Put simply, PTC ALD is a software product that enables the build, maintenance and run of publishing applications. It uses a "toolbox" approach to provide infinitely flexible options for the handling of the major stages in document production:

In this section we will find out more about the way in which PTC ALD is superior to other publishing applications and the main uses of the product. We will also discuss at a high level the tools it comprises and how these tools contribute to the speed and accuracy of its end-to-end publication process.