Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: * manage styles.* develop complex paths.* handle page elements.* import and export data to external files.* work with XML.* manage long documents.* adjust print settings.
* output to Flash; yes, Flash

To ensure successful completion of this course, we recommend that you first complete the Adobe Indesign CS3: Level 1 course or have equivalent knowledge.

Unit 1: Efficient layout

Topic A: Document setup
A-1: Setting up a multiple-page spread

Topic B: Tint and gradient swatches
B-1: Creating tint swatches
B-2: Creating gradients

Topic C: Object libraries and snippets
C-1: Creating an object library and adding items to it
C-2: Placing library items
C-3: Creating and placing a snippet

Topic D: Item spacing
D-1: Stepping and repeating items
D-2: Aligning and distributing items

Unit 2: Vector paths
Topic A: Creating vector paths
A-1: Drawing vector paths
A-2: Editing vector paths

Topic B: Vector paths and pictures
B-1: Creating clipping paths
Topic C: Vector paths and type
C-1: Flowing type on a path

Unit 3: Typography
Topic A: Manual type resizing
A-1: Resizing type interactively

Topic B: Quick Apply
B-1: Using Quick Apply

Topic C: Automated styles
C-1: Creating and applying a nested style
C-2: Creating and applying a GREP style

Topic D: Graphics in typography
D-1: Specifying text wrap based on image contours

Special Feature: Outputing InDesign to Flash (swf)