Automating design and workflows with Adobe InDesign UK training course

Automating design and workflows training with Adobe InDesign CS2— Bespoke

Adobe InDesign CS2 has become the page layout application of choice for many companies in the publishing sector. Apart from the extremely flexible set of tools it offers to creative professionals, it also provides very developed automation tools for incorporating InDesign into automated workflows.

In this course we cover all aspects of InDesign CS2’s automation features, including scripting, time-saving features, and XML.

By the end of this course you will be able to import and use scripts, create your own simple scripts, use quick formatting features and set up a simple XML workflow using InDesign CS.

(NB. For a fully bespoke InDesign CS2 course that deals with your specific workflow needs, XChange Training offer advanced courses in Adobe InDesign CS2 for specific needs (bespoke). Please see the course description for more details or contact our training department to discuss this option further.)

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Automating design and workflows training with Adobe InDesign CS2 Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Adobe Bridge
-Using Bridge's automation functions (new in CS2!)

Scripting
-Installing scripts
-Running scripts: Scripts Palette and Script label palette
-Getting ready-made scripts from the internet
-Adobe Studio Toolkit
-Different Scripting languages: AppleScript, VBScript, and JavaScript
-Writing a simple AppleScript
-Writing a simple JavaScript

Time-saving tools
-Creating Nested Styles for automated formatting
-Eyedropper for fast formatting
-Table of Contents and Index management

XML Overview
-What is XML?
-What is a DTD?
-How does InDesign use XML?
-Flexible XML Support (new in CS2!)

XML Export
-How to create an XML tagged document in InDesign
-Exporting XML from InDesign

XML Import
-Importing XML data and resources into an InDesign document

Suggested applications of XML using InDesign

Related Adobe InDesign CS2 training courses — Scheduled

Below you'll find an up-to-date list of related scheduled Adobe InDesign CS2 training courses in London or throughout the UK offered by XChange Training. Just click on a link to view dates and course details for your desired location:

Adobe Creative Suite Design Introduction Masterclass
Adobe InDesign CS3 Advanced
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advanced
QuarkXPress 7 Introduction

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Advantages of learning Adobe InDesign CS2 with XChangeTraining

-Our InDesign CS2 automation trainers are experienced print and design professionals with excellent knowledge off all aspects of print workflows from creating artwork to guaranteeing successful output through automated processes.
-It's bespoke and solutions based: before you come to XChange Training we agree the course content with you based on your needs.
-We take the time to work specifically on any files you bring along to the course, ensuring that you see benefits to your workflow immediately.
-XChange training focuses on real tasks that reflect how the software is used in professional situations.
-On-site and off-site training is available for the whole UK.
-Free email support service for 3 months after course.
-We get consistently good feedback from our clients.
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Training Pricing

On-site course pricing
Prices include a set of course notes per trainee, 3 months telephone and/or e-mail support service after the course and all refreshments including a light lunch if held at the training centre.

For training courses outside of London a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training centre pricing
Pricing for training at the Britton Street facility:
1 person £575 for a 1 day course*
2 people £675 for a 1 day course*
3 people £775 for a 1 day course
4 people £875 for a 1 day course
5 people £975 for a 1 day course
6 people £1075 for a 1 day course
All prices subject to VAT

Training Centre address
17-18 Britton Street,
Clerkenwell, London
EC1M 5NQ

Tel: 0845 363 1130
Email: info@xchangetraining.co.uk

* For courses held outside of London for less than 3 trainees, there is an additional charge of £75, plus a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.