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Human Science uses DITA, the global standard for production and
management of documents and manuals in XML.
We are greatly able to
reduce project tasks and costs, so please do not hesitate to inquire about our DITA services.
Producing Documents and Manuals with DITA
At our company we use DITA, and international standard for XML and document and manual production and management, to increase task efficiency and lower costs.
DITA is increasing being utilized both overseas and in Japan, and we are listed as a DITA Player at DITA Consortium Japan for the utilization and offer of services for DITA.
DITA Solutions Provided by Human Science
1. Consulting
・Support for converting your documents to DITA
・Submitting plans for DITA format document production to fit your company
2. Document Production
・Convert existing data to DITA and the creation of style sheets
・The creation of documents in DITA format
3. Localization
・Providing a multilingual translation for existing DITA format files
・Publish existing PDF or HTML files
Merits of Using DITA
When using software such as FrameMaker and InDesign, difficulties arose when trying to reutilize certain content due to the large nature of each file. DITA works by splitting a text into different topics. Each topic is only 4, 5 sentences long, and therefore, each component can be easily found and used in your next project.
- FrameMaker and InDesign
A book format limited by the need for sequencing
- Complete as one entire document unit
- Not easily reusable
- Production is made to be done in sequential order
- Formatting, layout, style, and terminology all saved to each creator
- Layout is specified for each text
- Features of DITA
A networked topic-based format
- Completed in one topic unit
- Based on the ability to reuse content
- Multiple tasks can be done concurrently
- Formatting, layout, style, and terminology can all be controlled separately
- The layout for text can all be selected from a separate style sheet
Besides the above DITA features, the following merits can greatly reduce costs:
- The reduction of errors from the use of similar or same text from different product versions
- Multilingual localization becomes easier
- The time spent on manual creation and checking/proofreading can be greatly reduced
- What is DITA?
DITA stands for Darwin Information Typing Architecture It is an architecture proposed by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) for the production, management, and use of information based in XML. The information and content can be reused in a variety of different contexts, and can be output in a range of formats including PDF and HTML.
- About DITA Consortium Japan
DITA Consortium Japan is an organization that supports the use of DITA in Japan, and helps provide knowhow and instruction for companies and individuals/engineers who are looking to use DITA in their services. They also are involved in international events and are on the forefront of activities for domestic industries here in Japan.
More can be found out on the DITA Consortium Japan at the following address:
http://dita-jp.org/ (Japanese Site)
【 Contact Us 】
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