Released: Nov 27, 2024

Mises à jour de V27.0

Fonctionnalités

Oxygen AI Positron Assistant

• The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant add-on has received several version updates (2.0, 2.1, 3.0, and 4.0) in recent months with numerous new features and enhancements added since the Oxygen 26.1 release.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Retrieve Project Information to Provide More Context to the AI:
  • When using the AI Positron Assistant add-on with Oxygen versions 26.1 or newer, certain actions (New DITA Topic, Add Structured Content, Generate Documentation Draft) now leverage the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) process. This output optimization process enhances the AI's responses by using information from the current project opened in the Project view to enrich the AI context for you to receive more meaningful and project-targeted responses.
  • RAG is also enabled by default for all chat sessions within the AI Positron Assistant. If you wish to configure the various RAG-specific settings, you can access the new Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) preferences page.
• Oxygen Feedback-based Retrieval Augmentation - If the Oxygen Feedback product is used to provide search functionality for a web site generated from the DITA XML project, the Feedback search system can be used to retrieve related content of the current indexed DITA XML project. In the Feedback administrator Installation page, the embed HTML information contains a unique token that can be copied and pasted into the AI Positron Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) preferences page in the WebHelp Feedback token field.
• AI Positron Fix Leverages Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - When using the AI Positron Assistant add-on with Oxygen versions 26.1 or newer, the AI Positron Fix action now leverages the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) process to enhance the AI's response by using information from the current document, leading to more relevant responses.
• Function Calls - Within the definition of custom actions, you can reference existing functions that are called by the AI engine to interact with the application. This gives actions more context information and allows for more accurate answers to be constructed by the AI. The current available reference values for pre-defined function calls are:
  • add_to_toc - Modifies a DITA map and adds a specified topic reference to it.
  • find_similar_reusable_content - Retrieves a list of reusable DITA XML components that match keywords provided by the AI.
  • get_content_for_document_url - Retrieves the content of a certain document.
  • get_corresponding_dita_keyrefs - Can be used to find if there are key definitions for corresponding values.
  • get_current_document_marked_up_content - Obtains all text with markup from the current document open in the editor.
  • get_current_document_plain_text_content - Obtains all text without markup from the current document open in the editor.
  • get_current_editor-file_location - Retrieves the location (absolute path/URL) of the current file that is open in the editor.
  • get_related_content_from_project - Retrieves content from the user's local project based on given key words. It is limited to return a maximum of 50k characters and works with Oxygen version 26.1 (latest build) or newer.
  • get_related_content_from_webhelp - Returns content from the associated Oxygen Feedback WebHelp system for which a token has been configured in the preferences page.
  • get_related_resources_overview_from_project- Retrieves an overview of a maximum of 5 documents that each contain a URL along with the most relevant information (usually titles, key words, short descriptions).
  • get_text_around_caret - Obtains size-limited content around the current cursor location within the document open in the editor.
  • get_topic_context_in_toc - Returns the hierarchical structure path that references the selected topic from the DITA map that is open in the DITA Maps Manager view, providing context such as its parent, siblings, and surrounding nodes within the DITA map. This is useful for understanding the topic's location in relation to other elements in the DITA map.
  • resolve_dita_key_or_content_reference - Resolves a DITA XML key reference, a content key reference, or a content reference to the target text.
  • save_document(URL,content) - Saves the document at the specified path and writes content to it. If a resource already exists at the specified URL, the content of the document will be overridden with the new content.

Intelligent Agents

• Intelligent Agents is a category of AI-powered actions designed to streamline DITA XML topic management. These agents offer advanced capabilities to save files, add references to the DITA map, and access functions for contextual understanding and project structure modification.
  • Expand DITA Topic Draft - The new Expand Draft AI action enhances a draft of a DITA XML topic by refining the content, adding consistent markup, and generating documentation based on referenced images using Vision support. The AI searches for similar content in topics gathered from related links or through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This action is available for DITA XML documents.
  • Split Large DITA Topics - The Split Topic AI action splits large topics with numerous subjects into multiple topic files. The newly created topics are also conveniently referenced in the DITA map that is currently open in the DITA Maps Manager.
  • Create DITA Topics - The new Create Topics AI action generates DITA XML topics based on user input, incorporating relevant project content. It creates a topic hierarchy, assigns DITA document types, and proposes a DITA map location. Topics are then saved and added upon user approval. The AI searches for similar content in topics gathered from related links or through the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) process.

