Arbortext 5.4 Curriculum Guide

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1 Arbortext 5.4 Curriculum Guide

2 Web Based Curriculum Guide Authoring with Arbortext Editor 5.4 Authoring DITA using Arbortext Editor 5.4 Introduction to Arbortext Styler 5.4 Configuring the Arbortext 5.4 Application Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 Update Training Arbortext Editor 5.4 Technical Training

3 Authoring with Arbortext Editor 5.4 Overview Course Code SAB-CEK2952 Course Length 24 Hours During this three-day course, you will learn the basic and advanced editing operations of Arbortext Editor. The course emphasizes hands-on experience, interaction between student and instructor, and a solid foundation in the fundamental skills and commands of this structured authoring tool. After completing this course, you will know how to open, save, and close new and existing documents in Arbortext Editor. You will learn how to perform basic edit operations, such as cut, copy, and paste. You will also learn how to find and replace text and markup. You will learn how to insert, change, and delete markup and text. You will learn how to insert graphics and symbols, create and insert text entities, and add, modify, and delete attribute values. You will also learn how to create and edit tables. You will learn how to use proofreading tools, such as the spelling checker and thesaurus. Additionally, you will learn how to use profiles. You will learn how to use Arbortext Editor s change tracking feature to track changes in your documents, and also learn how to compare changes between different versions of a document. Finally, you will learn how to use Arbortext Command Language to perform basic operations in Arbortext Editor. At the end of each module, you will complete a skills assessment. The questions are used to help reinforce your understanding of the module topics and form the basis for review of any topics, if necessary.

4 Course Objectives Structured Information and Document Structure Using Arbortext Editor Editing Text Inserting and Editing Markup Assigning Attributes Inserting Special Markup Creating Tables Authoring and Editing Management Tools Previewing and Printing Documents Prerequisites Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Windows computing environment. Audience This course is intended for: Authors/Editors of technical information. Technical and administrative support staff members. Individuals and organizations evaluating Arbortext Editor.

5 Table of Contents Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Structured Information and Document Structure Using Arbortext Editor Editing Text Inserting and Editing Markup Assigning Attributes Inserting Special Markup Creating Tables Authoring and Editing Management Tools Previewing and Printing

6 Authoring DITA using Arbortext Editor 5.4 Overview Course Code SAB-CEK2953 Course Length 32 Hours In this four-day course, you will learn the basic and advanced editing operations of the Arbortext DITA application and Arbortext Editor. The course emphasizes hands-on experience, interaction between student and instructor, and a solid foundation in the fundamental skills and commands of the Arbortext DITA application. You will learn basic functions such as opening and saving documents, replacing text and markup, adding and modifying attribute values and creating topics, tasks and references. You will also learn how to use the Resource Manager to create cross-references and links, create content references, and insert graphics and images. You will also use profiles, compare document versions, create DITA maps, as well as print DITA documents. At the end of each module, you will find a set of review questions to reinforce critical topics from that module. Your instructor will discuss these with the class. At the end of the course, you will find a course assessment in Pro/FICIENCY intended to evaluate your understanding of the course as a whole.

7 Course Objectives Learn about the Darwin Information Typing Architecture Review using Arbortext Editor Learn how to editing text Learn how to create a DITA Topic Learn how to create a DITA Concept Learn how to create a DITA Task Learn how to use Attributes Learn how to create Cross- References and Links Learn how to reference content and images Learn how to create tables Learn how to use Authoring and Editing Management Tools Learn how to create a DITA Maps Learn how to work with Relationship Tables Learn how to preview and print DITA Documents Learn about DITA Specialization Prerequisites Basic computer skills in a Windows computing environment. Audience This course is intended for: Authors/Editors of DITA technical information. Technical and administrative support staff members. Individuals and organizations evaluating the Arbortext DITA application.

8 Table of Contents Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10 Module 11 Module 12 Module 13 Module 14 Module 15 Module 16 The Darwin Information Typing Architecture Overview Using Arbortext Editor Editing Text Creating a DITA Topic Creating a DITA Concept Creating a DITA Task Using Attributes Creating Cross-References and Links Referencing Content and Images Creating Tables Authoring and Editing Management Tools Creating DITA Maps Working with Relationship Tables Previewing and Printing DITA Documents DITA Specialization Final Workshop

9 Introduction to Arbortext Styler 5.4 Overview Course Code SAB-CEK3073 Course Length 24 Hours This three-day course teaches the concepts for creating one or more stylesheets for authoring, for editing window display, paged and Web outputs. In this course, you will learn how to code stylesheet categories that affect the Arbortext window display and paged output, and how to apply context, position and conditional-based formatting. You will also learn how to use derivation and property sets to design a stylesheet that is easy to maintain. You will learn how to create and apply page sets, preview multiple outputs while developing StylerSheets, and export stylesheets to multiple types. Finally, you will test your stylesheet to ensure its success. At the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of techniques for specifying format for Arbortext window display, multiple outputs and stylesheet formats, familiarity with relevant documentation, and the resources to investigate formatting options not directly covered. Pro/FICIENCY assessments will be provided in order for you to assess your understanding of the course materials. The assessment results will also identify the class topics that require further review. At the end of the class, you will take an assessment via your PTC University account.

