Data merge and print script

hi all,

 

wonder if people make suggestions or lend advice.

 

i have job load of csv files merged template , indesign , printed.

 

so have

 

1. select date source

2. create merged doc

3. print

4. move onto next csv..and repeat

 

because of nature of job can't merge csv files one.

 

could automate this?

 

with ever.

hi,

i guess need employ script outside indesign environment. use autohotkey lot, , quite powerful. creating script can simple or complicated either, depending on knowledge.

the way used thing similar task creating script pressing physical keyboard keys. may assign keyboard shortkeys in indesign changing source file , make autohotkey press needed keystrokes different files in row. or use autoscriptwriter (recorder) see mouse clicks coordinates, not preferable me, since windows positions , sizes varies.

here small example of code shift+f4 assigned shortkey performing merge , "; " stands "comment" line:

 

; perform data merge

send, {shiftdown}{f4}{shiftup}

sleep, 250

send, {enter}

winwait, creating merged document,

ifwinnotactive, creating merged document, , winactivate, creating merged document,

winwaitactive, creating merged document,

winwaitclose

sleep, 350

send, {enter}

 

as may see, it's quite straightforward , simple.

hope helpful.

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