Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

 

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Course Synopsis

Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional software enables business professionals to reliably create, combine, and control Adobe PDF documents for easy, more secure distribution, collaboration, and data collection. This class will enable you to prepare and edit PDF documents, as well as add the interactive features which have made Acrobat so successful in the business environment today.

Who Should Attend

Regardless of your industry, everyone can benefit from this informative and exciting class. Individuals who will be preparing documents for intranet or internet use will find lots of useful tips to get the most out of Acrobat 8. New features will be discussed and hands-on exercises will give the student the ability to see the many features of Acrobat 8 Professional in action.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

The Acrobat 8 Interface and Workflow
Editing and Securing PDF Files
Working with MS Office Documents
Working with Multimedia in PDF
Commenting and Reviewing Tools
Touch Up and Review Tools
Print Production Techniques
Search Features and Tools

LESSON PLANS

Introducing Adobe Acrobat
Getting to know the work area
Adobe PDF on the web
Overview of the work area
Viewing PDF presentations in Full Screen Mode
Designing documents for online viewing
Using the Organizer
Opening a PDF file in the work area
Working with the Acrobat task buttons
Working with the navigation pane

Creating Adobe PDF Files
Using the Create PDF command
Converting and combining files
Using the Print command
Adobe PDF Settings
Reducing file size
Compression and resampling
Dragging and dropping files

Creating PDF from Microsoft Office Files
PDF Maker Overview
Acrobat Connect Overview
Converting MS Word files to PDF
Converting Power Point to PDF
Converting Excel documents to PDF
Attaching files in Microsoft Outlook
Converting web pages from Internet Explorer
Exporting tables from PDF files
Converting and combining multiple Office files

Combining files in PDF Packages
Collecting PDF files in a package
Navigating your PDF package
Making changes to PDF packages
Sorting PDF files in PDF packages
Searching PDF packages
Printing PDF packages

Creating Adobe PDF from Web Pages
Converting web pages to Adobe PDF
Connecting to the web
Setting options for converting web pages
Creating PDF files from web pages
Updating converted web pages

Converting Email Files to Adobe PDF
Converting email messages to PDF
Sorting converted emails
Adding email messages to PDF Packages
Printing emails
Migrating PDF archives to packages
Setting up automatic archiving in Outlook

Working with PDF Files
Changing the opening view
About the onscreen display
Reading PDF documents
Following links
Searching PDF documents
Printing PDF documents
Filling out PDF forms
Comparing documents
Using the accessibility features

Editing PDF Documents
Opening and examining the work file
Moving pages with page thumbnails
Editing Adobe PDF pages
Editing links
Inserting PDF files
Looking at bookmarks
Deleting a page
Renumbering pages
Setting an opening view
Editing text
Copying text and images from PDF
Using the TouchUp Object tool
Converting PDF pages to image files
Reducing the file size

Adding Signatures and Security
Creating digital signatures
Adding images to your digital signatures
Selecting a signing method
Creating digital IDs
Signing the advertisement
Modifying signed documents
Security Settings
Adding security to PDF files
Adding passwords
Opening password-protected files
Certifying PDF files

Creating Multimedia Presentations
Adding interactive animations
Adding Show/Hide fields
Controlling movie clips with buttons
Adding navigational buttons
Creating page actions to control media
Opening movie clips in floating windows
Creating full-screen presentations

Using Acrobat in Professional Publishing
Creating PDFs files for print and prepress
Preflighting files
Creating custom preflight profiles
Printing and layers
Previewing your print job
Working with transparency
Advanced printing controls
Setting up color management
Overview of accessibility features

Using Acrobat in a Review Cycle
Working with Comments
Exporting and Importing Comments
Marking up documents
Summarizing Comments
Comparing two Adobe PDF Documents
Spell checking comments
Printing documents with comments
Inviting users of Adobe Reader to participate in reviews

 

 

 

Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Synopsis

Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8 software offers an improved 3D design collaboration process combined with powerful CAD data interoperability. Acrobat 3D allows users to rapidly convert virtually any CAD fi le into highly compressed, more secure Adobe PDF files that can be used by customers, suppliers, and co-workers to review and mark up 3D designs using only the free Adobe Reader software.
Technical writers, illustrators, and graphic designers that need to share Adobe PDF fi les containing precise geometry and product manufacturing information with users of free Adobe Reader software to mark up 3D designs, or leverage Adobe PDF files for downstream manufacturing processes without having to buy CAD translators.

