Susan

I recently upgraded to FP 13.0.2 on a Mac running Monterey 12.6.2. I can create a job and compose to either my Desktop or the Server without problems initially. If I go back to the job later to make a change or just compose it again Acrobat crashes and it will not compose. I have to recreate the FP job again by importing the .def file and Acrobat FP pdf and then it composes normally. Is there a way I can avoid having to do this with every job? Thanks.

Thanks, that did it!

I recently update to FP 13.0.2 (Creator and Server) and am using the latest version of Acrobat. My Preview Palette only shows entries 1-100 even though my data has over 15,000 entries. Is there a something I need to change?Thanks.

I edited your rules a little and it seems to work. I added a "Insert Picture Rule" with the path to the pdfs and altered your page rules slightly to this: var r = Rule("Insert Picture Rule"); r.pagenumber = 1; // or 1 here return r; I've attached the revised pdf with the new rules. VD-TEST_MAILING COVER FLYER_Fc Revised.pdf

Create an OnJobStart Rule FusionPro.Composition.chunksBreakStacks = true Then you can leave Infinite Stacking in effect in FP Imposer, and still set the "Output to multiple files" setting in the Composition Settings.

I've used this rule which uses the width of your text box and will break the email address if it doesn't fit. // Use TextMeasure to get the length of each email var tm = new FusionProTextMeasure; var frameWidth = 2.5; // set width of the text box (in inches) tm.pointSize = "10 pt"; // set the type size tm.font = "Calibri"; // set your typeface var str = Field("email address"); // set the field to use tm.CalculateTextExtent(str); tm.useTags = false; var tmWidth = tm.textWidth; return (tmWidth < frameWidth*7200) ? str : str.replace("@unecessarilylongdomain.com", "<br>@unecessarilylongdomain.com");

When I am using an External Data file and Producer I have to add it as a Resource (Plain Text File), then FusionPro can find it.

I think it happens because your page geometry for the front page and back page don't match. I changed the back page size to 4.533x2.8333, like the front page, in Acrobat and set the crop box, trim, art and bleed to .415 (Set Page Boxes in the tools). It seems to impose correctly doing that. (I didn't load the fonts.)PC_Master_BC_Airtechnology TMS.pdf Ametek_Data-Output.pdf

Thanks Dan, worked great.

I have a table which uses external data by matching account numbers. Below the table are totals which are taken from the mailing data brought in through FusionPro (not in my table rule). I was wondering if there is a rule that would subtract an amount in a external data field from an amount in the mailing data. I've attached a sample of what I mean.FP Help.zip

I downloaded your file and composed it and get the same message that you were getting. Then I opened each text frame and copied and pasted the same info without changing anything. When I composed that I didn't get the message. Don't know why.

I'm having issues creating 9 of 3 barcodes. Some are composing correctly but some are not and can't be scanned. I can't find a common link for the ones that aren't composing correctly. I've attached a small sample data file with the FP file. Entries 3, 4, 6 are bad.to FP.zip

Thanks Scott. Just what I needed!

I am using a rule from this site to convert 13-Oct-15 dates to October 13, 2015. It is working correctly, but when there is no data in the "GIFT_DATE" field I get this error "uncaught exception: Error in function "DateFromString": Could not convert "" to a valid date." Is there something I can add to the rule so that I don't get the error for the empty "GIFT_DATE" fields. It makes it harder to catch real errors. The rule is below: var str = Field("GIFT_DATE"); var MonthNameAbbrs = [ "jan", "feb", "mar", "apr", "may", "jun", "jul", "aug", "sep", "oct", "nov", "dec" ]; var month_name_part = 0; var parts = str.replace(/-/g,'/').split('/'); for (var i = 0; !month_name_part && i < parts.length; i++) { if (isNaN(parseInt(parts))) { for (var m = 0; m < MonthNameAbbrs.length; m++) { if (ToLower(parts).substr(0,3) == MonthNameAbbrs[m]) { parts = m + 1; month_name_part = i + i; break; } } } } if (month_name_part) { var mpart = month_name_part - 1; var mval = parts[mpart]; parts.splice(mpart, 1); parts.splice(0, 0, mval); } var date = DateFromString(parts.join('/')); return FormatDate(date, "lm d, yyyy");

I recently upgraded to FP 10.1.9. I have PFImposer templates that I have been using for years and now the imposed pages have shifted to the left and bottom when I compose as a PPML. Composing to a imposed PDF usually works but that is not ideal for refining on the digital presses. Does anyone have a fix for this? Thanks.

