Create a markdown file from a dita topic

[UE2]

Hey as the title says,

I have a requirement that I would like to be able to create a markdown file out of a dita topic, without having to add the topic into a ditamap. 

is this possible in any way?

Thanks.

[VivekKumar]

Hi,

This capability isn't there currently. Can you please share what you plan to achieve? We will see if we can suggest anything else.

Thanks,

Vivek

[UE2]

Hey Vivek thanks for your reply.

Sure, our idea is the following:

We have an output preset that generates a Markdown file, after that runs a workflow where the author can decide on some details using a custom workflow dialog. (This will send the generated MD file to a custom destination)

During this workflow we have the requirement to add (if the author chooses to) an another document (e.g disclaimer text, translatable, versioned, etc). 

Currently our implementation is using a workflow step to generate a Markdown from the associated map (disclaimer.ditamap), however this is creating the overhead for the author to create a ditamap and a ditatopic just for one disclaimer text (although it can be translated, versioned, etc).

I hope you got my point. 

Thanks

[VivekKumar]

Thanks for providing the context. We will look into it.