10 Course Objectives Code stylesheet categories that affect the Arbortext window display and paged output Apply context, position and conditionalbased formatting Use derivation and property sets to design a stylesheet that is easy to maintain Create and apply page sets Preview multiple outputs while developing Arbortext Styler stylesheets Export stylesheets to multiple types Test your stylesheet to ensure its success Prerequisites Authoring Using Arbortext Editor 5.4 or equivalent work experience with Arbortext Editor A good understanding of general XML concepts, as well as DTDs Audience This course is intended for: Developers of stylesheets for Arbortext Editor window display. Developers of stylesheets for paged output. Maintainers of stylesheets. Programming developers whose scripts affect formatting. System integrators who want to understand Arbortext Editor formatting.

11 Table of Contents Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10 Module 11 Module 12 Module 13 Module 14 Module 15 Module 16 Module 17 Module 18 Module 19 Module 20 Module 21 Module 22 Module 23 Module 24 Module 25 Module 26 Module 27 Module 28 Introduction to Arbortext and Style Sheets Guidelines For Getting Started Getting Started with Arbortext Styler Styles Formatting Graphics Adding Generated Text Context- and Position-Based Formatting Conditional Based Formatting Working with Properties Assigning Space Values and Priorities Using Default Formatting Working with Property Sets Using Context-Based Formatting Generating Text Formatting Text and Generated Text Numbering and Labeling Generating Graphics Creating a Table of Contents Enabling Conditional-Based Formatting Using Cross-Referencing Working with Page Sets Creating and Using Modular StylerSheets Creating Footnotes Using the Preview Options in Arbortext Styler Exporting an Arbortext StylerSheet to Other Formats Testing Documents Managing and Associating Multiple Stylesheets Project

12 Configuring the Arbortext 5.4 Application Overview Course Code SAB-CEK3074 Course Length 24 Hours This three day workshop is designed to familiarize you with the design modules of Arbortext Architect that enable you to create, configure, and maintain document types. You learn about user interface configuration, the DCF file, and document type preferences as you master new terminology and skills. After completing this course, you will know how to open Arbortext Architect, and import doctype components. You will learn how to modify the appearance and behavior of elements using the DCF Editor. You will also create template and sample files. You will learn how to install a document type, configure aliases, and use ActiveX controls. You will create and run macros and learn how to create dynamic dialog boxes using the XUI Editor. You will learn how to merge data from external sources. You will configure and assign profiles. You will also learn how to customize Web output and configure PDF files. After successfully completing this course, you will be prepared to create, configure, install, and maintain an Arbortext application. Pro/FICIENCY assessments will be provided in order for you to assess your understanding of the course materials. The assessment results will also identify the class topics that require further review. At the end of the class, you will either take an assessment via your PTC University account, or your instructor will provide training on how to do this after the class.

13 Course Objectives Describe how DTDs and XML schemas define structure. Describe how stylesheets are used to format content. Describe public identifiers and catalog files. Import an application in Arbortext Architect. Open a test document and assign preferences. Use the DCF Editor to assign elements, assign attribute characteristics, and control display. Enable graphics support and link elements. Create templates, sample documents, doctype preferences files, and doctype ACL files. Set up a custom installation directory. Install a customized, global user dictionary. Create and apply an alias map to a document type. Create, run, and test a macro. Configure XUI dialog boxes and access Microsoft ActiveX control. Understand and run different query types including a query using the Data Merge Interface. Customize the PCF file for a document type and apply a profile to a document. Configure Web publishing, enable Web options, and configure options for PDF files. Prerequisites Completion of Authoring using Arbortext Editor 5.4, is required Completion of Understanding SGML and XML, or equivalent experience, is helpful but not required Audience This course is intended for: Application Engineers System Support Staff Production Staff

14 Table of Contents Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10 Module 11 Module 12 Module 13 Getting Started with Arbortext Architect Configuring the DCF Graphics and Linking Support Creating Supporting Files Installing and Managing Document Types Tag Aliasing The Macro Recorder Creating XML Dynamic Dialog Boxes Using ActiveX Controls Using Data Merge Profiling Configuration Configuring Web Output Configuring PDF Output

15 Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 Update Training Overview Course Code SAB-CEK4829 Course Length 2 Hours This session provides a detailed product update and demonstration for Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 provided by the Product Manager. After completion of this session, you will understand the improvements in product integration, template coding, and other new features to improve layout and language formatting. Course Objectives Understand improvements to Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher integration with other Arbortext products. Understand improvements in template coding. Identify many new features to support integration, template coding, and improve layout and language formatting. Prerequisites Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Windows computing environment. Audience This course is intended for: Production Staff Technical and administrative support staff members.

16 Table of Contents Module 1 Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher Version 10

17 Arbortext Editor 5.4 Technical Training Overview Course Code SAB-CEK4845 Course Length 2 Hours This session prov ides a det ailed produ ct update and demonstration for Arbortext Editor 5. 4 prov ided b y t he lead Arbortext Editor dev eloper. Af ter complet ion of t his session y ou w ill be able t o con figure t he new Ac tivex control and graphi c hotspot s for HT ML pu blishing, lau nch Arbort ext Editor pack ages f rom Win dchill an d Arbortext Content Manager, se t up a nd support off line ed iting, n ew en hanced copy/paste for Word, Frame Maker, HTML, text and RTF.

18 Course Objectives Configure the new ActiveX control and graphic hotspots for HTML publishing Launch Arbortext Editor packages from Windchill and Arbortext Content Manager Set up and support offline editing Use the new enhanced copy/paste for Word, Frame Maker, HTML, text and RTF Prerequisites Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Windows computing environment. Audience This course is intended for: Authors/Editors of technical information. Technical and administrative support staff members. Individuals and organizations evaluating Arbortext Editor.

19 Table of Contents Module Arbortext Editor Improvements