Curriculum Guide Arbortext-54 - 3 HTi · Authoring DITA using Arbortext Editor 5.4 Overview Course Code TRN-2227-T Course Length 4 Days In this four-day course, you will learn the

Arbortext 5.4

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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


Overview

Course Code TRN-2226-T

Course Length 3 Days

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.

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.

Agenda

Day 1

Module 1 Structured Information and Document Structure

Module 2 Using Arbortext Editor

Module 3 Editing Text

Day 2

Module 4 Inserting and Editing Markup

Module 5 Assigning Attributes

Module 6 Inserting Special Markup

Day 3

Module 7 Creating Tables

Module 8 Authoring and Editing Management Tools

Module 9 Previewing and Printing Documents


Overview



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.

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.

Agenda

Day 1

Module 1 The Darwin Information Typing Architecture Overview



Module 4 Creating a DITA Topic

Day 2

Module 5 Creating a DITA Concept

Module 6 Creating a DITA Task

Module 7 Using Attributes

Module 8 Creating Cross-References and Links

Day 3

Module 9 Referencing Content and Images



Module 12 Creating DITA Maps

Day 4

Module 13 Working with Relationship Tables

Module 14 Previewing and Printing DITA Documents

Module 15 DITA Specialization

Module 16 Final Workshop


Overview



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.

Course Objectives

• Introduction to Arbortext and Stylesheets

• 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 Arbortext

Styler Stylesheets • Creating Footnotes • Using the Preview Options in Arbortext

Styler • Exporting an Arbortext StylerSheet to

Other Formats • Testing Documents • Managing and Associating Multiple

Stylesheets

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


• 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.

Agenda

Day 1

Module 1 Introduction to Arbortext and Stylesheets

Module 2 Guidelines For Getting Started

Module 3 Getting Started with Arbortext Styler

Module 4 Styles

Module 5 Formatting Graphics

Module 6 Adding Generated Text

Module 7 Context and Position-Based Formatting

Module 8 Conditional Based Formatting

Day 2

Module 9 Working with Properties

Module 10 Assigning Space Values and Priorities

Module 11 Using Default Formatting

Module 12 Working with Property Sets

Module 13 Using Context-Based Formatting

Module 14 Generating Text

Module 15 Formatting Text and Generated Text

Module 16 Numbering and Labeling

Module 17 Generating Graphics

Day 3

Module 18 Creating a Table of Contents

Module 19 Enabling Conditional-Based Formatting

Module 20 Using Cross-Referencing

Module 21 Working with Page Sets

Module 22 Creating and Using Modular Arbortext Styler Stylesheets

Module 23 Creating Footnotes

Module 24 Using the Preview Options in Arbortext Styler

Module 25 Exporting an Arbortext StylerSheet to Other Formats

Module 26 Testing Documents

Module 27 Managing and Associating Multiple Stylesheets

Module 28 Project


Overview



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.

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

Agenda

Day 1

Module 1 Getting Started with Arbortext Architect

Module 2 Configuring the DCF

Module 3 Graphics and Linking Support

Module 4 Creating Supporting Files

Module 5 Installing and Managing Document Types

Day 2

Module 6 Tag Aliasing

Module 7 The Macro Recorder

Module 8 Creating XML Dynamic Dialog Boxes

Module 9 Using ActiveX Controls

Day 3

Module 10 Using Data Merge

Module 11 Profiling Configuration

Module 12 Configuring Web Output

Module 13 Configuring PDF Output

Web Based Curriculum Guide Authoring with Arbortext Editor 5.4




Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 Update Training

Arbortext Editor 5.4 Technical Training


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.

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.

Table of Contents

Module 1 Structured Information and Document Structure



Module 4 Inserting and Editing Markup

Module 5 Assigning Attributes

Module 6 Inserting Special Markup



Module 9 Previewing and Printing


Overview



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.

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


• Authors/Editors of DITA technical information.

• Technical and administrative support staff members.

• Individuals and organizations evaluating the Arbortext DITA application.

Table of Contents

Module 1 The Darwin Information Typing Architecture Overview



Module 4 Creating a DITA Topic

Module 5 Creating a DITA Concept

Module 6 Creating a DITA Task

Module 7 Using Attributes

Module 8 Creating Cross-References and Links

Module 9 Referencing Content and Images



Module 12 Creating DITA Maps

Module 13 Working with Relationship Tables

Module 14 Previewing and Printing DITA Documents

Module 15 DITA Specialization

Module 16 Final Workshop


Overview



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.

Course Objectives • Code stylesheet categories that affect the

Arbortext window display and paged output • Apply context, position and conditional‐

based 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


• 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.

Table of Contents

Module 1 Introduction to Arbortext and Style Sheets

Module 2 Guidelines For Getting Started

Module 3 Getting Started with Arbortext Styler

Module 4 Styles

Module 5 Formatting Graphics

Module 6 Adding Generated Text

Module 7 Context- and Position-Based Formatting

Module 8 Conditional Based Formatting

Module 9 Working with Properties

Module 10 Assigning Space Values and Priorities

Module 11 Using Default Formatting

Module 12 Working with Property Sets

Module 13 Using Context-Based Formatting

Module 14 Generating Text

Module 15 Formatting Text and Generated Text

Module 16 Numbering and Labeling

Module 17 Generating Graphics

Module 18 Creating a Table of Contents

Module 19 Enabling Conditional-Based Formatting

Module 20 Using Cross-Referencing

Module 21 Working with Page Sets

Module 22 Creating and Using Modular StylerSheets

Module 23 Creating Footnotes

Module 24 Using the Preview Options in Arbortext Styler

Module 25 Exporting an Arbortext StylerSheet to Other Formats

Module 26 Testing Documents

Module 27 Managing and Associating Multiple Stylesheets

Module 28 Project


Overview



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.

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

Table of Contents

Module 1 Getting Started with Arbortext Architect

Module 2 Configuring the DCF

Module 3 Graphics and Linking Support

Module 4 Creating Supporting Files

Module 5 Installing and Managing Document Types

Module 6 Tag Aliasing

Module 7 The Macro Recorder

Module 8 Creating XML Dynamic Dialog Boxes

Module 9 Using ActiveX Controls

Module 10 Using Data Merge

Module 11 Profiling Configuration

Module 12 Configuring Web Output

Module 13 Configuring PDF Output

Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 Update Training

Overview



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.

Table of Contents

Module 1 Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher Version 10

Arbortext Editor 5.4 Technical Training

Overview



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.

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.

Table of Contents

Module 1 5.4 Arbortext Editor Improvements