1.1. OFX - The flexible solution for customised document processing

With OFX (Octopus Framework eXtension), the Octopus team offers you a powerful and flexible framework that takes your document processing to a new level. OFX enables you to efficiently transform, style and adapt content for different output formats - all with maximum flexibility and precision.

The heart of OFX: The 4 layers for maximum customisability
OFX is based on an innovative 4-layer concept that gives you full control over the design and customisation of your documents:

  1. Layer 1: Global styling
    This layer defines global properties that can be applied to all outputs. Here you define basic design elements such as colours, fonts and general layouts. The configuration is carried out via the global_styling.xml file, which ensures a standardised appearance for all formats.
  2. Layer 2: Specific output styling
    In this layer, you can make specific adjustments for individual output formats. Whether PDF, website or other formats - each format has its own area for customised settings. For example, you can adjust the fonts or colours for a specific format.
  3. Layer 3: User-defined customisations
    This layer allows you to make user-defined customisations for special requirements. Here you can define individual rules and designs for specific target groups or projects in order to achieve customised results.
  4. Layer 4: Dynamic adjustments
    The fourth layer offers the option of making dynamic adjustments based on metadata or specific inputs. This allows you to adapt content and designs in real time in order to react flexibly to different requirements.

Why OFX?

  • Flexibility: Thanks to the 4 layers, you can seamlessly combine global and specific customisations.
  • Efficiency: Automate your workflows and save valuable time.
  • Versatile output formats: Supports a wide range of formats such as PDF, eXHTML, LBook and more.
  • User-friendliness: Intuitive configuration and simple integration into existing systems.

With OFX, you have the perfect solution for designing your document processing efficiently, flexibly and individually. Whether you want to implement global designs or need specific adaptations for individual formats - OFX offers you the tools to realise your vision.

Discover the possibilities of OFX and take your document processing to the next level!