Archive for December, 2003

Upcoming Classes in FrameMaker, XML, DocBook, WebWorks, and More

Holiday Greetings! Our best wishes for the season and for a prosperous 2004.

Several new classes are being offered by Bright Path Solutions in the first quarter of the new year. These include a new training class focused on FrameMaker templates, and additional choices for XML-related training.

(Also, check out our January 29th event on DITA and XML. This presentation is scheduled for Research Triangle Park, NC and includes lectures by DITA and XML experts from the area.)

FrameScript 3.0 for Windows

Finite Matters Ltd, (FML) is pleased to announce the release of FrameScript 3.0 for windows. Current FrameScript users can upgrade now for $79.95. This is a special limited time upgrade offer. Please visit our website, http//:www.framescript.com for more detailed information about FrameScript 3.0, pricing and availability, and ordering information.

Table of contents in Framemaker 7

In structured framemaker (7), can a table of contents be made which includes the numbering of the headings and how?

Thank you.

DC Job Opening/AZ Job Wanted

I am currently working for a government contractor in Washington, DC. It is
a full-time position (40 hours/week), on-site (requirement of the client),
providing FrameMaker template development, documentation, and tech support to Frame users. Low key environment, lots of fun, very nice people, but …

I just got married and am moving to Arizona at the end of the year. Since
the client really likes to have face-time with their contractors, I need to
find someone to replace me on the contract, and I also need to find a
contract to replace the one I’m leaving. (A girl’s gotta work, you know.)

I’m more than willing to work on-site (assuming the job is local to Tucson,
AZ), but am also set up for tele-working from home.

FrameMaker Advanced Seminars (February-April) by Shlomo Perets

February-April 2004 — Houston, Indianapolis, Boston & Minneapolis


    • Houston, Texas (register before January 16 for an “early bird” discount)

      • Single-Sourcing with FrameMaker, February 23, 2004
      • FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques, February 24-25
      • FrameMaker Template Design, February 26-27


    • Indianapolis, Indiana (register before January 16 for an “early bird” discount)

      • FrameMaker Template Design, March 1-2, 2004
      • FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques, March 3-4
      • Single-Sourcing with FrameMaker, March 5


    • Boston, Massachusetts (register before March 3 for an “early bird” discount)

      • FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques, April 20-21
      • FrameMaker Template Design, April 22-23
      • Single-Sourcing with FrameMaker, April 24


    • Minneapolis, Minnesota (register before March 3 for an “early bird” discount)

      • FrameMaker Template Design, April 26-27, 2004
      • FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques, April 28-29
      • Single-Sourcing with FrameMaker, April 30

XML and Structured FrameMaker Training in Rochester, NY USA (December 2003)

The FrameMaker 7 and XML QuickStart Class comes to Rochester for the second year! Learn to set up structured applications in FrameMaker, import and export XML with Adobe FrameMaker. This intensive 2-day QuickStart training class is offered only in Rochester, NY in conjunction with the local STC chapter. Dates are December 12-13, 2003. The class covers:

+ Authoring in structure with FrameMaker
+ The power of EDDs and DTDs, how to modify structure
+ Adding structure to existing, unstructured FM files Round-trip XML in FrameMaker

Structured FrameMaker registration fee includes workbooks and post-training support. Current STC members $600; non-STC members $840. To register, visit www.travelthepath.com and enter the online registration area.

This course is instructed by Kay Ethier. Kay is an Adobe Certified Expert in FrameMaker 7.0 (also FrameMaker+SGML). She is co-author of XML Weekend Crash Course and a contributing author on Advanced FrameMaker.

Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced FrameMaker 7

The full week of FrameMaker training combines the 3-day Beginning/Intermediate class and the 2-day Advanced class at a reduced price. This class covers beginning, intermediate, and advanced functions and tools of this powerful publishing tool. To view the descriptions of the separate 3-day and 2-day classes, return to the Schedule page.

Prerequisite

Both new and experienced users who would like to deepen their understanding of this Adobe publishing tool.
Be comfortable working with Windows operating systems or the Macintosh operating system

Call the Training Room Coordinator at (503) 626-1997 or email training@ace1.com for a complete course outline.

Dates & Times: Feb. 9-13, 9 am – 5 pm,
(All times are Pacific)
Duration: 5-day course 40 hours total

Tuition: $1395 US for 5-day series
Beginning/Intermediate FrameMaker 7 only: $895 US
Advanced FrameMaker 7 only: $595 US

FrameMaker Essentials for Tech Writers

Learn essential Adobe FrameMaker skills used to create user manuals, training guides, and other forms of print and online documentation.

Authoring Structured Documents with FrameMaker 7

Authoring Structured Documents with FrameMaker+SGML is a 3-day course that teaches users and application developers how to create structured documents from an EDD.

Prequisite(s):

General experience with Structured FrameMaker

Call the Training Room Coordinator at (503) 626-1997 or email training@ace1.com for a complete course outline.

Dates & Times: Jan. 28-30, 9 am – 5 pm,
(All times are Pacific)
Duration: 3-day course 24 hours total

Tuition: $995 US

Defining Structure using EDDs and Other Tools in FrameMaker 7

This 2-day course instructs application developers in the creation of EDDs. It also explains the conversion tables that can be used to add structure to existing unstructured FrameMaker documents and how to prepare for converting structured documents to HTML.

Prerequisite(s):

Structured FrameMaker 7 experience.
Call the Training Room Coordinator at (503) 626-1997 or email training@ace1.com for a complete course outline.

Dates & Times: Dec. 11-12, 9 am – 5 pm,
(All times are Pacific)
Duration: 2-day course 8 Hours total

Tuition: $595 US