General AI-Powered Actions

• Generate Documentation Drafts - A new action called Generate Documentation Draft is now available that can be used to create a draft DITA topic. To control the draft generation process, users can specify the context for the new topic, instructions, and images that will be analyzed using the vision support in a dedicated drafting configuration file that gathers all this information. Oxygen provides a customized editing experience in the visual Author editing mode for these draft configuration files so you can easily create such files just by following the instructions from the visual editor.
• Update Content of a DITA Topic Based on Referenced Images - A new Update content based on images action can now be used to update the content of a DITA XML topic. This action reads the images referenced in the topic and analyzes their content to identify any missing information from the documentation, and suggests an update to the topic content. Furthermore, the action uses the new GPT-4o engine to offer better results.
• Proofread Action - When editing DITA XML documents, a new Proofread AI action is now available (in the Review category) to help you identify potential issues in your content. The AI will proceed to add comments in the content regarding logical consistency problems, grammar or spelling mistakes, or readability and comprehension issues.
• Resolve Comments Action - Another new AI action titled Resolve Comments has been added in the Review category that enables the AI to change the selected content based on the suggestions found within comments. It then also removes the comments, saving you time in the cleanup process. The action becomes available when working with DITA XML documents.
• Improve Structure Action - A new Improve Structure AI action (in the Rewrite category) can now be used when working with DITA XML documents to instruct the AI to improve the selected DITA XML content by adding additional structure or inline elements.
• Add Structured Content Action - A new Add Structured Content AI action has been implemented to replace the current selection with additional structured content generated based upon similar content from the current project (if available). This helps the AI with context and leads to more accurate and higher quality results.
• Generate Image Alternate Text AI Action - When editing DITA XML files, the new Generate Image Alternate Text AI action can be used to generate an alternate text for an image that is selected in the editing area.
• Reuse DITA XML Components - A new Component action added in the Reuse category asks the AI to identify the most similar existing reusable component that matches the selected paragraph, saving you from searching for the correct reusable component.
• Reuse Product Names - The new Product Name AI action (located in the Reuse category) searches for product names in the selected content and replaces them with key references (keyref) if keys are defined for the particular product names. If keys are not defined for specific product names, those names are wrapped in <keyword> elements instead.
• AI XML Refactoring Actions - The AI Positron Assistant add-on introduces a new category titled AI in the application's XML Refactoring wizard. This category includes three new XML refactoring actions aimed to improve the efficiency for users working with DITA XML topics: Generate alternate text for images in DITA XML topics, Generate missing short descriptions in DITA XML topics, and Shorten existing short descriptions in DITA XML topics.
• Filter the List of Actions - You now have the ability to filter the list of actions to exclude those that you do not use. An option has been added in the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant preferences page where you can specify which actions will no longer be presented in the list of available actions.
• New Action Types - New action types are now available when implementing custom user-specific actions:
  • prompt-user - Prompts the user for extra details passed to the action prompt.
  • replace-selection-based-on-image-analysis - Uses details obtained from the referenced DITA XML images when performing the action prompt.

Development AI Actions

• Explain Code AI Action - The new Explain Code AI action (located in the Development category) can be used to generate an explanation of the code found in the current selection, at the cursor location, or in the whole document. This action is available for XSLT, Schematron, XSD, CSS, XQuery, JSON, and JSON Schema documents.
• Chat About Code AI Action - The Chat about Code AI action (located in the Development category) is now available and enables users to start a conversation with the AI regarding the code found in the current selection, at the cursor location, or in the whole document. Utilizing this feature, users can easily optimize and rewrite code blocks with the help of the AI Positron Assistant, thus enhancing their overall coding experience and efficiency. This action is available for XSLT, Schematron, XSD, CSS, XQuery, JSON, and JSON Schema documents.
• Document Code AI Action - The newly introduced Document Code AI action (located in the Development category) can now be used to generate the documentation for selected content, the current node, or the entire document. The generated documentation can then be inserted as an XML comment before the documented code. This feature is applicable to XSLT, XSD, and Schematron documents.
• Generate Code AI Action - The Generate Code AI action (located in the Development category) allows users to generate code for various editor types (such as XSLT, Schematron, XSD, CSS, XQuery, JSON, and JSON Schema) based on the instruction specified in a selected text from the editor or in a comment preceding the cursor location. It also reuses components found in the current document, making the responses more relevant.
• Suggest Refactoring for Selected Code - The new Suggest Refactoring AI action (in the Development category) generates a suggestion for refactoring the selected code to simplify it and make it easier to read and understand. This action is available for XSLT and XSD documents.

