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InDesign-Server Connection for priint:comet | FAQ

The SDZeCOM InDesign server connection for priint:comet enables an external Adobe InDesign server to be controlled directly from the Centric PXM™ Cloud.
This allows PDFs or InDesign documents to be rendered automatically without the need for manual steps.
The solution creates a seamless connection between Centric PXM™, priint:comet, and the InDesign Server - for maximum efficiency in publication creation.


1. What is the SDZeCOM InDesign server connection for priint:comet?

This solution enables the direct integration of an external Adobe InDesign server into the Centric PXM™ cloud environment.
It allows for the automated rendering and generation of InDesign or PDF documents from data stored in Centric PXM™.

2. How does the solution work?

Centric PXM™ communicates indirectly with the external InDesign Server via a microservice.
This microservice runs on the same server as the InDesign Server and receives REST calls from Centric PXM™.
The data to be exported is transferred to the microservice, which in turn controls the priint:comet plugin in the InDesign Server.
The server renders the desired InDesign document or PDF and then transmits it back to Centric PXM™ DAM or to another defined storage location.

3. Which systems are supported?

The solution is compatible with:

  • Centric PXM™ | SaaS

4. Are there any technical requirements or dependencies?

  • An Adobe InDesign Server accessible from the Centric PXM™ network

  • The SDZeCOM Cloud Asset Link for priint:comet

  • priint:comet

5. What are the advantages of this solution?

  • Direct connection of an external InDesign server to Centric PXM™ Cloud

  • Automated document generation without manual intervention

  • Time savings by eliminating recurring production steps

  • Shorter response times to changes in product data or market requirements

  • More efficient workflows between marketing, design, and data management

6. What are some typical use cases?

  • Automated generation of PDFs or InDesign files directly from Centric PXM™

  • Integration into publication workflows where documents are created on demand

  • Batch or event-driven document production

7. How is the solution used in Centric PXM™?

Integration is achieved via a microservice that receives REST-based calls from Centric PXM™.
Once the data has been transferred to the InDesign Server, the generated documents are automatically made available in the DAM or at defined storage locations.
The process runs completely automatically and transparently in the background.