BATS, the formula for simplicity
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CHILI publisher is a template building engine that enables one smart template to output multiple variants of the same document. How do you get the most out of the smart template, without overdoing it?
The Formula:
B(ATS){*}
Translated to people with little affection for regex:
Build template - (Add 1 type of logic - Test - Simplify) {repeat until happy}
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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 | Multipage documents | Anchors |
Simple variables | Several styles in 1 document (paragraph and character style) | Dynamic Layouts |
Logic / Actions triggering other logic | ||
Transparancy effects | ||
Dynamic Asset Providers | ||
Tables | ||
Datasources |
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Warning: Combining several “Low Tax” features will also add up to complexity |