Scripting: what can be done, what can't...

Hello all,
I have recently started the process of asking for InDesign Server. Before I complete this process, I would like to know whether Scripting for InDesign is the right way to go.
Basically, I need to create an app that will:
1. Collect multi-layered PDF's with technical specifications / templates
2. Generate some graphical elements and colours on the fly based on incoming variable data (i.e. XML), and place those elements in a new layer. This would require a low level access to drawing elements - i.e. to draw a simple pixel in a coordinate of the PDF, or bezier curves, etc
3. Export the PDF in high res with outlined text, OR save the work in progress preserving all the layers in the right format.
Now, my first idea was to develop this using C# libraries, but I am yet to find a library that has fine tuning when it comes to layer access...
The first question is the following: can I achieve points 1, 2, and 3 with InDesign Scripting? Or is scripting directed to a higher level of access?
I just need to know what technology would allow me to achieve this level of fine tuning. C# libraries allow drawing anything I require, but the lack of layer support is a complete drawback...
Second question: is it correct to asume that I can create scripts in InDesign CS4, and then test them in a server in InDesign Server? AKA: I could spend months working locally, then test with InDesign Server when I am happy that I am going the right way?
Thanks ever so much in advance to whoever wishes to respond, and apologies for the long email!
David

phookster wrote:
Hello all,
I have recently started the process of asking for InDesign Server. Before I complete this process, I would like to know whether Scripting for InDesign is the right way to go.
Basically, I need to create an app that will:
If you have cash for InDesign Server - buy it and put it on shelf and use "regular" indesign
1) If by "collecting" you mean import one-after-another on consecutive pages or one-above-another (stacked/layered) or place as graphics somewhere on page or in text - then yes - no problem. But if you want to import PDF as editable contents - it's not so easy - you need PDF2ID.
2) and 3) piece of cake
robin
www.adobescripts.co.uk

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