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developerWorks  >  Lotus  >  Forums & community  >  Lotus Technical Information and Education Team Blog

Lotus Technical Information and Education Team Blog

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Developing the information you need to leverage Lotus products

Overview
IBM® Custom Content Assembler is a pilot application that lets users search and assemble technical and learning content into a custom PDF or HTML file. This application is now available to customers from Lotus Labs. The first set of content in this pilot is about IBM Lotus® Sametime® Advanced 8.0.1.


What is IBM
Custom Content
Assembler
?


Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content
Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content
IBM Custom Content Assembler provides the following features:
  • Access to a variety of content types such as product documentation and learning information.
  • Retrieve content based on a variety of criteria, such as audience and task.
  • View collections of topics (known as maps) through familiar navigation on the left.
  • One-click action to create a custom PDF or HTML document.
Try it
To get started, click here: IBM Custom Content Assembler

Step #1: Filter content source

Use the criteria selectors to select the type of content you want to find, then select Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content.
Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content

Step #2: View topics

IBM Custom Content Assembler displays the resulting topics in a table. To view a topic, click the topic title and it will open in a new window or tab.

Step #3: Build a custom document


Click the icon Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content to build a custom document.


Select the portions of content to include in your custom document using the check boxes next to each topic:
Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content


Step #4: Name and create the document

Enter a name for your custom document, select whether you want the output in PDF or HTML format, and click Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content.
Image:IBM Custom Content Assembler featuring Lotus Sametime Advanced content
Tell us
We want to know what you think about IBM Custom Content Assembler. Take a few moments to look at the site and then tell us how you might use this type of application. We will continue to add features, modify and add content, and improve the interface. Your feedback is important for us to complete this incremental development work.

Click the Feedback link at the bottom of the screen while in the application. Complete the questionnaire and click the Submit button to send us your feedback.

Information
Development
Center
IBM Custom Content Assembler is an example of innovation from within Barb Mathers' Lotus Information Development Center (IDC). IDC is focused on innovating and transforming our technical content to leverage the knowledge of the community. By implementing new technology and fostering a strong community of experts, we collaborate to create and improve product information. Want to learn more? Contact Joyce Davis, community manager, join the Lotus Technical Information and Education community in Lotus Greenhouse, or follow us on Twitter!
 
For more
information
For more information about the Custom Content Assembler pilot, contact:
Amanda Bauman
, Everyone Writes Program Manager & IBM Custom Content Assembler Project Manager
Michael Beaver
, Lead Application Developer and Architect
Jennifer Heins
, Senior Technical Content Strategist and Architect



Joyce Davis | 30 June 2009 12:34:23 PM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

Yesterday we had a great community meeting! If you missed it, I highly recommend you check out the replay. I've included the agenda below the video, with content descriptions in case you want to view just a portion of the meeting. Next month (July 28th) we'll have a session on using social media to share technical information, so be sure to mark your calendar. I'll be sending invitations to members of the Lotus Technical Information and Education community as well as posting a blog entry here, so keep an eye out!

 
00:00
Welcome and community updates
  • Lotus Connections 2.5 is now live in Lotus Greenhouse
  • Product wiki design updates to Domino XPages template are underway
  • Check out the design on the Sametime wiki
  • Reminder to join community in Lotus Greenhouse
04:23
Community Spotlights
  • Stuart McIntyre and Mac Guidera share their stories on why they participate in the Lotus community, how they've gained valuable relationships and how they share important technical information.
  • 11:30
    IBM Custom Content Assembler overview and demonstration
  • Michael Beaver explains new technology being developed to enable us to do more with content already being produced
  • Michael then demonstrates IBM Custom Content Assembler, showing how users can assemble technical information choosing only the information they want to display.
  • 30:00
    How to become an IBM Press author
  • Ellice Uffer and Steve Stansel explain what it takes to become an IBM Press author, including requirements, process, incentives and how to get started.
  • 51:57
    Community reminders
  • Next meeting is July 28th, 10:00 AM Eastern time only. Invitations will be sent to the community. Note: due to low attendance in evening calls, we will no longer hold evening sessions. Replays of morning session will still be posted after every monthly call.
  • Remember to join Lotus Greenhouse and the Lotus Technical Information and Education community. Complete your profile in Lotus Connections.
  • Add sametime.lotus.com as a community in your Sametime client.
  • Thank you and keep participating in and contributing to the community!
  • Joyce Davis | 24 June 2009 05:08:50 PM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

