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TagWrite converts native IBM Bookmaster, DCF (Document Composition Format or DCF\Script, gml to Microsoft Word (RTF or DOC) XML.

TagWrite converts native IBM Bookmaster, DCF (Document Composition Format or DCF\Script) or GML files to Microsoft Word (.RTF or .DOC) or XML. RTF imports to FrameMaker.<\p>

We accept all versions of Bookmaster\DCF\GML. After fifteen years of experience, we are masters of IBM format <\p>conversion.

All work is performed by USA citizens in our Vermont and California offices. We do not subcontract any work.<\p>

Integrity of Your Data is Protected

TagWrite parses (reads) your original Bookmaster/DCF/GML data file and performs the conversion in computer memory without human intervention. It is very important to understand that TagWrite is NOT a scanning or a key entry method. Human data errors are not introduced into your documents. For most customers, this eliminates the high cost of detailed proofing for content.

This assurance of data integrity is a key feature.

The Highest Level of Document Formatting

TagWrite has been optimized to produce fully formatted Rich Text Format (RTF) or XML.

• What is RTF?

  "RTF" stands for Rich Text Format. RTF is the document interchange standard established by Microsoft Corporation. All versions of Microsoft Word import and save files as RTF without loss of formatting or functions. Frame and other document formatting software programs import RTF.

  TagWrite provides deep formatting including all styles and dynamic references and cross references, equations, and most other features built into products like Microsoft Word or Frame.

• What is XML?

  XML is an international standard for coding documents that may be published on the Web or in document management systems. Each XML project has its own Document Type Definition (DTD). TagWrite can support virtually any DTD.

Output Style (Appearance of the Finished Document)

All Bookmaster and DCF\Script styles and features can be transformed to Microsoft Word styles and features. The appearance of the original Bookmaster or DCF\Script document can be duplicated in Word, or you can change the stylistic appearance to meet current needs. Any input or output document style can be supported.

Languages

English and all Latin character, European languages. We have worked in 12 languages.

Supported Features

TagWrite provides deep formatting. Virtually any component of the IBM source document can be transformed into Rich Text Format (RTF) fully formatted or XML coding. Some of the features used in almost all documents are:

• Tables of any complexity in portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), including table footer correctly positioned

• All Styles

• Nested headings usually to eight levels or more if necessary

• Emphasis anywhere in the document (bold, underline, italic or combinations as needed)

• References and Cross References

• Equations

• Graphics

• Footnotes

• Headers and Footers

• Ordered (nested numbered) lists

• Simple lists

• Bulleted lists

• Paragraph text

• Note, Warning, Caution

• Definition term and Glossary term; Quote and quote item

• Revision marks

• Table of Contents, Figure reference and Figure List

• Ruling lines (:artwork)

• Index

• Tabbed data

• Special characters

• And more...

Symbols or Entities

All IBM DCF\Script- Bookmaster symbols are transformed into their Word ANSI or XML equivalent. This includes non-English characters anywhere in a document.

Graphics

Most native graphics are converted on the fly by TagWrite.

Equations (Mathematical Formulas)

Mathematical formulas are converted into Microsoft Word and are editable using the Word Equation Editor.

Limitations

There are very few limits, but some may be encountered moving between DCF/Bookmaster and Microsoft Word. ZANDAR Corporation technicians will examine your document and advise you on these problems, if any. We generally find a "work around" if we meet a problem, but for most documents, there are no limitations.

Processing of the Document and Cost

Bookmaster/DCF/GML is actually a computer language. It is complex and can be used in infinite ways. TagWrite is a core software technology that we adapt to each Bookmaster/DCF/GML application. Because of the complexity of the setup and the need to constantly monitor the conversion process for quality control, documents are processed by ZANDAR in our offices. Raw ASCII Bookmaster or DCF is supplied to ZANDAR; finished documents are returned to the customer by the most convenient method. We maintain a FTP site for data transfer.

Because of the extreme variable use and complexity of DCF\Script\Bookmaster source files, ZANDAR has not provided the TagWrite software as a stand alone, retail product.

Cost varies depending upon the job requirements and size. Based on our ongoing market analysis, the cost for using the TagWrite transformer is one-third to one-tenth of the cost of any other method including re-typing the document in China or India.

The low cost is especially apparent when you take account of four key factors:

• TagWrite achieves total formatting with NO extra cost including all styles, tables, references and cross references of any complexity, and all other features.
• TagWrite uses your original data, converts the file with no human intervention, and therefore does not introduce human errors. This fact eliminates proofreading for content for most of our customers.
• True equations are converted and are editable in Microsoft Word.