XooML. (Pronounced "zoom'l"). Cross (X)-tool Mark-up Language.

Summary

Essentially, a XooML-compliant fragment (or, simply, a XooML fragment) is a bundling of attributes. Some bundles apply to the fragment as a whole; some bundles apply to individual associations. Bundles at each level can be held in common (cross-tool) or tool specific. Work on XooML and a XooML-based middleware layer are guided by a vision of "structural integrity": Many tools, many modes of interaction applied to a common structure for the organization of and access to personal information. XooML-based tools include Planz, QuickCapture, Everyday Gantt Chart and a wrapper for use with the Free Mind "mind-mapping" tool.

XooML Tools

Planz

Planz™ provides a single, integrative document-like overlay to a folder hierarchy through the dynamic, on-demand assembly of XML fragments. This overlay provides a context in which to create or reference not only files but also email messages, web pages and informal notes. Work on Planz is guided by a vision of "structural integrity": Many tools, many modes of interaction applied to a common structure for the organization of and access to personal information.

Take control of the information in your life through one consolidated interface. Plan by typing your thoughts freehand. Link your thoughts to files, Web pages, and email messages. Organize everything into a single, integrated document that helps you manage all the projects you want to get done. Planz™ is an overlay to your file system so your information stays under your control.

The information you need, right now, right "here".

Key Features

• Edit like a document. Planz works like a word processor. Enter your thoughts directly; useful structure emerges indirectly as a by-product.
• Stay in control. Use your current means of file management. Planz works as a light overlay to your existing file system. Folders and subfolders appear in Planz as the headings and subheadings of a document.
• Bring things together. User your folder hierarchy to organize files, emails, web resources and informal notes.

References

• Planz main sitehttp://kftf.ischool.washington.edu/planner_index.htm
• Planz User Manualhttp://kftf.ischool.washington.edu/planner/User_Manual/HTML/user_manual.html