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From: Jens Schulze
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:26

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"Michael Krausse" wrote:

> [...] I'm not looking for a detailed explanation (yet). I'd just like to
know
> if it's possible, and maybe some suggestions on where to read up for
ideas.

Yes, of course it's possible to fill in the document with data from a
database, but instead of Javascript I would recommend Visual Basic because
of the easy connectivity to almost all existing database systems. Good thing
to start with is the InDesign Scripting Manual provided by Adobe, because
the entire object modell is explained there. Then redo the "Hello
World"-Script there and start to extend the programm.
But in my humble opinion scripting for one issue of a year book ist
overkill, didn't you think so?

Jens

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