Summary

Course Aim:

This course gives you an introduction to XML and how it can be used with InDesign to automate layout tasks and repurpose content into different formats. Originally created to meet the challenges of large-scale electronic publishing, XML is playing an increasingly important role in the exchange of a wide variety of data on the Web and elsewhere. Because XML is an open standard, it can be understood by a large number of applications. In this course you will learn how to import XML data from a database into an InDesign document and have it automatically formatted. You will also take the content of an InDesign page and export it to XML for use in a website or another publication.

Course Prerequisites:

The prerequisite for this course is that you have completed the InDesign Level 1 and Level 2 courses or equivalent knowledge. You must also be familiar with HTML or a similar markup language.

Course Duration:

One day 9:00am – 4:30pm

Classroom courses include:

• Adobe Certified instructors (with min 10 yrs experience)
• Alpha prepared comprehensive coursenotes with tutorials and exercises (updated frequently to reflect industry trends)
• Certificates
• eLearning DVD Package (FREE at course registration where available, see our SPECIALS)
• After course support, unlimited HELP DESK (via email, to reinforce the learning), helpdesk@alphacc.com.au
• Training guarantee
• FREE repeat of public course within 6 months (where required, and on same version), see terms & conditions

Content

Course Content

During this course you will learn about:

Topic 1 Introduction to XML

Topic 2 Overview of XML Syntax Rules

Topic 3 XML Elements

Topic 4 XML Attributes

Topic 5 XML Validation

Topic 6 Planning an XML and InDesign workflow

Topic 7 Preparing an InDesign document for an XML Workflow

Topic 8 Importing and validating XML files in InDesign

Topic 9 Exporting XML files from InDesign

Topic 10 Advanced Topics

Appendix: Index

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Packages

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We offer various packages, designed for users who want to upgrade their skills across a range of Adobe applications.

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Specials

2010 Training Special for Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne-Canberra Centres

Option 1 (SYD-BRIS-MELB):

Selected Level 1 courses $800 from 27/04/2010

Selected Level 1 public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres are now $800 (RRP $935) during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion.

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Alpha is offering a 15% discount OFF to the person attending TWO 2-day public courses (at RRP pricing) in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centre during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion. Courses will be invoiced together (two 2-day courses to one attendee, at RRP pricing, less 15% OFF) and must be paid in full before course commencement to obtain free course. Register for TWO public 2-day courses to obtain the 15% discount off.

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The Acrobat Package (Acrobat for Business and Acrobat Advanced) public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres is now $800 during the promotional period (Package RRP normally $850; note the 2 courses bought separetely are $945). The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion and is limited.

 

eLearning DVD

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