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InDesign Extension

Owned by Bram Verniest (Unlicensed)
Nov 16, 2020
  • Import Adobe InDesign files using the CHILI Extension
  • Log in to a CHILI server or work locally, without connection:
    • Upload new document directly to server
    • Create a standalone CHILI Package (zip)
  • On conversion, include:
    • Document settings
    • Page Settings
    • Page objects
    • Fonts (uploaded to server if not existing)
    • Images / placed files (upload to server if not existing)
  • Preflight warnings for unsupported features in InDesign. For example:
    • Tables used
    • Unsupported frame effects
    • Missing fonts or images
    • Unsupported font types
  • Connect to any CHILI environment
  • Specify location for new document in CHILI
  • Specify location for new fonts and/or images
  • Convert all pages or a range
  • Debug single page items (selected item in the InDesign document) for fast testing
  • Utilize Adobe InDesign to prepare previews of assets and the document
  • Include or skip hidden layers
  • Possibility to "Lock" certain layers:
    • All pageitems converted to PDF
    • PDF placed in CHILI document
    • Usable for high resolution export
    • Not editable in CHILI editor, but preserving the full look and graphic properties
  • Access extension using menus:
    • Window > CHILI Publish Converter (log in or work without connection)
    • File > Package for CHILI (only standalone option available)
  • Use "standard" CHILI Extension, supplied by CHILI, or customize the Extension to your own brand and workflow:
    • Change CHILI Extension preference file (xml) to manipulate logic and appearance
    • Change Extension manifest preference file (xml) to change descriptions for installer, menu locations
    • Digitally sign the new Extension and preferences and distribute to your customers
  • Possible preferences:
    • Various color settings (background, labels, .)
    • Allow working locally, connect to CHILI server or booth
    • Default login settings
    • Settings for export to CHILI (most features can be hidden and provided with default values)
    • Change description and long description for preflight warnings

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