Because the API is available to implement the 'Export to PDF' feature by DataMerge Panel?

Hi all

I am writing a plugin for InDesign CS5/5.5 in which I need implement the functionality provided by the submenu 'export to PDF' in the InDesign "merge data" Panel to export the document merged in PDF format (with no no matter what user interactions/AC).

I searched and found dozens of different patterns (and interfaces aggregated on these patterns) for the data merge in the file documentation «index.chm» SDK But I was unable to find the statement of these patterns and interfaces in the SDK folder (in the files header etc.). Also the documentation for these patterns and interfaces are very unclear.

It seems that the API is implementation of the feature to create merged Document / export to PDF as the plugin Panel "Merge data" is not directly exposed by the InDesign.

If this is not the case that could someone help me to understand how to programmatically get the feature above because it is very urgent for me.

I'll be very grateful for any pointers/ideas/suggestions.

There are several interesting absent interfaces API. My last case support on one of them got the answer extremely useful confirmation that he was away indeed (I knew that up front) and there was no way around. :-( You can try a case of support anyway, they are revisited on a case by case basis.

For your problem, it could be a workaround - you can still trigger a script from within your plugin, so if you do not have too much detail to merge data overload... On the other hand, PDF export in general is also available, just, without DataMerge.

Dirk

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