    Lotus product wikis get a design makeover
    Overview Throughout the month of June, the Lotus product wikis will be upgraded to the Lotus Domino 8.5 XPages wiki template.
    Details Thanks to valuable feedback from customers, business partners, and IBMers, the Lotus Information Development Center is making changes to the Lotus product wikis to improve the user experience. The wikis are being upgraded to use a new Domino 8.5 XPages wiki template. We are performing a rolling upgrade with a goal of having all wikis upgraded by early July. Features in the updated design include:


    • Improved navigation - Expand and collapse the navigation and determine how many tags to display using a slider.
    • Media gallery - Easily access demos, videos, and product tours.
    • New views - View articles by title, author, recently added, or edited.
    • Eye-catching articles - Easily view the most recently added articles in the center of the home page, with links to the article, the author and tags.
    • Spotlight section - Find time-sensitive or popular information highlighted in this section of the home page.
    • Easy access to related information - Links to other wikis, forums, RSS feeds, help, and password information is now located in the footer.
    • Improved retrievability - Use bread crumbs to easily see the location of the article in the context of the rest of the wiki.
    • Revised page organization - View article information at the bottom of the page in collapsible sections.
    • Enhanced image handling - Easily add, update, or remove images.
    • Support for wiki markup - Using a subset of WikiCreole, you can manually code articles to include additional features, such as headings, links, formatted code samples, and take advantage of the new automatic table of contents functionality.
    Visit the Lotus Mobile Connect wiki to see the new design!
    Image:Lotus product wikis get a design makeover
    Feedback If you have comments about the new template or anything else regarding the Lotus product wikis, use the Wiki Feedback link at the bottom of the home page.
    Information Development Center The Lotus product wikis and the new XPages wiki design are examples of innovation from within Barb Mathers' Lotus Information Development Center (IDC). IDC is focused on innovating and transforming our technical content to leverage the knowledge of the community. By implementing new technology and fostering a strong community of experts, we collaborate to create and improve product information. Want to learn more? Contact Joyce Davis, community manager, join the Lotus Technical Information and Education community in Lotus Greenhouse, or follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/LotusTechInfo
    For more
    information
    Detailed information about using the wiki can be found in the online wiki help, in the footer of every wiki page. For additional information on the new XPages wiki template please contact:
    Amanda Bauman, Lotus Wiki Program Manager
    Jennifer Heins, WPLC Wiki and Technical Content Architect and Strategist
    Kevin Giles, wiki application developer
    Craig Lordan, wiki development manager



    Joyce Davis | 15 June 2009 06:56:33 PM ET | | Comments (2) | Permanent Link


    Image:Invitation: Monthly Lotus Technical Information & Education Community Meeting Image:Invitation: Monthly Lotus Technical Information & Education Community Meeting
    Dear Community Member:

    Join our June Lotus Technical Information and Education community meeting!  

    Meeting Agenda

    • Community updates - hear the latest community news
    • Member spotlights - two contributors share their stories
    • Special Topics:
      • IBM Press - learn how to become an IBM Press author
      • IBM Custom Content Assembler demonstration - see a new tool that
        allows you to assemble only the technical content YOU want to see!
      For more information about our community, visit our blog, Facebook page,
      community page
      in Lotus Greenhouse, or Twitter page.  Audio replays are made
      available following each meeting.

