Tools which can parse Delphi XMLDoc format and build online help

Question

The XMLDoc tool for API documentation is explained here:

http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32770

Are there any free or commercial tools which can be used to create documentation based on Delphi's XML doc format?

Is there a newer version of the 'getting started' documentation? This page refers to Delphi 2005 and third party tools, some of them seem to have moved.

The XMLDoc for Delphi 2005 required

• Python (tested with Python 2.3)
• Instant Saxon (tested with Instant Saxon 6.5.3)
• The Java SDK (tested with J2SE v 1.4.2_05 SDK)
• and also the Visual Studio Help Integration Kit

Answer 1

Check out:

• Help and Manual
• HelpScribble
• Doc-o-Matic

These tools should be able to create help files, and quite possibly also use XMLDoc as their input (both are Delphi-compatible or even written in Delphi).

Marc

Answer 2

This isn't a direct answer, but if you want to use XMLDoc for your Delphi code, I strongly recommend this open tool plug-in from CodeCentral. I just tested it in Delphi 2010, and it still works fine.