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by mclarke
Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:30 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: XPath expression issue
Replies: 7
Views: 32217

Re: XPath expression issue

I tried just following down the XPath and it gave me a correct value. I can use that process for the rest of the XML values.

Any reason(s) why my original expression wouldn't work? I know I've used it before and I copied it right out of the Switch Help doc on XPath.
by mclarke
Mon Feb 10, 2025 11:32 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: XPath expression issue
Replies: 7
Views: 32217

XPath expression issue

Okay, so I haven't worked with XPath in a version or two, but the command I used to use to parse XML files via an expression doesn't work. I even copied the syntax from the help page and it still gives me an error. I'm sure it must be something that I don't remember, or didn't write down in my notes...
by mclarke
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: PitStop Pro
Topic: Quite Imposing/Hot and Set trim box by marks
Replies: 2
Views: 7689

Re: Quite Imposing/Hot and Set trim box by marks

Okay, so that was weird. In getting a file ready to upload, I decided to set the marks back to "default" in the Quite Imposing Step and Repeat wizard. Then, finished the imposition. Ran the action for "set box by trim marks" and this time, it worked. Since I couldn't use the mark...
by mclarke
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: PitStop Pro
Topic: Quite Imposing/Hot and Set trim box by marks
Replies: 2
Views: 7689

Quite Imposing/Hot and Set trim box by marks

I have a flow I have been trying to set up and have run into an issue. I can't get the action "Use trim marks to set page box" to recognize the trim marks added to an imposition using Quite Imposing v5. I have the preference for the marks set to "all separations". Pitstop Inspect...
by mclarke
Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: HTTP Request tool for JMF submission??
Replies: 1
Views: 4150

HTTP Request tool for JMF submission??

Good morning! So, I'm looking for some additional assistance with a flow I've been working on for a customer. Also, it's been a great learning experience for me. The batch file is working great (thanks again Freddie!) and the files I combined have been read correctly by the printer. Now, however, I ...
by mclarke
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: LEGACY scripting
Topic: Concatenate two files to create new combined file
Replies: 6
Views: 38845

Re: Concatenate two files to create new combined file

Freddie, you are the MAN! Thanks so much! I figured it needed to see the folder, but it didn't even occur to me to put a change directory command in the batch file. That is very useful info and I will definitely remember it for the future. The flow is now working correctly and I will go to work to a...
by mclarke
Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: LEGACY scripting
Topic: Concatenate two files to create new combined file
Replies: 6
Views: 38845

Re: Concatenate two files to create new combined file

Thanks for the scripting info. Looks like trying a script is moving past my basic Javascript knowledge level. So, I tried to use a batch file (tested in a cmd window and it works), but once I try to have Switch run the batch, it tries to process each file separately. I have had problems figuring out...
by mclarke
Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:59 pm
Forum: LEGACY scripting
Topic: Concatenate two files to create new combined file
Replies: 6
Views: 38845

Concatenate two files to create new combined file

So, I have a need to create a PDF that contains a JDF file. The new file is for printing on a JDF compatible production printer, not for viewing in any PDF viewer. Merging the two files together is easy using the Windows "copy" command, but since I need to do this within a flow, I was wond...
by mclarke
Fri May 22, 2020 1:32 am
Forum: Flows
Topic: Problem with Execute Command
Replies: 5
Views: 15062

Re: Problem with Execute Command

In the previous testing, I was using paths with no spaces. I learned a long time ago using folder names with spaces is just asking for trouble. So, instead of a space, I use a dash (-). Of course, the Switch installation has no such rule, so there were spaces in that path. Originally, this morning, ...
by mclarke
Thu May 21, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Problem with Execute Command
Replies: 5
Views: 15062

Re: Problem with Execute Command

So, after some further testing, it looks like CSV Splitter does not like the really long path required to read from and send to files inside a flow. I tested the app at the command line and tried to get a result using files inside the flow's backing folders and received the same error in the Command...
by mclarke
Thu May 21, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Problem with Execute Command
Replies: 5
Views: 15062

Re: Problem with Execute Command

Yes, I tested the program at the command line and it worked as expected. I changed the arguments as you listed and made sure that the execution mode was concurrent. Failed, but the logs show an interesting error. The program was trying to access the Switch folder in AppData and was denied. I tried c...
by mclarke
Thu May 21, 2020 12:13 am
Forum: Flows
Topic: Problem with Execute Command
Replies: 5
Views: 15062

Problem with Execute Command

I'm trying to get Execute Command to run the *.exe of CSV Splitter and can't seem to find the right arguments. I always have problems with this applet and there is no good documentation for it. I've read the Help and it doesn't really go into specifics on *how* you can get the arguments to work, use...
by mclarke
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: How to validate addresses in CSV or XML
Replies: 2
Views: 7161

Re: How to validate addresses in CSV or XML

Validate as a place with a physical location or as a USPS-deliverable address? To be USPS-valid, there must be an approved mail receptacle at the location. USPS validation requires a mail sorting configurator, two of which are available in Switch.
by mclarke
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Switch
Topic: USPS mail processing
Replies: 2
Views: 13077

Re: USPS mail processing

I know for a fact that the DesignMerge configurator in combination with sorted file (no matter where the CSV comes from) can be used to create VDP jobs from templates. We had a recurring account I wanted to automate and had Meadows give me a demo using the actual files from the account. Worked like ...
by mclarke
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Switch
Topic: Distiller & Switch
Replies: 7
Views: 18335

Re: Distiller & Switch

Is this issue fixed in Switch 2019?