      Web Conference Information (URL same for both calls):

      Phone Conference Information:
      June 23rd 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME
      • Toll Free  - 888-989-8136
      • Toll - 517-308-9477
      • Verbal passcode: Kickoff
      June 23rd 8:00 PM EASTERN TIME
      • Toll Free - 888-989-8136
      • Toll - 517-308-9477
      • Verbal Passcode: Kickoff




      Global access for both meeting times: Toll Toll Free
      ARGENTINA                                                 0800-777-0466
      AUSTRALIA           ADELAIDE:       61-8-8121-4872           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRALIA           BRISBANE:       61-7-3102-0974           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRALIA           CANBERRA:       61-2-6100-1974           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRALIA           MELBOURNE:     61-3-9010-7743           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRALIA           PERTH:         61-8-9467-5253           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRALIA           SYDNEY:         61-2-8211-1392           1-800-098-380
      AUSTRIA                           43-1-92-86-508           0800-677-286
      BELGIUM                           32-2-400-1325             0800-4-9718
      BRAZIL                                                     0800-8911991
      CHILE                                                     1230-020-0323
      CHINA*                             86-400-810-4771           10800-712-1296
                                                                10800-120-1296
      COLOMBIA                                                   01800-9-156436
      CZECH REPUBLIC                     420-2-25-98-56-56         800-700-224
      DENMARK                           45-7014-0274             8088-5430
      ESTONIA                                                   800-011-1131
      FINLAND             Land Line:     106-33-198               0-800-1-12828
      FINLAND             Mobile:         09-106-33-198             0-800-1-12828
      FRANCE               LYON:           33-4-26-69-12-89         080-510-0983
      FRANCE               MARSEILLE:     33-4-86-06-00-89         080-510-0983
      FRANCE               PARIS:         33-1-70-70-84-55         080-510-0983
      GERMANY                           49-69-2222-3467           0800-101-7055
      GREECE                             30-80-1-100-0671         00800-12-6809
      HONG KONG                         852-3001-3838             800-908-208
      HUNGARY                                                   06-800-17568
      INDIA                                                     000-800-852-1228
      INDONESIA                                                 001-803-011-3651
      IRELAND                           353-1-247-5393           1800-932-053
      ISRAEL                                                     1-80-9214710
      ITALY                             39-02-3604-7039           800-906-460
      JAPAN               OSAKA:         81-6-7739-4773           0034-800-400651
      JAPAN               TOKYO:         81-3-5539-5160           0034-800-400651
      LATVIA                                                     8000-2927
      LUXEMBOURG                         352-27-000-1349          
      MALAYSIA                                                   1-800-81-2060
      MEXICO                                                     001-866-839-3438
      NETHERLANDS                       31-20-717-6857           0800-343-4364
      NEW ZEALAND                       64-9-970-4656             0800-441-333
      NORWAY                             47-21-59-00-47           800-11118
      PANAMA                                                     011-001-800-5072132
      PERU                                                       0800-53716
      PHILIPPINES                       63-2-858-3737            
      POLAND                                                     00-800-1211774
      PORTUGAL                                                   8008-60134
      RUSSIA                                                     8-10-8002-0074011
      SINGAPORE                         65-6883-9204             800-120-4247
      SLOVAK REPUBLIC                   421-2-322-422-29        
      SOUTH AFRICA                                               080-09-92283
      SOUTH KOREA                       82-2-6744-1058           00798-14800-6607
      SPAIN                             34-91-414-00-91           800-099-387
      SWEDEN                             46-8-505-98-263           0200-893-409
      SWITZERLAND                       41-44-580-3896           0800-001-214
      TAIWAN                             886-2-2795-7354           00801-137-661
      THAILAND                                                   001-800-1206-65426
      UNITED KINGDOM       BIRMINGHAM:     44-121-210-9029           0800-279-9630
      UNITED KINGDOM       GLASGOW:       44-141-202-3229           0800-279-9630
      UNITED KINGDOM       LEEDS:         44-113-301-2129           0800-279-9630
      UNITED KINGDOM       LONDON:         44-20-7108-6390           0800-279-9630
      UNITED KINGDOM       MANCHESTER:     44-161-601-1429           0800-279-9630
      URUGUAY                                                   000-413-598-3416
      VENEZUELA                                                 0800-1-00-3211

