Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 (Win)

Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 software is a complete and integrated solution for authoring, managing, reviewing, and publishing technical documentation, help systems, knowledgebases, and training. Create content once and then publish it to multiple channels -- even as an Adobe AIR application. Take advantage of the powerful image processing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop CS4 and the new roundtrip PDF review workflows.

What's inside
Offering six innovative applications in one complete package, Adobe Technical Communication Suite combines full new versions of:

• Adobe FrameMaker 9
  Author and publish technical documentation
• Adobe RoboHelp 8
  Easily create professional help systems and knowledgebases
• Adobe Captivate 4
  Go beyond screen capture to author rich eLearning experiences
• Adobe Photoshop CS4
  Create powerful images with the professional standard
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
  Deliver the richest, most engaging PDF communications anytime, anywhere
• Adobe Presenter 7
  Rapidly create high-impact Adobe Flash presentations and eLearning courses from PowerPoint

Also included: Adobe Bridge CS4, Adobe Device Central CS4, and Adobe 3D Reviewer

Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 software offers key upgrades that make it a must-have for anyone who authors topic-based technical content. Get all new versions of Adobe Captivate, FrameMaker, Photoshop, RoboHelp, and Acrobat Pro Extended. Take advantage of standards-based authoring, Adobe PDF managed reviews, superior image processing, and an enhanced user experience through rich media integration and output as an Adobe AIR application.

TOP NEW FEATURES

• Best-in-class software components
  Work with full new versions of Adobe professional tools for technical communicators and help authors, including Adobe FrameMaker 9, Adobe RoboHelp 8, Adobe Captivate 4, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, and Adobe Photoshop CS4 software.
• Full support for DITA standards
  Take advantage of DITA 1.1, including support for Bookmap, Indexing, and Glossary specifications, and use the DITA 1.2 Learning and Training Content Specialization (beta) to develop compelling training content.
• Support for web standards
  Author RoboHelp content with full support for XHTML standards. Easily check for W3C compliance and cross-browser compatibility.
• Powerful image processing
  Enliven your technical communications with Photoshop CS4, the industry-leading application for enhancing images, creating composites, and achieving amazing results.
• Enhanced review workflows
  Use FrameMaker to create Adobe PDF files, enabling a team to review and comment on them using Adobe Reader software. Or export your RoboHelp project as an Adobe AIR application to conduct an online or e-mail-based review.
• Customizable FrameMaker interface
  Take advantage of a customizable FrameMaker workspace. You can also dock frequently used dialog boxes to more easily view, navigate, and edit documents.
• Engaging, interactive content
  Bring engaging technical communications to life with support for 3D and SWF files.
• Adobe AIR support
  Publish your technical content as an Adobe AIR application with support for adding tabs, favorites, new templates, and auto-generated mini tables of contents. Take advantage of advanced features such as commenting and online-offline synchronization.
• FrameMaker 9 import to RoboHelp
  Import FrameMaker content into RoboHelp with support for the new hierarchical structure of FrameMaker books, including XML and DITA maps. Automatically convert table and list styles to RoboHelp styles, and flexibly use master pages and templates from either product.
• RoboHelp template and style enhancements
  Improve your workflow with support for master page creation as well as advanced layout features such as breadcrumbs, mini tables of contents, and "see also" references. Define and edit table and list styles with an enhanced CSS style editor.
• FrameMaker live links support
  Import FrameMaker content into RoboHelp. Make changes in the original file and use live links in RoboHelp to make on-the-fly updates.

FEATURES

Take advantage of a complete solution
Work with a highly integrated solution for authoring, managing, reviewing, and publishing a wide range of interactive technical content.

