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Metadata Automation with priint:comet | FAQ

Metadata Automation with priint:comet enables the integration of metadata into InDesign image placeholders via priint:comet – either statically or via Centric PXM™ attributes.
Depending on the data source, the metadata can be integrated on a language-specific basis.
These functions make the module an important building block on the path to creating accessible PDF/UA documents.


1. What is Metadata Automation with priint:comet?

Metadata Automation is an SDZeCOM solution for the automated transfer of metadata from Centric PXM™ to Adobe InDesign, controlled via priint:comet.
It enables alternative texts and other metadata to be transferred directly from Centric PXM™ to InDesign documents – automatically and in a language-specific manner.
The solution thus supports the efficient creation of accessible and consistent publications.

2. How does the solution work?

  • A script is started by the user in InDesign.

  • The script runs through all image frames in the document.

  • If an image is present, the data source is queried.

  • The alternative text is taken from the configured Centric PXM™ attribute.

  • If no attribute values are available, a predefined text (fallback) can be output.

  • The texts are placed directly on the image in the layout.

This automates the transfer of metadata without having to redownload images or maintain them manually.

3. Which systems are supported?

The solution is compatible with:

  • Centric PXM™ | SaaS

  • Centric PXM™ | On-Premise

4. Are there any technical requirements or dependencies?

  • priint:comet

  • priint:comet plug-in version 5.0 R35020 or higher

  • Centric PXM™ version 24 or higher

5. What are the advantages of this solution?

  • Automation: Reduces manual steps and saves time.

  • Performance: No need to re-download images.

  • Data quality: Alternative texts are maintained centrally in Centric PXM™.

  • Multilingualism: Supports language-dependent alternative texts.

  • Security: Option to define fallbacks for missing attributes.

  • Flexibility: Can also be used for images without placeholders.

  • Convenience: Configuration directly in Centric PXM™.

6. What are some typical use cases?

  • Creation of accessible PDFs from InDesign with automatically generated alternative texts.

  • Automated maintenance of ALT texts directly from Centric PXM™.

  • Fallback mechanism if no attributes are maintained (e.g., default text for external or unlinked images).

  • Multilingual alternative texts for international publications.

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

Integration takes place directly in Adobe InDesign via priint:comet.
Users launch the provided script, which analyzes all image frames, reads metadata from Centric PXM™, and transfers it directly to the placed images.
The data source and associated attributes are configured in Centric PXM™.
This creates an efficient, standardized process for automatic metadata integration.