Who Should Attend

Regardless of your industry, everyone can benefit from this informative and exciting class. Individuals who will be preparing documents for intranet or internet use will find lots of useful tips to get the most out of Acrobat 8. New features will be discussed and hands-on exercises will give the student the ability to see the many features of Acrobat 8 Professional in action.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

Using the Acrobat 3D Tool Kit
Converting Design Files to 3D PDF
Manipulating Parts in a Model
Working with Views
Exporting Geometry from a 3D Model
Adding Password Protection and Security
Reviewing and Commenting
Creating 2D Graphics

LESSON PLANS

Introducing Adobe Acrobat 3D
Learning Acrobat 3D and the 3D Toolkit
What’s New in Acrobat 3D Version 8
A Quick Look at 3D Content in PDF Files

Getting to Know the Work Area
Overview of the Acrobat 3D Work Area
Using the 3D Tools
Using the Acrobat 3D Model Tree
Using the Acrobat 3D Tool Kit
Using Acrobat 3D Help

Converting 3D Design Files to PDF
Converting Design Files to 3D PDF
Dragging a File to the Acrobat 3D Icon
Changing the Conversion Settings
Combining Files
PRC and U3D Settings

Working with 3D PDF Models
Manipulating Parts in a Model
Creating a Cross-Section
Changing the Rendering Mode
Measuring
About 3D Views
Working with Views

The Manufacturing Workflow
Incorporating PMI and Model Geometry
Viewing Product Information
Exporting Geometry from a 3D Model

Adding Security to 3D PDF Files
Adding Password Protection
Opening a Password Protected File
Emailing a Secure Attachment
Certifying a PDF File

Reviewing and Commenting on 3D PDF Files
Reviewing and Commenting on 3D Models
About the Review Process
Starting an Email Based Review
Applying Stamps
Creating 2D Graphics
Creating Exploding Animations

Using 3D Models in Technical Publishing
Adding a 3D Animation Using the 3D Tool
Inserting a PDF Page or File
Creating 3D Slides
Creating Another View
Viewing a Presentation
Inserting a 3D Model Into a Word File
About the Adobe PDF Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrobat 8 eForms Training

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Synopsis

This course introduces and describes various techniques for using Acrobat eForms to create electronic forms that can complement, or supersede, other means of collecting and presenting enterprise data. After the completion of this course, you will be able to create static and dynamic interactive forms that can reduce data collection and processing errors, and enhance the user experience. The course first introduces the basics of form design and describes how to design your forms for effi cient data exchange.
Professionals needing to intelligently capture information to streamline form-driven business processes through automation. This is an introductory-level course and intended for Form Designers and Form Developers that are new to creating eForms with Adobe Acrobat.

Who Should Attend

Regardless of your industry, everyone can benefit from this informative and exciting class. Individuals who will be preparing documents for intranet or internet use will find lots of useful tips to get the most out of Acrobat 8. New features will be discussed and hands-on exercises will give the student the ability to see the many features of Acrobat 8 Professional in action.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

Moving from paper to eForms
Field Formatting and Calculations
Working with JavaScript in Acrobat
Using templates in eForms
Document security issues
Routing and archiving eForms
FDF solutions versus XML based solutions
Deploying an eForm Solution

LESSON PLANS

Introduction to Acrobat eForms
Moving from paper to eForms
Acrobat eForm solution architectures (Web-based & ADBC-based architectures)

Creating Acrobat eForms
The anatomy of an Acrobat eForm
Overview of field types and options
Forms conventions
Field naming conventions
Acrobat form tables/making an acrobat table by creating multiple form fi elds
Defining form field formatting and calculations
Saving eForm data

Adding Calculations Overview of eForm Calculations
Form Field Formatting and Calculations
Saving eForm Data

JavaScript and eForms
Getting started with Acrobat JavaScript
Knowing Where You Can Use JavaScript in Acrobat
Editing JavaScripts in Acrobat
Working with form fi elds
Working with dates
Calculating Dates
Tips for writing reliable code and debugging hints
Data validation
Active messages and instructions
Roll-over messages and alternate tex

Using Page Templates
Using templates in eForms
Appending new pages versus overlaying pages
Creating new template pages
Writing functions that work in page templates

Securing eForm Documents
Document security issues
The Acrobat Password security method
The Acrobat Certificate security method

Serving, Routing, & Archiving eForms
Linking to PDF documents from HTML
Manual and automated routing of eForms
Byte serving PDF files on the Web
Routing and archiving eForms

Securing eForm Documents
Setting up eForms for submitting data for web-based applications
Requirements for Submitting Form Data, Writing Server-side Code to Process HTML, and Setting Up a PDF for Data Submission
HTML forms versus Acrobat eForms
FDF solutions versus XML based solutions

Database Connectivity ADBC overview
Connecting to the database
Retrieving data and displaying it to the user Making data access work in Acrobat eForms
Connecting to the database and executing an SQL statement
Saving and Modifying data in the database

Deploying eForms Solutions
Preparing to deploy an eForm Solution
Options for Acrobat clients
Browser plug-ins versus Helper applications Setting up Acrobat Helper applications
Other client deployment considerations
Installing and configuring Acrobat across a Windows enterprise
Documenting and training your solution
Maintaining your eForms Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Instructor: John Daigle
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Synopsis

In this instructor-led training, students will learn how to create and host an Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional meeting, and will cover topics including scheduling meetings; displaying content in meetings; using audio and video during meetings; customizing the meeting room; interacting with participants; recording meetings; and creating and managing Adobe Connect Events. In addition to teaching methodology, the course focuses strongly on best practices for hosting meetings and managing associated content.The course also includes optional content for recording a demonstration and interactive simulation using the Adobe Captivate application.

