TechWriter

TechWriter is a handy Python software that helps you read documents created with Icon Technology's TechWriter. It comes with some simple tools to convert those documents so you can export the content into other formats. Pretty cool, right?

What is TechWriter?

So, TechWriter is actually a mathematical word processor designed for the RISC OS platform. What’s special about it? Well, it encourages authors to write in a structured way. Unlike regular word processors where you just style text to create headings and sections, TechWriter organizes everything into nested objects. These objects represent chapters, sections, figures, and more!

The Challenge of Conversion

Now, here’s where things can get tricky. This structured approach works great for certain types of documents but makes it tough to convert files from TechWriter’s format into something like LaTeX or LyX. Sure, TechWriter can export documents as TeX files, but not all the information gets transferred correctly.

Some users find that the TeX markup isn’t suitable for re-use either. Plus, you need to know how to use TechWriter if you want to perform this conversion yourself.

A Solution for Smooth Conversions

This package is here to help those who want to convert their documents from TechWriter to other formats. It aims to extract content accurately and reliably by providing some tools that work with the Python programming language. So if you're looking for an easy way to handle your TechWriter files and make them more usable elsewhere, this tool might just be what you need!