Custom Formatting Of Numeric Values
A custom format allows the specification of how numeric values are formatted, for example:[DECIMAL=.] [THOUSANDS=,] [PRECISION=2] [PREFIX=$] [SUFFIX=] [REMOVE=.00] [STRIPTRAILINGZEROS=YES] Where the...
View ArticleCustom tagging using the ECLink class
The example below uses the ECLink class to automatically tag a range of tables based on their content. It looks for a named field in each row and links the cells on that row to the matching record,...
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Table Filtering
EasyCatalog normally assigns one record to each row in a table. When populated, the table body rows will be altered to accommodate row per record. The Table->Filter… menu sets a table level option...
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Using Formatting Rules With ExtendScript
During placement of a Formatting Rule ‘Post Processing’ can be used to modify the contents of the Formatting Rule. In this example, a script creates a pie chart based on the values in a data source....
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Showing the First and Last Entries on a Page Using Furniture
EasyCatalog’s Furniture features allow you to populate a box with data for the first or last item on a page after pagination. Sometimes, however, it’s necessary to display both the first and last...
View ArticleInDesign 2021 no longer starting without EasyCatalog errors
Adobe recently released version 16.3 of InDesign, which requires new EasyCatalog plug-ins. These can be downloaded from our main downloads page. The post InDesign 2021 no longer starting without...
View ArticleScripting Support For Links
ecLink Class From 2022, an ecLink class has been added to the scripting module to enhance the scriptability in the creation, inspection and modification of links. This represents an EasyCatalog link,...
View ArticleCalculating the number of days between two dates
An Advanced custom field can be used to calculate the number of days between two dates. This example code reads two dates from fields called ‘date1’ and ‘date2’, and assumes that the source dates is in...
View ArticleWhats new in 2022
Here’s a list of the major new features in the 2022 compared to the 2021 version of EasyCatalog: Storage of Formatting Rules Formatting Rules can be stored externally in a Folder based structure within...
View ArticleEasyCatalog 17.0.0 Release Notes
EasyCatalog 17.0.0 Enhancements The following enhancements have been made to EasyCatalog and are available in the latest release on our web site. Maintenance customers can receive a version of...
View ArticleAutomatic Language Translation(Beta Build)
EasyCatalog supports the use of third party translation services. At the current time the only available service is provided by DeepL Once you have created an account, go to the EasyCatalog Advanced...
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Connecting to Perfion
EasyCatalog provides a direct connection to Perfion without the need to export data files. With the Enterprise Data Provider installed, the script which handles the connection can be installed from the...
View ArticleEasyCatalog 17.0.1 Release Notes
EasyCatalog 17.0.1 Enhancements The following enhancements have been made to EasyCatalog and are available in the latest release on our web site. Maintenance customers can receive a version of...
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Containers
Prerequisites The Pagination module is required to access container functionality. Sample Data A sample workspace and document is provided for reference and relates to the example described below....
View ArticleEasyCatalog 17.0.2 Release Notes
EasyCatalog 17.0.2 Bug Fixes The following bugs have been fixed in this release of EasyCatalog. For clarity, the bug reports listed below show the original problem as reported. It is often not possible...
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Edge Relationship Tool
The Edge Relationship Tool can be used to establish geometric relationships between frame edges. The Tool is shown in the InDesign Tool panel as When the parent frame is moved, the distance between...
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Containers – Tabular Fields
Prerequisites The Pagination module is required to for container functionality. Sample Data A sample workspace and document is provided for reference and relates to the example described below. Import...
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Containers – Fields With Multiple Values
Prerequisites The Pagination module is required to for container functionality. Sample Data A sample workspace and document is provided for reference and relates to the example described below. Import...
View ArticleCommon Activation Errors
General information on activating EasyCatalog can be found in this support document. The serial number entered is for a product that has already been activated. The serial number you have entered is...
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Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks EasyCatalog can insert hyperlinks into your document, which will then appear when exported as an interactive PDF. To insert a field as a hyperlink, change its type to be “Hyperlink” in the...
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