Choose the texte file calling the DataMerge Script

I have to write a script who call the DateMerge script, I have find how to du it ( using: app.activeDocument.dateMergeProperties.mergeRecords(); ).

But problem : the scipt call the DataMerge script but use it with the last texte file I've use.

I would like chose the text file when I call the DataMerge script.

I hope you have understand my question, I'm not a pro in English :S

Tank you for your help

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Correct answer Colin Flashman

It's in the same line. The location for the merge goes in the brackets that immediately follow the mergeRecords() e.g.

app.activeDocument.dateMergeProperties.mergeRecords(FILELOCATIONGOESHERE);

This does not have to be one file location written out in full either, it can be a variable that has been declared elsewhere e.g.

var csvFile = File.openDialog('select TXT file');
app.activeDocument.dateMergeProperties.mergeRecords(csvFile);

Colin

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It's in the same line. The location for the merge goes in the brackets that immediately follow the mergeRecords() e.g.

app.activeDocument.dateMergeProperties.mergeRecords(FILELOCATIONGOESHERE);

This does not have to be one file location written out in full either, it can be a variable that has been declared elsewhere e.g.

var csvFile = File.openDialog('select TXT file');
app.activeDocument.dateMergeProperties.mergeRecords(csvFile);

Colin

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