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Advanced Unstructured FrameMaker: Template Design

Web-based: $825, 4 half-days

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Learn about our web-based and workbook training options for FrameMaker 7 and 8.

During this class, you will build a FrameMaker template by adding master pages, paragraph and character tags, table tags, and other formats to a default FrameMaker document. You will add and implement color, and incorporate time-saving features (such as automatic running headers and footers) to boost the productivity of the writers using your template. You will also create companion templates for tables of contents and indexes.

See students' comments about the Advanced Unstructured FrameMaker: Template Design class.

Note: There are few differences in the unstructured interfaces of versions 7 and 8.

Prerequisites

This course is for individuals who meet the following prerequisites:

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Intermediate knowledge of FrameMaker (or completion of Scriptorium Publishing's Unstructured FrameMaker: Accelerated Introduction class)
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Actively using the current release of FrameMaker
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Preparing to develop or extensively revise FrameMaker templates, or preparing to use advanced features such as modular text and hypertext linking

Syllabus

Although many of the topics will be familiar to the general FrameMaker user, this class emphasizes design considerations rather than template use.

Starting a new template
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Verifying the FrameMaker interface
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Creating a foundation for the template
 

Changing, adding, and applying master pages
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Changing master pages: setting a side head area and adding page numbers
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Adding custom master pages
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Applying master pages
   

Changing and adding character tags
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Changing existing character tags: customizing emphatic text tags
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Adding custom character tags
   

Changing and adding paragraph tags
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Changing existing paragraph tags: customizing heading tags
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Adding custom paragraph tags
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Changing paragraph tag pagination values: crossing the side head area

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Changing paragraph tag numbering values: autonumbering numbered lists

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Mapping paragraph tags to master pages
   

Changing and adding table tags
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Adding custom table tags
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Changing table tag shading properties: creating custom shading patterns
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Changing table tag ruling properties: creating an invisible table
   

Importing and applying colors
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Importing colors from the color library
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Applying color to character, paragraph, and table tags
   

Changing, adding, and inserting variables
   

Adding and applying conditional tags
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Adding conditional tags: creating draft and output-specific conditional tags
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Applying conditional tags to text
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Creating a conditional watermark
   

Changing and adding cross-reference formats
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Changing cross-reference formats: adding building blocks and character tags
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Adding custom cross-reference formats
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Hyperlinking cross-references
   

Changing document properties
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Activating Smart Spaces and Smart Quotes
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Verifying page numbering options
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Setting bookmarks in PDF Setup

   

Constructing a template for a table of contents
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Generating a table of contents file
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Modifying the table of contents reference page
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Regenerating and applying the table or contents

   

Constructing a template for an index
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Inserting markers into the template file
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Modifying the IX (index) reference page
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Regenerating and applying the index

   

Class materials

Each student receives a copy of the Advanced Unstructured FrameMaker: Template Design Workbook in PDF format.

Customizing this class

We can customize this class to meet the needs of your project team and deliver it as a private class at your location or over the web. For example, we can use your corporate template in the examples and exercises and include a discussion of single-sourcing considerations for generating different types of output, such as printed documentation, PDF files, online help, or web pages.

To inquire about a customized version of this class, please send a note to training@scriptorium.com including a description of the special topics you'd like covered and the dates you'd like the class taught. Generally, you should request a customized class at least 6 weeks in advance, although occasionally we can deliver custom classes sooner, depending on instructor availability.

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