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DocBook COMPARE V8 IS HERE
Comparing CALS Tables in DocBook Documents Just Got Simpler
DeltaXML has always been the leading comparison solution for comparing tables within XML files, but finding the balance between structural change and content change hasn’t been without challenge. One of the most important aspects of finding difference is representing them. DocBook Compare V8 has improved on this fundamental feature.
Before, if content had changed within your tables, we’d show you the row or column where this had happened. Now with DocBook Compare V8, we can represent content change within any table cell, along with identifying added or deleted columns or rows. No more guesswork and valuable time saved.
Read our full blog to learn more about all these exciting new features, or try DocBook Compare for yourself today for free.
Configure to find the changes you need to know about
DocBook Compare’s algorithms allow you to compare two DocBook documents, analysing their content and structure and matching all the corresponding elements between them to accurately identify and represent changes in your documents.
Show the difference in a way that makes sense to you
DocBook Compare’s configurability allows you to focus on changes important to you, and then represent them in DocBook markup. This representation combines your original content with the new markup making it possible to see the individual changes in your content.
Compare your own DocBook files
If you’re wanting to try out DocBook Compare’s powerful performance, try our online demo which offers fundamental functionality; diff two of your own DocBook files and compare the changes. If you’d like to see all DocBook Compare has to offer book a one-to-one demo with a DeltaXML developer.
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DocBook goes in, DocBook comes out
There’s no need to change your existing DocBook publication workflows for DocBook Compare. The comparison process is tailored specifically for DocBook content producing valid DocBook output, where changes are marked using native DocBook markup. Elements are marked with the @revisionflag attribute and text changes are wrapped in elements to enable the change markup to be applied at the word level.
Text formatting intelligence
DocBook Compare handles structural markup like ,
Change highlighting MathML comparisons
MathML handling is built into DocBook Compare as standard. When MathML content inside your documents is compared, change highlighting is created using MathML syntax to add coloring and styling to your MathML. Three different output styles allow you to choose the one that best suits your publication.
Find the change that matters to you, ignore the diffs that don’t
Comparison results can be configured to show in any form you need, whether for automated processing or human review.
Compare CALS and HTML tables with ease
XML tables are complex enough without having to worry about how to compare them. We process CALS and HTML tables to make sure that the results are valid against the table models while still delivering accurate comparisons.
Tracking moves within your DocBook content
When editing documents it’s commonplace to move chunks of content from one location to another. In these circumstances, it can be useful to understand that this was a move operation rather than a deletion and an addition. DocBook Compare uses element ids to identify this type of change and mark it as a move so that you have the option to style it differently if needed.
Finding change within referenced images
Understanding when externally referenced content changes is just as important as understanding text changes within a document. DocBook Compare can identify when a referenced image has changed but can also identify when a modified href actually points to the same image.
When DocBook change is a standard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DocBook Compare?
DocBook Compare is a complete toolkit for reliable DocBook comparison. It is the most efficient and dependable way of identifying all the changes within your DocBook content.
How do I integrate or embed DocBook Compare?
DocBook Compare is optimised for integration into enterprise workflow and content management systems. All of its functionality is accessed through its Java APIs, which are fully documented and come with complete, working examples. On top of these API’s we have created plugins for popular XML authoring tools, including oXygen and FrameMaker for seamless content authoring and reviewing.
Can I ignore changes I know about?
Yes. DocBook Compare can be configured to tell you about the differences that matter to you and ignore those that don’t, including changes to attributes, the order of content, differences in whitespace and external links.
How is DocBook Compare different from other diff tools?
Rather than comparing line-by-line, DocBook Compare identifies and matches up all the elements across your DocBook content, so it has a meaningful and dependable basis for its comparisons.
This pairing process uses a combination of element names, parent names, position in the XML tree and the structure of child elements.
How are found differences represented?
DocBook Compare has been designed to make all your content changes easy to work with. It generates well-formed, valid DocBook content so the resulting output is compatible with your existing DocBook tools. Where this involves tables, a sophisticated process works out the best way of showing all the changes, while still generating a valid table.
How do I buy a DocBook Compare license?
So you’re only paying for what you need we offer a range of license models dependent on the system architecture you’re using and your current use case. Fill in our get a quote form to receive more details on your pricing options.
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