Prerequisite: You must have a solid working familiarity with Adobe FrameMaker as a structured author (or working as an author with DITA) and template developer.

Objectives: Upon successful completion attendees will be able to:

• Understand the Element Definition Document (EDD) and its relation to structure and FrameMaker
• Identify the differences between an EDD and a Document Type Definition (DTD)
• Develop, modify, and delete elements from an EDD
• Build a relationship between a variety of elements
• Specify element frequency as required, optional or repeatable
• Specify element order
• Develop, modify and delete attributes from an EDD
• Specify attribute values
• Apply formatting using predefined document formats based on elements, attributes and values
• Format content using EDD settings, template content and Format Change Lists
• Develop structural rules related to books, generate files, chapters, appendices

Further Learning: DITA Tools and Technology

Delivery: The following delivery is available:

• Instructor–led, group–paced, online–delivery learning model with structured hands–on activities and assignments
• Customized classroom training at your location

Fees: Course pricing is as follows:

• Instructor–led, online–delivery: $1195/participant (group rates available)
• Customized classroom training at your location: $1500/day for up to 8 participants plus travel expenses