Generator 2 is the only solution for high-impact Web sites that require a stunning, visual experience
and personalized content created on demand. Generator delivers targeted, up-to-the-minute information
in rich, interactive charts, graphics, tables, and animations. Dynamic content is automatically served, decreasing development resources while generating customized experiences. Visitors stay longer and return often with fast, personalized content.

Each lesson begins with an introduction and then progresses to step-by-step exercises. The lessons are scaleable, beginning with simple text variable replacement and progressing to more advanced lists, plots, charts, and tables. Each lesson uses sample data sources, graphics files, and source files that are included in the Lessons folder on the accompanying CD. Completed files are also included so you can show students what the final result should look like.

The two-day curriculum includes the following lessons:

Lesson 1:
 Generator Overview Get an overview of Generator, including example sites and an introduction to the user interface.

Lesson 2:
 Dynamic Text and Media Learn how to dynamically insert text and media, using a data source to specify values. Also learn how to publish Generator templates as a  variety of file formats.

Lesson 3:
 Modifying Instances Learn how to apply dynamic transformations to symbol instances.

Lesson 4:
 Charts Learn how to create dynamic bar, line, area, scatter, stacked, stock, and pie charts.

Lesson 5:
 Plot, Lists, Tables, and the Replicate Command Learn how to create plots, tickers, lists, and tables. Also learn how to use the Replicate command.

Lesson 6:
 Data Sources Learn how to use JDBC/ODBC, Java, and URL data sources. Also learn how to use special characters in data sources.

Lesson 7:
 Integration Using Middleware with Generator Lean how to use Generator with middleware such as ColdFusion and ASP. Also learn how to use Generator with CGI  scripts and JavaScript.

Lesson 8:
 Using Generator with Flash Actions Learn how to use Generator variables with Flash actions such as Get URL, Drag Movie Clip, Set Property, and Set Variable.

Lesson 9:
 Offline Generator Learn how to use Offline Generator to create Web content. Also learn how to automate Offline Generator using batch files and other scripts.

Lesson 10:
 Online Performance Techniques Learn about the importance of optimizing for the best performance. Also learn how to optimize templates and the server

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