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Training: Live
Online | On-Site | "Interspondence" | In Israel
In Israel
9am-5:30pm (lunch provided);
registration
form (fillable PDF), includes price and discount information.
- Using Captivate to Create Video Demos
and Software Tutorials, January
31
For technical writers and
instructional designers. Topics include: overview; recording;
text captions; mouse pointer paths, buttons and highlight boxes;
images; rollovers and zoom areas; slide labels and notes; audio;
libraries; publishing (web, PDF).
- Advanced Captivate, February 1
For experienced users of
Adobe Captivate. Topics include: user and system variables; advanced
actions (standard and conditional); animation, Flash video and
widgets; branching; skins and templates; dynamic table of contents;
aggregator; Adobe Captivate Reviewer
- FrameMaker for Translators, February 2
Translators use FrameMaker
differently from technical writers. This concise course provides
an overview of FrameMaker and demonstrates methods and best practices
when editing text and generating output. Topics include: typical
localization workflows (including the use of MIF and translation
memory); special text objects: variables, markers, cross-references,
headers/footers, reference page text items; text in graphics;
Language settings and where to modify these; layout/pagination
controls; book updates and generating output.
- Photoshop for Technical Communicators, February 7
Photoshop techniques, tips
& tricks for technical communicators; efficient handling
of screen captures and hardware photographs.
- Using FrameMaker (hands-on), February 21+22+23
For newcomers to FrameMaker
experienced with word processing or desktop publishing programs,
or for technical writers who have been using the software, who
want to acquire a full, in-depth knowledge of FrameMaker. Intensive
& fast-paced (computer per participant). Topics include:
paragraph and character formats -- applying, creating and modifying;
variables; cross-references; searching for and changing text,
formats and objects; using FrameMaker templates; autonumbering;
anchored frames; creating and editing graphics using FrameMaker
drawing tools; importing graphic files; tables and table formats;
master pages and pagination features; reference pages and referenced
graphics; generating a table of contents, index and other lists;
FrameMaker books.
- Single Sourcing with FrameMaker, February 28 [detailed description]
For experienced FrameMaker users
who want to take advantage of the single-sourcing potential of
FrameMaker. Learn how FrameMaker can help you use the same source
material in different forms and contexts: combine the same files
in different FrameMaker books, use conditional text, text insets,
special text (variables, cross-reference, autonumbering) and
color views to create multiple product versions within one set
of documents. You can also apply different templates to the same
material so that online help and PDFs designed for screen reading
can be automatically derived from the FrameMaker files with the
correct formatting.
- Handling Graphics in FrameMaker (1 day)
For experienced FrameMaker
users who have completed the Using FrameMaker course or have
equivalent knowledge. Topics include: graphic formats, importing
and integrating graphics in documents (print/PDF/HTML outputs),
maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, colors, using FrameMaker's
graphic tools.
- FrameMaker + RoboHelp Integration (1 day)
Focuses on the integration
between the enhanced versions of FM 9 and RH 8 (Adobe Technical
Communication Suite 2.x) or FM 8 and RH 7 (TCS 1.x). Topics include:
overview and concepts; FM-to-RH style mappings; single-source
and conditions; support for FM special text objects (variables,
links, cross-references); source file optimization; indexes and
glossaries; handling of graphics; incorporating SWF files (Captivate);
context-sensitive help; output types and customization.
- FrameMaker-to-PDF Advanced Techniques (2 days) [detailed description]
Day 1: Built-in FM-to-PDF
features, issues and workarounds
Day 2: Enhanced interactivity and automation
For experienced users of FrameMaker and Acrobat who want to create/maintain
high-quality, interactive Acrobat PDF files. The seminar is divided
into two parts, taught on day 1 and day 2; you can take either
of the days, or both.
- Developing a Documentation Style Guide (1 day)
(Not authoring-tool specific)
A style guide
with rules and suggestions for document content, presentation
and writing style is an important tool for maintaining consistency
in company documents authored by different writers or at different
times. Style guides can include language guidelines, terminology
preferences, checklists, formatting rules and much more, but
it is precisely because there is so much you can put into the
style guide, that it is often not written at all. This seminar
will help you plan and develop your own style guide, and determine
what should and what should not be included, and at what level
of detail.
- Technical Indexing with FrameMaker (1 day)
Indexing concepts &
techniques (as applied to technical documentation); FrameMaker
indexing-related features, techniques and add-ons.
- Designing Video Demos for Software
Documentation (1 day)
When providing electronic
documentation (training, online help, marketing materials), you
can create much more than a PDF of the printed version. Learn
how to demonstrate processes and functions with movie clips;
how to plan, script and storyboard a movie clip; how to record
the workflow, edit the movie and add titles, callouts and captions;
and how to integrate the movie into the documentation. The course
also covers setup, output formats and options and tools (Camtasia
and Captivate are demonstrated).
Note: The "Designing Video Demos" and "Using
Captivate" courses complement one another. "Designing
Video Demos" teaches you how to envision the desired end
result, script it and plan for it. "Using Captivate"
covers the technical use of Captivate to create videos, slideshows
and effects. When the two courses are taken together, there is
a 10% discount (with the early payment option, total discount
on both is 20%).
- Advanced FrameMaker (1 day)
If you are an experienced
FrameMaker user, this seminar will help you hone your skills
and work more efficiently. Learn advanced techniques and numerous
tips & tricks, including importing content from other formats
or documents, automating formatting, editing, graphics, tables,
document/template maintenance, generated files, cross-references,
variables, autonumbering, pagination, useful add-ons.
