Archive for February, 2003

FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques seminars

MicroType‘s 2-day FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques seminar, developed and taught by Shlomo Perets, is now divided
into two parts, taught on day 1 and day 2.

Upcoming seminars:


  • Seattle, WA — April 3-4
  • Chicago, IL — April 7-8
  • Brussels, Belgium — May 22-23
  • Bethesda, MD — June 5-6 (PDF Conference 2003, post-conference workshop)
  • Littleton, MA — June 9-10 (FrameWork Consulting)
  • Redwood City, CA — July 17-18
  • Atlanta, GA — July 21-22

Bright Path Solutions announces its spring events

Described below are 3 no-cost educational events that Bright Path Solutions is holding in the Raleigh-Durham area. These events are planned for February through April, with new events coming in the summer.

EVENT #1: Multichannel Publishing with Adobe FrameMaker on February 20, 2003

EVENT #2: Adobe Server Tools: Tools for the New Work on March 28, 2003

EVENT #3: Content Management: Tools for storing, reusing, and adjusting your content
April 10, 2003

DocFrame 1.0 for FrameMaker 7

Announcing the DocFrame Authoring Environment!

New from Scriptorium Publishing Services, DocFrame 1.0 is a complete structured authoring and XML/XSL single sourcing solution. With the release of FrameMaker 7, Adobe has taken the financial sting out of moving to structured authoring. Now DocFrame removes the challenge of implementation.

DocFrame Author provides all of the components required for authors including the ability to import and export XML as well as create HTML and HTML Help. The Author package includes:

  • DocFrame formatting template with EDD
  • DocFrame application for XML import and export
  • XSL transformations for HTML & HTML help
  • DocFrame Author’s Guide
  • Unstructured FrameMaker 7: Accelerated Introduction Workbook
  • Structured FrameMaker 7: Introduction to Authoring Workbook
  • FrameMaker 7: The Complete Reference (McGraw-Hill/Osborne)

DocFrame Developer includes all of the components required to implement and customize structured authoring, XML import and export, as well as transformation into HTML and HTML Help. The Developer package includes everything in the Author package as well as:

  • DocFrame EDD
  • DocFrame DTD
  • DocFrame Developer’s Guide
  • Scriptorium’s complete FrameMaker 7 workbook series:
    • Unstructured FrameMaker 7: Accelerated Introduction Workbook

    • Advanced Unstructured FrameMaker 7: Template Design Workbook
    • Structured FrameMaker 7: Introduction to Authoring Workbook
    • Advanced Structured FrameMaker 7: Building EDDs Workbook
    • Advanced Structured FrameMaker 7: Structured Applications Workbook

DocFrame Developer is priced at $1495 and includes everything that you need to set up a structured environment today. DocFrame Author is priced at $499 and is available in five- and ten-license packages. For more information, please see the pricing page.

Scriptorium’s new white paper, Implementing Structured Authoring in FrameMaker 7 (PDF), describes a DocFrame-based implementation and compares it to other solutions.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER

DocFrame Developer is available now for the special introductory price of $995. The Scriptorium training materials and The Complete Reference alone are a $600 value. In addition, with the special introductory offer, the first year of support and maintenance are free. That is a $269 value. This is a limited time offer. For more information, please see the pricing page or contact Matthew Arnold at +919-481-2701, ext. 105, or sales@scriptorium.com.

Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced FrameMaker 7 Class

Take the full week of FrameMaker training and receive a discount. The week will cover beginnning, intermediate, and advanced functions and tools of this popular publishing tool. View the separate class descriptions for further details. Full course $1395 Beg/Int. Only $895 Adv. Only $595
March 24-28th, 2003 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: Corrie Chase
Ace Communications, Inc.
www.ace1training.com
(503) 626-1997 x 30

Freelance FrameMaker 5.5 users wanted!

Prisma International is in need of Freelancers for a ìLanguage Manual projectî from February 11 – 24th. Experience required: FrameMaker 5.5 w/Windows 2000 or XP, Adobe Type Manager, Acrobat 4 or 5 (full version), and Stuff It or WinZip. Must have Pentium 3 or 4 processor, 512MB to 1Gig of RAM, High speed Internet connection (NO dial-ups), & 64 – 128 MB graphics card. Must have 3+ years experience formatting languages and/or translation agency experience. Must know how to use Adobe Acrobat to mark-up PDFs. Must be detail oriented, an excellent proofreader & speller. Must be available for flexible hours with tight deadlines and possess a high level of accuracy. (A perfectionist would be excellent!) Please submit resume and hourly rate (those that do not state hourly rate will NOT be considered) to: jroste@prisma.com

Jodi Roste
Supplier Manager
Prisma International
612-349-3120

Freelance Framemaker 5.5 users wanted!

Prisma International is in need of Framemaker 5.5 Mac Freelancers for a “Language Manual” project from 2/11 to 2/24/03. Must have 3+ years experience formatting languages and/or translation agency experience. Please submit resume and hourly rate to: jroste@prisma.com
www.prisma.com