icoya WordXML

icoya WordXML is a extension for Microsoft Word in order to convert Word content easily into the open, format-neutral and manufacturer-independent XML format. Content can, without any special technical knowledge, be structured and saved as XML using a common Word template.

Noteably, the conversion takes place using a XML stylesheet (XSL) and a XML transformation (XSLT). The generated XML document can be automatically validated during the conversion using a DTD (Document Type Definition) . In this manner, errors in the document structure can be recognized at the appropriate time and thus only valid XML documents are created according to the appropriate DTD.

» Why not save content as HTML documents?

The conversion of texts from Microsoft Word into HTML is known to be plausible only in certain situations, because HTML code is very unclean and contains many unneeded elements. Additional validation without manual correction is hardly possible. It is also important to note that all content structure is lost while storing in HTML and that content and layout are not separated.

Alternatively, saving as XML offers many advantages: information about the content structure is not lost; layout and content are consistently separated. With stylesheets, the content can therefore be formatted separate from the individual design preferences of the editors according to the corporate identity standards and can thus be published with one consistent layout.

Additionally, content can be archived in a future-proof manner, independent of format or final display device.

» Why not to wait for the next Word version with XML support?

Can you afford to make decisions based on nebulous announcements of the manufacturer? Is your IT budget in line with the update and licensing policies of the manufacturer? Or you might have doubts about the XML conformity and platform independence of future Word versions?

Therefore: icoya WordXML is available now and fully compatible with worldwide established standards.

» This is how it works

To create a text in Microsoft Word and convert it later into XML, you must structure your text. For this purpose, you can identify text paragraphs with special icoya formatting rules and thus create a map between the text paragraphs and XML elements. With the conversion, paragraphs that have been identified will then be saved as the appropriate XML elements. icoya WordXML can be also used to create Windows online-help (.chm). The online help feature is very powerful and fully replaces costly .chm generation tools.

Have a look at the icoya WordXML schema diagram



In addition to pure content, structural information of the documents that is fundamental and necessary will be converted. These are:

  • Blank lines and paragraphs
  • Tables
  • Pictures
  • Lists
  • Text justification
  • Hyperlinks

» Examples:

» Documentation

The icoya WordXML documentation is available in various formats: in Windows help format (.chm), in icoya WordXML XML format and in HTML format. Naturally, WordXML has been used for documentation of icoya WordXML.

» Do you want to know more about icoyaWordXML and get a free copy of icoya WordXML?

icoya WordXML is binaries are available free of costs for testing. In addition the icoya WordXML source code is available freely under GPL licence on SourceForge http://www.sf.net/procects/wordxml

» Download of icoya WordXML

Feel free to download icoya WordXML for Windows from our download server http://www.icoya.de/WordXML-en/ Please fill out the registration form to download icoya WordXML.

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» Pricelist and order

icoya WordXML is available starting from 69,- EUR + VAT per user. The icoya WordXML pricelist in PDF-Format is available here

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» WordXML is open source

struktur AG has released WordXML under GPL licence. The WordXML sourcecode is available at Sourceforge wordxml project. The icoya WordXML licencing terms can be found here.