InDesign automated XML merge and PDF creation without InDesign Server -
i have client has large product catalog built in indesign. has static sections mixed dynamic sections need data-merged periodically xml file generated db.
they want able have single workstation, without owning indesign server or having indesign desktop launched, automatically merge latest xml file , generate pdf of entire catalog few user interactions possible (preferably automatically whenever xml file changes, or @ least click of button outside of indesign).
is possible or without ids? can scripting set this?
thanks in advance input have!
i ended creating node.js gulp app listens xml input folder, downloads images referenced in xml, xslt, , launches indesign desktop. id startup script takes on , xml import, exports pdf, , closes indesign.
the node app takes on again, listening pdf being placed, , uploads file web server.
thank you, everyone, feedback.
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