How parson helped IP Dynamics modernize and streamline its DITA authoring environment
IP Dynamics wanted to completely overhaul its DITA-XML and Oxygen-based authoring environment. parson analyzed the existing DITA authoring environment and developed requirements for a new solution. parson then modernized and simplified the environment so that IP Dynamics can work more efficiently and maintain the authoring system on its own.
The starting point: DITA authoring environment outdated and too complex
Since 2018, IP Dynamics has been using an authoring environment based on DITA-XML and Oxygen to write technical documentation. This environment could no longer be updated, was technically outdated, and had become too complex for IP Dynamics to maintain.
IP Dynamics decided to renew the DITA authoring environment in order to work with a simple, standards-based, robust and maintainable system.
The solution: Modernizing and simplifying the DITA authoring environment
As an experienced service provider for DITA in technical documentation, parson first analyzed the existing DITA authoring environment with IP Dynamics and derived requirements for modernization.
The parson team then implemented the following measures:
- Reorganize the folder structure in the DITA XML authoring environment to eliminate legacy issues, including redundant scripts, repositories, and project files
- Simplify HTML output by switching to Oxygen WebHelp and making it more robust
- Simplify terminology checking by using the Oxygen "Terminology Checker" plugin
- Update PDF output to work with the latest Oxygen version
- Optimize Oxygen configuration such as frameworks, templates, transformation scenarios, and project files
- Document the new DITA authoring environment so that all changes are traceable
The result: Greater efficiency in a modern DITA authoring environment
IP Dynamics can now work much more efficiently and maintain the DITA authoring environment on its own.
I really like the new authoring environment! The DITA structure is clearer and lean. Many processes are simpler and therefore faster. I can now make most changes to the system myself. And the new WebHelp is much easier to use than our old version.
About IP Dynamics GmbH
IP Dynamics GmbH is a German software manufacturer headquartered in Hamburg. The company is specialized in the optimization and automation of business processes. The range of services extends from planning and implementation to QA and the subsequent operation of the systems.
With Dynamic Workload, IP Dynamics offers an innovative software solution for workload management that centrally controls and distributes all of a company's tasks. This guarantees that every task is assigned to the right employee at the right time.