External Tools

Default XSL-FO Processor for PDF

Conversa generates XSL-FO files that can be converted to PDF format using the following XSL transformation engines:
  • Built-in Apache FOP 2.8
  • External Apache FOP
  • Antenna House XSL Formatter
  • RenderX XEP
Use the External Tools tab of the Preferences dialog to configure the default XSLT engine.
Preferences dialog showing the External Tools tab

External Tools

If you want to generate PDF using XSLT engines other than the built-in Apache FOP, you must indicate the paths to the XSLT engine executables in the corresponding text boxes. Use the apropriate Browse... button to locate the executables in the file system.
XMLmind XSL-FO converter is required to generate RTF, DOCX or ODT files from a DITA map. Enter the location of fo2rtf.bat (Windows) or fo2rtf (Mac OS X or Linux) in the XMLmind XSL-FO Converter text box or use the corresponding Browse... button to locate the program in the file system.
Microsoft Help Compiler is required to generate Html Help (Windows help) using conversa. Enter the location of hhc.exe in the Microsoft Help Compiler text box or use the Browse... button next to it to select the location from the file system.