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Adobe FrameMaker: Element Definition Documents

Course Summary

The Element Definition Document (EDD) defines the rules for element frequency and element order as well as attributes and values. Build an EDD and drive the structure of elements in FrameMaker. Combine formatting and structure rules to develop structured templates. Gain the knowledge and skills required to create and manage the EDD and build sophisticated templates.

Course Description

Overview: This three–day course teaches participants skills necessary to create Element Definition Documents (EDD) for use with Structured FrameMaker. This course is developed specifically for clients requiring structured templates.

Delivery: An instructor–led, group–paced, classroom–delivery learning model with structured hands–on activities and assignments.
Courses are also available for private online delivery.

Materials: Participants receive reference materials related to course topics. Follow up support by email or phone, on topics covered, is available to participants for 90 days.

Prerequisites: Adobe FrameMaker: Structured Authoring and Adobe FrameMaker 7.x and 8.0: Template Development or Adobe FrameMaker: Boot Camp™

Further Learning: Adobe FrameMaker: Read and Write Rules

Duration: 3 days

Fee: $1195 (call for group or onsite discount)
Unless otherwise listed, training is held in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA

Dates Offered: May 14–16, July 23–25, September 24–26
Flexible dates for group training or online delivery are available.

Course 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

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