ST4 Web Author—The wait is finally over

If you're already used to professional CMS systems for technical writers, you'll be familiar with the advantages that come with web editions, as they offer more flexibility and independence in terms of the device, operating system, and browser. But these goals have been exceeded in the development of ST4 Web Author.

In addition to putting a great deal of time and effort into overhauling the UX, a seamless and intuitive user experience has been created through close collaboration with customers. ST4 Web Author features an integrated editor in the quick view that lets you work without switching to different software. This structured, XML-focused editor is as easy to use as Microsoft Word but doesn't require a conversion from Word to XML.

ST4 Web Author with Smart Focus Tracks

But having ventured into the web, what comes next? A modern XML-based content management system has to think with the user, and this is where the revolutionary features of Smart Focus Tracks come into play, which are already available in ST4 Web Author. Smart Focus Tracks let you zero in on the task in front of you and hide elements you don't need. These smart functions create a unique user experience and help you use all the functions of the content management system to best effect, even if you haven't previously worked with them.

But ST4 has an even more ambitious future ahead of it on the web. The aim is to create an XML-based content management system that not only thinks with the user but also offers revolutionary features such as smart dialogs. These dialogs will offer suitable suggestions that ST4 has learned when you use the solution, thereby speeding up and optimizing your work. We're even thinking about how ST4 can automatically suggest necessary exports and productions to you based on the versions you have created.

An intelligent content management system would be able to add fragments, variables, and more on an autonomous basis. Automated thinking could essentially eliminate the difference between content links and reused content.

With the ST4 Web Author, Quanos is taking its XML editing system SCHEMA ST4 to the next level. The Web Author provides a completely new user experience, offering an integrated editor and, of course, all the benefits of a Web application.

ST4 Web Author is available now with a subscription.

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You can test the ST4 Web Author without obligation - and almost free of charge. You only need to invest one service hour.

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About Stefan Gruber-Barowitsch

Stefan Gruber-Barowitsch is a specialist for technical documentation, content engineering, content delivery and digitization of information, CEO of our partner company Congram and Bronze Partner as well as certified service provider and consultant of Quanos, which develops SCHEMA ST4 and InfoTwin.