML Conversion and AerospaceWhy XML?The aerospace industry is characterized by enormous quantities of information, vital to the operation, servicing, and maintenance of aircraft. This information is customized for a wide range of users, delivered in multiple output formats, and regularly updated over the long life of each aircraft. And, in an industry where time is money, speed of production is paramount. Many aerospace organizations recognize that moving to an XML content infrastructure can dramatically improve the process of preparing, managing, and delivering customized content over a wide variety of traditional and electronic distribution channels. By using XML to automate publishing processes and improve customized information quality, aerospace companies can greatly reduce costs and publishing times. The Challenges of Converting to XMLHowever, aerospace materials, like those in most other industries, are often produced using a variety of tools and formats (e.g. word processors, desktop publishing applications, presentation software, etc.), from both modern and legacy applications. A major issue for aerospace manufacturers and suppliers is therefore the conversion of huge quantities of complex source materials from their original proprietary formats into robust, accurate, usable XML. Until now, XML conversion has had to be either outsourced or undertaken in-house, either manually, or via scripting software. But when content is tagged by hand, either in-house or by a third party, it's easy to introduce errors into the conversion process. Significant post-conversion review and editing will generally be required before you can use your XML. Manual conversion is also extremely resource-intensive and can involve a lengthy turnaround time. Scripting solutions fare no better, and rely on rigid conformance to formatting styles in the original word processor document. However, human authors generally do not create documents in such a consistent manner, and low-quality XML output can result. Scripting software can also involve costly and lengthy custom programming for each type of document, and for each proprietary application that is used to create those documents. We have significant experience with XML conversion for the aerospace industry, and can offer expertise and assistance with maintenance and service manuals, flight operations manuals, training manuals, and many other complex materials. |
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