InDesign 310 - Adobe InDesign - Automated publishing using XML with InDesign

Class Description
In this 2-day class, specifically designed for graphic designers and production artists already comfortable working with Adobe InDesign, learn how to automate publishing without learning a lot of scary code. XML simplifies the process of moving content in and out of Participants layouts and can speed up any print or web assignment. The hands-on projects covered in this class will teach Participants how to import and export XML.  By the end of class Participants will be able to strike a balance between design aesthetic and time-to-publish quick and efficiently and be able to combine the layout detail of InDesign documents with the efficient import characteristics of XML and HTML.

Schedule and Pricing
Schedule of upcoming Indesign XML training classes.

Course Benefits

• Basics of XML Structure
• Options for Creating XML
• InDesign’s Story Editor
• InDesign’s XML Features
• Anchored Objects
• Mapping Tags to Styles
• Targeted XML Import
• Variable Data
• Cross-Media Export
• Automating XML Tagging
• Pre-Built DTD Structures
• Advanced CSS Styling

 
How to Enroll

Please see our Enrollment Page (http://www.ledet.com/enroll) for our enrollment form.

• Introduction to XML
• InDesign’s XML Features
• Options for Creating XML
• XML Structure Basics
• Anchored Objects
• Inline and Anchored Graphics
• Targeted XML Import
• Variable Data
• Comprehensive Export Formats
• XML, HTML, & CSS
• AJAX and XSLT
• Interpreting DTD Rules

Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. This outline does not guarantee that all the topics listed will be covered in the time allowed. The amount of material covered is based on the skill level of the student audience. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation.

We have training centers in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also have the option of live instructor lead online offerings for our courses. Our network of rental facilities is also an option for most of our high demand classes. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

As an option for customers needing completely customizable training we offer private onsite training and Individual instructor consulting sessions. To inquire about custom training please fill out our private training request form.