DITA maps
This topic collection contains information about
DITA maps and the purposes that they serve. It also includes high-level
information about DITA map elements, attributes, and metadata.
Definition of DITA maps DITA maps are documents that organize topics and other resources into structured collections of information. DITA maps specify hierarchy and the relationships among the topics; they also provide the contexts in which keys are defined and resolved. DITA maps SHOULD have .ditamap as the file extension.
Purpose of DITA maps DITA maps enable the scalable reuse of content across multiple contexts. They can be used by information architects, writers, and publishers to plan, develop, and deliver content.
DITA map elements A DITA map describes the relationships among a set of DITA topics. The DITA map and map-group domain elements organize topics into hierarchies, groups, and relationships; they also define keys.
DITA map attributes DITA maps have unique attributes that are designed to control the way that relationships are interpreted for different output purposes. In addition, DITA maps share many metadata and linking attributes with DITA topics.
Examples of DITA maps This section of the specification contains simple examples of DITA maps. The examples illustrate a few of the ways that DITA maps are used.