KEYpak ODX (Open Document eXchange) is our 3rd generation
conversion technology. It allows for the
exchange of fully revisable compound
documents among a number of host and workstation based word processing
systems.
When a document is converted using KEYpak and accessed for editing, the
document appears as if it was originally created on the editing word processing
system. KEYpak attempts to retain all of
the document attributes (e.g. page
layout, styles, frames, tables, pictures, etc.), at least to the capabilities
of the target word processor.
KEYpak is based on an object-oriented conversion architecture. Major enhancements incorporated into the new multi-data type architecture are:
Compound document support for text, pictures, frames, tables, style sheets, and other attributes.
Improved support for the document information including departmental and company description, revision history, keywords, attachments and language.
Improved word processing support for characters, fields, fonts, footnotes, insertion/deletion revision marks, table of contents, indexes, paragraph numbering, page layout, etc.
Frame based organization. It allows left/right indents, leading, and inter-paragraph spacing to replace the previous ruler/line spacing techniques.
Support for DeskTop Publishing features such as borders, annotations, reference marks, lists (number and bullets), kerning, drop caps, shading, character attributes (caps, color, reverse, blink), etc.
Support for styles. Word processing paragraph and character attributes can be collected and repetitively referenced through an assigned style name.
The architectures distinction between content and structure allows for the adaptation of future object-oriented data types (sound, video, animation, spreadsheet, etc.) that have not been fully defined today.
This guide describes how to install and use KEYpak in the UNIX
environment. It also provides
information on installing KEYpak for OpenMail and LMS.
This documentation is designed to be used for the following and most of the
other UNIX based platforms:
ALPHA OSF-1
HP 9000 (HP/UX)
IBM RS-6000 AIX
SCO UNIX 386
SGI IRIX
Sun Solaris 2.1
This guide is for System Administrators or advanced users of UNIX who will install and use KEYpak in the UNIX environment. To use KEYpak from within OpenMail and LMS, you must be familiar with these systems.
Source/Target
KEYpak conversions are available in pairs, source and target conversion formats.
Source refers to the format of the document you want to convert.
Target refers to the format that will be used to read and edit the converted document.
KEYpak Mnemonics
In KEYpak, each conversion format is referred to by a unique, two or three character mnemonic. For example, MW is the KEYpak mnemonic for the Microsoft Word for PC and AMI is the mnemonic for the Lotus AMI Pro conversion format.
KEYpak mnemonics are used:
on the KEYpak command line to specify the source and target conversion formats.
to identify the reference documentation and configuration files.
See Appendix A for a list of conversion formats and their mnemonics supported by KEYpak.
Typographic Conventions
Bold Italic text indicates literal inputs entered from the keyboard.
Bold Italic text in angle brackets, such as <source file name> indicates variable text you enter from the keyboard.
Bold Italic text in square brackets, such as [options] indicates optional parameters or information.
Italic text indicates screen prompts and information displayed on the terminal.
Words or letters in angle brackets, such as <Return>, indicate the key on the keyboard.
The documentation in this guide is divided into the following
chapters:
1. Installing KEYpak
This chapter lists the installation requirements and provides step-by-step instructions to install KEYpak in the UNIX environment.
2. Installing KEYpak for OpenMail
This chapter lists the installation requirements and provides step-by-step instructions to install KEYpak for OpenMail.
3. Installing KEYpak for LMS
This chapter lists the installation requirements and provides step-by-step instructions to install KEYpak for LMS.
4. Quickstart
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the KEYpak command line and the user interface for converting your documents. It also describes some of the functions/features available with KEYpak.
5. Using KEYpak Command Line
This chapter describes the KEYpak command line and its parameters in detail. Examples are provided to demonstrate the use of each parameter.
6. Using KEYpak User Interface
This chapter provides detailed instructions on the use of KEYpak through the KEYpak User Interface screens. This is a simple, easy to use method of executing KEYpak for the non-technical user.
7. Using KEYpak File Reporter
This chapter describes how to use the KEYpak File Reporter utility as a stand-alone program or as an API (Application Program Interface).
Appendix A. Conversion Formats and Mnemonics
This appendix lists KEYpak supported conversion formats and their mnemonics for the UNIX environment.
Appendix B. KEYpak Files
This appendix provides a list and description of all KEYpak files loaded onto your system.
Appendix C. Internationalizing KEYpak Messages
This appendix describes how to create internationalized message files in a language of your choice.
Appendix D. Termination Status
This appendix provides information on KEYpak termination status.
KEYpak ODX Conversion Reference Guide
This guide provides information related to source and target conversion formats supported by KEYpak.
Reference Documentation Files (xxsrc.doc/xxtrg.doc)
In addition to the Conversion Reference Guide, the reference
documentation specific to each source (xxsrc.doc) and target (xxtrg.doc) format
is provided as part of the KEYpak installation tape/diskettes. xx
represents the two or three character KEYpak mnemonic. These files will be loaded at the time of
installation in the library
directory.
The reference documentation files contain configurations and their range of
values available for customizing conversions.
If you encounter problems while installing or using KEYpak,
please contact our Customer Service in one of the following ways:
Call
our Customer Service Hotline at 1‑800‑661‑8161 or
(403) 235-5939 (outside North America) from Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM MT.
Fax your problems at (403) 235-5886.
Send information through our Internet address: www.keypak.com.
For detailed information on Customer Service, refer to chapter 9 of the KEYpak ODX Conversion Reference Guide.