3.1. XML formats
Octopus - your all-in-one solution for XML target formats and more
Octopus revolutionises the way you work with content. With support for leading XML target formats such as JATS, DocBook, DITA and TEI, Octopus not only allows you to transform content into these standards, but also to use them as input formats. This allows you to generate high-quality output in various formats from existing XML data - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
A subset of the major standards - optimised for your requirements
Octopus uses a specially customised subset of the major XML standards that is perfectly tailored to the needs of modern companies. This subset provides you with the essential functions and structures you need without unnecessary complexity. This allows you to make the most of your content while ensuring it is fully compatible with leading tools such as the oXygen XML Editor, XEditor and Fonto XML and Oxygen Content Fusion.
Out-of-the-box compatibility and seamless integration
The XML data generated by Octopus is ready to use in tools such as oXygen and Content Fusion. These platforms make it easy to edit, collaborate and publish your content. Thanks to the standard-compliant structuring, you can use your XML documents directly without having to make any additional adjustments.
The XML target formats at a glance
- JATS (Journal Article Tag Suite): The standard for scientific articles, ideal for exchange and archiving in the publishing industry.
- DocBook: Perfect for technical documentation and manuals, with a flexible structure for a wide range of publication formats.
- DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture): The industry-specific standard for modular and reusable content, particularly suitable for technical documentation.
- TEI (Text Encoding Initiative): The standard for the encoding and exchange of texts, especially in the humanities.
- Other formats are available, including LCS, parsX and BITS.
More than just transformation - AI solutions for your content
Octopus goes beyond mere transformation and offers innovative AI-supported solutions to optimise your content:
- Metadata enrichment: Automatic addition of semantic information that makes your content more searchable and linkable.
- Image descriptions: AI-generated descriptions of images that support accessibility and editorial processes.
- Summaries: Automatic creation of concise summaries that save time and make it easier to absorb information.
Your advantages with Octopus
- Flexibility: Use JATS, DocBook, DITA and TEI as both input and target formats.
- Efficiency: Automated transformations and AI-supported enrichments save time and resources.
- Compatibility: Seamless integration with oXygen and Content Fusion.
- Quality: Standard-compliant XML data for maximum precision and reliability.
Octopus - your platform for the future of document processing
With Octopus, you not only get a powerful solution for the transformation and utilisation of XML formats, but also innovative AI tools that take your content to a new level. Discover the possibilities for making your documentation more efficient, intelligent and future-proof.
Octopus - Transforming, enriching, publishing. All in one.
3.1.1. JATS/BITS
JATS and BITS in Octopus - your solution for standardised XML formats
With Octopus, we offer you a comprehensive platform that optimally supports JATS (Journal Article Tag Suite) and BITS (Book Interchange Tag Set). These XML standards are indispensable for the structuring and exchange of scientific articles and book content in the publishing industry. Octopus provides a customised subset of these major standards that is perfectly tailored to the requirements of modern publishers and companies - efficient, flexible and easy to integrate.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with oXygen, Content Fusion and XEditor
The JATS and BITS data generated by Octopus is ready to use in leading tools such as oXygen XML Editor, Content Fusion and XEditor. This seamless integration allows you to easily edit, collaborate and publish your content without the need for additional customisation.
Schema, Schematron and SQF - everything you need
In addition to a standard-compliant schema for JATS and BITS, we also offer Schematron and SQF rules on request. These advanced validation tools help you to make your content even more precise and error-free.
Validation service and consistency check - quality guaranteed
Octopus offers an integrated validation service to ensure that your JATS and BITS data complies with the standards. In addition, our OCF container format (Octopus Container Format) enables an internal consistency check. This allows you to quickly identify and rectify missing images, incomplete metadata or other inconsistencies, for example.
Your benefits with JATS and BITS in Octopus
- Efficiency: A specially customised subset of the major standards that simplifies your work.
- Compatibility: Out-of-the-box support for oXygen, Content Fusion and XEditor.
- Flexibility: Scheme, Schematron and SQF for maximum customisation options.
- Quality assurance: Integrated validation service and consistency check in OCF container format.
Octopus - your platform for standardised XML formats
With Octopus, you not only get the best tools for JATS and BITS, but also the certainty that your content meets the highest quality standards. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your document processing - efficiently, precisely and future-proof.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
3.1.2.
