Downloadable format (7 x 8.5 in. format for viewing on screen): 136 pages. Download is a zip file (3.7 MB) containing a PDF of the workbook and the exercise files. $49.95

Printed format (8 x 10 in., spiralbound): 112 pages with CD containing the files for the exercises. $119 ($49.95 + $69.05)

We do not offer refunds on training materials.

The workbook shows you how to plan and design a structured template, or element definition document (EDD). You will create an EDD and add new elements to it. You'll define container elements, and you will add elements for document components such as footnotes, cross-references, and graphics. You will also implement general rules, set up inclusions/exclusions and automatic insertion of children, add formatting to the EDD, and add prefixes and suffixes to elements.

Both the downloadable and printed versions of the workbook contain the same step-by-step exercises and include the files you need to complete the exercises. Both versions also offer access to video clips that show you how to use the FrameMaker interface.

Notes:

• You can use this workbook to learn FrameMaker 8. Because the File > Structure Tools submenu in FrameMaker 7 is the Structure Tools menu in FrameMaker 8, adjust your menu choices when completing the exercises in FrameMaker 8. This workbook does not cover new features in FrameMaker 8, including DITA support, conditional expressions, Unicode support, and rich media support.
• Downloadable workbooks are not for use in classroom training. Please contact sales@scriptorium.com for licensing information.

Do I really need a FrameMaker reference to complete the exercises?

The workbook doesn't contain detailed conceptual explanations. Instead, we suggest you purchase a reference book to get that detailed information. We recommend Publishing Fundamentals: FrameMaker 7 (formerly FrameMaker 7: The Complete Reference). For your convenience, the workbook refers you to specific pages in Publishing Fundamentals.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the FrameMaker materials are the same as those for our class.

	Intermediate knowledge of structured FrameMaker (or completion of Scriptorium Publishing's Structured FrameMaker 7: Introduction to Authoring Workbook)
	Actively using the current release of FrameMaker

Sample pages from the Building EDDs Workbook (printed version format)

Table of contents (55K, 3 pages)

Excerpt: Setting up table definitions (68K, 3 pages)