• Best-in-class software components
  Work with full new versions of Adobe professional tools for technical communicators and help authors, including Adobe FrameMaker 9, Adobe RoboHelp 8, Adobe Captivate 4, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended, and Adobe Photoshop CS4 software.
• Complete and integrated solution
  Get a complete and integrated solution for authoring technical information, including books, documents, online help systems, knowledgebases, interactive training, and eLearning content.
• FrameMaker 9 import to RoboHelp
  Import FrameMaker content into RoboHelp with support for the new hierarchical structure of FrameMaker books, including XML and DITA maps. Automatically convert table and list styles to RoboHelp styles, and flexibly use master pages and templates from either product.
• FrameMaker live links support
  Import FrameMaker content into RoboHelp. Make changes in the original file and use live links in RoboHelp to make on-the-fly updates.
• Enhanced review workflows
  Use FrameMaker to create Adobe PDF files, enabling a team to review and comment on them using Adobe Reader software. Or export your RoboHelp project as an Adobe AIR application to conduct an online or e-mail-based review.
• Customizable FrameMaker interface
  Take advantage of a customizable FrameMaker workspace. You can also dock frequently used dialog boxes to more easily view, navigate, and edit documents.
• RoboHelp template and style enhancements
  Improve your workflow with support for master page creation as well as advanced layout features such as breadcrumbs, mini tables of contents, and "see also" references. Define and edit table and list styles with an enhanced CSS style editor.
• Integrated web conferencing
  Access Adobe ConnectNow web conferences directly from FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Acrobat Pro Extended, and Adobe PDF documents.
• RoboHelp automation support
  Script all functions to automate frequently used workflows, write custom reports, and even extend RoboHelp functionality. Take advantage of command line support, a script management interface, and script editing and debugging tools.

Publish to multiple channels
Distribute your technical content smoothly to multiple channels -- even as an Adobe AIR application -- for an integrated online and offline user experience.

• Adobe AIR support
  Publish your technical content as an Adobe AIR application with support for adding tabs, favorites, new templates, and auto-generated mini tables of contents. Take advantage of advanced features such as commenting and online-offline synchronization.
• Single sourcing
  Author and publish instructional information, technical content, and user assistance systems in multiple languages and formats.
• Full support for DITA standards
  Take advantage of DITA 1.1, including support for Bookmap, Indexing, and Glossary specifications, and use the DITA 1.2 Learning and Training Content Specialization (beta) to develop compelling training content.
• Support for web standards
  Author RoboHelp content with full support for XHTML standards. Easily check for W3C compliance and cross-browser compatibility.
• Enhanced book authoring
  Take your books to the next level with new FrameMaker authoring features, including a redesigned user interface and support for XML documents, book hierarchies, and DITA maps within books.

Add interactive content
Engage your users by adding video for Adobe Flash, 3D models, and Adobe Captivate show-me demos. Then publish your content to interactive PDF files or as an Adobe AIR application.

• Engaging, interactive content
  Bring engaging technical communications to life with support for 3D and SWF files.
• Powerful image processing
  Enliven your technical communications with Photoshop CS4, the industry-leading application for enhancing images, creating composites, and achieving amazing results.
• Adobe Captivate 4 integration
  Import simulations, demonstrations, and training movies created with Adobe Captivate into RoboHelp and FrameMaker.
• 3D model preparation and manipulation with Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
  Use the powerful 3D Reviewer in Acrobat 9 Pro Extended to view, edit, and insert 3D models into PDF files created in FrameMaker or online help in RoboHelp. Users can access the 3D content with Adobe Reader.
• Create interactive, on-demand presentations
  Use Adobe Presenter, included with Technical Communication Suite 2, to liven up your Microsoft PowerPoint slides with video, voice-over, demos, and interactive quizzes, and then output to PDF for reliable, cross-platform sharing.

System requirements

Windows

• 1.8 GHz or faster processor
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit editions)
• 1GB of RAM (2GB recommended)
• 6.5GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• Some features in Adobe Bridge rely on a DirectX 9-capable graphics card with at least 64MB of VRAM
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.4.5 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

*This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection.The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.

Languages

• English
• French
• German
• Japanese

Product information, specifications, and compatibility are for advisory purposes only, and is the buyers full responsibility to verify with the manufacturer prior to ordering.