Re: What are your opnions about ComponentOne Doc-To-Help

[Klaus Nji <makaveli_0000 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

I like DocToHelp but it is forcing me to use one of their embedded templates.   I tried using one made in house but it did not like it.  Maybe I have not yet spent enough time with the tool to see what format it wants for templates.

I admit though, that the tool is quick in producing its output formats.  So far, the defeciences I have identified with D2H are:

- Version control for multiple users (check in and out)
- Word or HTML as main editors
- Rigiid PDF output format, though fast

Also, I have not been able to get my head wrapped around conditional text.  Say replacing a Word 'Product X' with 'Product Y' based on a build condition.  I know it does it, but how.

As we speak, I am also evaluating RoboHelp with the new release of 6.  This is my first choice. D2H is my second choice.

Thanks.  

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Subject: Re: What are your opnions about ComponentOne Doc-To-Help

I have been using Doc To Help for a few years for printed manual and .chm output. Some of our manuals go over 500 pages with complex tables and embedded graphics, but Doc To Help handles them well.

The conditional text feature is pretty straight forward and works as expected.

Their e-mail support turnaround time is pretty good, although some complex issues have taken a few days. But I've used the product long enough that I can devise workarounds when needed, and that is not that often.

I can't speak for their training courses, but you might want to look into those if help production or their product is completely new to you. 

Michael
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