DITA-LT
DITA-LT in Octopus - your solution for educational content in the XML standard
With Octopus, we offer a powerful platform that optimally supports DITA-LT (Learning and Training). This XML standard is specially designed for educational content and is characterised by its reusability and flexibility. Octopus facilitates the creation, editing and publication of DITA-LT content and offers seamless integration into modern tools.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with Fonto XML Editor, SiteFusion, Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion
The DITA-LT data generated by Octopus is immediately compatible with leading tools such as Fonto XML Editor, SiteFusion, Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion. This seamless integration enables efficient editing and management of your content without the need for additional customisation. The Oxygen XML Editor allows you to intuitively edit and validate your content, while Oxygen Content Fusion enables smooth real-time collaboration.
Schema, Schematron and extended validation
Octopus provides a standard-compliant schema for DITA-LT and also offers Schematron rules on request. These advanced validation tools help you to ensure the quality and consistency of your content.
Validation service and consistency check - quality guaranteed
With the integrated validation service from Octopus, you can ensure that your DITA-LT data complies with the standards. Our OCF container format (Octopus Container Format) also enables an internal consistency check to quickly identify and rectify missing references or incomplete content, for example.
Your advantages with DITA-LT in Octopus
- Efficiency: Optimised support for the DITA-LT standard, especially for educational content.
- Compatibility: Out-of-the-box support for Fonto XML Editor, SiteFusion, Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion.
- Flexibility: Scheme and Schematron for maximum customisation options.
- Quality assurance: Integrated validation service and consistency check in OCF container format.
Octopus - your platform for DITA-LT
With Octopus, you get a future-proof solution for processing DITA-LT content. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your work with educational content - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
3.1.3.
TEI
TEI in Octopus - Your solution for humanities and social texts in the XML standard
Octopus provides a powerful platform to support the TEI (Text Encoding Initiative) standard, which was developed specifically for the creation of structured, machine-readable texts in the humanities and social sciences. With Octopus, you can efficiently create, edit and manage TEI data to optimise your research and publication projects.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion
TEI data generated by Octopus is fully compatible with the Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion. The Oxygen XML Editor provides an intuitive environment for editing and validating your TEI data, while Oxygen Content Fusion enables smooth real-time collaboration. These tools ensure seamless integration and make working with TEI data much easier.
Schema, Schematron and extended validation
Octopus provides a standard-compliant schema for TEI and also offers Schematron rules on request. These advanced validation tools help you to ensure the quality and consistency of your TEI data and bring your content up to the highest standards.
Validation service and consistency check - quality guaranteed
With the integrated validation service from Octopus, you can ensure that your TEI data complies with the standards. Our OCF container format (Octopus Container Format) also enables an internal consistency check to quickly identify and rectify missing references or incomplete content, for example.
Your advantages with TEI in Octopus
- Efficiency: Optimised support for the TEI standard, especially for texts in the humanities and social sciences.
- Compatibility: Out-of-the-box support for Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion.
- Flexibility: Scheme and Schematron for maximum customisation options.
- Quality assurance: Integrated validation service and consistency check in OCF container format.
Octopus - Your platform for TEI
Octopus provides you with a future-proof solution for processing TEI data. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your work with humanities and social science texts - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
3.1.4.
DocBook
DocBook in Octopus - your solution for technical documentation in the XML standard
Octopus provides a comprehensive platform to support the DocBook standard, which was developed specifically for the creation of structured documents in technical documentation and publishing. With Octopus, you can efficiently create, edit and manage DocBook data to optimise your documentation and publication projects.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion
DocBook data generated by Octopus is fully compatible with the Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion. The Oxygen XML Editor provides a powerful environment for editing and validating your DocBook data, while Oxygen Content Fusion enables smooth, real-time collaboration. These tools ensure seamless integration and make working with DocBook data much easier.
Schema, Schematron and extended validation
Octopus provides a standard-compliant schema for DocBook and also offers Schematron rules on request. These advanced validation tools help you to ensure the quality and consistency of your DocBook data and bring your content up to the highest standards.
