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August 17, 2010
Question

create PDF with IDML file

  • August 17, 2010
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Hi All,

sorry for my bad english but i'll try 🙂

we have an application that create a IDML file using CS4 SDK.

the IDML file created by aplication is opening whit InDesign whith out problems.

but now, my problem is using the same file generate (IDML file) to get a PDF file.

how do I give a PDF file using the SDK or other thing?

thanks for the answers.
Vanessa.

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Jongware
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Community Expert
August 17, 2010

There is no immediate route from IDML to PDF, at some point you have to open InDesign, import the document, then write out a PDF. Although these steps can be scripted, or a plugin could be written.

August 18, 2010

Hi,

sorry for my bad english but i'll try :-)

Thanks very much

Can you help me, give me same tips how I can to do this in my Java application, using scripted or a plugin; whichever is easier?

thanks for the answers.

Vanessa.

Jongware
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 18, 2010

From within Java? No idea. Maybe someone else can help you out with that.