Reply To: Webhelp and PDF output being generated at the same time

[Derek Read]

The software is not designed to produce multiple output formats at the same time, so this shouldn't be happening (and your colleague's machine is the one I would consider to be operating in the expected manner).

Perhaps your system has been customized. The code that drives the XMetaL “deliverables” is located here:
C:Program FilesXMetaL 7.0AuthorDITAXACssharedrenditionsprint_dita15.xml

Perhaps you could diff your file against your colleague's to see what the changes are.
If you are generating WebHelp then I would expect to see extra DOS batch commands in the WebHelp section in that file. Those commands are what drive the DITA OT from XMetaL.

Perhaps it would be best to submit a support case to XMetaL Support and include copies of these files so they can have a look.

If a 3rd party has integrated XMetaL with their system (ie: you are probably working with one of our partners) then perhaps they have made changes or added something to XMetaL that is doing this. Best to check with them in that case.

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