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The Open Semantic Framework is an integrated software stack that combines external open source components with specific enhancements developed by Structured Dynamics, all geared as an integrated foundation to bring semantic technology capabilities to the enterprise. This wiki, which we call "zWiki" to distinguish its unique use and re-use role, covers all aspects of learning about, using and managing the OSF stack. All information herein is free for use with attribution, courtesy of SD and its various commercial sponsors, which have graciously funded the ongoing effort.

Major components of the Open Semantic Framework, denoted under the Projects category below, include:


 * structWSF - platform-independent suite of more than 20 RESTful Web services, organized for managing structured data datasets
 * OSF for Drupal - connecting modules to enable structWSF and sComponents to be hosted/embedded in Drupal
 * Semantic Components - JavaScript or Flex semantic components (widgets) for visualizing and manipulating structured data
 * irON - instance record Object Notation for conveying XML, JSON or spreadsheets (CSV) in RDF-ready form
 * A foundation of best-in-class external engines and components.

This zWiki content is a baseline "starter kit" of documentation related to those projects and their contexts. It is an open source knowledge base in its own right. You are free to download and use this content at will, solely by providing attribution.

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How-to Stuff

 * A Basic Guide to Content is a good first place to become familiar with the content of this wiki
 * Overview of zWiki
 * Creating Your Own zWiki
 * View the current configuration and extensions for this wiki
 * Useful guidance for the LocalSettings.php configuration settings (likely only needed as an admin)
 * Wiki Imports and Exports
 * Transfers to External Systems
 * Managing a zWiki
 * Exporting and Using Wiki Content
 * Using the zWiki
 * Start with Basic Wiki Editing, to be followed by:
 * Basic Wiki Guidance to first familiarize yourself with the wiki aspects of this site
 * See the Mediawiki user's guide for information on using the wiki software
 * Guidelines for Contributors:
 * Documentation Guidelines
 * Editing Guidelines (the longer version of Basic Wiki Editing)
 * Code Highlighting
 * Use of a rich text editor that provides a true WYSIWYG option
 * Alternatively, use a semi-WYSIWYG WikED editor assist (requires Firefox and Greasemonkey)
 * zWiki as a Publishing Platform
 * Help
 * Other Assistance:
 * Finding Wiki converters to and from various document and mark-up formats
 * A set of general, helpful tools (link extractor, analyzer, keyword generator, readability, etc.)
 * An excellent HTML-to-PDF converter
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