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by laurentd
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Split VDP PDF by Tray or Pallet
Replies: 10
Views: 32832

Re: Split VDP PDF by Tray or Pallet

You can write a script to parse the data you provide, and • duplicate the file as many times as needed • define the first and last page of each section, and the T1-T2-T3 suffix Then you can use the Split PDF pages app as illustrated below. If you provide an XML correctly formatted, no need to script...
by laurentd
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Split VDP PDF by Tray or Pallet
Replies: 10
Views: 32832

Re: Split VDP PDF by Tray or Pallet

Is there something specific on the page when you change trays?
You could then use Split PDF pages app
by laurentd
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Switch
Topic: Number of pages of InDesign-file
Replies: 6
Views: 12590

Re: Number of pages of InDesign-file

Hi Jimmy, You can use an InDesign script for this. You will probably need to output the number of pages value in an xml file, or in the name of the output file. You can convert your InDesign file to a pdf file, define a private data with [Stats.NumberOfPages], then re-inject your InDesign file (prev...
by laurentd
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Imposition
Topic: Tilla Griffin missing: Rotate 0 or 180 degrees!
Replies: 2
Views: 6122

Re: Tilla Griffin missing: Rotate 0 or 180 degrees!

Hi Egon,

Please try this:
  • Use advanced mode
  • Define flutes direction on your substrate
  • Define flutes direction on your artwork
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by laurentd
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Online proofing (PDF Review Module)
Topic: Job Collection Management
Replies: 1
Views: 5789

Re: Job Collection Management

You can of course review the job yourself. But it will most probably still be present in the collection, depending on the Link Timeout (defined in the server settings ). With the PDF Review Module Reporter app , you can get mail report(s) about collection(s). And there is an optional Delete button, ...
by laurentd
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Switch
Topic: How to get file from root folder
Replies: 4
Views: 12860

Re: How to get file from root folder

There's an app for that, Inject Wildcard
by laurentd
Wed May 10, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Extract Private Data from Archived File
Replies: 3
Views: 6291

Re: Extract Private Data from Archived File

Exiftool is a great tool, but it can not be used with all kinds of files. Another solution: Gather all private data in an XML file, using the Private Data Extractor app, then archive the job + XML. The XML file can also be stored in the job folder, or you can create one with Archive Hierarchy. If yo...
by laurentd
Wed May 03, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Flows
Topic: Creating a list from multiple xml files
Replies: 7
Views: 6855

Re: Creating a list from multiple xml files

Use XML Pickup, then add a row to a Google Sheet, using the Google Sheets Connect app, for each XML file. Add at least these columns: internal_order_id and tracking_number Use assemble job to assemble all your XML files into one job • Scheme: custom • Job Identifier: internal_order_id (dataset path)...
by laurentd
Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Node.js scripting
Topic: Scripting errors (TS2332 and PDF error: ENONT)
Replies: 2
Views: 7651

Re: Scripting errors (TS2332 and PDF error: ENONT)

Hi Arsen, This problem happens because the second time the job is processed, Switch fails to add the dataset with the same name. It does not replace it by default. 2 solutions: use Export metadata and remove the dataset before processing the job a second time edit the script and remove the dataset b...
by laurentd
Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Flows
Topic: Portal job statuses and filters - what exactly is an "active job"???
Replies: 8
Views: 2764

Re: Portal job statuses and filters - what exactly is an "active job"???

Here is a screenshot of my job board settings:
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by laurentd
Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: LEGACY scripting
Topic: JS - Executes a menu command in Acrobat Pro
Replies: 4
Views: 4277

Re: JS - Executes a menu command in Acrobat Pro

As far as I know, "reduce file size" is not available in Adobe Acrobat JS (ExtendScript).
You can use a PitStop Action list as Loic suggests.
There is also an app in your favorite Appstore, called Optimize PDF.
Give it a try!
by laurentd
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Flows
Topic: Hold file till flow is empty
Replies: 3
Views: 1494

Re: Hold file till flow is empty

Hi Bas, 1. You can use the hold element, and on the outgoing connection, use the space jobs apart property. 2. You can use the Job sorter and spacer app, part of the Folder apps bundle. Job sorter and spacer.png Both methods work fine, but you have to estimate the time it takes to process a job. And...
by laurentd
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: Flows
Topic: Portal job statuses and filters - what exactly is an "active job"???
Replies: 8
Views: 2764

Re: Portal job statuses and filters - what exactly is an "active job"???

Hello, You can use the flow stages and the job boards to have a nice overview of the jobs waiting for review. To define the flow stages, use the Refresh job info element. You will be able to create a job board like this: PDF Review job boards.png Job boards is a standard feature of Switch. If you ad...
by laurentd
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Preflighting
Topic: Report size of cutting path
Replies: 3
Views: 5298

Re: Report size of cutting path

If you create an action list with Select spot color + log selection, and generate an XML report, you'll get the bounding box info for that/those object(s): <Warnings> <PreflightReportItem ActionID="2079"> <Message>Cut object(s) found (1x on page 1)</Message> <StringContext> <BaseString>Cut...
by laurentd
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Preflighting
Topic: Report size of cutting path
Replies: 3
Views: 5298

Re: Report size of cutting path

Yes, it is possible, using this PitStop action list:
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