Software acts as Help authoring tool.
Press Release Summary:
XML-based authoring tool Flare aids technical writers and other documentation professionals to compose content in XML format without requiring any knowledge of XML. Content can be created and edited using real time WYSIWYG XML visual editor. Features such as conditional tags and variables allow authors to repurpose content, and automated wizards help create table of contents, index, and search. Users can also generate and distribute content in variety of standard formats.
Original Press Release:
New Help Authoring Tool Launched by MadCap Software
MadCap Flare Released to Industry Anticipation Following Microsoft Showcase
SAN DIEGO, March 1 / -- MadCap Software, Inc., today announced that its flagship help authoring software, MadCap Flare, is now available. The commercial release of Flare has been highly anticipated ever since the software was chosen by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) for showcase at the global launch of Visual Studio 2005 and .NET 2.0 late last year. Flare is a new XML-based authoring tool that empowers technical writers, Help authors, and other documentation professionals to compose content in XML format without requiring any knowledge of the XML language or XML programming. MadCap Flare features a unique visual editor that allows users to compose content similar to how they would in Microsoft® Word(TM). The software maintains the content in pure XML format, allowing users to easily reuse and repurpose the content to virtually any format, standard, device, or operating system.
"This is an historic day not only for MadCap Software, but for the help authoring industry in general," said Bjorn Backlund, CTO and founder of MadCap Software. "MadCap Flare revolutionizes technical communication by offering technical writers the power of XML without requiring XML expertise."
MadCap Software also announced today that Anthony Olivier, former senior vice president and general manager at Macromedia, Inc., has joined the company as its chief executive officer. "It's clear that MadCap Software is poised to become the new leader in help authoring by continuing to innovate beyond where existing tools left off," said Olivier. "This company has a very bright future, and I'm pleased and humbled to be a part of it going forward."
MadCap Flare combines established Help authoring standards with a host of unprecedented features. Users can import existing content from a variety of sources, including Microsoft Word, RoboHelp, other help authoring tools and HTML pages. Content can be created, edited and enhanced using the patent pending visual editor, a real time WYSIWYG XML editor. Advanced features such as conditional tags and variables allow authors to easily repurpose content, and automated wizards make it easy to create a Table of Contents, Index and Search. The software includes multi-language support, including Unicode support. Users can generate and distribute content in a variety of standard formats, including cross-browser, cross-platform Help, Microsoft HTML Help (.chm) and DotNetHelp, a new format for .NET applications. Users can also create printed documentation in Microsoft Word format. Additionally, Flare is designed to support the new help technology that Microsoft will include in Windows Vista (upon its release).
Pricing and Availability
MadCap Flare is available for purchase as an electronic download or boxed software at or by calling + (858) 320-0387. The price is US $799 for a single Flare license or, for a limited time only, US $499 for an upgrade to Flare from a competing product. Volume discounts are available. www.madcapsoftware.com
About MadCap Software
MadCap Software is just a new name for a group of familiar faces that have been leading the technical writing community for over a decade, including many former core members of eHelp® Corporation, creators of RoboHelp®. Learn more about MadCap Software and Flare at www.madcapsoftware.com.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Hamilton of MadCap Software, Inc., +1-619-972-2767
Source: MadCap Software, Inc.
Web site: www.madcapsoftware.com/
