Automate indesign with custom scripts

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I need an indesign scripting genius to help me automate pdf creation of a book. I already have an indesign book template, which reads off data files. I want to be able to update the data files and automatically create a new version of the book.

I have a python program that creates 220 XLS files. I also have an indesign document that includes static text, and a series of linked tables (1 per page across 220 pages) that are used to present the data from the XLS files.

My goal is to be able to automate the following workflow: -

a) shell script calls python to create XLS files in target directory (I have this done)
b) shell script calls indesign which opens the template indesign document

begin loop
c) indesign relinks all 220 linked tables so that the document now includes the data from the newly created XLS files
d) indesign exports a print quality PDF to the target directory
e) python creates a new set of merge documents in target directory (overwriting previous set)
end loop

f) indesign closes the document
g) indesign exits
h) script exits

The ideal workflow is a perpetual loop that creates the merge data and then calls indesign to create the pdf. This is repeated until 1,000 PDFs are created.

Is this something that can be achievd. I am looking for 100% automation of the process.

If this can be done, can you estimate duration of project/your costs please?

Thanks
Simon

Adobe InDesign Applescript

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mutaz2015

Hello Sir; I am interesting in this kind of job, I work as a Graphic Designer for about 2 years. During my present and previous work, I have developed high level skills in working with different designing software, 更多

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Hi I am bored with my everyday job, and I am looking for some entertainment in freelance jobs. I have already prepared automated indesign solutions based on spreadsheets, and I know difficulties, and answers for the 更多

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