Validation service and consistency check - quality guaranteed
With the integrated validation service from Octopus, you can ensure that your DocBook data meets the standards. Our OCF container format (Octopus Container Format) also enables an internal consistency check to quickly identify and rectify missing references or incomplete content, for example.
Your advantages with DocBook in Octopus
- Efficiency: Optimised support for the DocBook standard, especially for technical documentation and publications.
- Compatibility: Out-of-the-box support for Oxygen XML Editor and Oxygen Content Fusion.
- Flexibility: Scheme and Schematron for maximum customisation options.
- Quality assurance: Integrated validation service and consistency check in OCF container format.
Octopus - Your platform for DocBook
With Octopus, you get a future-proof solution for processing DocBook data. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your work with technical documentation - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
3.1.5. LCS (Learning Content Standards)
LCS in Octopus - Your solution for XML-based content with Xeditor and Edupartner
Octopus offers a powerful platform to support LCS (Learning Content Standards), which has been specially developed for creating, editing and managing standardised learning content. With Octopus, you can process LCS data efficiently and customise it to your individual requirements.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with Xeditor
The Xeditor is available for editing LCS data. This editor offers a user-friendly and intuitive environment that has been specially developed for editing XML-based content such as LCS. With Xeditor, you can edit, validate and publish your content directly in the browser without having to install additional software.
Schema and validation
Octopus provides a standards-compliant schema for LCS that ensures your content meets the requirements of the Learning Content Standards. The integrated validation in combination with Xeditor enables you to recognise errors at an early stage and ensure the quality of your content.
Collaboration and consistency checking
With Octopus and Xeditor, teams can collaborate efficiently to create and manage LCS data. The OCF container (Octopus Container Format) provides an internal consistency check to ensure that your content is complete and correct.
Your advantages with LCS in Octopus
Efficiency: Optimised support for LCS data, especially for standardised learning content.
Compatibility: Seamless integration with Xeditor for editing and managing LCS data.
Flexibility: Customisable schema and validation options for maximum control.
Quality assurance: Integrated consistency check in OCF container format.
Octopus - Your platform for LCS
With Octopus and Xeditor, you get a future-proof solution for processing LCS data. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your work with standardised learning content - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
3.1.6. parsX
parsX in Octopus - Your solution for XML-based content with Fonto XML Editor, Xeditor and Oxygen XML Editor
Octopus provides a comprehensive platform to support the parsX format, which is specifically designed for general, non-fiction and trade book publishers. With Octopus, you can efficiently create, edit and manage parsX data using various XML editors such as Fonto XML Editor, Xeditor and Oxygen XML Editor.
Out-of-the-box compatibility with leading XML editors
Fonto XML Editor
The Fonto XML Editor is a user-friendly solution that has been specially developed for authors and editors who do not have in-depth XML knowledge. With Fonto, you can edit parsX data directly in the browser, focussing on an intuitive user interface.
Xeditor
Xeditor provides a powerful environment for editing XML-based content such as parsX. It enables browser-based editing, validation and publishing without the need for additional software.
Oxygen XML Editor
The Oxygen XML Editor is a comprehensive desktop solution for advanced users who need maximum control over their XML data. With Oxygen you can edit, validate and transform parsX data, supporting advanced features such as XSLT transformations and schema validations.
Scheme and validation
Octopus provides a standard-compliant schema for parsX, which ensures that your content fulfils the requirements of the format. The integrated validation in combination with the aforementioned XML editors enables you to recognise errors at an early stage and ensure the quality of your content.
Collaboration and consistency check
With Octopus and the supported XML editors, teams can collaborate efficiently to create and manage parsX data. The OCF container (Octopus Container Format) provides an internal consistency check to ensure that your content is complete and correct.
Your advantages with parsX in Octopus
- Flexibility: Support for Fonto XML Editor, Xeditor and Oxygen XML Editor to meet the different needs of your teams.
- Efficiency: Optimised support for parsX data, especially for publishers.
- Quality assurance: Integrated consistency check in OCF container format.
- Compatibility: Seamless integration with leading XML editors.
Octopus - Your platform for parsX
With Octopus and the supported XML editors, you get a future-proof solution for processing parsX data. Discover how Octopus can revolutionise your work with XML-based content - efficiently, precisely and flexibly.
Octopus - The future of XML processing starts here.
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