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Certified MAD!

By Paul • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Featured Articles, News

The folks at MadCap are telling me I’m certified MAD, or a certified MadCap Advanced Developer for Flare version 4.
From MadCap’s site:
The certified MadCap Advanced Developer (MAD) program recognizes and validates your ability to use MadCap products. Being certified MAD for Flare™ is the best way to demonstrate your abilities [...]



Flare 4.1 Update Released

By Paul • Dec 5th, 2008 • Category: News

MadCap announced this morning an update to Flare 4.1 that corrects the disappearing text problem reported here and in the MadCap forums.
To acquire this update, go to the Flare 4.x download link that you recieved by e-mail (search your e-mail for a message from MadCap with the subject “MadCap Software Order”).
If you have already upgraded [...]



You might want to wait on 4.1

By Paul • Dec 4th, 2008 • Category: News

Yesterday I posted on Flare V4.1 being released by MadCap software. I installed it yesterday afternoon, and it finished just before I left for the day. This morning, I’ve been in planning meetings, so I haven’t had a chance to use new version, however, during my meeting, I was browsing the MadCap forums, and it [...]



Software updates from MadCap

By Paul • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

Today MadCap announced the release of  version 4.1 of it’s popular Flare help authoring tool. Current Flare users will be prompted to update their installation the next time they launch Flare. If you don’t see the update, you can select Check for Updates from the Help menu.
I can’t find release notes posted to the MadCap [...]



Follow me on Twitter

By Paul • Oct 24th, 2008 • Category: News

I’m now on Twitter. My Twitter URL is: http://twitter.com/docguy. I’ve added my twitter feed to the sidebar, near the bottom, so if you twitter, let me know and I’ll follow you too.



On Site Training

By Paul • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: News

DocGuy Training is pleased to announce an on-site training and consulting assignment in the middle east! Paul will be traveling to the client site after the DITA/TECH COMM conference in November. Check his blog for updates and pictures!



DITA/TECH COMM Conference 2008

By Paul • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: News

I’ll be speaking at the DITA/TECH COMM Conference presented by Bright Path Solutions in early November in Raliegh, North Carolina. Are you attending the conference? Come find me and let’s chat!
I’m presenting two sessions: “DITA & MadCap: What’s the Scoop?” and “Frame to Flare: Tips and Tricks”.
See you at the conference!



DocGuy Training is Online

By Paul • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: News

DocGuy Training is now online! This website will give updates on training opportunities coming from your Certified Flare Instructor, Paul Pehrson. You can also read about Paul’s forthcoming books on MadCap products, and read Paul’s tips and tricks for working with MadCap products.