Modifying PlaceMultipagePDF.jsx

[uc_tc]

Hi there,

I need to merge two pdf files: one with 140 pages of pictures and design elements and another pdf file with the according text pages - first german, then english, french et cetera. By merging I mean putting one page on top of the other, maybe as a separate layer, not after another.

Using the predefined script "PlaceMultipagePDF.jsx" I've added the pages of the first pdf to an InDesign document. When I tried to add the text pdf file on a second layer, the first page of text is laid on top of the first existing picture page (as intended), after that the text pages 2-140 are inserted, then picture pages 2-140 follow, adding to 279 pages.

Could someone please tell me how to merge the pages as I intend to by modifying the .jsx file? Or at least give me a hint? Text page 1 and picture page 1, text page 2 and picture page 2 and so on.

Thanks a lot in advance, Tim

[Colin Flashman · Accepted solution]

there's a better script out there for placing pdfs which has its own instruction manual.

http://indesignsecrets.com/downloads/MultiPageImporter2.2.1.zip

i think this will do what you want. don't forget to thank scott zanelli for the script too

colly

[Steven__]

Modify temporarily the line (in my script it's line 106)

myPage = myDocument.pages.add(LocationOptions.after, myPage);

to

myPage = myDocument.pages.nextItem(myPage);

and run script.

Don't forget to change back

[uc_tc]

Thank you both very much.

Steven, unfortunately the change you posted didn't work for me. Maybe I should have mentioned that I work with CS3. The script terminates with an error.

Cdflash, this is exactly what I needed. The script works like a breeze. My colleagues and I were astonished to see the work of hours being done in seconds.

And yes, I will try to find Scott Zanelli's website to thank him

[joe_62]

Hi,

I am interested in this function too, the only thing is I am using indesign cs4, is the script compatible? Could you put a link so I can download it and test it?

Thanks a lot

[Jongware]

Ahhhh Google. Can't live without it.

http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-indd-files.php

(Note especially the note on "Added for CS4.)