Please note that you have the option to attend this class at our Herndon, VA location or attend remotely (live online). When you register, you will have the option to check if you prefer to attend remotely.

LiveCycle® Accessibility and Scripting using ES4 Designer Training

This (3) day advanced course teaches techniques for applying accessibility and advanced scripting methods using Adobe® LiveCycle® ES4 Designer. We use a guided “Check list” style format in the instructor-led delivery of this class. By the end of the course you will know how to create section 508 compliant forms and wizard type forms that are built with extensive amounts of enhanced JavaScript capabilities.  Topics covered include accessibility information (Section 508) with examples. We provide programmed sample forms that can be replicated by non-programmers. We also provide a library of objects that have been programmed and ready for repurposing.

Audience

Anyone who has some experience building Forms but need to make forms accessible. Our students that should attend include Form Developers, Form Managers/Records Managers, IT personnel, Government Forms as well all support personnel.

Course Outline

Reworking Forms into 508 Compliancy using Adobe LC ES4 Designer

• Review of three modes for AT (Assisted Technology) User
• Reading Mode, Headings Mode, Forms Mode
• General JAWS (Screen Reader) commands for AT User
• Hands on Steps to apply Accessibility
• Form Special Considerations
• Fields Set up as Tables
• Form Field Clues
• Check Boxes
• Template Manager
• Language Considerations
• Instruction Special Considerations
• Heading Hierarchy

Building a Library Group for Custom Objects

• Adding a New Library Group
• Renaming the Library Group
• Properties and Sharing
• Adding objects to the Library Group

Scripting and Coding Methods

• Date Calendar (Begin and End) Samples
• Signature (Auto Populate) Date Sample
• Script Libraries
• Script Object Sample
• Functions versus Standalone scripting methods
• Visibility or Wizard Samples (Dynamic Form)
• Visibility or Wizard Samples (Static Form)
• Sorting Static Table

Action Builder to generate Java Script

• Dynamic Forms Review (Positioned vs. Flowed) Content
• Expanding Fields
• Expanding Tables
• Exclusive Check Boxes

Scripting and Coding Workshop (Students work on their own Forms)

Instructor will dedicate time left in class to assist students who want to add some of the features discussed and applied in class and apply the same functionality into one of their own local Forms.