- Interactive 3D Models in PDFs with
Acrobat Pro/Extended (1 day)
How to incorporate interactive
3D visualizations in technical publications. Topics include:
creating multiple views & cross sections; lighting settings;
Acrobat 3D Toolkit: adding materials, creating animations and
exploded views; enhancing 3D interactivity with Acrobat JavaScript;
part measurements; comments and markups in interactive 3D models;
converting models from CAD to U3D and PDF; capturing models from
CAD.
Sample 3D PDFs are available at the Showcase
section; seminar techniques apply to Acrobat 3D and Acrobat Professional
(PDFs viewed in Adobe Reader), independently of the authoring
tools being used.
- Exploring FrameScript (2 days)
FrameScript is a user-oriented scripting language that you can
use to create your own scripts to automate almost any FrameMaker
task. Using FrameScript, you can manipulate FrameMaker objects
such as books, text, graphics, tables, variables, cross-reference
and markers. Topics include: when and why are scripts useful;
ElmStudio; developing, testing and troubleshooting scripts: commands,
messages and dialogs, subroutines and functions, lists; working
with FrameMaker objects; adjusting existing scripts to suit your
changing needs; developing a reusable code library; deploying
and maintaining scripts.
- Acrobat JavaScript (1 day)
Using Acrobat JavaScript
for improved interactivity and smarter PDF forms. Topics include:
Acrobat JavaScript fundamentals; App, Doc and Field objects and
commonly-used methods and properties; events; JavaScript actions
assigned to links/form fields, bookmarks and pages; document-
and folder-level JavaScripts; batch sequences; debugging.
- Acrobat Comprehensive (hands-on) (2 days)
For technical writers who
want to acquire a thorough knowledge of the Acrobat suite of
tools and how these can be efficiently used in document review
cycles and for the distribution of document collections. Topics
include: components of Adobe Acrobat -- overview, workflow, uses;
Portable Document Format (PDF); creating PDFs -- settings and
parameters; modifying and enhancing PDF documents; Acrobat-based
document review cycles; testing and fine-tuning PDF documents;
Acrobat-specific design; handling large PDF collections; add-ons,
utilities and plug-ins; authoring interactive PDF documents with
Office applications.
- FrameMaker Template Design (2 days) [detailed
description]
For advanced FrameMaker users;
packed with information, tips & tricks to make template planning,
design and maintenance easier.
- Illustrator for Technical Communicators (1 day)
Topics include: Adobe Illustrator
basics, text handling, drawing techniques, layers, objects and
attributes, object manipulation & more.
- Structured FrameMaker: Authoring (1 day)
Topics include: setting
up the work environment; Structure view; working with elements
and attributes; validating a structured document.
- Structured FrameMaker: Developing
EDDs & Other Tools (2 days)
Topics include: document
analysis; defining elements and formats; defining attributes;
writing element definitions; handling unstructured legacy documents;
generating and updating conversion tables; DITA; XML round-tripping.
- Electronic Document Review in Acrobat (half day)
Topics include: review methods
(email-based reviews, browser-based reviews, shared reviews);
commenting tools; importing, exporting and summarizing comments;
managing and tracking PDF reviews.
- Visually-Oriented Documentation (1 day)
(Not authoring-tool specific)
Readers do not
have the patience for wordy descriptions and often latch onto
the graphics as their main reference point. This seminar discusses
various methods for using layout, table and graphics cleverly
so that your documentation is leaner, more usable and easier
to localize.
- Better PDFs with FrameMaker-to-Acrobat
TimeSavers (1 day)
How to improve and enrich
PDFs authored in FrameMaker automatically & consistently
using FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers.
Note: course fee includes one license for FrameMaker-to-Acrobat
TimeSavers.
- PDF Clinic
(9am-12:30pm)
Get the focus of consulting
at the price of a seminar! Bring your PDF files, and learn how
to identify and solve problems and improve results (regardless
of your authoring tools).
- FrameMaker Clinic (1:30pm-5pm)
Get the focus of consulting
at the price of a seminar! Bring your FrameMaker files and templates,
and learn how to identify and solve problems, be more efficient
and improve results.
- Creating PDF Forms using Acrobat Professional
/ LiveCycle Designer (1 day)
For Acrobat users who need
to create or maintain interactive PDF forms. Topics include:
overview of PDF forms; form field objects, properties and actions
(including buttons, text fields, check boxes and radio buttons);
enhancing form functionality with JavaScript; digital signatures;
providing built-in help; submitting form data; form design principles;
converting paper forms to PDF.
- Acrobat: Designing Access to Information
& Testing Your PDFs (1 day)
Learn how to plan your PDF
document collection wisely, so that information is accessible
instantly -- making the most of Acrobat's capabilities, and avoiding
its limitations. Aspects discussed include: advanced navigation
& hypertext, planning multiple access paths, design &
orientation principles, harnessing the hidden powers of the Search
function.
Testing PDFs -- based on a comprehensive checklist, includes
principles & techniques for testing PDFs of different types
and detailed guidelines relating to the following categories:
PDF Type & Usage, Essential, Printing, Online, Interactive,
Web, Document Collections.
"I would like to thank you for a very informative and
fascinating course. I had no idea Acrobat was so feature-rich
and held so many possibilities. The course itself was just in
the right pace and covered the essentials very well. It is a
real pleasure to learn from an expert." -- Tali Shchori,
Marketing Communications Manager, Ipex-Paragon | "The
FrameMaker course was excellent. I enjoyed very much your quiet,
but knowledgeable presentation and felt that you always maintained
a high level despite varying levels of the participants. The
material you provided was more than ample, is clearly set out
and well explained." -- Paul Horwitz, Nova Measuring
Instruments | "Thanks for a marvelous course! Everything
was simply perfect, from the extensive handouts to the intensive,
but enjoyable learning experience. I really appreciate your commitment
to getting us all up to speed on FrameMaker." -- [name
withheld]
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