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PlanetPress Design

User guide: v.7.6, v.7.5, v.7.4
Reference guide: v.7.0

PlanetPress Workflow tool

User guide: v.7.6, v.7.5, v.7.4
Reference guide: v.7.0
Comparison chart: v.7.0

PlanetPress Talk Libraries

Here are a few libraries of related functions to help you perform additional tasks easily within your documents.

When importing any function library, be aware that dependencies may exist. This has been known to raise errors which in turn cause confusion. Re-sequencing the functions is often the cure for this.

Amount functions

Amount functions

These functions aim to provide a proper format to display amounts. The two main functions convert any amount, either a string or a currency, to be displayed in the standard American format with commas to separate thousands and dots for decimals. Three other functions altogether provide a way of transforming a string of digits into a full English text that designate the numeric value.

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Date functions

Date functions

These functions aim to provide the user tools to work easily with dates. It deals with date formats, leap years, days count between two dates, day of the week and so on. Take note that some tools such as finding the day of the week are provided in English and French languages.

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Bar code functions

Bar code functions

These functions provide a function able to create a 'Quick Response' Bar Code (also known as a QR-Code). This two-dimension matrix code can be displayed at any given size depending on the resolution set by the user.

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File code functions

File code functions

These functions provide a function that checks if a file is present on drive. It uses a Boolean value to provide the user a response.

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CSV functions

CSV functions

This function aim to provide a way to retrieve a field record in a CSV file by the record number and field name.

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String functions

String functions

These functions aims to provide tools that deal easily with strings. It contains functions that relate to word processing tools such as: justify text, set proper case to deal with titles and/or sentences. There are also tools to deal with whole sentence such as a repeat, reverse sentence.

PlanetPress Talk Libraries: 6 / 6

PlanetPress Watch Plug-ins

Many plug-ins have been written for PlanetPress Watch for more specialised purposes.

For instructions on how to install a plug-in, visit our Knowledge Base.

Binary Filter

Binary Filter

This filter does 2 things: It normalizes CR-LFs in a file It removes or replaces invalid binary characters (below ASCII 32) The advantage of this filter is that it is fully binary. Updated. Not compatible with versions 3 and 4 of the Suite.

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Change TIFF resolution

Change TIFF resolution

Changes the resolution of a TIFF image. For example, a fax file received in TIFF format often has a different resolution for X and Y (i.e. 204x192). This plugin would let you change the TIFF resolution from 204x192 to 200x200. Multi-page TIFFs are supported.

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Convert JDE XML to Text

Convert JDE XML to Text

Converts an XML file produced by J. D. Edwards into a standard ASCII file. The original positioning of characters is preserved. May not support all JDE XML formats.

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Database Extractor

Database Extractor

Extracts data from any type of database and outputs to line printer, CSV or PlanetPress database formats. It includes support for memo fields and allows you to run a query specified in the input data file.

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Database Splitter

Database Splitter

Splits a PlanetPress database file. The splitter does not extract data from databases, but rather processes the output from the PlanetPress Watch Database plugin. Supports grouping.

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Epson Filter

Epson Filter

Filters out legacy Epson commands (not PCL) from the input data file

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FTP multiple download

FTP multiple download

Downloads many files from a FTP server. Accepts wildcards, has many options for retries and timeouts.

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Image Converter

Image Converter

Converts an image to another format (TIFF, JPEG, BMP, etc.). Color depth, gamma, brightness and contrast can also be changed in the process.

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Loop Input

Loop Input

The Loop Input task allows the remainder of the branch to be processed a specified number of times (which can be variable). This mimics the behavior of the Splitter plugin, but without having to actually split a file.

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Merge PDF

Merge PDF

Merges many PDF files into a single file.

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Multiple Binary Search and Replace

Multiple Binary Search and Replace

Allows searching and replacing text and binary information in a file. Perfect if you need to perform many search and replace actions in a single pass. Extremely efficient and fast.

