Author-it

Author-it is an help authoring tool and content management system for creating, maintaining, and distributing single-sourced content. Founded in 1996, Author-it Software Corporation is headquartered in Auckland, with offices in California, Dubai, and Sydney.

AuthorIT 4.5 viewing an object on Windows XP.

Author-it can produce documentation in the following formats:

• RTF, PDF, or Microsoft Word format for printed documentation
• Microsoft WinHelp (Windows Help)
• Microsoft HTML Help
• JavaHelp
• Oracle Help for Java
• Web and browser based help
• XML
• DITA

Author-it stores all information as objects in a central database, called a library. Object types include books, topics, file objects, hyperlinks, styles, glossaries, tables of contents, indexes, and publishing profiles. The library supports multiple users.

The Author-it Base User module includes importing, authoring, and publishing capability. Further modules that can be licensed include:

• Offline Authoring
• Project Manager
• Localisation Manager
• MIF Import Filter
• Web based Editor
• Integration Server
• Xtend Authoring Memory

Third party licenses that may be required are:

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat
• JavaSoft Runtime Environment

External links

• Author-it Home Page
• Author-it in Germany
• Author-it User Group
• Author-it in Russia
• YouTube channel
• Author-it Blog
• Author-it Knowledge Center
• Author-it DevHub developer community