    Image:Invitation: Monthly Lotus Technical Information & Education Community Meeting

    Deanna Drschiwiski | 12 June 2009 01:49:00 PM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

    Image:Announcing a new way to suggest articles in the IBM Mashup Center community wikiDo you know of a topic about IBM Mashup Center that you would like to see added to our community wiki? Or perhaps you are looking for ideas of content to write yourself. Then you should visit our new article suggestion page! You can quickly see which topics have already been suggested by the community. You can also edit the page and create your own suggestions. Remember that articles can be as simple or complex as you desire, from a simple how-to or frequently asked question/answer to a step-by-step tutorial with graphics.

    Come be a part of our wiki community!

    Anna G O’Neal | 29 May 2009 02:15:00 PM ET | | Comments (1) | Permanent Link

    This morning was our first community kickoff meeting, and we had over 150 community members in attendance! We reviewed our community building strategy, heard from two community advocates, and got a sneak peek of the new Domino XPages wiki design. I've embedded the presentation below, but if you'd like to attend another live kickoff, join us at 8p.m. eastern time tonight. Link to meeting details. An audio recording of the meeting will also be posted later.

    Joyce Davis | 26 May 2009 12:16:56 PM ET | | Comments (1) | Permanent Link

    Image:Reminder: Lotus Community Kickoff - see an exclusive preview of our new Domino XPages wiki design! Image:Reminder: Lotus Community Kickoff - see an exclusive preview of our new Domino XPages wiki design!
    Remember to mark your calendar for the community kickoff next week!

    Meeting agenda

    • Community orientation - learn how we'll collaborate to improve Lotus and
      WebSphere Portal technical content
    • Member spotlights - two contributors share their stories
    • Special Topic: Preview of the new XPages wiki design - see the cool new
      features and enhancements in development for our product wikis
    For more information, visit our blog, community page in Lotus Greenhouse, or Facebook event page.

    Web Conference Information (URL same for both calls):

    Phone Conference Information:

    May 26th 9:00 AM EASTERN TIME
    • Toll Free  - 800-619-8846
    • Toll - 517-308-9005
    • Verbal Passcode: LOTUS KICKOFF
    May 26th 8:00 PM EASTERN TIME
    • Toll Free - 888-989-8180
    • Toll - 517-308-9204
    • Verbal Passcode: LOTUS KICKOFF