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PlanetPress Watch SDK

PlanetPress Watch SDK

PlanetPress Watch SDK.

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Play a sound file

Play a sound file

Action task that plays a .WAV file, either synchronously or asynchronously. Includes a short online Help file.

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Prescribe Filter

Prescribe Filter

Filters out Presribe commands from a data file.

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Run DOS commands

Run DOS commands

Runs one or many Dos commands and can output the result to the job file or to the Watch log. No more need for external .BAT or .CMD file!

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Save/Restore Jobinfos

Save/Restore Jobinfos

Action task that saves/restores the PlanetPress Watch Jobinfo variables to a disk file so you can reuse them across branches in a process, or across processes.

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Sleep

Sleep

Makes the PlanetPress Watch process sleep for the specified period of time. Time can be specified in minutes, seconds and milliseconds.
Updated. Not compatible with versions 3 and 4 of the Suite.

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Sort for n-Up and Telescoping

Sort for n-Up and Telescoping

Sorts a data file for n-up or telescoping output. Can process line printer, channel skip, CSV and PlanetPress database files.
Updated. Not compatible with versions 3 and 4 of the Suite.

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Therefore Plugin

Therefore Plugin

An updated version of the plug-in that supports Therefore 2015. It allows Workflow to add\retrieve documents in Therefore. It requires Therefore Client 2015 and any Server version supported with it. Please refer to your Therefore supplier for the exact compatibility list. Documentation is included in the download. Additional information on importing the plug-in can be found on the following online help page. For users of Therefore 2009, an older version of the plug-in can be supplied upon request.”

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TIFF Merger

TIFF Merger

Merges multiple TIFF files into a single multi-page TIFF.
Updated. Not compatible with versions 3 and 4 of the Suite.

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TIFF Printer

TIFF Printer

Prints a TIFF file to a Windows print queue using the printer's driver.

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TIFF Splitter

TIFF Splitter

Splits a multi-page TIFF file into multiple single-page TIFFs.
Updated. Not compatible with versions 3 and 4 of the Suite.

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Unzip a filer

Unzip a filer

Action task that unzips ZIP files. All fields are variable. A short Help file is provided. This latest version fixes an issue when resolving dynamic archive filenames.

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Windows Document Printing

Windows Document Printing

Prints any Windows document to a specified printer queue using the document's default application.

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Windows Services Start/Stop

Windows Services Start/Stop

Action task that starts/stops services, either on the local machine or on remote systems.

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Zero Byte File Handler

Zero Byte File Handler

Handles 0 byte files. The plug-in needs to be triggered with a Create File input at regular intervals. It can look for 0 byte files in folders or in Windows' print queues. When a 0 byte file is found, the plug-in can either erase the file or insert text into it.

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Zip

Zip

Compresses the current job file or any external file(s).

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PlanetPress Watch Scripts

Whenever you need a bit of additional processing that doesn't require a separate application, scripts are the way to go. Here are a few useful scripts we've collected for you.

DB to CSV

DB to CSV

This script converts the results of an SQL query to CSV output for use in PlanetPress documents.

PlanetPress Watch Scripts: 1 / 5
DB to XML

DB to XML

This script converts the results of an SQL query to XML output for use in PlanetPress documents.

PlanetPress Watch Scripts: 2 / 5
Export Outlook Contacts

Export Outlook Contacts

This script exports your MS Outlook Contacts to a CSV file.

PlanetPress Watch Scripts: 3 / 5
Sample Perl Script

Sample Perl Script

This one line script simply demonstrates the syntax used to call a PPWatch-defined function.

PlanetPress Watch Scripts: 4 / 5
Send MAPI Email

Send MAPI Email

This script demonstrates how you can send MAPI emails.

PlanetPress Watch Scripts: 5 / 5

Other useful downloads

Sometimes, someone comes up with a great little utility and thinks 'Hey, this might just help someone else!'. We've assembled some of those tools for you here.

