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 or CS3 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.

Contents:

1 What Is XML?

2 InDesign’s XML Features

3 Making XML

4 Structure Basics

5 Anchored O bjects

6 Inline and Anchored Graphics

7 Targeted XML Import

8 Variable Data

9 Exporting XML

10 XML, HTML & CSS 

11 Ajax and XSLT

12 What’s up, DocBook (and O ther DTDs)