Automated publishing with XML and scripting
This area provides in-depth information about the XML and scripting support in Adobe® InCopy® software to help you create a strong foundation for custom solutions that meet your unique editorial publishing requirements.
- XML resources
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Transform XML with XSL
Transform XML into HTML, or any text format, including plain text, PDF, PostScript®, HTML, other forms of XML, and Adobe InDesign® tagged text. (Excerpted from "Real World Adobe InDesign CS2")
Time Out NY
Find out how New York City's weekly arts and entertainment bible, Time Out New York, has pioneered the use of XML within the SoftCare K4 Publishing System using InDesign and InCopy.
Cox Newspapers
Discover how a major newspaper chain, Cox Newspapers, has streamlined cross-media publishing and enhanced its brand using InDesign and InCopy.
BusinessWeek
Learn how InDesign, InCopy, the SoftCare K4 Publishing System, and the power of XML allowed BusinessWeek to combine separate print and web workflows into a single, streamlined process.
- Scripting resources
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Adobe InCopy CS4 is fully scriptable, giving you the power to streamline workflows and create custom solutions. Automate tedious production and editorial tasks ranging from basic document management to text and type operations. Build custom user interface elements such as floating panels, progress bars, and interactive dialog boxes, and even add unique menu items. The following resources can help beginners get started and expand the knowledge of experienced programmers.
CS4 scripting resources
Adobe Introduction to Scripting
Check out this informative primer on the basics of scripting
the Creative Suite® 4 applications.Adobe Creative Suite JavaScript Tools Guide
Check out this document for information about the JavaScript features, tools, and objects that are common to all Adobe Creative Suite components that support JavaScript.
View or download JavaScript Tools Guide (ZIP, 4.3M)
InCopy scripting user forum
Discuss technical issues, tips, and techniques to help you get the most out of Adobe InCopy CS4 scripting.
InCopy CS4 scripting guides
Get in-depth information about creating custom scripts for InCopy CS4 using AppleScript, JavaScript, and VBScript in each of these detailed guides.
View or download VBScript guide (PDF, 909k) and supporting guide scripts (ZIP, 216k)
View or download AppleScript guide (PDF, 1.0M) and supporting guide scripts (ZIP, 216k)
View or download JavaScript guide (PDF, 815k) and supporting guide scripts (ZIP, 216k)
Download the InCopy supporting scripting guide scripts (ZIP, 221k )
CS2 scripting resources
Download InCopy CS2 scripts
Automate tasks in InCopy CS2, such as exporting all stories or creating character styles, using this selection of free scripts.
Download InCopy CS2 scripts (ZIP, 31k)
InDesign resources
InDesign XML resources
XML resources for InDesign are also available.
- XMP resources
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XMP — Adding intelligence to media
Adobe's Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) is a labeling technology that allows you to embed data about a file, known as metadata, into the file itself. More information on how partners and standards are using XMP go to the XMP website.
XMP technology for developers
The XMP Toolkit allows you to integrate metadata functionality into your product or solution. It supports Macintosh, Windows, as well as UNIX and comes with samples, documentation, source code and project files. The XMP Toolkit is available under the BSD license.
InCopy CS4
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