Interface Improvements

• AI Positron Assistant Widget - For documents that are open in the Author visual editing mode, there is now an AI Positron Assistant drop-down widget in the top-right corner of the editor. It offers a very quick and convenient way of accessing useful AI actions to create and improve the structure and content in the current document. The drop-down list can also be accessed while editing by using the Ctrl - Alt - Enter (Windows) or Ctrl - Enter (Mac) keyboard shortcuts. In this case, the drop-down list is displayed in a floating dialog box close to the text cursor location, making the functionality even more efficient.
• In-place AI Prompt Input Field - The AI Positron Assistant drop-down widget now contains a helpful Rewrite content action that opens a floating input box close to the text cursor location where you can provide the AI with instructions on how to rewrite the selected content (or the current paragraph if there is no current selection).
• Regenerate Response - After you receive a response from the AI, you now have the option to ask the AI to regenerate another answer. With OpenAI, you can also decide which engine model to employ when regenerating the response.
• Preview Responses When Using AI Features in Text Mode - When using AI actions while working on your documents in the Text mode, you now have the ability to preview the AI-generated response before inserting the changes in the document.
• Access Quick Assist Actions From Vertical Stripe Icon - Custom user-defined AI actions can now be configured to appear as Quick Assist fixes in the editor. To access these actions, you simply click the light bulb icon located on the vertical navigation stripe. This feature offers you convenience by providing direct access to frequently used fixes without the need to navigate through menus, and supports customization to better suit your workflow and preferences.
• Easily Choose Between AI Models - The AI model used for each particular action or chat session can now be easily changed from the convenient drop-down list located in the toolbar of the AI Positron Assistant view. The default model is now GPT-4o, which is an advanced model that provides better results but is more expensive than other models, so it is quite helpful to have a very quick and easy way of changing it for actions that may not require advanced results. Additionally, the chat panel now specifies which AI model was used for each response.
• Current Element Highlighted When Applying an AI Action in Text Mode - When utilizing AI actions in Text mode, it is now easier to identify the element affected by an AI action. The current element, serving as the context for the action, is highlighted for improved visibility and ease of identification.

AI Models

• GPT-4o Model - GPT-4o has been added to the list of models to choose from in the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant preferences page and it is also used as the default model if no other is specified. It is OpenAI's most advanced multi-modal (able to accept text or image inputs) model and it is faster and less expensive than the GPT-4 Turbo model. When utilizing the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant Enterprise add-on, access to the GPT-4o model is possible when connected to the OpenAI platform.
• GPT-4o-mini AI Model - The GPT-4o-mini AI model has been added to the list of available models. According to the OpenAI documentation, it is the most advanced one in the "small models category" and also the least expensive model. You can choose to use this new model on a case-by-case basis or you can configure the connection settings to make it the default model used for all actions.
• GPT-4 Turbo - The GPT-4 Turbo Preview model, which could be used by the AI Positron Assistant with the cloud-based Oxygen AI Positron Service or by the Enterprise add-on when connecting to OpenAI, has been replaced with the final GPT-4 Turbo engine release.
• Vision Support - With the newly added models, vision support is now available, which means that the AI can now read and interpret images, thus supporting more use cases such as generating a documentation draft by also considering the content of some images or suggesting changes to the content of a topic based on updated images. Images can be easily added to the prompts entered in the Chat window using a dedicated attach action. Vision support is available for both the version that uses the Positron Service, as well as in the Enterprise version of the add-on (if the configured engine has vision support).
• Improved Credit Usage Efficiency - The credit system has been updated to enhance cost efficiency. Now, input tokens and output tokens are treated differently when calculating consumed credits, with input tokens being less expensive than output tokens.

