December 2007
Beginner to intermediate
336 pages
7h 38m
English
book
A Designer’s Guide to Adobe InDesign and XML: Harness the Power of XML to Automate your Print and Web Workflows
by James J. Maivald, Cathy Palmer
Overview
Is this book for programmers? Written specifically
for graphic designers and production artists already comfortable
working with Adobe InDesign, this book teaches you how to automate
publishing without learning a lot of scary code. XML simplifies the
process of moving content in and out of your layouts and can speed
up any print or Web assignment.
Why should I care about XML? If you’re managing
data-intensive layout projects, and you want to keep that data
consistent, accurate, and up-to-date, then incorporating XML can
help. You can also use XML to automate processes like importing
text and large numbers of graphics into a layout, or repurposing
content from one application to another. Do I need additional
plug-ins or special software? You need only the powerful features
built into InDesign CS2, CS3 or CS4 to use this book.
How will I learn XML? This guide includes nine easy-to-follow
projects with downloadable support files. With these hands-on
tutorials, you will learn XML in context. By the final project, XML
will no longer be a mystery, but a powerful tool you can use to
support your company or clients.
These real-world projects will teach you:
l Business cards: Create a structured layout in InDesign and then
import XML. Format text automatically and flow the text into
multiple examples.
l Product catalog: Learn how to import XML data into a structured
layout using nested styles and cloned text.
l Direct mail and variable data printing: Use XML and InDesign to
create sophisticated direct mail pieces without costly plug-ins or
third-party software.
l Magazine and newspaper: Build and export magazine-style
publications for online distribution.
l Web: Transform XML into XHTML to incorporate directly into your
Web pages, or use Cascading Style Sheets to instantly format your
exported XML.
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