Dynamic Names for the Outputs

Question

Hi,
I was wondering if it would be possible to name the PDF outputs dynamically?
Say for example, I have a tag in the XML <TemplateName>ABC</TemplateName>. Can I have the output PDF with the name 'ABC'?
And
Is it possible to explicitly specifiy the name 'ABC' somewhere in the INI file so that the outputs generated will be multiple versions for 'ABC' (like ABC001, ABC002 etc)?
Many Thanks,
Phew

Answer 1

Phew,
As mentioned earlier, in order to rename the file you have two steps:
1) Make the input data value available to genprint - this is normally done by creating a global variable.
2) Configure the PDF print driver. Depending on the version of Documaker you are using you can refer to one of the following manuals:
a) 11.5 - Using the PDF Print Driver - http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E16256_01/pdf_book.pdf (see section "Generating Separate Print Files")
b) 12.x - Printers Reference - http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E22582_01/printers_rg.pdf (see section "Generating Separate Print Files")
Essentially you will configure the INI like so:
< BatchPrint >
PDF = ~FUNCTION .PDF
Where ~FUNCTION is an INI Built-in function like one of these:
~DALRUN {function name} - executes a DAL function to return a string which is used to name the file.
~DALVAR {variable name} - returns the value of a DAL variable which is used to name the file.
Don't forget the space after the built-in function before the static bit of the filename...
Best,
Andy