Various AI Improvements

• Selected Content Sent to AI for Context - When directly initiating a new chat with the AI (without invoking an action), the detected document type and any content selected in the main editor area is now automatically passed as context for the conversation. This feature allows you to get responses more tailored for that specific document.
• Variables to Obtain Selection with Track Changes Accepted/Rejected - Two new variables can now be used when you write prompts: ${selection-original}, which expands to the selected text with all track changes rejected, and ${selection-final}, which expands to the selected text with all track changes accepted. Using these variables, you can provide the AI with both the original and modified text and ask the AI engine to analyze the change. For instance, you can determine if the AI considers that the final version demonstrates improved readability.
• AI XPath Functions Updated to Allow Adding a Conversation History - The signatures of the AI XPath functions ai:transform-content and ai:verify-content have been modified to allow adding a conversation history when the functions are used. You can add multiple pairs of user-agent data that will be passed to the AI as the history of the conversation. This can be used for more complex actions that need to also set a context for the AI operation.
• Intuitive Identification of XML Content in Markdown - An AI response might contain explanations followed by the actual response wrapped in the ```xml marker. This type of response is now detected and the block of XML code can be inserted or previewed.
• Markdown Syntax Highlight in Chat Response Area - The content received from the AI engine is now presented in the chat response area either with XML syntax highlight or Markdown syntax highlight depending on the response content.
• Open Links from Chat Response Area - URL links present in the chat response area can now be opened by pressing Ctrl/Command and then mouse clicking on the link.
• Security Enhancements - Information regarding favorite prompts, chat history, or AI XPath functions are now stored encrypted in the options file. The Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) preferences page has new security-related options to enable reading and writing content in the project or to control if the end user is prompted to allow the use of function calls for particular actions.

DITA Publishing

• Open Custom WebHelp Logo URL in a New Tab - It is now possible to control whether clicking the URL for a custom WebHelp logo will open it in the same tab or in a new tab. By default, the link is opened in the same tab as the WebHelp output. This can be configured using the new webhelp.logo.image.target.url.new.tab parameter. By default, the link is opened in the same tab as the WebHelp output.
• Display Certain Elements as Tabs - For WebHelp output, it is now possible to display certain elements as tabs by using the outputclass="wh-tabbed" attribute. This works for lists (<ol>, <ul>), definition lists (<dl>), and <choicetable> elements.
• Open WebHelp and PDF Produced by DITA OT Project - By default, when running DITA OT Project transformations from the application, the generated WebHelp and PDF outputs are now opened in the proper associated system application.
• Set Path to Antenna House Option Setting File - When using the Antenna House Formatter in the DITA Map PDF - based on HTML5 & CSS transformation scenario, a new parameter (antenna-house.option.setting.file) makes it possible to set the path to the Antenna House Option Setting File directly in the transformation scenario configuration dialog box.
• Support for PDF Signing - It is now possible to sign your PDFs using a keystore file and the new chemistry.sign parameters in the DITA Map PDF - based on HTML5 & CSS transformation scenario.

Visual Editing

• Spell Check in Text Form Controls - The text field, text area, and combo box form controls can now be configured with a new spell-check CSS property to enable automatic spell checking inside them.
• Table Column Information Presented in Location Tooltip - When moving the cursor inside a table cell, the contextual location tooltip now also presents the name of the column where the cell is placed. This feature is especially useful when editing long tables.

Text Mode

• Toggle Comment Action Available for Non-XML Document Types - The Toggle Comment action encloses the currently selected content in a comment that is ignored by the parser or removes an existing comment. This action is now available for all document types that support comments. For example, toggling comments is now possible in RNC, SQL, Batch, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, and PowerShell documents.

