New in StyleVision 2008 release 2

A new output specification, added database reporting functionality, and advanced usability features in StyleVision® 2008 add even more power to this versatile visual stylesheet design and single source publishing tool.

New features in StyleVision 2008r2 include:

• Support for Word 2007 (OOXML)
• Grouping support based on the XSLT 2.0 standard
• Creating Global Templates based on Complex and Simple types
• Support for creating Database Views
• Inline Primary Key / Foreign Key creation
• Support for SQL SELECT statements
• Sample XML Schema generation based on an XML instance
• Support for embedded images and setting image sizes in RTF and Word 2007 (OOXML)
• Native support for XSL:FO styles for page processing
• Project management support

Support for Word 2007 (OOXML)

Support for the DOCX file format in the new OOXML specification used in Microsoft Office 2007, provides early adopters with all of the power and versatility that StyleVision stylesheet design has to offer. StyleVision will now generate the corresponding XSLT 2.0 code for output in a zipped DOCX archive in addition to HTML, RTF, and XSL:FO for PDF (please note that XSLT 2.0 is a required selection for Word 2007 output). This allows you to design stylesheets for an even larger network of users, and to prepare your designs for the growing number of users converting to OOXML now and in the future.

Click image to enlarge / reduce screenshot The OOXML specification stores presentation information and media assets separately from the WordprocessingML (WordML) file where it stores document text. StyleVision's unique graphical interface allows you to create a stylesheet design based on an XML Schema, DTD, or database schema. This design produces simultaneous output in Word 2007 as well as HTML, RTF, PDF, and Authentic e-Forms.

Grouping support based on the XSLT 2.0 standard

StyleVision 2008r2 now includes support for the grouping functionality in XSLT 2.0. Grouping allows you to isolate node sets based on XPath 2.0 expressions, and then apply any variety of processing instructions to that group. You simply use the right-click menu to access the Group by menu, and then use the dialog box to insert your XPath expression and access the relevant data.

StyleVision also includes a built-in XPath Editor to help you ensure the validity of your complex XPath statements. Grouping support in StyleVision enables you to easily increase the efficiency and accuracy of your database reports and other data output by associating elements that are conceptually related but not expressly wrapped together in your source data.

Creating Global Templates based on Complex and Simple types

StyleVision now allows users to create global templates based on the complex and simple types defined in the XML Schema specification. This allows you to extend the reusability of styles within your design. Styles applied to these templates will be reflected in all elements of the same type.

Support for creating Database Views Support for Database Views makes it possible for you to create and render custom virtual tables based on the result set of a query. This feature provides a significant advantage for database reporting, enabling you to see your database assets in the configuration of your choice, without taking the time and storage space to rework the source. Inline Primary Key / Foreign Key creation Inline Primary and Foreign Key creation in StyleVision allows you to create relationships between database records. This new feature enables you to add complexity to your database reporting designs by creating keys on-the-fly when they are missing in your source content.

Support for SQL SELECT statements

StyleVision now supports any SQL SELECT statement as input for rendering. Sample XML Schema generation based on an XML instance StyleVision now allows you to create stylesheets based on XML input when there is no XML Schema available. Based on the structure of your XML instance document, StyleVision will generate a sample XSD behind-the-scenes and display the available source nodes as design options in the Schema Tree window. Support for embedded images and setting image sizes in RTF and Word 2007 (OOXML) Images can be embedded directly into RTF and Word 2007, rather than being referenced to externally. Users will also be able to set image sizes with the StyleVision design pane. Native support for XSL:FO styles for page processing StyleVision now incorporates XSL:FO styles for page processing in the Styles tab so that you can apply advanced layout features to your PDF designs directly from within the design interface.

Project management support

Project management support in StyleVision allows you to easily store and manage related stylesheets and their components in a project.