8.4

Processing
The file is separated into multiple chunks according to the rules set in the task's properties.
Output
Multiple data files, sent one after the other to the rest of the tasks in the process. Metadata, job infos and user
variables are not modified by this task.
Properties
General Tab
l Split on page group: Select to split the data file based on pages (rather than on a word found within the
PDF data) and to activate the option from this group, which is used to tailor exactly how you want the
page based splitting process to take place.
l Page(s) per output: Enter the number of pages to include in the file generated by the splitter in
this edit box below or use the spin buttons.
Split PDF file on a word group: Select to split the data file whenever a given region is found within the
PDF data file (rather than on based on pages), or whenever the region found at a given location
changes, and to activate the options from this group, which are used to tailor exactly how you want the
region based splitting process to take place.
l On region content change: Select if you want the data file to be split when the word found at a
given location changes.
l Get: Click to go to the Data Selector and select the location associated with the On region
change option.
l Specific word: Enter the word to use as the splitting criteria. In this variable property box, you
may enter static characters, variables, job information elements or any combination of these. You
may also use the Get Data button to get a static string of characters from the sample data file. If
you use this option, the coordinates of the data you will select will be added to the Left, Right,
Top and Bottom boxes below.
l Left: Enter a value corresponding to the left coordinate on which the splitter must start searching
for the region.
l Right: Enter a value corresponding to the right coordinate on which the splitter must start
searching for the region.
l Top: Enter a value corresponding to the top coordinate on which the splitter must start searching
for the region.
l Bottom: Enter a value corresponding to the bottom coordinate on which the splitter must start
searching for the region.