PUBLISHING

Automated XML Publishing Software

TopLeaf automates complex XML publishing so teams can deliver consistent, accurate outputs across channels. Its rendering engine and stylesheet framework streamline PDF, HTML, and digital content production, eliminating manual effort and ensuring fast, reliable delivery at scale.
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Why Choose TopLeaf® for Publishing?

Unlike fragmented publishing solutions, TopLeaf provides a unified workflow for technical content publishing, ensuring repeatability, compliance, and efficiency. 

Key Benefits:

  • Automation at Scale. Publish high-volume technical content to multiple outputs with server-driven automation. 
  • Consistent Branding. Apply once-defined stylesheet rules to every document, format, and channel. 
  • Lower Cost of Ownership. Replace multiple publishing tools and manual processes with one integrated engine. 
  • Built for Compliance. Loose-leaf publishing ensures version tracking, filing instructions, and effective page management. 
  • Flexible Deployment. Run TopLeaf in the cloud, on-premises, or as a containerized service. 

Technical Publishers

For publishers producing manuals, data sheets, and frequently updated content, TopLeaf reduces manual formatting and accelerates delivery.

  • Automate XML publishing for frequently updated manuals and handbooks.
  • Reuse stylesheet rules for consistent layout across all outputs.
  • Provide real-time publishing previews to catch errors early.
  • Save time with built-in indexing, cross-references, MathML, and multilingual publishing.

Enterprise Content Teams

TopLeaf fits seamlessly into enterprise ecosystems, scaling automated publishing across multiple brands and outputs.

  • Integrate with CMS platforms and publishing workflows via REST API.
  • Deploy anywhere through cloud, on-premises, or Docker containers.
  • Handle high-volume publishing pipelines with parallel processing.
  • Enforce brand consistency across all technical and marketing assets.

Aerospace & Defense Teams

TopLeaf is trusted by aerospace and defense organisations that require strict compliance and version-controlled publishing.

  • Manage contract-compliant publishing with loose-leaf updates and filing instructions.
  • Automate technical manual publishing across PDF, HTML5, and ePub.
  • Use version differencing to track effective pages and prove compliance.
  • Deliver consistent documentation across programmes, suppliers, and OEM partners.

Regulated Industries

For industries with strict oversight, TopLeaf reduces compliance risk and ensures auditability in every publishing cycle.

  • Use version differencing tools to compare and validate updates.
  • Maintain audit trails with release packs and effective page management.
  • Standardize publishing workflows to reduce errors and ensure traceability.
  • Deliver documentation that meets ISO, FAA, FDA, and industry regulations.

Key TopLeaf® Capabilities

Smart Stylesheet Development

  • Build and customize stylesheets using XML elements, XPath, and variables. 
  • Use the included desktop and web-based stylesheet editors. 
  • Define once, apply everywhere to ensure consistency and reduce errors. 

Automated Output Generation

  • Publish to PDF, HTML5, ePub, and other modern formats. 
  • Support for dynamic content, like indexes, bookmarks, cross-references, MathML, footnotes, hyperlinks, floats, and multilingual hyphenation. 
  • Preview output in real-time using any browser. 

Loose-Leaf Publishing & Version Control

  • Generate release packs, filing instructions, and effective pages. 
  • Compare versions with precision differencing. 
  • Ensure auditability and compliance across regulated industries. 

Scalable Server & API Integration

  • Deploy as a REST-enabled service or Docker container. 
  • Integrates with RSuite and other content management systems. 
  • Handles high-throughput simultaneous publishing pipelines. 

What Our Customers Say About Us

“ For more than 10 years, ICLRQ has relied on Contiem to deliver our monthly publications. Before partnering with them, managing formatting and structure with traditional tools like Word was a constant challenge. Contiem’s combination of XMetaL, TopLeaf, and expert services transformed our process, improving turnaround times and allowing us to expand from one publication to three. Their commitment to accuracy and consistency makes them an invaluable partner.“

– The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for the State of Queensland (ICLRQ)

What Makes TopLeaf® Different?

FeatureTopLeafOther Publishing Engines
Loose-Leaf Publishing✅ Yes❌ Rare / None
Version Differencing✅ Built-in❌ Manual or Add-on
REST API Integration✅ Native Support⚠️ Limited / Partial
Deployment Options✅ Cloud, Server, Docker⚠️ Often Single Mode
Learning Curve⚡ Process-Driven, Low🧠 Steep
Total Cost of Ownership💲 Low💰 High
Loose-Leaf Publishing Loose-Leaf
TopLeaf ✔
Other Publishing Engines ✖
Version Differencing Version Diff
TopLeaf Built-In
Other Publishing Engines Manual/Add-on
REST API Integration REST API
TopLeaf Native
Other Publishing Engines Limited
Deployment Options Deployment
TopLeaf Cloud • Server • Docker
Other Publishing Engines Single Mode
Learning Curve Learning Curve
TopLeaf Low
Other Publishing Engines Steep
Total Cost of Ownership TCO
TopLeaf $
Other Publishing Engines $$$

Frequently Asked Questions

Can TopLeaf publish to multiple formats at once?

Yes. PDFs, HTML5, ePub, and more can be generated from the same XML source.

Absolutely. Built-in tools manage filing instructions, effective pages, and release pack generation.

Yes. TopLeaf is fully accessible via REST API and integrates with Contiem’s RSuite and other CMS platforms.

It includes 30+ language hyphenation libraries and supports variant content and images per locale.

Yes. it supports server-based, containerized, and cloud deployments for high-volume output.

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Why TopLeaf® Works

  • Automate publishing at scale wtih PDFs, eBooks, HTML5, and more. 
  • Enforce consistency with reusable stylesheets and templates. 
  • Stay compliant with loose-leaf and version differencing. 
  • Deploy anywhere through cloud, server, or Docker. 
  • Lower cost of ownership compared to manual publishing workflows. 

Ready to Get Serious About Your Content?

Let’s create something extraordinary together. Contact us to start your journey with Contiem.

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