Who Should Attend

This course is for people who plan on creating and hosting Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional meetings. New features will be discussed and hands-on exercises will give the student the ability to see the many features of Acrobat Connect Professional in action.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

Managing Acrobat Connect Meetings
Sharing Presentations
Using Screen Sharing
Sharing Flash Content
Customizing Pod Display
Using Audio and Video
Recording Acrobat Connect Meetings
Questions Files, Polls, and Web Links

LESSON PLANS

Introducing Adobe Connect Enterprise Applications
Introducing Adobe Connect Enterprise Applications
Introducing Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional
Introducing Adobe Presenter
Navigating an Adobe Presentation
Introducing Adobe Connect Training
Introducing Adobe Connect Events
Introducing the Adobe Connect Enterprise Manager

Creating an Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional Meeting
Creating a Meeting Room
Selecting Participants
Sending Invitations
Navigating Within a Meeting Room

Managing an Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional Meeting
Controlling Access to a Meeting Room
Managing Attendees
Setting and Viewing Connection Properties

Sharing Presentations
Loading PowerPoint Slides
Using Presentation Controls
Changing a Participant’s View
Sharing an Adobe Presentation
Sharing a Quiz in an Adobe Presentation

Customizing the Viewing Experience
Maximizing Pods within the Acrobat Connect Professional Application Window
Maximizing the Acrobat Connect Professional Application Window on the Computer Screen
Maximizing the Share Pod on the Computer Screen
Reviewing Full Screen Best Practices
Reviewing Ways to Maximize Pods

Using a Whiteboard
Using a Whiteboard
Collaborating Using a Whiteboard
Using a Whiteboard Overlay
Saving Whiteboard Content

Using Screen Sharing
Introducing Screen Sharing
Sharing your Desktop
Controlling the Screen Share View as a Participant
Sharing an Application
Sharing Multiple Applications or Windows
Pausing and Annotating a Snapshot
Previewing your Screen Share
Granting Remote Control of Applications
Reviewing Best Practices for Optimizing the Experience

Sharing Static Text and Images
Displaying Static Text
Sharing Images

Sharing Flash Content
Using FlashPaper to Share a Document
Sharing Adobe Captivate Content
Showing Videos in an Acrobat Connect Professional Meeting
Sharing Other Types of Flash Content

Managing the Meetings Library
Understanding the Structure of the Meeting Library
Managing and Organizing Meetings
Viewing and Editing Meeting Information
Managing Associated Meeting Room Content
Viewing Meeting Reports
Introducing Seminars

Customizing Pod Display
Customizing Pods
Hiding and Showing Pods
Deleting and Adding Pods
Renaming Pods
Making Pods Visible Only to Presenters
Reviewing Best Practices for Customizing Meeting Rooms

Customizing and Saving Layouts
Customizing Layouts
Reordering Layouts
Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Layouts
Adding a Background Image
Preparing Other Layouts During a Meeting
Saving a Room as a Template
Customizing All Meeting Rooms (Administrator Only)
Reviewing Best Practices for Customizing Meeting Rooms

Using Audio and Video
Using Audio and Video
Broadcasting Presenter Audio
Using Voice Over IP for Conversations
Reviewing Best Practices for Broadcasting Audio
Broadcasting Presenter Video
Broadcasting Multiple Videos
Reviewing Best Practices for Broadcasting Video

Managing Text Messages and Questions Files, Polls, and Web Links
Sending Text Messages
Moderating Chat
Sharing Files
Running a Poll
Opening Web Pages in Attendee Browsers

Recording Acrobat Connect Professional Meetings
Recording Acrobat Connect Professional Meetings
Locating Meeting Recordings
Playing Meeting Archives
Searching Meeting Archives
Managing Meeting Archives
Understanding Archive Storage Requirements

Integrating with Microsoft Outlook
Integrating Adobe Acrobat Connect with Microsoft Outlook

Installing the Adobe Acrobat Connect Add-in for Microsoft Outlook
Creating Instant Meetings
Creating Scheduled Meetings

Creating and Managing Adobe Connect Events
Introducing Adobe Connect Events
Performing Pre-Event Tasks
Creating a New Connect Event
Performing In-Event Tasks
Performing Post-Event Tasks
Managing Connect Events
Reviewing Best Practices for Creating Events

Introducing Adobe Captivate 2 (Optional)
Introducing Adobe Captivate 2
Previewing a Sample Project
Exploring Adobe Captivate’s Working Environment

Recording a Demonstration (Optional)
Understanding the Workflow Process
Recording an Application Demonstration
Previewing and Saving a Demonstration
Reviewing Best Practices for Recording Projects
Working with Text Captions
Recording Audio for an Existing Project
Importing Audio Files
Publishing Your Project

Recording a Simulation (Optional)
Recording an Assessment Simulation
Importing PowerPoint Slides
Inserting Buttons
Inserting a Question Slide and Creating Multiple Paths