🚀 go-pugleaf

Hi,

I'm working on some scripts to set up indesign (2.0) tables using text from a FileMaker database and in some cases imported graphics (actually, I've been adding the graphics from a library). The script I am using now works great, but is very slow. It steps through each cell of the table and 1) gets data from several FileMaker databases, 2) sets the contents of the cell to the FM data, 3) applies paragraph styles as required, 4) repositions the insertion point and places an asset as an inline graphic, and 5) applies a character style to the inline graphic. This is taking several minutes for each table.

I'm wondering if the process could be sped up by importing the entire table at once as tagged text. (Am I right that XML import would not be an option since XML does not support tables?) I can certainly use filemaker and applescript to generate tagged text. Can I just set up a table and import the text for all cells at once (with formatting)? Also, I understand that tagged text does not support inlline graphics. What would be the best way to get those in? Finally, would CS (as opposed to 2.0) make things any easier for me?

Thanks,

Pete