Macmillan Heinemann English
Language Teaching - Macmillan English Dictionary Support Products - Delivered
Autumn 2001
Background
Macmillan have recently developed a CD-ROM and DVD version of
the Macmillan English Dictionary (MED). MED is aimed at assisting advanced
learners of British and American English to improve both their written
and their spoken English. MED includes advanced features such as audible
pronunciation of each word, phonetic searching and various study aids.
To find out more about MED see www.macmillandictionary.com.
Requirement
As part of the MED project, Macmillan required the following
products:
- an interactive tour of the product
- an online guide (help file)
- a CD and DVD case user guide
Project
Macmillan selected Orchid for all three products. Orchid's experience
in software technical writing, help file compilation and internet development
meant that all three deliverables could be originated and produced 'in
house'.
Interactive Tour
For the MED Interactive Tour, Orchid worked closely with Macmillan.
The tour, developed in Macromedia Flash, is an integral part of the application
and is also designed to be distributed separately. Each of the key features
within MED has been simulated. The simulation steps through a worked example
of the feature, and is supported by explanatory text.
Online Guide
The Online Guide was written and compiled by Orchid while MED
was still in development, using the software specifications and beta versions
as source information. The help file is a compiled HTML Help File (.CHM),
complete with contents and index. The advantage of using the .CHM is that
content can be placed on a website as well as being compiled and distributed
with the product.
User Guides
The CD and DVD sized User Guides were based on the text developed
for the Help File.
The documents were delivered in colour PDF format for final print overseas.
The project was completed on time, within budget and to Macmillan's satisfaction.
Contact
To
speak to Orchid about this case study call Sales on +44 1763 (0) 244007
or email sales@orchidinfo.co.uk.
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