    Global access for both meeting times: Toll Toll Free
    ARGENTINA                                               0800-777-0476
    AUSTRALIA           ADELAIDE:       61-8-8121-4874   1-800-204-161
    AUSTRALIA           BRISBANE:       61-7-3102-0976 1-800-204-161
    AUSTRALIA           CANBERRA:       61-2-6100-1976 1-800-204-161
    AUSTRALIA           MELBOURNE:     61-3-9010-7745 1-800-204-161
    AUSTRALIA           PERTH:         61-8-9467-5255 1-800-204-161
    AUSTRALIA           SYDNEY:         61-2-8205-8110   1-800-204-161
    AUSTRIA                           43-1-92-86-699           0800-677-989
    BELGIUM                           32-3-400-2809             0800-4-8574
    BRAZIL                                                     0800-8911992
    CHILE                                                     1230-020-2846
    CHINA*                             86-400-810-4773   10800-712-1320
                                                              10800-120-1320
    COLOMBIA                                                   01800-9-156448
    CZECH REPUBLIC                     420-2-25-98-56-21 800-700-226
    DENMARK                           45-7014-0276             8088-5604
    ESTONIA                                                   800-011-1070
    FINLAND             Land Line:     106-33-141               0-800-1-14119
    FINLAND             Mobile:         09-106-33-141             0-800-1-14119
    FRANCE               LYON:           33-4-26-69-12-91   080-510-0831
    FRANCE               MARSEILLE:     33-4-86-06-00-91 080-510-0831
    FRANCE               PARIS:         33-1-70-70-62-76   080-510-0831
    GERMANY                           49-69-2222-7228         0800-000-1654
    GREECE                             30-80-1-100-0677 00800-12-6872
    HONG KONG                         852-3001-3846   800-900-592
    HUNGARY                                                   06-800-17731
    INDIA                                                     000-800-852-1231
    INDONESIA                                                 001-803-011-3695
    IRELAND                           353-1-247-5444           1800-932-079
    ISRAEL                                                     1-80-9214815
    ITALY                             39-02-3604-7084           800-987-450
    JAPAN               OSAKA:         81-6-7739-4775           00531-12-1857
    JAPAN               TOKYO:         81-3-5539-5168           00531-12-1857
    LATVIA                                                     8000-2930
    LUXEMBOURG                         352-27-000-1354          
    MALAYSIA                                                   1-800-81-2130
    MEXICO                                                     001-866-888-0267
    NETHERLANDS                       31-20-718-8506           0800-020-0428
    NEW ZEALAND                       64-9-970-4752             0800-448-917
    NORWAY                             47-21-59-00-53           800-18396
    PANAMA                                                     011-001-800-5072114
    PERU                                                       0800-53744
    PHILIPPINES                       63-2-858-3739            
    POLAND                                                     00-800-1211864
    PORTUGAL                                                   8008-60221
    RUSSIA                                                     8-10-8002-9703011
    SINGAPORE                         65-6883-9212             800-120-4272
    SLOVAK REPUBLIC                   421-2-322-422-31
    SOUTH AFRICA                                               080-09-98819
    SOUTH KOREA                       82-2-6744-1066 00798-14800-6732
    SPAIN                             34-91-414-09-09   800-098-445
    SWEDEN                             46-8-505-78-401   0200-890-123
    SWITZERLAND                       41-44-580-6292 0800-001-296
    TAIWAN                             886-2-2795-7362   00801-137-708
    THAILAND                                                   001-800-1206-65537
    UNITED KINGDOM       BIRMINGHAM:     44-121-210-9031         0800-279-3953
    UNITED KINGDOM       GLASGOW:       44-141-202-3231         0800-279-3953
    UNITED KINGDOM       LEEDS:         44-113-301-2131         0800-279-3953
    UNITED KINGDOM       LONDON:         44-20-7108-6248         0800-279-3953
    UNITED KINGDOM       MANCHESTER:     44-161-601-1431         0800-279-3953
    URUGUAY                                                   000-413-598-3442
    USA                               1-210-795-1098           866-803-2143
    VENEZUELA                                                 0800-1-00-3692




    Deanna Drschiwiski | 22 May 2009 11:34:09 AM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

    Image:Invitation to Lotus Technical Information & Education Community Kickoff

    You are cordially invited to the Lotus Technical Information and Education community kickoff!  Our
    community consists of IBMers, business partners and customers who contribute to or use technical
    information for Lotus & WebSphere Portal products, as well as those who have worked with the Lotus
    Information Development Center to provide feedback to help improve our offerings.

    In this kickoff meeting, you'll hear about our community building strategy, meet some of our advocates
    who've agreed to help drive contributions, and learn how you can participate in our community to help
    keep technical information accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-find, and relevant.

    If you have product expertise to share or have opinions on how Lotus technical content can be improved,
    join us for this important meeting! No registration is required, and you are welcome to forward this
    invitation to others (internal or external to IBM) who you think might be interested.

    For time zone purposes, we'll be holding two separate meetings. If you can't attend live, be sure to
    listen to the audio replay which will be posted after the call.

