Oxygen XML Editor

Oxygen XML Editor is a comprehensive XML editing solution designed to cater to the needs of small to large organizations. According to the vendor, it offers a range of features and tools for XML development, including support for various XML standards, intelligent XML editing, schema editing, XSLT and XQuery development, and more. It is aimed at professionals in technical writing, software development, publishing and documentation companies, government and regulatory agencies, and educational institutions.

Key Features

XML Schema Editor: According to the vendor, Oxygen XML Editor provides a powerful XML Schema editor with features such as content completion support, quick assist tools, refactoring actions, and the ability to identify XML Schema component references. It offers a comprehensive view of the schema hierarchy and allows for easy creation, editing, and validation of W3C XML Schema documents.

Edit Profiling Attributes: The vendor states that users can edit profiling attributes for DITA XML elements through the Edit Profiling Attributes dialog box. This feature allows for easy configuration of profiling attributes, imposition of options from subject scheme maps, and exporting of attribute values. It aims to enhance the customization and management of DITA content.

Inserting Topic References Using Content Completion is Easier: Oxygen XML Editor aims to simplify the process of inserting topic references by providing a dialog box within the content completion assistant. Users can easily choose the target file, define keys, add attributes, configure profiling, and perform other actions. This feature aims to streamline the referencing of DITA topics in XML documents.

New Security Options in the Administration Page: Oxygen XML Editor introduces new security options in the Administration Page, including the ability to add the "Secure" attribute to the session cookie and set the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) header. According to the vendor, these options enhance the security of the application and ensure secure communication over HTTPS.

Embedded Firewall Now Blocks Outgoing HTTP Connections By Default: According to the vendor, the default configuration of the embedded Firewall in Oxygen XML Editor is set to block any outgoing HTTP connection made by the editor. Users can adjust the security setting from the Administration Page to allow connections to certain hosts, ensuring that their specific usage scenarios are not impacted.

Bearer Authentication Support in the REST Plugin: The vendor states that Oxygen XML Editor's Web Author REST API plugin now supports Bearer Authentication, enhancing the security of the plugin. Bearer Authentication can be used with a custom file storage system that implements a simple REST API, providing improved security for accessing and manipulating resources.

New API to Refresh the Session Cookie after Login: CMS connector plugins in Oxygen XML Editor now have access to a new API that can be used to refresh the session cookie when users log in to the CMS. According to the vendor, this API helps protect against session fixation attacks, ensuring the security of user sessions.

Control the Availability of the Edit Profiling Attributes Action: Oxygen XML Editor introduces a new option that allows users to control the availability of the Edit Profiling Attributes action in the interface. According to the vendor, this feature provides flexibility in managing the visibility of this action based on specific requirements.

Security Added for Servlet Plugin Extension: Oxygen XML Editor enhances security by deprecating the previous Servlet Plugin Extension and replacing it with a new extension that protects against CSRF attacks. According to the vendor, this new extension ensures the security of web applications integrated with Oxygen XML Editor.

Add or Remove Editor Stripes: Oxygen XML Editor introduces new JavaScript APIs that allow users to add or remove an editor stripe. According to the vendor, this feature provides a customizable and flexible interface, allowing users to tailor the editor interface according to their specific needs.