
6
Getting Started
In structured mode, FrameMaker extends its WYSIWYG authoring environment to
support the structuring of content into a hierarchy of elements and attributes using
Document Type Definitions (DTDs). It includes a styling language, known as Element
Definition Document, or EDD, that enables sophisticated context-sensitive formatting
and layout. Structured FrameMaker supports users working with and creating valid
SGML and XML. Users choose their preferred mode at first program launch and through
the Preferences dialog box, so that those who are not currently working in structured
authoring can work with a simpler interface.
The Element Catalog and the Structure View provide context-sensitive guided editing.
The Element Catalog quickly shows you which elements are valid; the Structure View
window displays any validity errors as they occur in real time. Structured FrameMaker
supports round tripping XML, so you can open, edit, and save XML files and DTDs. After
authoring and tagging tasks are complete, you can easily save standards-compliant XML
files for further processing. FrameMaker 7.0 also includes support for namespaces and
Unicode (UTF-8/UTF-16).
Adobe FrameMaker 7.0 and Microsoft Word
Adobe FrameMaker 7.0 is especially compatible with Microsoft Word® and Microsoft
Excel®. This user-friendly capability makes it easy to import Word and Excel files into
FrameMaker 7.0 and allows you to quickly utilize all its advanced authoring and
document management tools. FrameMaker is a significant word processing application
in its own right. As your comfort level grows with its many powerful aspects, you will be
able to do all of your document creation, starting with the original input, directly in
FrameMaker 7.0 itself.
Additional Resources
Adobe FrameMaker 7.0 Classroom in a Book
is not intended to replace documentation that
comes with the FrameMaker 7.0 program. Only the commands and options used in the
lessons are explained in this book. For comprehensive information about program
features, refer to these resources:
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