    Web Conference Information (URL same for both calls):

    Phone Conference Information:

    May 26th 9:00 AM EASTERN TIME

    • Toll Free  - 800-619-8846
    • Toll - 517-308-9005
    • Passcode: LOTUS KICKOFF
    May 26th 8:00 PM EASTERN TIME
    • Toll Free - 888-989-8180
    • Toll - 517-308-9204
    • Passcode: LOTUS KICKOFF


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    Joyce Davis | 19 May 2009 12:24:24 PM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

    By now, you've seen the IBM Mashup Center wiki (http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/mashupswiki.nsf) and may have contributed an article or two. Here at IBM, we want to thank you for your contributions and participation. We also want to take this opportunity to remind you of all the ways you can get involved in our wiki community. We want to build a stronger community, and that means getting everyone involved!

    Here is a list of the many ways you can get involved in our mashup community and show off your knowledge about IBM Mashup Center:

    • Post a new article: Don't let the term "article" scare you! A wiki article can be as detailed as you want, ranging from a simple how-to or FAQ to a step-by-step tutorial. Posting an article is a great way to show off your knowledge and help out your fellow mashup creators at the same time. Post as many articles as you want!
    • Post a stub article: Do you know of a particular topic that you want to learn more about? Do you think someone in the community may be able to contribute some content? Then consider posting a stub article in the wiki. Stub articles are great ways to fill in information gaps and help the community share their expertise about the product.
    • Edit an existing article: Have you read an existing wiki article and think you have something more to add, for example a personal experience or a recommendation? Then just sign in and start editing! It's that simple.
    • Add a comment about an article: Posting a comment to a wiki article is a great way to express your opinion and start a discussion with the community. Perhaps you have an experience you'd like to share or simply want to provide some feedback to the author. Adding a comment is quick and easy!
    • Provide wiki feedback: Do you have feedback for the IBM team that maintains the overall wiki? We are always looking for ways to improve your experience, so we want to hear from you! Click Wiki feedback on the left side of the home page to get started. Your feedback goes directly to the Mashup Center wiki team.

    To get started, simply go the home page of the wiki and log on with your Lotus developerWorks ID and password. If you don't have a user name and password yet, you can get one here: https://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/reg/lddreg.nsf/regchoice.

    Again, thank you for getting involved, and please feel free to contact us through the wiki feedback option if you have questions!

    Anna O'Neal
    Lotus Information Development Center

    Anna G O’Neal | 13 May 2009 05:30:00 PM ET | | Comments (0) | Permanent Link

    The Lotus Information Development Center has persuaded Professor INI to come out of retirement and spearhead the effort to provide a comprehensive, community-supported notes.ini collection on the Notes and Domino Wiki. Through Twitter, Professor INI will be alerting followers to new and changed notes.ini content on the Notes and Domino Wiki, and providing updates on notes.inis that have been created or modifed as the result of SPR fixes.  

    Professor INI is a long-time devotee and student of the arcane and dark art of the notes.ini file. Understanding that Domino administrators see the notes.ini file as the keys to the kingdom for effective Domino administration, Professor INI published a series of highly-successful articles on Lotus developerWorks several years ago. These articles focused on subjects ranging from how to use some of  the more complex and obscure notes.ini variables, to how to tweak notes.ini variables for memory performance and managing DST settings.  

    The Lotus Information Development Center will be locating the bulk of notes.ini information in the Notes and Domino Wiki over the spring and summer. This will allow Wiki authors and users to categorize and tag notes.ini information in a wide variety of ways: by server or client, by release, by server functional area, to name a few. Moreover, authors can publish notes.ini information in the Wiki anytime, which means the content will always be current. And last, but certainly not least, it allows the Notes and Domino user community to share their best practices for using notes.inis in their organizations.

    Look for Prof. INI on Twitter in the next week or so, as soon as we can persuade the good professor to sit for a photo!

    Amy Smith | 27 April 2009 09:20:21 AM ET | | Comments (2) | Permanent Link

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