A data merge object.
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getElements, mergeRecords, removeDataSource, selectDataSource, toSource, toSpecifier, updateDataSource
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A collection of data merge fields. |
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The data merge preference properties that define the layout and content of the target page. |
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The parent of the DataMerge (a Document). |
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A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. |
DataMerge getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
undefined mergeRecords (outputOversetReportFile:File)
Merges records and produces an optional overset report.
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outputOversetReportFile |
The path to the file in which to store the overset report. (Optional) |
undefined removeDataSource ()
Removes the data source.
undefined selectDataSource (dataSourceFile:File)
Specifies the file to use as the data source.
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dataSourceFile |
The path to the data source file. |
String toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the DataMerge.
String toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.
undefined updateDataSource ()
Updates the data source file with the most current data.