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XML Training

AGI offers regularly scheduled public XML training classes and also private XML training classes.

 

Introduction to XML Publishing Training Class

This course provides you with a strong foundation for starting to use XML to publish information. It also covers the core technologies associated with XML. After completing this course, you should be familiar with XML's capabilities and be able to structure information for print or web publishing using programs and browsers that support XML.
While knowledge of JavaScript and CSS are helpful, they are NOT required prerequisites. This is an entry level XML course. Contact AGI about this XML training class.

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Introduction to XMLTraining Class Overview

This custom class is designed to let you or your organization take advantage of the power of XML. This course develops this skills necessary to prepare content so that it can be exported out of InDesign as XML, and to use XML to import content into your documents and templates.

Introduction to XMLTraining Class Topics Covered

  • XML Essentials
    • What is XML
    • The importance of XML for repurposing content
    • Example XML workflows
      • Print content converted for on-line use
    • Web use
    • Syndication
    • RSS
      • Print content converted for archiving
    • DAM systems
      • Web content converted to print
    • XML imported into InDesign layout
    • Workflow considerations
      • Creating structured content
  • XML Characteristics
    • Sample XML content
    • Elements
    • Attributes
    • Values
    • Rules of XML
    • Root Element
    • Comments
  • Exporting XML
    • Tagging objects for Export
    • Tagging text for Export
    • Tagging tables and table content for Export
    • Creating XML
  • Importing XML
    • Tagging objects to receive content
    • Manually importing XML content
    • Updating XML content
  • Using DTDs
    • DTD Overview; why they’re important
    • DTD and Schemas
    • Creating a DTD
      • Elements within a DTD
      • Attributes within a DTD
      • Children, sequences, restrictions
    • Comments within a DTD
    • Linking to DTD
    • Validating XML to DTD
    • Existing DTDs
      • DocBook
      • DITA
  • Getting XML to the Web
    • GoLive
      • Print-to-web
      • Code Completion tools
      • Code validation tools
  • Best Practices
    • Real-world XML workflows
    • Scripting
      • Including formatting instructions in XML
    • Samples:
      • Scripts
      • XSLT
      • DTD
      • XML
    • 3rd party solutions
  • Advanced Topics
    • Using Non-Roman characters
    • Entities
    • Notations
    • XSLT Overview
      • How XSLT can transform XML
      • How XSLT can “clean up” XML to remove print workflow related content (ie: end of line markers, paragraph markers).
    • Nested objects (aka inline objects)

Introduction to XML Publishing is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), Chicago, Orlando, and London.

This class is available for custom training.
Call 1-800-851-9237 for information and to schedule.



XML Training Class - Adobe InDesign XML Integration

If you create content for distribution across multiple channels, such as print, on-line, or for distribution or archiving–this class will help you take advantage of the powerful capabilities of XML. This class starts with the foundation necessary for understanding and working with XML documents. It then moves into the specific capabilities for working with XML using InDesign, including generating valid XML from InDesign and using XML as the source for your InDesign documents. No previous XML experience is necessary, but an understanding of all features covered in InDesign Level I and InDesign Level II is required. This class and content can also be customized for your organization or business and delivered either at your location or in our classrooms. Updated for CS3. Contact AGI about this XML training class.

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InDesign Training Class XML Integration Overview

This custom class is designed to let you or your organization take advantage of the powerful of XML capabilities that are available within InDesign CS3. This course develops this skills necessary to prepare content so that it can be exported out of InDesign as XML, and to use XML to import content into your InDesign documents and templates.

InDesign Training Class XML Integration Topics Covered

  • XML Essentials
    • What is XML?
    • The importance of XML for repurposing content
    • Example XML Workflows
  • XML Characteristics
    • Sample XML Content
    • Anatomy of an XML file
    • Viewing XML
  • InDesign CS3 XML Essentials
    • The Structure Pane
    • InDesign Tags
    • Tag Markers and Frames
    • Mapping
    • Mapping Styles to Tags
    • Mapping Tags to Styles
    • Manually Tagging Text and images
    • Tagging tables and table content for Export
  • Exporting XML in InDesign CS3
  • Importing XML in InDesign CS3
    • Manually importing XML content
    • Tagging objects to receive content
    • Updating XML content
  • Using DTDs in InDesign CS3
    • DTD Overview
    • DTD and Schemas
    • Creating a DTD
    • Elements within a DTD
    • Attributes within a DTD
    • Comments within a DTD
    • Linking to DTD
    • Validating XML to DTD
    • Existing DTDs

Adobe InDesign Training ClassXML Integration Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the latest Adobe InDesign software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at here.

Adobe InDesign Training Class XML Integration Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

XML - Adobe InDesign XML Integration is offered in Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), Chicago, Orlando, and London. 

XML - Adobe InDesign XML Integration: Course Rate $795.00
Call 800 851 9237 for dates

Regularly scheduled open enrollment XML training classes are available in New York, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Philadelphia, and London, England. Custom and private XML training classes are available worldwide.

 

Private or custom XML Training

AGI offers customized XML training at your office or at our locations. Whether you need introductory XML training or advanced InDesign training, our Certified Expert instructors are available for all of your XML training needs.

  • Contact AGI to learn more about our XML training classes. Contact Form
  • Contact AGI to arrange a private XML training class. Private Training Request Form
  • Call AGI at 800 851 9237 or 781 376 6044 to talk with a representative about our XML training courses.

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XML Training in or near Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando, and London, England.