XML & Indesign image path

Hi,

I'm really new to the xml import part for indesign, but i'm going to need it extensively.

How do I format the xml to be able to import images from a local path or a url path from my server?

I can do everything with text but it doesn't work for image files.

I tried the <image href="localimagepath"></image> but this doesn't work, it says there is an error in my code when importing.

This is on osx and the path is from my terminal.

Correct answer gabry-el

Hi,

The correct syntax for file path is <image href="File:///Path/to/file"></image>

A pretty complete reference can be found here.

Hope it helped.

gabry-elCorrect answer

Inspiring

Hi,

The correct syntax for file path is <image href="File:///Path/to/file"></image>

A pretty complete reference can be found here.

Hope it helped.

Participating Frequently

Hello i'm having the same problem.

I've tried your syntax but it doesn't work, sayng there is an error.

With this sintax there is no error, but also no image: <image>href=“file:///img/123456.png”</image>

The image folder is in the same xml folder.

Thanks in advance.

Legend

You've "file" instead of "File".

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