Sample Content Submission Process - Save as DAISY: Microsoft

The following describes the process flow for submission of the sample content that is needed for testing the "Save as DAISY XML" conversion software.

1. A user ("submitter") goes to the Submit form and fills in contact information, information about the content, etc.
2. Information from the form is entered into a database and e-mailed to specified users. Each file is given a unique ID that is used to track all operations on that file.
3. An email is sent to the submitter's email address with information on how to zip with a password, and the FTP site with id and password to upload the file to.
4. The submitter uploads the file using their preferred FTP application.
5. Once the file upload is complete the user e-mails that the file upload is complete and sends the password for opening the zip file.
6. The zip file is downloaded by a developer and opened to ensure that the password is correct and that the package is complete
7. Once the file has been verified it is moved to an alternate location on the FTP site.
8. The file is flagged and is available to conversion programmers for testing.
9. The following information is requested:
   1. File info: filename, zip password, Word version, OS version
   2. Contact info (for the person who submitted the file): name, address, phone, e-mail,
   3. Publication information (if published): Publication title, publication date, publication status)
10. Tracking information for developers and reviewers:
    • status
    • conversion software version
    • comments

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