Hardcopy to XML: Pentecom completed a project to convert 38,000 pages from hardcopy format to XML using the NAVSEA ETM DTD. Customize routines were developed to alleviate repetitive manual tasks. The documents were OCR'd and converted to XML markup using customized applications. We then transformed XML documents using XSL stylesheets in Xalan.

QC staff reviewed resulting HTML in a web browser and was able to provide many helpful comments on stylesheet needs for Logicon development staff. Many of the hardcopy originals for this project were in commercial formats and were poor quality or missing pages that made structuring in XML very difficult.

This project was finished over a period of two months and was completed on time and within budget. Pentecom converted and delivered up to 6000 pages per week during the months of July and August in support of this project. XSL limitations and updates during the project resulted in several changes to tagging requirements which were accommodated within the project schedule.

Hardcopy to XML: Provide project support to Jouve to convert millions of pages of hardcopy textbooks and library research material to XML for Questia's online library (over 50,000 books).

SGML technical manual Maintenance & Publishing (FY2000): Converted 6,600 pages of Navy SGML technical manuals to IETMs and updated to newer version of NAVSEA ETM SGML DTD. Incorporated hardcopy change packages, cleaned up graphics, updated SGML and parsed and corrected files to comply with the most recent NAVSEA ETM SGML DTD, and ensured documents conformed to the rigorous Aegis Styleguide. Documents were quality checked to 100% accuracy in both the parsing tool and SplitVision.

SGML technical manuals Maintenance & Publishing (FY2001): Pentecom completed SGML cleanup and legacy updates for approximately 6,000 pages of Navy technical manuals. Converted documents were viewed in FrameMaker+SGML. During this project, Pentecom technical staff became familiar with setup and procedures for remotely accessing the Lockheed Martin document repository. Pentecom operators became very knowledgeable of the Aegis Style Guide.

QC staff gained an understanding of the type of comments to expect from Lockheed Martin and Navy reviewers. Project managers established a good relationship with Lockheed Martin management and contract personnel and learned the correct processes for discussing Statement of Work issues.

Training Services and Technical Assessment Support: Pentecom is contracted to assist Technology Interchange Resources (TIR) in providing assistance executing the Texas Electronic Business Center. Pentecom is providing training services and technical assessment support. Technology Interchange Resources (TIR) is a non-profit technology solutions and training company with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company focuses on training and educating individuals in large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), military installations, federal and state government agencies and organizations in the application of technology.

Word/RTF to ASCII: 4,700 pages of United States Coast Guard electronic technical manuals from Word/RTF to ASCII text files. Developed scripts to ensure that paragraphs wrapped at 80 characters, that indentation occurred at standard placements, and that indentation was preserved on wrapped paragraphs after saving to ASCII.

WordPerfect to Word: 10,000 pages of indexed WordPerfect documents to indexed, styled Word documents. Developed automated scripts to extract indexing information and auto-convert documents to styled Word files.

Word Template Development: Developed Word templates and styles to meet the document-formatting requirements of the customer.

Customized Arbortext/SGML Training: Pentecom developed and provided customized training in support of Raytheon Aircraft Company's effort to support their T1A aircraft technical manuals previously converted to SGML by Pentecom.

Stylesheet Development: Developed FrameMaker templates, import/export rules, and formatting specifications (EDD) for military standard DTDs

Xyvision documents to FrameMaker+SGML: 33,000 pages of T1A aircraft technical manuals in Xyvision to military standard DTDs (38784, 83495, etc). Extracted text from Xyvision output and auto-tagged using customized conversion automation scripts. Parsed and edited the resulting SGML in Arbortext. Imported SGML to FrameMaker+SGML and applied numbering and formatting for final publishing.

Xyvision to FrameMaker+SGML: Approximately 30,000 pages of T400 aircraft technical manuals in Xyvision to FrameMaker+SGML.

WordPerfect to SGML: Modified a DTD specific to the Navy's Aegis cruiser to accommodate legacy document issues. Converted 16,000 pages of Navy technical publications from WordPerfect 5.1 to SGML.

Hardcopy to Interleaf: Developed an Interleaf stylesheet and converted 1500 pages of hardcopy Navy technical manuals to Interleaf.

Word and PDF to SGML: Converted approximately 1000 pages of electronic Navy technical manuals to 3001 DTD.

Hardcopy medical journals to SGML text format (ongoing): MDConsult, a consortium of medical publishers, has an ongoing contract with Pentecom to convert medical journals to SGML. The work includes the conversion of two journals per month plus medical practice guides and prescription inserts as needed. MDConsult loads the SGML data delivered by Pentecom into a database that populates their online information service for physicians. Since December 1997, Pentecom has converted over 35,000 pages. This project continues to perform on schedule and within budget for over 4 years.

SGML to Microsoft Word formats: Technical specifications and datasheets from SGML text to standardized Microsoft Office (Word 6, Word 8, and Excel 5) formats. Developed custom conversion routines to map SGML tags (in context) to Mobil standard templates for publishing and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation. These documents included complex forms, tables, and equations. Pentecom converted, edited, and reviewed the data to ensure that all standards were met and data was 100% accurate. Pentecom also verified that standard styles were applied to the data and that the formatting of the document was appropriate for the content.

2002 Conversion of hard copy paper documents to Portable Document Format (PDF): Pentecom converted 2,624 pages of manuals from hard copy to searchable text, fully formatted, hyper-linked PDFs.

Documents were scanned to raster at a minimum of 300 dpi. During the OCR process, operators manually zoned text, graphics, and tables. Operators identified the structure of tables and edited text using Pentecom-customized tools. The converted text was reviewed to ensure consistent fonts were used.

The resulting output was saved to full-text PDF and was quality checked in split screen mode (scanned image versus resulting PDF) for any inconsistencies. An exact copy of the original document was delivered in PDF format. All work was performed on schedule and the project was completed on time and within budget.

1999 Hardcopy paper documents to HTML: Pentecom converted nearly 1,000 service bulletins to HTML format. These HTML documents are available to qualified Yamaha service technicians through Yamaha's corporate Web site as well as their internal intranet. During this project, Pentecom integrated and standardized existing pages by implementing cascading style sheets (CSS). A second project for Yamaha converted 8000 pages of Yamaha Owner's Manuals from hard copy to searchable text, fully formatted, and hyper linked PDFs.

Engineering Drawings to AutoCAD R14: Converted 300 Doppler Weather Radar engineering drawings from aperture cards to AutoCAD R14

WordPerfect to Interleaf: Converted 2000 pages of technical manuals from WordPerfect to Interleaf. Developed Interleaf catalog stylesheets for Work Cards and incorporated technical manual revisions.

Legacy Data Management Consulting: Developed a strategic plan in support of the Dallas Electronic Commerce Resource Center's legacy data management consulting operations. Pentecom was later selected to perform all legacy data management consulting and training. In this capacity, Pentecom performed document analysis and developed conversion plans for government suppliers and government organizations.

Image Consulting: Participated in the development of a detailed imaging study for the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians. The study analyzed implementation options for imaging and retrieval of more than 15 million pages of trust funds records. Follow-on work accomplished by Pentecom included development of an on-line implementation plan and operational procedures (using HTML Help) for a production imaging and conversion operation.