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InDesign CS5 Automation Using XML & JavaScript
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InDesign is now regarded as the industry standard in desktop publishing and is very widely used by publishing professionals and non-specialists alike. Many users have a pressing need for automation of their workflows but have been reluctant to get started because of the lack of a simple internal mechanism for recording steps, like Photoshop and Illustrator actions.
Instead InDesign relies on scripting which, for many InDesign users, may seem a little too much like hard work. In fact, InDesign comes with all the tools necessary for creating scripts and scripting is not that difficult--it can even be fun!
This book is aimed at the general user and provides an introduction to scripting InDesign, using JavaScript to create simple cross-platform solutions. It also gives a general introduction to XML, DTDs and XSLT, before showing how to automate the importing and exporting of XML data.
- Learn proactively through step-by-step tutorials on creating JavaScript solutions: the "Try it for yourself!" approach allows you to see for yourself how scripts are put together.
- Create scripts that manipulate text and images, build documents automatically and output them as interactive PDFs.
- Become familiar with the InDesign object model: as you work through the book, you will make repeated use of the essential syntax for manipulating InDesign objects such as document, pages, text frames, graphics and preferences.
- Create user interfaces to make your scripts more flexible and user-friendly. Rather than just creating scripts which always perform the same steps, you will learn to user ScriptUI to provide users with the ability to make choices that determine what the script will do.
- Learn how to automate XML import and export and provide an interface which allows the user to filter import by supplying parameter values.
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A Designer's Guide to Adobe InDesign and XML: Harness the Power of XML to Automate your Print and Web Workflows
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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, CS3 or CS4 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.
These real-world projects will teach you:
l Business cards: Create a structured layout in InDesign and then import XML. Format text automatically and flow the text into multiple examples.
l Product catalog: Learn how to import XML data into a structured layout using nested styles and cloned text.
l Direct mail and variable data printing: Use XML and InDesign to create sophisticated direct mail pieces without costly plug-ins or third-party software.
l Magazine and newspaper: Build and export magazine-style publications for online distribution.
l Web: Transform XML into XHTML to incorporate directly into your Web pages, or use Cascading Style Sheets to instantly format your exported XML.
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XML for the World Wide Web
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Office 2003 XML
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In Microsoft's Office 2003, users experience the merger of the power of the classic Office suite of applications with the fluidity of data exchange inherent in XML. With XML at its heart, the new version of Microsoft's desktop suite liberates the information stored in millions of documents created with Office software over the past fifteen years, making it available to a wide variety of programs. Office 2003 XML offers an in-depth exploration of the relationship between XML and Office 2003, examining how the various products in the Office suite both produce and consume XML. Developers will learn how they can connect Microsoft Office to others systems, while power users will learn to create and analyze XML documents using familiar Office tools. The book begins with an overview of the XML features included in the various Office 2003 components, and explores in detail how Word, Excel, and Access interact with XML. This book covers both the user interface side, creating interfaces so that users can comfortably (and even unknowingly) work with XML, and the back end, exposing Office information to other processes. It also looks at Microsoft's new InfoPath application and how it fits with the rest of Office. Finally, the book's appendices introduce various XML technologies that may be useful in working with Office, including XSLT, W3C XML Schema, RELAX NG, and SOAP. Office 2003 XML provides quick and clear guidance to a anyone who needs to import or export information from Office documents into other systems. Both XML programmers and Office power will learn how to get the most from this powerful new intersection between Office 2003 and XML. Customer Review :
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Programming .Net Web Services
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Web services are poised to become a key technology for a wide range of Internet-enabled applications, spanning everything from straight B2B systems to mobile devices and proprietary in-house software. While there are several tools and platforms that can be used for building web services, developers are finding a powerful tool in Microsoft's .NET Framework and Visual Studio .NET. Designed from scratch to support the development of web services, the .NET Framework simplifies the process--programmers find that tasks that took an hour using the SOAP Toolkit take just minutes. Programming .NET Web Services is a comprehensive tutorial that teaches you the skills needed to develop web services hosted on the .NET platform. Written for experienced programmers, this book takes you beyond the obvious functionality of ASP.NET or Visual Studio .NET to give you a solid foundation in the building blocks of web services, and leads you step-by-step through the process of creating your own.
Beginning with a close look at the underlying technologies of web services, including the benefits and limitations, Programming .NET Web Services discusses the unique features of the .NET Framework that make creating web services easier, including the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the namespaces used in .NET programming. Filled with numerous code examples using the C# language, the book leads you through some of the more challenging issues of web services development, including the use of proxies, marshalling of complex data types, state management, security, performance tuning and cross-platform implementation. The book also covers: - Creating and publishing your first web service
- The UDDI project, tModels and what they mean for web service publishers Securing web service applications
Written for programmers who are familiar with the .NET Framework and interested in building industrial-strength web services, Programming .NET Web Services is full of practical information and good old-fashioned advice. Customer Review :
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Question : Where can I find a good XML sitemap generator?
I need an XML site-map to submit to Google, but can't find a good site map generator online. I would like one the preferably works in the browser and does not require any software to be downloaded.I tried a few that I found online, but they didnt seem to work properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Just hand-code it - it's not hard to do http://www.sitemaps.org/protocol.php
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Question : I have an xml sitemap build by the Google specificcation when I try to validate the XML i get warrning that I?
