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Installing the Authoring Bridge

The Authoring Bridge is used to access the repository using an authoring tool.

Before you begin

Before installing the Authoring Bridge, please make sure that:

  • The correct version of the .NET runtime framework is installed.
  • Any previous version of the Authoring Bridge are uninstalled first.
  • When using XMetaL, ensure that Full Control permissions are granted to the User group on the C:\Program Files (x86)\XMetaL and sub directories, even for users who are defined as Local Administrator on the client PC.

About this task

You install the Authoring Bridge msi package for the XML editor software that you are using. This is any editor that is qualified with the installed version of Content Manager such as XMetaL, Arbortext Editor, or oXygen.

Procedure

  1. Double click the Authoring Bridge install package then click the Next button.
  2. Enter the location where you want to install, or accept the default location.
  3. You are prompted to install the Authoring Bridge for yourself, or for anyone who may use the computer. Choose an option then click Next.
    The installation begins.
  4. Click the Close button to exit the installation. The SDL Knowledge Center menu is now available in your authoring toll's menu bar.