Perfect. Thanks Dan.

I have a Invoice that I am using overflow pages. The front is overflow1 and the back is overflow2. Is there a way to use Page «$pagenum» of «$pagecount» so that it will just count the fronts. Example: If it composes 3 fronts and backs,I need it to number the fronts as Page 1 of 3, Page 2 of 3, Page 3 of 3 — not number fronts and backs as Page 1 of 6, Page 2 of 6, etc.

Thanks for your input.

I have a rule where the line will break after the " & " when the whole line won't fit. I also want it to break after " and " since some entries use "and" instead of "&". Where would I add another variable in the rule below? // Use TextMeasure to get the length of each company name var tm = new FusionProTextMeasure; var frameWidth = 2.5; // set width of the text box (in inches) tm.pointSize = "9 pt"; // set the type size tm.font = "Chronicle Deck"; // set your typeface var str = Field("Mailing Name "); // set the field to use tm.CalculateTextExtent(str); tm.useTags = false; var tmWidth = tm.textWidth; var a tmWidth = tm.textWidth; return (tmWidth < frameWidth*7200) ? str : str.replace(" & ", " &<br>");

Thank you! Both the solutions worked great. I was having one more issue though when I was testing overflow pages. I got the warning "Table width exceeds column width; table may set outside frame." The output PDF looks correct but I numbered the "Charge" and "Credit" columns so I would be able to check it and it seems to be skipping number "118" and "218" and going to "119" on the second page. I've tried lengthening my table frame but that didn't work. I'm attaching the multipage FP file. Thanks again for your help. Multipage.zip

I am creating a basic table but I can't figure out why I am getting extra blank rows on the top and the bottom of the table. I think it is this code — "myTable.AddRows(clientMatch.length+2);" — but if I remove it the table won't validate. The table rule is below. Files are attached also. if(FusionPro.Composition.isPreview == true || FusionPro.inValidation == true) { Rule("OnJobStart"); } //Get a count of the total number of records in the external data file numRecsExtDF = externalDF.recordCount; /*============================================================================= || Create arrays to hold values that match the CID of the client's record ||=============================================================================*/ var clientMatch = []; var duedateMatch = []; var descriptionMatch = []; var chargeMatch = []; var creditMatch = []; // Step through the external data file and push matches into their respective variables if there is a match for (var i=1; i <= numRecsExtDF; i++) { if (externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'ContractNumberFormat') == Field("ContractNumberFormat")){ clientMatch.push(externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'ContractNumberFormat')); duedateMatch.push(externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'duedate')); descriptionMatch.push(externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'transactioncodedescription')); chargeMatch.push(externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'charge')); creditMatch.push(externalDF.GetFieldValue(i, 'credit')); } } /*============================================================================= || Create the table ||=============================================================================*/ new FPTable; var myTable = new FPTable; myTable.AddColumns(6600, 27200, 10200,7400) myTable.AddRows(clientMatch.length+2); // add 2 additional rows (Header and summary lines) // interate through the length of the arrays (data matches from external data file) and create rows for (var i=1; i<=clientMatch.length; i++) { // TABLE CONTENT FORMATTING myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Font = "Arial SF MT"; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].PointSize = "9"; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].TextColor = "Black"; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Margins = new FPTableMargins; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Margins.Top = 5; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Margins.Bottom = 5; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Margins.Right = 200; myTable.Rows.Cells[0].Margins.Left = 200; myTable.Rows.CopyCells(0,1,2,3); // Apply the same formating to each cell in this row // CREATE CONTENT FOR EXTERNAL DATA FILE RECORDS myTable.Rows.Cells[0].HAlign = "Left"; myTable.Rows.Cells[1].HAlign = "Left"; myTable.Rows.Cells[2].HAlign = "Right"; myTable.Rows.Cells[3].HAlign = "Right"; myTable.Rows.SetContents(duedateMatch[i-1], descriptionMatch[i-1], chargeMatch[i-1], creditMatch[i-1]); } return myTable.MakeTags(); Thanks for any help. for Forum.zip

I was playing with your file and used Illustrator graphics that flow with the type to get a highlight. I also made the text a superscript and changed the global settings to 100/11 so that it would line up with the graphic text. Anyway, thought it might be another way you can try to use to get your highlight next time. Files are attached. 32172 Archive.zip

Both versions of code are working great. Thanks for all your help and for sharing your knowledge.

Can't seem to get my file to attach. I'll try once more. Got it!Sample.zip

It looks like my file didn't attach. I'll try again.