Altova StyleVision 2012

New Features

New in StyleVision 2012 R2

• RichEdit functionality for Authentic eForms - Authentic end users can now apply formatting to content via RichEdit toolbar
• Support for logical files in IBM iSeries databases - logical files are similar to data views and can now be used as a data source for reporting.

New in StyleVision 2012

• Composite styles - use XPath to build a composite that controls multiple style features of a single attribute
• Dynamic class assignment - for HTML, Word, RTF, PDF and Authentic
• HTML5 and CSS3 support - now supports HTML5 and CSS3 styles
• Dynamic CSS selection via XPath - use XPath to select individual CSS files for output to HTML and Authentic electronic forms based on end user input or other parameters
• JDBC support - supports JDBC drivers to make it even easier for Java developers as well as others to connect to databases
• New Java API - write code that accesses methods and properties in StyleVision from Java applications
• Easier API usage - new samples make it easier to use the API.

New in StyleVision 2011 R3

• Digital signatures for XML documents - Developers can now enable digital signature capabilities in Authentic forms designed in StyleVision
• Support for PXF (Portable XML Forms) file format - Altova’s PXF is a self-contained file format designed to dramatically increase the portability of StyleVision designs, including Authentic eForms
• New spell checker with improved dictionary support - adds a completely new spell checker that offers support for more languages, as well as extended support for language peculiarities
• Scripting editor supports .NET 4.0 - StyleVision allows developers to take advantage of .NET 4.0’s enhanced functionalities with support for .NET 4.0 in the StyleVision scripting editor
• Ability to add additional .NET assemblies for scripting - add .NET assemblies from the Global Assemblies Cache (GAC), MSVS .NET References, or assembly files stored on your network or computer.

New in StyleVision 2011 R2

• Barcode support - StyleVision has now integrated all of the barcode implementations provided by the BarCode4J library
• Ability to generate multiple output files from a single design template - enables you to generate multiple output files from a single template design
• Ability to define reusable XPath expressions - define your own XPath functions, which can be used anywhere in your stylesheet designs
• Support for embedded images in XML - support for embedded images means that StyleVision can automatically interpret and render these images
• Enhancements to chart creation functionality - new customisation options and chart types including Stacked Bar charts, Area charts, Stacked Area charts, Candlestick charts and more
• Ability to generate ASPX Web applications - can now automatically generate ASPX (ASP.NET) applications based on XML or database source data.

Licensing

Installed User Licence

Install and use the Altova software of any PC up to the number of licenses purchased. For example, if you purchase a 5 User Installed License, you may install and run the Software on 5 machines and all 5 users can use the software at any given point in time.

Named User Licence

Per each Named User Licence, one individual may install and use the Altova software on up to 5 computers, provided they are the sole user of the software and are not using more than one copy at any one time.

Concurrent User Licence

Install the Altova software on any number of PC's up to 10 times the number of licenses purchased, provided that only the permitted numbers of users use the software at the same time.

For example, if you purchase a 5 User Concurrent License, you may install the Software on up to 50 machines (Permitted Number of Users 5 multiplied by 10 = 50). Although the Software maybe installed on up to 50 machines, only 5 users may use the software at any given point in time.

Editions

Altova StyleVision Basic Edition

• 32-bit version only
• Stylesheet design based on XML schema, DTD, XML or XSLT sources
• Simultaneous output in multiple formats based on a single graphical design
• Ability to generate multiple output files from a single design template
• Support for CSS & JavaScript
• HTML to XML conversion
• Output to HTML/XHTML
• Supports XPath and XSLT
• Generates XSLT 1.0/2.0 for HTML output
• Support for Java and .NET calls in XPath statements
• Built in industry standard templates include DITA, DocBook, NewsML, DAISY, W3C XMLSpec and more

Altova StyleVision Professional Edition

• Supports all the features of the Basic edition, plus...
• 32-bit or 64-bit version available
• Stylesheet design based on database sources
• Barcode support
• Support for multiple page layouts in one document
• Output to RTF and Authentic e-Forms
• Project Management support
• Generates XSLT 1.0/2.0 for RTF output
• Support for databases including SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Visual Studio integration and Eclipse integration

Altova StyleVision Enterprise Edition

• Supports all the features of the Professional edition, plus...
• Chart & graph creation based on dynamic data
• Combine multiple sources in one design
• Output to PDF and Word 2007+ (OOXML)
• Support for XBRL data
• Generates XSLT 1.0/2.0 for PDF/Word output
• Generation of XSL:FO for PDF output.

Subscriptions

Purchase of the Altova Support and Maintenance Package (SMP) provides you with a range of benefits including free updates and technical support.

SMP provides:

• Free access to new releases and maintenance updates during your active subscription period (specific to the product (s) you own).
• Priority technical support via a web-based support form. Typical response times are 1-2 business days within Europe.
• Mechanism to report bugs and software faults directly to Altova.

SMP is available as either a yearly purchase, or a 2 year purchase and must be purchased at the same time, or within 30 days, of purchasing an Altova product. SMP can be renewed but must be done so before your existing subscription expires (up to 90 days in advance). It is strongly recommended that you purchase SMP with your product.