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    Arbortext Editor/Styler/Publishing Engine 8.3.1.0 has released! May 30, 2025   Key Highlights Creo View update Support for publishing MathML Fixed critical customer reported SPR’s Styler 8.3.1.0 introduces two new features to provide the ability to publish MathML in both print and HTML output Namespace passthrough – Stylesheet properties allow name spaced content to be passed to the renderer untouched (eg MathML) Stylesheet module – A Styler stylesheet module is provided with property sets and APP functions for generating images of MathML and SVG when that name spaced content is passed through The APP installation now includes the MathJax library used for generating images of MathML Documentation AE Release Notes AE SPR Fixes AE Install Guide PE Release Notes PE Install Guide Software matrix

Hi,we’re using "tbklnk" for cross-references and hyperlinks. When the link text spans multiple lines, the tagged PDF view shows a separate “Verknüpfen–OBJR”-tag for each line. According to our accessibility expert, this causes issues for users navigating with a screen reader — the hyperlink is not read as a single link, but as multiple separate ones (e.g., three links if it spans three lines).Is there a way to merge these into a single hyperlink element? See attached image. Best regards,Jonas Neumann

Hello,we are currently migrating all clients to Version 12 due to pdf accessibility requirements. However, some clients are still using Version 10 Templates. Despite identical settings, the text layout differs between the versions, as the character width has changed.Is there a way to configure Version 12 so that it matches Version 10 exactly? We tried with the "tw"-PI but we can't get it exactly. Some clients are requesting accessible versions of older jobs, and in those cases, the layout must be identical. See attached images. Best regards,Jonas Neumann

I have a table configured that uses XPath to show text content.  It works perfectly until I hit the count of 6 rows, at that point it is no longer showing the table. Here is the styler before text configuration. Here is the expected result within the editor after applying the changes.Content properly showing with 5 rows.Now, with six rows (Xpath values for Row #6 are the same values than our previous row #5). The content in styler is like below. Table with 6 rows in the styler.And below the empty table result that I get.Table content NOT showing anymore.Do you have any explanation ?

Good Day allI am a new user and am having trouble setting up isodraw 7.3. I have had IT remote into my machine countless times to fix this problem to no avail. The problem is that when I try and Edit Preferences my Grid box is greyed out. Can anyone tell me how I can go about getting this problem taken care of.V/r Johnnie White. 

Hi, My understanding is that the support for MathType introduced in Arbortext 8.3.0 is not entirely complete (limitations for publishing?). Is there a description somewhere of what is supported or not supported?And will the next release be more complete, and when would that be expected? Thanks,Richard Steadman 

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There was a lot of templates and macros used, Now the Align function and buttons are greyed out.I will re-install ISO in couple days if no solutions so i can keep moving forward. 

We have an issue where we are often left with a level 2 or 3 title and short description stuck on the bottom of a page, while the rest of the topic is on the next page.   What are my options? My thought is to create a rule that would check the room left on the page, and if the title element was within the last 3 in. of the bottom of the page it would start the topic on a new page. Is that possible?   Bryon

Helly everyone The shortcut to delete lines in Isodraw should be F6, this is also noted next to the command in the menu.But instead it I have to press shift as well, which is a very long stretch for my hand. Pressing F6 doesn't do anyhing.I already found out that shortcuts can not be reassignedDoes anyone have an idea how this is possible and how to solve it? I'm using Isodraw 7.4 Thank you very much in advance

Hello everyone.Is there any way to change the template file to my own template when opening IsoDraw?Thank you for your help.

I am preparing a technical procedure document using PTC Arbortext and need to insert three SVG images on single page. However, I don’t see any option to adjust the height and width of the images within the stylesheet.I have tried using the <graphic> element but couldn't find a way to explicitly set the dimensions. Is there a way to resize SVG images in Arbortext using FOSI or XSL-FO? Any guidance or examples would be appreciated!

My PTC Arbortext Editor (ver: 8.2.2.0) uses the direct path to entities and stylesheets, see below:<?xml-stylesheet href="file:///C:/Users/joseph/Desktop/project/XML/DTD/40051C_7_0.fos"?><!ENTITY IMG-1 SYSTEM "C:\Users\joseph\Desktop\project\XML\GRAPHICS\IMG-1.svg" NDATA SVG> I want it to use relative paths (I thinkI worded that correctly) like below:<!ENTITY IMG-1 SYSTEM ".\GRAPHICS\IMG-1.svg" NDATA SVG> How do I change that to the default in Arbortext?

I am setting a stylesheet using the set stylesheet ACL command. Now I want to undo this association. How can I do that? I want the stylesheet to not appear in the list of stylesheets while publishing the next time.

We would like to perform some custom action (copying files from remote server) before the publishing action is performed from the "Publish" dialog box. Ho can we embed/ perform our custom actins before the publishing action takes place.

