NAME
xfpt - make XML from plain text
SYNOPSIS
xfpt [options] [source file]
DESCRIPTION
xfpt converts a marked up text file to XML. The markup is simple and
consists of lines that begin with a dot ("directive lines") and
sequences in the text that begin with an ampersand ("flags"). The flag
sequences are not built-in, but are defined by directives. As well as
the in-built directives, macros can be used to implement higher level
concepts. A standard set of macros and flags that generate DocBook XML
is provided. There is a full description in the xfpt specification,
which is distributed as a PDF file, an HTML file, and as 0.
OPTIONS
-help This causes xfpt to output its "usage" information and then
exit.
-o file This specifies the output file. The default is the standard
output if no source file is given, and the source file name
with a .xml extension otherwise.
-S directory
This specifies an alternative "share" directory in which to
find standard configuration files.
-v Output the xfpt version and exit.
AUTHOR
Philip Hazel
University Computing Service
Cambridge CB2 3QG, England.