Installing the full-easy-install package
For the simplest installation experience, install the full-easy-install package. This package can be installed on Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows. It contains everything that you need to run the DITA-OT except for Java.
Before you begin
- Ensure that you have Java JRE or JDK, version or later installed.
- Ensure that you have HTML Help Workshop installed, if you want to generate HTML Help.
Procedure
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Download the full-easy package from SourceForge.
Operating system File name Linux or Mac OSX DITA-OT_full_easy_install_bin.tar.gz Windows DITA-OT_full_easy_install_bin.zip - Extract the contents of the package to the directory where you want to install the DITA-OT.
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Run the startcmd file that is applicable for your
operating system.
This defines the necessary environment variables and opens a DOS prompt or terminal window in which you can invoke the toolkit. You can use the window to run as many builds as you want; if you close the window, you will need to run the applicable startcmd file again.
Parent topic: Getting Started with the DITA Open Toolkit
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