Arbortext 5.4
Curriculum Guide
Web Based Curriculum Guide
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Authoring with Arbortext Editor 5.4
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Authoring DITA using Arbortext Editor 5.4
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Introduction to Arbortext Styler 5.4
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Configuring the Arbortext 5.4 Application
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Arbortext Advanced Print Publisher 10.0 Update Training
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Arbortext Editor 5.4 Technical Training
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.
Course Objectives
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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
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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 2
Using Arbortext Editor
Module 3
Editing Text
Module 4
Inserting and Editing Markup
Module 5
Assigning Attributes
Module 6
Inserting Special Markup
Module 7
Creating Tables
Module 8
Authoring and Editing Management Tools
Module 9
Previewing and Printing
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.
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 CrossReferences 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
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Basic computer skills in a Windows computing environment.
Audience
This course is intended for:
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Authors/Editors of DITA technical information.
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Technical and administrative support staff members.
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Individuals and organizations evaluating the Arbortext DITA application.
Table of Contents
Module 1
The Darwin Information Typing Architecture Overview
Module 2
Using Arbortext Editor
Module 3
Editing Text
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 10
Creating Tables
Module 11
Authoring and Editing Management Tools
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
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.
Course Objectives
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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 •
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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:
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Developers of stylesheets for Arbortext Editor window display.
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Developers of stylesheets for paged output.
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Maintainers of stylesheets.
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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
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. Course Objectives
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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
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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: •
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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
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
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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
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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
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.
Course Objectives
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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
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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