A software that enables cross-media database publishing.
Database publishing involves taking data from a database and publishing it as a catalogue, directory, price list, membership list, or in any other form as required. If you need to publish your data in print or on the internet, CatBase can simplify and automate the most time-consuming and laborious part of the job.
Cross media publishing involves publishing data in more than one medium, such as print, web, and XML files. With CatBase, this can be achieved easily, making it a valuable software for those who want to publish data across multiple media.
CatBase eliminates the need for a long and laborious task of publishing data that originated in a database. Normally, the steps involved include selecting the data you want to publish, figuring out how it's supposed to be sorted, exporting it from the database to a text file, placing the text in a page layout template, and formatting each paragraph or subset of data as required. This can take hours or even days to complete.
However, CatBase provides an easier way to publish data. It involves setting up Publishing Style Sheets in CatBase that describe what data you want to publish, how you want it formatted, and how you want it sorted. Then, you simply select the data you want to publish, export it from the database to a text file, and place the text file into a template in your page layout program. Everything is automatically formatted as required, including the placement of pictures, which is not supported by all publishing destinations.
In conclusion, CatBase saves a lot of time and ensures consistency in formatting your data. It is a valuable software for those who want to publish data easily and efficiently.
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