XML and FrameMaker

This book is designed to teach anyone working in data-intensive publishing how XML can be leveraged to make the job of presenting data easier. While the XML discussions within the book are general, FrameMaker is used for all of the examples since it supports a wide variety of XML import and export options. In addition, author Kay Ethier shows you how FrameMaker's powerful formatting features lend themselves to publishing XML documents without reworking them.

This book is written for a professional audience, including writers, database administrators, developers, and production staff.

I Understanding the XML Capabilities of FrameMaker.- 1 Introduction to XML.- 2 Introduction to Adobe FrameMaker.- 3 Understanding and Creating FrameMaker Templates.- 4 Reviewing the FrameMaker Connection to XML.- 5 Reviewing Multichannel Publishing Output Options.- II Using Applications for XML Publishing.- 6 Preparing to Perform the Exercises.- 7 Exploring a Structured Document.- 8 Importing XML to Create Structured FrameMaker Documents.- 9 Using Style Sheets and Namespaces in XML.- 10 Working with EDDs and Structured Documents.- III Breaking Apart the XML Round-Trip Process.- 11 Exploring the FrameMaker Application File.- 12 Creating Your Structure (EDD Development).- 13 Understanding Read/Write Rules.- 14 Steps to Creating Your XML Application.- 15 Resources for XML and Structured FrameMaker.

Kay Ethier is an Adobe Certified Expert in FrameMaker 7 and several prior versions. She instructs training classes, performs consulting, and provides hotline support for clients in a variety of industries. She resides in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina. In 2001, Kay coauthored the book XML Weekend Crash Course. She has most recently been a contributing author on Advanced FrameMaker, a self-published book.

XML and Framemaker is an essential guide to using XML with Adobe FrameMaker. If you're seeking to use XML for desktop publishing or to create XML from printed content, this book is designed to help you understand the steps involved in both processes.