PP Web Server

PP Web Server

This barebones Web Server was created in order to capture the contents of HTML forms submitted by users and to write them to disk in XML format, where they can be picked up by PlanetPress Watch for further processing. Great to create demo applications of PlanetPress Watch or to offer your customers a simple Web Interface to submit requests. Basic documentation is included!

Other useful downloads: 1 / 5
Press Talk Fonts

Press Talk Fonts

Converts any text using any TrueType fonts to PlanetPress Talk primitives. The program generates a complete PlanetPress Talk program you can cut & paste into a PlanetPress Talk object in your document. Try it with WingDings fonts and get instant access to a full library of cool graphics! This latest version includes a fix to an issue that caused invalid PlanetPress Talk code to be generated on systems whose decimal separator was set to something other than a period.

Other useful downloads: 2 / 5
StatutsPageX

StatutsPageX

Utility that prints the Printer Status page required to activate Printer Licenses. This new release (Version 1.1) allows you to change the URL for the standard Status Page (if ever we move it from its current location on the web site) and also automatically prints a Minimal Status Page if the standard Status Page cannot be found or if the Standard Status page cannot be printed on your device.

Other useful downloads: 3 / 5
TrayPrint

TrayPrint

The TrayPrint utility sits on your Windows Application Tray and monitors a folder for incoming data files. Whenever it spots one, the application pops up and allows you to pick a Windows Printer to which you can send the data file (Printers must already be configured with the correct trigger). This utility is of particular interest for users of applications that generate XML files natively. Further documentation is included in the ZIP file.

Other useful downloads: 4 / 5
Trigger Generator for Win XP

Trigger Generator for Win XP

A user-friendly way of generating triggers that are automatically inserted in your Windows Print Queue. Specify the name of the PlanetPress Suite Document that sits on your printer and click the Auto-create button. A separator page will automatically be created for that Printer Queue, with the appropriate instructions to trigger the specified document whenever any data file is sent to it.

Other useful downloads: 5 / 5

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Downloadable resources

PlanetPress Design

PlanetPress Workflow tool

PlanetPress Talk

PlanetPress Trigger & Data Capture

End User License Agreement

PlanetPress Release Notes

PlanetPress doc packs

PlanetPress Talk Libraries

PlanetPress Watch Plug-ins

PlanetPress Watch Scripts

PlanetPress Samples

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PlanetPress, the ideal solution
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Support & Resources for PlanetPress.

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Report an issue

Download & Activation

Trial version of the software

Step 1

Step 2

Product download and activation

Reactivation

Trial version of the software

Reactivation

Log-in to OL Partners' Portal

Downloadable resources

PlanetPress Design

PlanetPress Workflow tool

PlanetPress Talk

PlanetPress Trigger & Data Capture

End User License Agreement

PlanetPress Release Notes

PlanetPress doc packs

PlanetPress Talk Libraries

Amount functions

Date functions

Bar code functions

File code functions

CSV functions

String functions

PlanetPress Watch Plug-ins

Binary Filter

Change TIFF resolution

Convert JDE XML to Text

Database Extractor

Database Splitter

Epson Filter

FTP multiple download

Image Converter

Loop Input

Merge PDF

Multiple Binary Search and Replace

PlanetPress Watch SDK

Play a sound file

Prescribe Filter

Run DOS commands

Save/Restore Jobinfos

Sleep

Sort for n-Up and Telescoping

Therefore Plugin

TIFF Merger

TIFF Printer

TIFF Splitter

Unzip a filer

Windows Document Printing

Windows Services Start/Stop

Zero Byte File Handler

Zip

PlanetPress Watch Scripts

DB to CSV

DB to XML

Export Outlook Contacts

Sample Perl Script

Send MAPI Email

PlanetPress Samples

Other useful downloads

PP Web Server

Press Talk Fonts

StatutsPageX

TrayPrint

Trigger Generator for Win XP

PlanetPress, the ideal solution to improve SMBs’ operational efficiency

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