XML and ASP. NET

New cross-platform help document development tools
　
Like programmers, Technical authors can also get used to using their tools, but the transfer to. NET usually requires the introduction of new document tools and methods. The need to access online help via multiple platforms is gradually increasing, which will have the greatest impact on the existing document work solution.

The essence of Web-based services means that online help is the best platform to provide assistance and training for users. For. NET application software, online help can be implemented through the following methods:

◆ Server-based HTML or Web-based help: such server-side documents can be customized solutions or developed using tools such as RoboHelp Enterprise of eHelp, roboHelp Enterprise is based on RoboHelp, allowing you to develop server-based and application-based online help solutions.
◆ HTML help provided by the application software itself: There are already various tools available for use, and some may be available in your company.
◆ Web help: from application software or server.

Add XML and ASP. NET

If your document work plan does not include XML and ASP. NET, your document needs to be extended to add this content. For end users of the application software, the use of XML and ASP. NET may be transparent, but this issue should also be taken into account in your software development lifecycle and structural documents.

This can be achieved through multiple approaches, including:

◆ Document the application software xml dtd.
◆ Document ASP. NET code, including general project information, COM objects, and other elements that constitute ASP. NET. There are some automated document tools to do this, such as Living Doc.

Mobile users

As the use of PDA gradually becomes popular, some technical authors and analysts may not be very familiar with the PDA environment. In addition, mobile phone functions are constantly increasing, allowing them to access the Web.

If your documents and chemical engineering work are extended to user training, you need to provide classroom and online training to meet people's needs. There are some tools, such as RoboDemo from eHelp, which allow you to generate an introduction and tutorial running on a PDA-based Pocket PC. These contents can also be accessed on the Web.

Accept Challenges

To adjust the document work solution to meet the needs of the. NET environment, you need to make some changes to the user documentation and adopt policies to adapt to the various platforms supported by Microsoft. NET and the user community. The preceding sections describe XML and ASP. NET.

1. ASP. NET TypeConverter
2. Analysis on TypeResolver of ASP. NET
3. Define JavaScriptConverter in ASP. NET
4. How to replace Sys. Services in ASP. NET
5. Use Profile Service of ASP. NET AJAX