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Adobe FrameMaker - XML Training Course

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Adobe FrameMaker - XML Training Schedule

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FrameMaker - XML Training Course Synopsis

Adobe FrameMaker’s Structured Document capabilities allow you to create complex, highly structured documents in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). This class teaches you all the basics, as well as many advanced techniques, that you need in order to know how to use Structured FrameMaker as a complete publishing system. Within this authoring environment, you can automate formatting, create, edit, and publish XML-based content, and enforce required document structures.

FrameMaker - XML Training Course Length and Time

This class is 2 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

What You Will Learn in This FrameMaker - XML Training Course

Structured Documents
Working with Text
Attributes
Object Elements and Footnotes
Working with Tables
Validation
Structured Books
Structured Templates

Who Should Attend this FrameMaker - XML Training Course

Professionals who need an essential understanding of authoring and publishing using FrameMaker 11 Unstructured View Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.

FrameMaker - XML Enrollment

Please see our Enrollment Page (http://www.ledet.com/enroll) for our enrollment form.

Locations for this FrameMaker - XML Training Course

We have training centers in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also offer classes at a network of rental facilities. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Prerequisites for this FrameMaker - XML Training Course

Knowledge of your operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all classes.

Goals for this FrameMaker - XML Training Course

Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (877) 819-2665 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Lesson 1 - Working with Structured Documents

About Structured Authoring
Basics of Framemaker and XML
Structured Features
Setting Up for Structured Documents
Working with the Structured Window
Working with the Element Catalog
Structured Framemaker Terms

Lesson 2 - Editing Text

Select, Edit, Copy, and Paste Text
Text Options and File Info Settings
Using Smart and Straight Quotes
Adding Special Characters
Setting the File Information

Lesson 3 - Finding Text, Spell Checking, and Using the Thesaurus

Finding and Changing Text
Using the Spelling Checker
Exploring the Spelling Checker Options
Removing a Word from the User Dictionary
Exploring the Dictionary Options
Working with the Thesaurus

Lesson 4 - Editing Structure

Manipulating Elements
Inserting Elements and Adding Text
Automatically Inserting Children Elements
Importing a Structure Flow
Correcting Invalid Elements
Moving and Deleting Elements
Moving with Cut and Paste
Wrapping and Unwrapping Elements
Merging and Splitting Elements

Lesson 5 - Working with Attributes

Changing Attribute Display
Displaying Attributes
Choosing Attribute Values
Changing a String Value
Changing a Choice Attribute
Inserting New Elements and Attributes
Importing Structured Text
Prompting for Attribute Values
Recognizing and Correcting Attributes with Errors
Fixing Missing Attribute Values
Deleting an Attribute Value

Lesson 6 - Working with Tables in a Structured Document

Basic Table Structure
Inserting a Table Element
Deleting and Resizing Columns
Adding Rows
Adding Elements and Text to Table Cells
Adding a Table Title
Prompting for Required Attribute Values
Inserting Table Footnotes

Lesson 7 - Object Elements and Footnotes

Working with Anchored Frames
Inserting a Pasted Graphic
Importing a Graphic File
Using Cross-References
Using a System Variable Element
Inserting Footnote Elements

Lesson 8 - Validating a Documents Structure

Correcting Attribute Errors
Importing a Structured Document
Fixing More Validation Errors
Correcting by Nudging
Correcting by Unwrapping

Lesson 9 - Structured Books

Marking Text for an Index
Inserting Index Elements
Modifying Existing Index Elements
Working with a Table of Contents and Indexes in a Structured Book
Adding a Table of Contents and Index
Formatting Using a Template
Finalizing Book Structure

Lesson 10 - Advanced Techniques with Structure

Element Keyboard Shortcuts
Inserting Elements Using Shortcuts
Using Return to Enter a Repeating Element
Inserting Elements Using Return
Unstructured Document Conversion
Importing Element Definitions
Applying a Conversion Table
Converting from Structured Framemaker to XML or SGML
Converting a Structured Document to XML

Lesson 11 - Structured Templates

Creating a New Structured Document with Importing
Creating a New Structured Document with Save As
Creating a New Structured Document with a Format Template and EDD
Extracting an EDD from a Structured Framemaker Document

Disclaimer

Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. This outline does not guarantee that all the topics listed will be covered in the time allowed. The amount of material covered is based on the skill level of the student audience. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation.