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Don't have the time or budget for class? Consider self-paced training with our workbooks and FrameMaker references:

Publishing Fundamentals:
Unstructured FrameMaker 8

Publishing Fundamentals: FrameMaker 7.

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Advanced Structured FrameMaker: Structured Applications

Web-based: $425, 2 half-days

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

This course shows how to create structured applications for converting FrameMaker files to tagged output (including XML). Learn about importing and exporting structured content.

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Prerequisites

This course is for individuals who meet the following prerequisites:

	Knowledge of structured FrameMaker (or completion of Scriptorium Publishing's Structured FrameMaker: Introduction to Authoring and Advanced Structured FrameMaker: Building EDDs class)
	Actively using the current release of FrameMaker

Syllabus

Topics covered include:

	Importing and exporting XML: the end user's perspective
	Understanding the composition and function of structured applications
	Going beyond what's available
	Using an existing structured application
	Setting the structured application
	Round-tripping XML content
	Matching up the EDD and DTD
	Gathering required files
	Modifying the structured application definition file
	Creating basic read/write rules
	Renaming elements
	Changing element type
	Checking read/write rules
	Controlling graphic processing
	Understanding book conversion
	Other configuration options

Class materials

Each student receives a copy of the Advanced Structured FrameMaker: Structured Applications 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.