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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.

Advanced Structured FrameMaker: Building EDDs

Web-based: $825, 4 half-days

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

This class shows you how to plan and design a structured template, or element definition document (EDD). First, you will learn about document analysis and its critical role in the EDD creation process, and then you will start creating an EDD and adding new elements to it. You will define container elements, and you will add elements for document components such as footnotes, cross-references, and graphics. You will also implement general rules, set up inclusions/exclusions and automatic insertion of children, add formatting to the EDD, and add prefixes and suffixes to elements.

See students' comments about the Advanced Structured FrameMaker 7: Building EDDs class.

Prerequisites

This course is for individuals who meet the following prerequisites:

	Intermediate knowledge of structured FrameMaker (or completion of Scriptorium Publishing's Structured FrameMaker: Introduction to Authoring class)
	Basic knowledge of XML (or completion of Scriptorium Publishing's XML and Structured Authoring class)
	Actively using the current release of FrameMaker

Syllabus

The following topics that will be addressed:

	Identifying the differences between structured and unstructured templates
	Identifying the differences between EDDs and DTDs
	Applying formatting and structure templates
	Maintaining a separate EDD file
	Breaking down a document into structure components
	Identifying the pros and cons of fine structure
	Reading an EDD
	Creating, opening, and exporting EDDs
	Adding element definitions to EDDs
	Validating EDDs
	Verifying changes using the Element Catalog Manager
	Enclosing other elements or text in container elements
	Making paragraph- or character-based container elements
	Creating element definitions
	Writing complex general rules
	Creating footnote element definitions
	Creating cross-reference element definitions
	Creating graphic element definitions
	Creating equation element definitions
	Creating marker element definitions
	Creating system variable element definitions
	Creating table element definitions
	Automatically inserting children
	Adding formatting to your EDD
	Adding prefixes and suffixes
	Setting up context-dependent formatting
	Converting unstructured to structured

Class materials

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