BATS, the formula to simplicity
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CHILI publisher is a template building engine to enable one smart template to output multiple variants of the same document. How to get the most out of the smart template, without overdoing it?
The Formula:
B(ATS){*}
Translated to people who have less affection with regex:
Build template - (Add 1 type of logic - Test - Simplify) {repeat until happy}
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The more taxing features you use, the more complex your document will be, and the more testing will be required.
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There is no exact weight nor cost, since it will always depend on the context and your specific situation. |
Low Tax | Medium Tax | Heavier Tax |
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Swatches | Text in shapes | Snippets |
Image frames | Complex variables | Alternate Layouts |
(low amount) Simple vector Objects | Actions | Complex Actions |
Text Frames | Anchors | |
Simple variables | Dynamic Layouts | |
Logic / Actions triggering other logic | ||
Transparancy effects |
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