JSON

• Transform JSON Documents with XQuery - An enhanced feature has been added that enables you to transform JSON documents using XQuery processing. This involves the implementation of transformation scenarios, which can be created and linked to JSON documents. This facilitates the smooth processing of JSON documents, streamlining the overall workflow.
• XQuery Builder Supports Executing XQuery Over JSON Document - The XQuery Builder view that allows you to compose complex XQuery expressions and execute them over the currently edited document now supports running the XQuery over JSON documents.
• Enhanced JSON Editing with Automatic Indentation - The latest JSON editing features streamline your workflow by ensuring content is consistently formatted. You can now specifically indent selected sections within JSON documents using the Indent Selection action found in the contextual menu, enhancing code readability without altering the entire document. Additionally, any content added through the content completion assistant or pasted into the editor is automatically indented, removing the need for manual formatting and saving you valuable time.
• Customizable Transparency Level for Property Names After Ending Brackets - The transparency level for the property names that are displayed after the ending brackets in JSON documents can now be customized. There is a new option in the Options->Preferences->Editor->Edit Modes->Text page where the transparency level can be adjusted according to your needs.
• Tooltips Provide Detailed Information About Properties - When you move your cursor over a property while editing a JSON document, a tooltip now appears with detailed documentation about that particular property, based upon information from the associated JSON schema.
• JSON Code Template Improvements - When adding content using code templates in JSON or JSON Schema documents, a final comma is now inserted if it is required by the particular context.
• JSON Schema Validator Add-On - The JSON Schema Validator add-on has been enhanced with the integration of local meta-schema usage, advanced recursion prevention techniques, and a series of bug fixes.

YAML

• Tooltips Provide Detailed Information About Properties - When you move your cursor over a property while editing a YAML document, a tooltip now appears with detailed documentation about that particular property, based upon information from the associated JSON schema.

HTML/XHTML

• HTML Schemas Updated - The schemas that are used for validation and content completion in HTML and XHTML documents have been updated to support the latest content model for the <hgroup> element. For example, <h1> through <h6> and <p> child elements are now allowed within <hgroup> elements in the updated schemas.

XSLT / XQuery

• XSLT and XQuery Transformation and Debugging with Saxon 12.5 - The built-in Saxon processor from Saxonica, used for XSLT and XQuery transformations and debugging, has been updated to version 12.5. This update includes performance improvements, better error handling, and expanded support for the latest standards.
• Content Completion Support for the New Saxon Extension Functions - Saxon has added more extension functions and instructions in the Saxon namespace, as well as experimental implementations for version 4.0 extensions. These functions are now supported and included in the list of proposals of the content completion assistant. Some examples include: fn:duplicate-values(), fn:void(), fn:every(), map:of-pairs(), array:of-members(), array:split(), map:pair(), and many more.
• Saxon Functions Reinstated in Saxon 12.5 - The saxon:evaluate(), saxon:eval(), and saxon:expression() extension functions that were previously dropped in the last version have been reinstated for the benefit of XQuery users when the exl:evaluate instruction is not available.
• XQuery 4.0 - Support has been added for XQuery 4.0. This means that you can run XQuery 4.0 transformation scenarios from the editor or from the XQuery builder view and you can edit XQuery 4.0 documents with complete support for content completion, syntax highlights, and more.
• Initial Template Support in XSLT 4.0 - The xsl:initial-template support has been activated for XSLT 4.0. This type of template previously was supported in XSLT 3.0, and it is now also available for XSLT 4.0 documents.

Quick Fixes

• Apply All Default Quick Fix Proposals:
  • The quick fix support is now automated through the Apply all default quick fix proposals tool, making it possible to apply all proposed quick fixes on one or more resources at once. It applies quick fix proposals for all reported validation errors in a specified scope. All the quick fix proposals are automatically executed in bulk, one after the other. If multiple quick fixes are proposed for the same validation error, only the first one is executed for that particular error.
  • The action that invokes the tool is available for a single document in the contextual menu in both Text and Author modes, and for one or more documents in the Tools menu or the Refactoring submenu when right-clicking one or more resources in the Project view or DITA Maps Manager. The action is also available in the Quick Fix menu for even easier access. In addition, a customized version of the tool is also available in the Results view (in the contextual menu of the table that displays the results of a single file or batch validation operation).
• Collect Default Quick Fixes - The sqf:default-fix attribute from the Schematron Quick Fix specification is now collected and used by the Apply all default quick fix proposals action. The action will automatically apply all default quick fixes defined the Schematron file.

