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April 2, 2024
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Change part of link qr code

  • April 2, 2024
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Hi, guys! Can someone help me?
Is it possible to change the part of URL of many QR codes applied to a document with script (java) ?
In the same document, I have several qr codes applied, such as:
https:\\teste1.com/aaa
https:\\teste1.com/abc
https:\\teste1.com/axx
(...) Its exemples.
Can I change just "teste1" to another url, exemple:
https:\\teste_new.com/aaa
https:\\teste_new.com/abc
https:\\teste_new.com/axx

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Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 5, 2024

If you find you need to change the info in a QR code, even on a semi-regular basis, you might consider going to a Dynamic QR code model instead of use ID and static codes. This is really good for vCard QR codes for business cards, for example

    James Gifford—NitroPress
    James Gifford—NitroPress
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    April 5, 2024

    The only 'dynamic' model that works at all is a fixed URL encoded into the QR code, pointed to active redirection of some kind that can be changed. I don't know any way to make data-content codes 'dynamic.' But the OP is looking at a URL solution, so all that's needed is a stable redirection platform, which can be a company web server.

      Brad @ Roaring Mouse
      Community Expert
      Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 5, 2024

      Indeed.

      James Gifford—NitroPress
      James Gifford—NitroPress
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      April 2, 2024

      You might want to change your post title to include "using scripting" or such, to catch the eye of the script gurus here.

       

      I have QR code expertise, but this is basically a straightforward scripting question, so...

        Stefan Rakete
        Stefan Rakete
        Inspiring
        April 3, 2024

        There is no way to access the InDesign generated QR Code by scripting. There is a cumbersome way to export the QR Code as snippet and then find the URL in the XML and modify it by script.

          James Gifford—NitroPress
          James Gifford—NitroPress
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          April 3, 2024

          So as in nearly every other instance of "ID-generated QR Code" the real answer is "re-generate it."

           

          Which I believe can be done with scripting, and with various implementations of data merge.

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