2019.2

Processing
The metadata is read and PDF indexes are located. These indexes are defined in the
PlanetPress Design document as data selections, in which the Archive / Email / Fax properties
define the data as an index with a name.
When all the indexes are collected, a PDI file is generated with those indexes.
Output
The output is the same as the input, no modification is done to either the data file or the
metadata. However, a PDI file is generated and saved in the location specified in the task.
Task properties
General Tab
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Archive Folder: Specifies where the PDI file should be saved. This should be the same
location as the PDF file that the PDI refers to.
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Filename: The file name for the PDI. This name should correspond exactly with the name
of the PDF that the PDI file refers to.
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Index Group:
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PDI: Only generate a PDI file.
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PDI and XML: Generate both the PDI and an XML equivalent (not used by PReS
Search).
On Error Tab
Miscellaneous Tab
The Miscellaneous tab is common to all tasks.
Check the option Use as step description to display the text next to the icon of the plugin in
the Process area.
Metadata-Based N-Up
The Metadata-based N-Up action task works in conjunction with the PlanetPress Design tool's
N-Up functionality. It allows to specify how many virtual pages will appear on each physical
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