Frequently Asked Questions

What makes acrolinx IQ™ unique?

acrolinx IQ™ stands out as the leading software solution for quality assurance in technical documentation with:

  • Editor integration: MS Word, Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext Epic, XMetaL
  • Tailored adaptation to your language standards
  • Easy linking to terminology resources and content management systems

What exactly does acrolinx IQ™ do?

acrolinx IQ™ checks style, terminology consistency, grammar, and spelling in technical documents. All components of acrolinx IQ™ are designed for technical documentation. This means that product names are recognized as such and not treated as spelling errors.

Which clients are available with acrolinx IQ™?

acrolinx IQ™ is seamlessly integrated into the editors:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • XMetaL and XMetaL ActiveX
  • Arbortext Epic
  • TRADOS TagEditor

A stand-alone Batch Client for batch checking is also provided.

Which languages does acrolinx IQ™ support?

The full standard system is available for English, German and French. Term checking is available for any language. Style and grammar checking are currently available in English, German and French. Other languages are available on request.

Can I use my existing guidelines in acrolinx IQ™?

Yes. acrolinx IQ™ is designed as an open tool. We can build your documentation guidelines into the system for you. You can then maintain, edit, and extend the guidelines as you wish. With our graphical Rule Development Environment, acrolinx IQ™ IDE, you can write and debug style rules yourself.

Can I specify guidelines exclusively for headings or lists?

Yes. In acrolinx IQ™, you can specify which guidelines apply in which contexts. This feature works for MS Word styles as well as XML elements.

How can I load corporate terminology into acrolinx IQ™?

You can easily import terminology from OLIF, TBX, or any other regular tabular format. We also provide a seamless integration for TRADOS MultiTerm and other terminology management tools.

How long does it take to integrate my requirements into acrolinx IQ™?

A typical project, including requirements analysis, all necessary modifications and integration tasks, takes from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on your specific needs.