Hi, I am working on custom application for sync xml doc in our Saas application from Arbortext.- The document xml should be open by a user on web navigator, with customizations files for arbortext.- Arbortext start, user edits and saves, then a script sends to our Saas APIThe downloading and opening process should be the most easy for the user with minimal interaction.Which is the best customizations type in Arbortext for achieve the goal ? I think to use arbortext-editor protocol + custom application with jar to download the xml and cutomizations files.- We ask to our users to add our saas url in trusted site zone- My Saas application references a link "arbortext-editor" with unique uuid generated for each edition, it allows to avoid authentification system for the url.- Arbortext intercepts this link, then it calls our custom application that use a jar to download a zip file (xml + customizations + tokens authent) by http request.- User saves the document, callback function

How to avoid the below preflight errors in the PDF generated through ALD v12.3? Transparent objects have been foundPage has no blending color spaceForm has no blending color space

Software Version 8.2 I'm supporting someone who uses Arbortext and they receive the following error message when trying to print to PDF. I have another person who has the exact same configuration without issue. I'm very unfamiliar with the software and I'm not sure where to begin. <Heading>Publish Production 10.xml for pdf.</Heading><Record date="Thu Mar 06 14:34:57 CST 2025" millis="1741293297066" severity="error" suppress="0" thread="main"><Level>ERROR</Level><Message>No content area defined for formatting object fo:block, output may not be properly formatted.</Message></Record><Record date="Thu Mar 06 14:34:57 CST 2025" millis="1741293297075" severity="error" suppress="0" thread="main"><Level>ERROR</Level><Message>No content area defined for formatting object fo:block, output may not be properly formatted.</Message></Record><Record date="Thu Mar 06 14:34:57 CST 2025" millis="174129329707

I need to generate a table with the styler that will grow according to the count of a specific element within the document.  For example, the table with header (Column1, Column2, Column3) will have 2 rows if the content of element  EnactAuthority has 2 Identification elements within it.  It is not a problem for me to count the elements using an XPath predicate.  It's more in the way of injecting the content of the Identification elements content inside that table that is my issue. XML content : My target table withing styler : The content of the 2 rows will come from Identification/LongTitle, Identification/Id and Identification/EnablingIdentification/Ref You have been so far very helpful, once again thanks for your help community !

</Record><Record date="Fri Feb 21 13:44:38 2025" millis="1740167078"severity="fatal" suppress="0"><Level>FATAL ERROR</Level><Message>Operation terminated.</Message></Record>How do you relate this to a particular line or section of your document?Detailed errors mention line numbers. Is there a way to see line numbers in Arbortext Editor?I am using version 8.2.

Linked table is missing when exporting pdf. Chapter where table is linked as excel file. Table consists with descriptions and clickable page number.Compering to my colleague, we have the same settings, preferences, styler, but mine does not export linked tables.This table generator that does not work was developed specifically for our company the same goes for Styler.What could be the problem? Am I missing some additional settings?Thank you for your help.

I am attempting to add a new topic to my book map with its own unique page set. When I publish the topic to .pdf on its own, the correct page set populates, but when I publish the whole book map, this topic does not have the correct page set. Any pointers on what I may be missing? Info: I am using PTC Arbortext Editor with Styler 8.1.1.0

May 14, 2025 9am EST Zoom Registration Link Companies around the world rely on PTC software solutions providing the digital foundation to transform how products are designed, made, maintained and documented. PTC Arbortext is the most sophisticated key software solution to create, manage, publish and deliver information based on open standards – XML and DITA. Arbortext Publishing Engine (APE) is best-in-class for automated XML publishing that gives competitive edge for producing high-quality layout and extensive documents. Many companies are struggling to create documentation with suitable labor cost. Different legal requirements make the effort not easier but harder. Learn in this webinar how APE is key to cost-effectively deliver high demanding documentation automatically. XML publishing experts having decades of experience with various industries will cover a variety of areas such as new release capabilities, PDF/UA, showcases and best practices during this 3-hour session.&

Arbortext Web Editor and Reviewer 2.3.0.0 has Released! The Arbortext Web Editor and Reviewer products improve the overall process of creating service and product documentation because technical publication teams are able to readily use information contributed by Subject Matter Experts.   The Arbortext Web Editor and Reviewer products allow reviewers from across your enterprise to contribute content and review comments to Arbortext dynamic documents that are stored in Windchill.  The browser-based Editor has a simple, intuitive user interface that still maintains valid XML content that conforms to the DTD.  The Reviewer streamlines the review process because feedback is directly tied to the source XML.  Further, the document content is more accurate since error-prone manual format conversions are not needed.    Key Highlights New Arbortext Web Editor features: Improved Searching: Search can now be used to search not just the objects l

Join Us - Meeting Link March 6, 2025 at 10am est Please join us for the Tech Authoring, Management, and Delivery TC meeting.  At this meeting we will have a Member Brief by Diane Gratton of TERRESTRIAL ENERGY, a brief recap of decisions made at the PTC User Conference meeting, and then go over the Pain Points lists we complied at the conference with the PTC PMs.  We came up with a good list and will likely be going through it and adjusting it for the next few meetings.  Join the Meeting LinkI hope you all can join us.Invitees:All members of TC - Technical Authoring, Management and DeliveryLeader: Andy Pieper Andy.Pieper@toro.com Next Meeting – TBA, in is targeted for May 2025(Every Other Month) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_YjU3NDVkYjYtMzYxYy00YTY2LThlZGEtYWNiYTA1MjAxNTM0@thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22:%22549366ae-e80a-44b9-8adc-52d0c29ba08b%22,%22Oid%22:%220343ab7b-a2a6-46e5-88de-91b67b309ce0%22%7D