I have an xml sitemap build by the Google specificcation when I try to validate the XML i get warrning that I do not have DOCTYPE defined.I tried different
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somethings wrong. check that your ftp is set correctly, could be the filetype, byte order mark, etc. use the sitemap protocol sample to build your file and you should be fine then address FTP or windows/unix translationhttp://www.example.com/ 2005-01-01monthly0.8
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Question : How exactly does one company pass an xml document?
For example,Company X is requesting an doc in XML format from Company Y.Does Company Y just send the doc, or does it have to send a DTD or XML schema along with the doc?I understand XML and XML schemas, but I've never been in a situation where I've had to pass an XML doc to somebody else, so I'm curious about the process.
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There doesn't seem to be a hard and fast answer rule here. I've been through this a couple times, both as company X and Y., and I've seen (and used) a couple different solutions. DTD's are a bit dated, I think. I vaguely remember getting one a few years back. My preference is the schema.Remember that the DTD or schema only defines the syntax of the XML document, not the semantics. The schema might tell you that there's a field called ResidualQuota that's a double and occurs exactly once. But what does ResidualQuota mean? Well, it means nothing here, I just made it up. But if you're adding it to your XML, it probably has an obvious meaning to you. EVERYONE knows what a ResidualQuota means, right? Maybe everyone in company X, but maybe not at Company Y. And even if they do know what it means, they might not be sure if the value is dollars or cents or fahrenheit or centigrade. Or maybe it's in megaflops?So you usually need a document that defines the semantics of the XML. That document might just include the schema in an appendix.Either company X writes the document: This is what we're giving you. Or company Y writes it: This is what we demand you give us.
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Question : How do I create a form on wordpress which sends the submitted information as an xml file to an ip address?
A client of mine wants a form to send the information to a database which she has had set up. It requires that the information from this form be sent via an xml file to an ip address.Something which i've never done before!Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
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I'm not exactly sure how you would go about doing that. It sounds to me more like your client is trying to "Test" you. Unless that IP address has an active server on it (whether it be HTTP, FTP, SSH) that can accept inbound connections, you really can't do what you're looking to do. I'll run under the assumption that your client 1) Isn't an idiot and 2) Has an active web server on the "IP Address" that they're talking about.1) Build your form in Wordpress that contains proper input validation and what not so you know you're getting valid data2) Build your XML Array (although I would suggest JSON, if that's acceptable, since it's much easier to work with) 3) Use CURL to submit the content as POST data. Be sure to base64_encode() it first to avoid the need to deal with character changes.4) Put a script to take the POST on the HTTP server on the "IP address" and store the data into a file/folder of the clients choice.You're effectively building your own API to allow one computer to talk to another.
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Question : How can I use CSS to space sections in XML?
Is there an appropriate way to use coding in CSS to space sections of an XML document? I have tried everything that I know and haven't been able to get anything to work. I want my document to have appropriate chunking, or "white space." As of right now it looks entirely too crowded, any input or suggested resources would be appreciated. I've exhausted all of the resources I've found without any luck. Thanks!
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You could split up each of the sections you want into divs using the div tag. Then give each div a different class that just uses relative position and moves it left/right/up/down.{position:relative;top:___px;left:___px;}
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Question : What is the easiest way to publish a web application based on xml/xsd?
I have an XML / XSD pair, which I usually edit with Altova XMLSpy.I am looking for a way to edit the XML through the web in a similar way to how XMLSpy works on Windows.The server-side would have to run on apache / linux.I am hopefully looking for something open source / free and that doesn't require a lot of effort to set up (that's why I don't want XSL)Does anyone know what's the easiest way to do this?Thanks in advance!
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I'm mostly just using a simple text editor.This way, you learn how the XML works. And how to make efficient code.
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Question : What is XML and how to I get a tracker to validate my site?
I am trying to get signed on to a blog tracker to track my site. I have a meta tag and everything but it is asking about XML and I have no clue what it is and when I research it is seems as if all the advice is for people who already know a bit about it.. I know NOTHING about it at all. Please help!
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The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a general-purpose specification for creating custom markup languages. It is classified as an extensible language because it allows its users to define their own elements. Its primary purpose is to help information systems share structured data, particularly via the Internet.Here is a validator:http://www.w3.org/2001/03/webdata/xsvP.S. w3.org has an HTML and CSS validator as well. w3 is considered the standard in web development.
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Question : When writing XML in Dreamweaver, should I add those tags I create to the tag library?
Go to Adobe Dreamweaver>Preferences>Code Format>Tag Libraries. This is where tags are defined. Should I start defining my own tags that I use in my XML here?If so, what's the syntax for doing that?
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I haven't used Dreamweaver before, and I have found some online tutorials on writing XML to create tags - hope these websites are useful.http://tuts.flashmint.com/creating-a-simple-xml-gallery-in-actionscript3/http://www.kirupa.co m/net/writingXML_pg1.htm
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Question : How can I store an XML file in a XML type field in an SQL database to later retrieve data from that file to pu?
How can I store an XML file in a XML type field in an SQL Server 2008 Express database to later retrieve data from that file to put it on a Crystal Reports.NET report?
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Question : How does an xml file relate to a flash gallery?
I have a flash banner template that I need to alter, but I only did it once and have forgotten the relation... I have everything except linking the info in the xml file to flash to create the gallery. I don't have the time to go through lengthy tutorials even tho that is my last resort at this point, but I'm sure someone can just connect the dots for me. Thanks a mil!So you're saying that I just open the fla file and publish? It reads automatically?
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An xml file will generally be loaded by the swf and the data from it will be used to load images. So the xml file itself most likely contains the URLs for the images to be loaded.
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