Konica Minolta Darwin VDP Software - Manual (Page 16)

Darwin Pro package also enables you to implement sophisticated logic
via JavaScript, as well as perform complex data operations via functions.
What is a Darwin job?
A Darwin job is a collection of all the files and entities that make up a
VDP template:
Note: It is recommended that you keep all the files and entities that
relate to the same Darwin job in one folder.
● Data source
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One or more InDesign CS3 files
● Relevant resource files, such as images and fonts
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Rules, charts, barcodes, functions, and personalized images that you
create in the Darwin software
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A .dvj file
Darwin Pilot workspace
Use the Darwin Pilot workspace to access tools, manage and update
your data source, define job elements, and define the layout of a VDP job.
The Darwin Pilot workspace appears when you double-click the Darwin
Pilot icon on your desktop. By default, Darwin Pilot displays the Data
Planner tab.
The Darwin Pilot workspace contains three tabs:
●
Data Planner, where you manage and update your data source
● ToolBox, where you define job elements such as rules, barcodes,
charts, and personalized images
● Page Manager, where you define the final layout of your VDP file
8 Chapter 2—Darwin 3.0 overview