Markdown

• Convert Embedded Latex Equations - Latex equations that are embedded in Markdown content are now preserved as <foreign> elements in the DITA preview pane and when publishing Markdown content referenced in a DITA map. Furthermore, with the help of additional plugins, the Latex content can be rendered as an equation in the DITA preview pane and the published content.
• Various Syntax Highlight Related Improvements - Some of the syntax highlight colors for Markdown have been changed for better readability. Markdown code blocks that contain XML, XSLT, XML Schema, or DTD content now display specific syntax highlights for the particular language, making the code more distinguishable and recognizable.

File Comparison

• Ignore Nodes by XPath Option Supported in Directory Comparisons - The Ignore Nodes by XPath option, and the XPath expression provided for this purpose, in the File Comparison preferences page are now taken into account when comparing directories by invoking the tool. The option is also accessible via the Directory Compare tool.

Add-ons

• Git Client Improvements - Various improvements were made to the Git Client add-on:
  • A new button has been added above the commit message area to create an AI-generated commit message using the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant.
  • It is now possible to sign commits using GPG keys.
  • If there are unpulled changes detected when creating a new branch, a confirmation dialog box is now displayed where you can choose whether or not to pull the changes before processing the branch creation.
  • If you attempt to merge a branch into the current one and unpulled changes are detected on the branch being merged, a warning message will now appear. This allows you to bring that branch up-to-date first (by performing a pull) and then the merge is automatically retried.
  • Local branches that are linked to remote branches that no longer exist are now detected and reported.
  • You can now pull changes from a remote branch other than the one being tracked.
  • When performing tasks such as switching or merging branches, restarting a merge, and many others, the progress of the operation is now shown when it takes more than two seconds to complete.
  • When comparing two revisions or opening the compare editor to resolve merge or rebase conflicts, the comparison tool now provides more detailed information about the commits involved.
  • The JGit component has been updated to version 7.0.0.
  • Updated the minimum required version of Oxygen to 26.1.
  • Fixed various bugs.
• Oxygen Feedback Connector - The Oxygen Feedback Connector add-on can now be used with topics opened from Content Management Systems (CMS) or other remote storage systems.
• Terminology Checker - The Terminology Checker add-on received the following updates:
  • Various security/component updates have been implemented.
  • The end user is now allowed to avoid showing the choice to remove matched terms that did not have any proposed suggestions.

Scripting

• The All Platforms distribution of Oxygen is bundled with a scripts sub-folder that contains scripts for automating and running various utilities from a command line interface. To run any of these scripts, you need to purchase a scripting license.
  • 'XPath Expressions to Exclude Nodes' Now Supported in Compare Directories Script - A previous limitation has been solved for the Compare Directories command-line script making it possible to now use the -enx XPathExprToExcludeNodes argument. It allows you to specify an XPath expression that will exclude certain nodes from the comparison. This option can now be used without any limitation, regardless of the format chosen for the comparison report.
  • More Flexibility in Compare Directories Script - More flexibility has been added in the Compare Directories command-line script in regard to the handling of certain cases as requested by users with the addition of two new options. The -a dirPathAlias argument can be used to specify an alias for the directory path that will be displayed in the HTML-formatted operation report instead of a long directory path. The -sl suppressLinks argument can be set to true to suppress links to the compared directories and files that are displayed in the HTML operation report.

