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Indexing Software | Logiciels d’indexation

Most professional indexers use specialized software when creating and publishing their indexes. CINDEX, MACREX, and SKY are essentially interchangeable. The main differences between them are the interfaces. Index Manager is another option that has the added benefit of producing indexes for embedding.

Note: These products are not automatic indexing programs. They will not create an index for from some given text. Think of these products as advanced word processors that help indexers save time.

CINDEX

Cindex is now open source and free. Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user, Cindex 4.3 brings you the full classic functionality and capabilities.

Open Source: The code for Cindex has been released, empowering users to explore, contribute, and enhance the software.
Full Edition: No more limitations. Download your own copy of the complete Cindex software.
No More Demos: Say goodbye to demonstration editions or student versions.
To get Cindex 4.3, visit http://www.opencindex.com to download and learn more.

MACREX

Runs under Windows. MACREX helps indexers improve consistency and increase productivity by automating routine tasks (sorting, printing, repagination, etc.) leaving them free to concentrate on the wording and construction of the index entries. Developed in 1981, it has been continually enhanced over the years. The interface is old-school but the product is stuffed with features that enable you to work with speed.

The product is currently free with optional donation.

Email: hilary@macrex.myzen.co.uk
URL: www.macrex.com
Inquiries: +44 7802 210 207

Distribution and informal support for North America is provided by Do Mi Stauber Indexing Service, dmstauber@gmail.com

Support is also available at macrex-international@googlegroups.com

SKY Index Professional

SKY Index Professional features an elegant Windows user interface. Features include context menus, tool bars, drag and drop, and online help. Demo version can create an index with 500 entries.

For download and support visit sky-software.com

Index Manager

Index Manager is an alternative to SKY/MACREX/CINDEX but with an additional feature that helps you very quickly embed the index into InDesign, Word, or an XML document. It was originally written for embedded indexing but can also be used for standalone book indexes. Pricing is a monthly subscription. Frequent free webinars are offered.

Visit index-manager.net for a14-day free trial and to sign up for the free webinars.

Index Manager (for Windows and Mac)
Klarso GMBH
Berlin Germany
Email: info@index-manager.net

Pilar Wyman
Regional Sales Manager, USA/Canada
Washington, DC
Email: wyman@index-manager.net
Tel: (443) 336-5497

HTML Indexer

For indexing HTML files: It includes output options for JavaHelp and HTML Help, command-line invocation, and stylistic control. Downloadable demo version of the software is available.

Visit html-indexer.com for download and free trial.

Thesaurus Software | Logiciels de thésaurus

MultiTes Thesaurus Construction

MultiTes handles lists of terms, descriptors, top terms, subject headings, polyhierarchical thesauri, authority files, subject categories, and multilingual thesauri.

Visit multites.net for free trial

1-2-1 Business Classification (formerly Term Tree 2000)

¹2₁ is intuitive Business Classification Scheme and Thesaurus Management Software. Designed to operate as either a standalone thesaurus/classification tool or optioned with advanced features to integrate with records management EDRMS products. Develop, then maintain, a new hierarchical classification, file-plan, thesaurus or business classification scheme in standalone mode or, optionally, via EDRMS Integration to do immediate updates to supported target EDRMS products.

Visit termtree.com.au for free download