XML-based Darwin Information Type Architecture (DITA) content can be developed to work with various software tools including Adobe FrameMaker, JustSystems XMetaL Author, and other tools. However, to develop this content, changes must be made to your workflow.
This training session provides guidance to develop content for export to XML that is consistent with DITA-compliant XML. Learn the basics of XML and DITA and how software tools can work seamlessly with content. For a detailed class description, click here.
Learning Objectives:
After taking this class you will be able to:
Describe how XML applies to day-to-day writing
Create content that is compliant with the XML standards
Build an XML and FrameMaker workflow
Share content between software tools with minimal additional effort
Key Take-Aways:
Access to sample files to learn more about DITA on your own time
Detailed overview of the most commonly used DITA elements
Extensive slides with background information for all writers
ROI information for presentation to management
Intended Audience: Users planning to migrate to either structured authoring and/or DITA.
Skill Level: All (any basic knowledge of HTML is helpful, and knowledge of Framemaker is helpful)
Date
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time
NEW! 9:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Place
Tri-C Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH 44130 NEW! Science and Technology Building (also known as Building C), Room C-243 OR C-245
Online: Prepay by PayPal.
(Note: PayPal payment is nonrefundable.)
Please register with individual names and e-mail addresses of all attendees.
Limited seating is available, so don’t wait to register! If the class is sold out, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list. You will be notified by January 7 if a spot becomes available.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to the NEO STC community by January 5, 2008. A written letter to Anne Paczula (see above for address) or e-mail to
Anne Paczula is acceptable. A $15.00 cancellation fee will apply.
Absolutely NO REFUNDS will be made after midnight, January 5, 2008.
No-shows will NOT be refunded.
Presenter Bio:
Bernard Aschwanden, Director of Technology and Publishing Architecture with Bright Path Solutions, is a recognized publishing technologies expert. He is an Adobe Certified Expert, a Certified Technical Trainer and the author of numerous articles on XML-based publishing and single sourcing.
He presents at conferences and events across Europe and North America. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, he tailors his presentations to the audience and welcomes participation. He is a senior member of the Society for Technical Communication, the President of the Toronto STC and Past President of the Computer Trainers Network. Bernard has helped hundreds of companies implement successful unstructured and XML-/DITA-based publishing solutions.
Training Session Details:
Morning
What is structure? Learn how structuring can benefit your authoring environment.
Listen to success stories of companies that have recently switched from unstructured to structured authoring environments as well as the challenges they overcame.
XML: Learn the core concepts behind XML, how it works, and how an XML-based publishing system benefits you.
DITA and XML: Understand what Darwin Information Type Architecture is and how it uses XML tagging.
Afternoon
Introduction to FrameMaker 8.0 and XMetaL Author: Get a detailed introduction to the latest features of leading DITA enabled software tools that use XML authoring. See how each tool handles XML and what support they give for importing and exporting content.
Learn how to tag and manipulate content. Also learn how to import DITA files and update your documents with the newest structured templates in various tools.
