Using LUA commands to create an index/glossary
Consider a data source with the following data. This example creates a glossary of all the words in the ‘Glossary’ field, showing the pages they appear on. The words are sorted alphabetically and the...
View ArticleSpecifying a time-out value for URL-based operations
You need to include a preference file in your preferences folder, which on the Mac can be found at: [crayon-5978c0cdef62f436080673/] on Windows it can be found at (although it depends on the version of...
View ArticleDate/Time Formatting Options
Full list of formatting codes, used in the input and output field options of a date/time field: %a Weekday as locale’s abbreviated name. Mon %A Weekday as locale’s full name. Monday %w Weekday as a...
View ArticleCustom Relinking of Fields
The Adopt Fields method of linking assumes fields names and key field values are consistent. It was primarily designed to link fields from one data source to another, and as such is limited to...
View ArticleCan I automatically rename an InDesign form field during pagination?
EasyCatalog can automatically rename form field items during pagination using a configuration specified using InDesign’s Script Label panel. Show the “Script Label” panel from the “Window >...
View ArticleConverting XML tags to EasyCatalog Tags
EasyCatalog has the ability convert XML tags to EasyCatalog tags via a simple LUA script that maps tag attributes to the elements of a link (key, data source, field name). The .lua script should be...
View ArticleSpecifying Defaults For Data Providers
Defaults for data providers can be specified by creating a preference file in your preferences folder, which on the Mac can be found at: [crayon-599765fd59938107091501/] on Windows it can be found at...
View ArticleAutomatically tagging existing documents using a Regular Expression
EasyCatalog can automatically tag fields in existing documents by looking for patterns in the text defined by a regular expression. This feature – Auto Pickup – is designed to mark up documents that...
View ArticleGenerate InDesign Based QR Codes
To Generate Web Hyperlink QR Codes: [crayon-59c1a4779bccb629191974/] Create an empty picture frame, then show the ‘Script Label’ panel (from the Window > Utilities menu). Change the ‘URL’ to be the...
View ArticleUsing the Versions Panel
The Versions Panel allows the quick and easy creation of multi-version content. To use this functionality the data must contain a record for each version of a product. The related records must share a...
View ArticleSpecifying Defaults for the EasyCatalog Workspace Folder
Specifying defaults for the Workspace folder location The default location for your EasyCatalog workspace folder can be specified creating a preference file in your preferences folder, which on the Mac...
View ArticleCustom Image Import
For images that are sourced externally but are not URL or File based, the “Custom” option can be chosen in the picture location section of the field options. When this is set, EasyCatalog looks for a...
View ArticleCreating a Calendar using LUA
This example code creates a calendar tabular field using data where each record is an event on a calendar. The data has fields contain the month and year. GROUPSCRIPT is used to call the script for...
View ArticleHandling Nested HTML Tags in Formatted Fields
EasyCatalog attempts match the tag name to a character or paragraph stylesheet. In this example: [crayon-5a45b13029df5353582942/] EasyCatalog attempts to apply a stylesheet called “ul” before...
View ArticleApplying CMYK or RGB values to a frame
The Apply Swatch Named in Field “Pagination Rule” can apply either a named swatch or an RGB or a CMYK value if that value is in a field. For RGB, the value should be: #RRGGBB Where each part is a 2...
View ArticleRunning the Windows Installer Silenty
The Windows installer can be run silently – without any user interface – from the command line using the /qn MSI command line switch: "EasyCatalog CC2018 Installer.exe" /qn As there is no user...
View ArticleThe “ENV” Custom Field Command
The “ENV” custom field command can be used to determine environmental properties of EasyCatalog, such as the version of InDesign that’s running or the platform (Mac/Windows) that EasyCatalog is running...
View ArticleHow Licensing Work with Creative Cloud Versions?
When purchasing a license for EasyCatalog you’re purchasing for a specific version of InDesign — e.g. InDesign CC 2015, InDesign CC 2017. With all new licenses you receive twelve months complimentary...
View ArticleDo I Have to Pay to Upgrade My EasyCatalog License?
CC 2018 is a major new version of InDesign and so an upgrade fee may apply for EasyCatalog. The upgrade will be free of charge if you: have purchased a new license (not an upgrade) in the last twelve...
View ArticleAdvanced Preferences
The EasyCatalog preference panel provides access to Advanced preferences. Relaunch InDesign To Apply Any Changes. EasyCatalog Workspace Multi User Workspace Defines the the default setting when the...
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