Miscellaneous

• Batch Operations Performed in the Background - Various batch operations (Spell check in Files, Find in files, Validate and check for completeness, Search References, Project Selected Resources Validation) are now performed in the background with the progress displayed in the status bar instead of blocking the entire application with a modal progress dialog box while the operation is processing.
• Performance Improved for Validation Operations - The performance of validation operations on large file sets has been significantly improved. These improvements are most noticeable when invoking a validation operation either from the Project view or from the command line via a validation script.
• Performance Improved For DocBook Editing - The performance speed has been improved when editing attributes in DocBook XML documents that contain lots of links.
• Edit and Validate AsyncAPI 3.0 Documents - Editing and validation support is now provided for AsyncAPI documents version 3.0. This includes support for content completion, automatic validation, and editing AsyncAPI 3.0 documents in Text or Author mode. New document templates are also available for AsyncAPI 3.x documents.
• Results Ranking Improved for Open/Find Resources Feature - For DITA XML documents, the order of results displayed in the Open/Find Resources dialog box is now determined by the element context in which the searched words are found. For example, if documents contain the particular searched words within <title>, <keyword>, <shortdesc>, or <uicontrol> elements, their ranking will be higher than for documents where the particular searched words are only found within plain paragraph text.
• Find and Invoke Framework Actions - Oxygen includes a Find Action feature (located in the Find menu) that provides a quick way to find actions that are available throughout the application. When editing in the Author visual mode, this feature can now be used to locate and invoke custom actions that are defined within a framework customization.
• Plugin Security Improvements - If a loaded plugin delays the startup of the application for more than 15 seconds, the plugin will now continue to be loaded on a thread and the startup will continue. This helps to reduce possible hangups since the application will continue loading without waiting for the plugin to fully initialize.

Component Updates

• The version of OpenJDK that is bundled with the installation kits for providing the Java Runtime Environment has been updated to version 17.0.13 from Eclipse Adoptium.
• Oxygen 27.0 has been fully tested on macOS 15 (Sequoia) and it is now officially supported.
• Updated the bundled spell checker dictionary used for US English to contain more recently added words.
• The Eclipse plugin has been updated to fully support Eclipse 4.33.
• Updated the Apache Batik library to version 1.18.
• Updated the Apache FOP library to version 2.10.
• Updated the Apache Lucene Indexer libraries to version 9.11.1.
• Updated the Apache HTTP Client libraries to version 4.5.14.
• Updated the Apache Sanctuario libraries to version 4.0.2.
• Updated the embedded DITA-OT to version 4.2.3.
• Updated the DOMPurify library to version 2.5.6.
• Updated the bundled TEI schemas to version 4.8.1.
• Updated the bundled TEI XSLT stylesheets to version 7.57.1.
• Updated the XSpec framework to version 3.1.2.

Deprecated/Removed Components

• FTP Support Removed - Support for the insecure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been removed.
• Kerberos Authentication Deprecated - Support for authentication using the Kerberos protocol has been deprecated and will be removed in a future version.
• DocBook to WebHelp Classic Transformation Removed - The DocBook to WebHelp Classic transformation scenario is no longer supported and has been removed from the application.

Security

• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification - Syncro Soft has earned the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to implementing top-tier information security practices and ensuring that the users' data is protected to the highest standards.
• New Privacy Options - The privacy section of the application installer now allows disabling the support to install all add-ons or Oxygen AI-specific add-ons. These settings can also be set when the installer is running in unattended mode.

API Additions

• Create Radio Button and Checkbox Menu Item - Two new methods have been added to the OxygenUIComponentsFactory API. The createRadioMenuItem(Action) method can be used to create a radio button component, while the createCheckBoxMenuItem(Action) method can be used to create a checkbox menu item.
• Create Lightweight Author Preview Component - A new StandalonePluginWorkspace.createAuthorPreviewComponentProvider() API has been added to create a simple read-only preview component based on the Author visual editor that can be used to render XML documents visually (for example, in a side view).
• Search in Project - A new ProjectIndexer.search(String, int) API method has been added that allows searching for keywords in the current indexed project to retrieve documents that contain the keywords.
• Obtain XPath for Element at Certain Location - A new WSXMLTextEditorPage.getXPath(int, boolean) API method has been added that can be used to obtain the XPath expression for an element at a certain location in the XML text editor.
• Access the Current Editor Components - A new ro.sync.exml.workspace.api.componentscollector.IComponentsProvider.getAllComponents(URL) method has been added for obtaining the global components from the current editor. It can be obtained from the PluginWorkspace.getComponentProvider() API.
• Provide Information About XSLT Components - A new ro.sync.exml.workspace.api.componentscollector.IXSLComponentInfo API adds two methods (getMatch and getMode) for providing more accurate information about XSLT components.
• Get XML Structure as DTD - A new XMLUtilAccess.getXMLStructureAsDTD API method has been added to get the structure of the specified XML document as a DTD.
• Provide Reader for Validating Resources - A new ValidationUtilAccess.validateResources API method has been added to provide a reader for validation problems.