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TagWrite Converts Interleaf (QuickSilver)
Into exquisitely formatted
Microsoft Word, Frame, PDF or XML

 

Introduction

The TagWrite Interleaf Transformer converts Interleaf and BroadVision QuickSilver™ files to Microsoft Word (.RTF or .DOC) or XML. RTF imports to FrameMaker.

We accept all versions of Interleaf. (Note: "QuickSilver™" is a brand name for the historic Interleaf software code.) After fifteen years of experience, we are masters of Interleaf conversion.

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

Integrity of Your Data is Protected

TagWrite parses (reads) your original Interleaf 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.

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, as well as Adobe PDF, permit files to be imported from RTF without loss of formatting. RTF provides optimal import from Interleaf to Frame as well as other document formatting software programs.

  Using all the resources of RTF, TagWrite provides deep formatting including all styles, tables of any complexity, dynamic references and cross references, graphics, 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 (The Appearance of the Finished Document)

All Interleaf styles (components) can be transformed to styles in Microsoft Word. The appearance of the original Interleaf document can be duplicated in the transformed document or you can change the stylistic appearance to meet current needs. Any document style can be supported.

Supported Features

Virtually any component of Interleaf can be transformed into Rich Text Format (RTF) fully formatted. Some of the features used in almost all documents are:

• Interleaf Micro-Documents
• Tables in portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), including table footer correctly positioned
• Headings usually to eight levels or more if necessary
• Highlighting anywhere in the document (bold, underline, italic or combinations as needed)
• Automatic References and Cross References
• Equations
• Native Interleaf Graphics
• Footnotes
• Headers and Footers
• Ordered (nested numbered) lists
• Simple lists
• Bulleted lists
• Paragraph text
• Note, Warning, Caution
• Superscript, subscript
• Revision marks
• Table of Contents, Figure reference and Figure List
• Ruling lines (:artwork)
• Index
• Tabbed data
• Special characters and European languages

Graphics

TagWrite transforms Interleaf bitmap images into a Microsoft Word compatible format. Graphic references are placed in the file where they belong.

Limitations

There are very few, but potentially some formatting limitations when moving between Interleaf and Microsoft Word, Frame or other products. 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 significant limitations.

Processing of the Document and Cost

The native Interleaf file format is very complex, and there is wide variability of its use even within the same group of documents. Interleaf/QuickSilver conversion jobs require technical set up in the ZANDAR Corporate offices with ongoing quality control refinement during the course of running the jobs. We therefore run the conversion on our computers and ship finished documents to the customer. We maintain a FTP site for data transfer.

Inquire about possible methods for high security documents.

We are highly efficient producers. Based on our ongoing market analysis, the cost for using the TagWrite Interleaf Transformer is far lower than any other means in the USA, and we compete favorably with the cost of re-typing the document in China or India. The cost for TagWrite varies depending upon the job requirements and size. As page size increases, the per page cost generally declines.

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

• TagWrite achieves total formatting including styling, tables, references and cross references and equations.
• TagWrite conversion parses (reads) your original data files and performs the conversion in computer memory. Human error from key entry or scanning is NOT possible. Proofreading for content generally is not required by our customers.

Contact Us:
ZANDAR Corporation
604B Dalton Drive
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452

E-mail: sales@tagwrite.com      Phone: 802-655-0005