Applies To
Software | Version |
---|---|
Acrolinx for Flare and Contributor | 1.1 |
What You Should Know Before Installing
Before you install Acrolinx for MadCap, make sure that you have the following software installed:
Software | Version |
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MadCap Flare | 2016 r2, 2017, 2017 r2 |
MadCap Contributor | 8 |
Internet Explorer | 11 |
Check our compatibility guide if you want to know if Acrolinx for MadCap works with your local platform and with your Acrolinx platform.
Introduction
Acrolinx installs the Sidebar for both Flare and Contributor at the same time.To get started, review the following tasks and concepts:
Supported file types:
Type | Extension |
---|---|
Flare HTML Document | *.htm, *.html, *.xhtml |
Contributor Document | *.mcdoc |
Contributor Topic | *.mcco |
Contributor HTML Document | *.htm, *.html, *.xhtml |
Install Acrolinx
Here's how to install Acrolinx:
Important: You need administrator rights on your computer to install Acrolinx for Flare and Contributor.
- In a browser window, open the Acrolinx downloads page and sign in.
- Download Acrolinx for MadCap Flare sidebar edition .
- Double-click the installer in Windows and follow the on-screen instructions.
Update Acrolinx
To update Acrolinx, you need to download and install the new version. You don't need to remove the older version first, just follow the install procedure above.

To change your Acrolinx server address or the location of your logs, click Options in the Acrolinx menu.

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