# Vasont Conversion Steps

The following steps summarize how the DITA content is modified during Content Preparation. This procedure was originated in a procedure sent by Sandie Trevathan of Vasont.

1. Change file extensions from .dita to .xml
2. Change href and conref values within all content to reflect the change of file extensions
3. Eliminate filepaths from href and conref attribute values
4. Introduce a type attribute to topicrefs
5. Eliminate unnecessary tabs and word spaces and line ends inserted by the editor
6. Remove file extension from .xml files