USING DO SCRIPT FOR NON-MODAL WINDOWS
When considering the scripting language you want to use to automate Adobe InDesign, remember that it does not need to be an either/or situation. Once you learn one language, another is really not that hard. And, with do script you have the ability to take advantage of the strengths of any of the supported languages no matter […]
DO SCRIPT: APPLESCRIPT AND EXTENDSCRIPT
There are times when writing a script in one language that you will want to be able to use statements or functionality that is only available to another. Thankfully we have do script which allows different languages to work together. Passing values between the languages is straightforward once you “get it.” Here’s the idea. LIKE PASSING VALUES […]
APPLESCRIPT VS JAVASCRIPT II
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APPLESCRIPT VS JAVASCRIPT
I am often asked by those new to the idea of automation as to which language to use: AppleScript or JavaScript. Similarly, in the early days of the computer I would be asked whether to purchase a Macintosh or PC. My answer, then, as now is “it depends.” It Depends The language of choice depends […]
DEFAULT FILE PATH
If you switch to a different folder while working with a project, the computer loses track of your current folder. When you need to select image files or whatever for placing, you end up having to navigate to find the folder. Folder-diving is not my favorite thing so I use a script to locate the […]
FIXED LAYOUT PUBLISHING
As the capability of tablets and eReaders increases so does the demand of the consumer for higher quality content. The response has led to the development of methods for creating fixed layouts that preserve and render pages as they would appear in a printed document. To take advantage of the higher resolution color capabilities of […]
AUTOMATING TEXT STYLES
Whether you are creating a document for DPS or ePub, the importance of using text styles exclusively cannot be overemphasized. But styles are not just for DPS and ePub, if you are concerned with style consistency, accuracy, and saving time in the long run, then styles should be number one on your list. Oh, […]
DIGITAL PUBLISHING SYSTEM TIPS
Hopefully you have had a chance to play with Adobe’s Digital Publishing Suite using Adobe InDesign CS6 (preferred version). For the Single Edition version, once you get signed up with Apple, the creative process can be pretty straight forward. The end project you create with Adobe’s DPS tools can be viewed on the iPad and […]
NEW LINE OF ADOBE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED
Just got through watching the web stream from Adobe’s Create the Web tour (San Francisco, today, September 24). If you have any question of where publishing to web and electronic devices is going, wonder no more. If Adobe has any say, the combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be the driving force of the […]
DPS SINGLE EDITION: WHERE TO START
There is a bundle of information “out there” for working with the DPS Single Edition. In fact, there is so much it can be a little overwhelming. For those wishing to take advantage of Creative Cloud, start by signing up (if you have not done so already). Once you are signed up for Creative Cloud, […]