8.5

Modifier XTensions software
Modifier XTensions software lets clients perform all of the following tasks using XML:
• Modify the properties of pictures in a QuarkXPress project
• Modify the text in text boxes within a QuarkXPress project
• Modify the properties of text boxes and picture boxes in a QuarkXPress project
• Create and delete picture boxes and text boxes in a QuarkXPress project
• Import text or text strings into text boxes within a QuarkXPress project
• Import pictures into picture boxes within a QuarkXPress project
• Save modified QuarkXPress projects in any supported format to any location on the network
(and also in the QuarkXPress Server document pool)
• Create and delete pages
• Create and delete layers
• Move items within layers
• Create and delete tables
• Modify tables and their contents
• Create QuarkCopyDesk articles and components
• Create lines, anchored boxes, and Bézier boxes
• Create lists
• Group and ungroup boxes
• Divide layouts into sections
To use Modifier XTensions software, a client creates an XML file indicating the actions to
be taken and sends that XML file to the QuarkXPress Server application, where Modifier
XTensions software reads the XML and makes the requested changes. Clients can use a
single XML file or string to manipulate multiple documents and boxes.
For more specific information about Modifier XTensions software, and for the Modifier
DTD, see the QuarkXPress Server Web Integration Guide.
Modifier XTensions software supports both GET and POST functionality.
Modifier XTensions software supports XML containing code that uses Unicode UTF-8 and
UTF-16 encodings. Use the encoding attribute of the XML declaration to specify an
encoding, as you would with any other XML file.
Modifier XTensions software adds a Modifier pane to the Preferences dialog box
(QuarkXPress Server > Preferences). For more information, see "Server preferences."
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