Description

Exports the InDesign document or part of the InDesign document in JPEG format. Saving the selection creates a new file with the same dimensions as the selected objects’ bounding box. Multiple pages are saved as multiple enumerated files (e.g., if the file is saved as MyFile.jpg and there are three pages in the pages will be saved as MyFile.jpg, MyFile2.jpg, MyFile3.jpg).

Works On

This action creates new files.

Changes Selection

This action does not change the selection.

Location

The Export JPEG action is located in the Fuga Workshop panel under the File actions category.

Parameters

File Location Parameters

These parameters help tell Fuga where to save the JPG file. For more information, see the article on File Paths.

Path Field

(string) The absolute path, relative path, or file name for the JPG file. 

• If the Absolute Path option is selected from the Directory Options drop-down: The Path field contains the absolute path for the new JPG file (e.g., “C:Documents:My Project:JPG files:MyProject.jpg”). To easily locate the absolute path, press the “…” button on the right hand side of the field to browse the folder and insert the file name. The file will replace any file with the same name.
• If one of the Relative To options is selected from the Directory Options drop-down: The Path field contains the path relative to the new file. If the file is located in the top-level of the directory, this will be the file name (e.g., “MyProject.jpg”). If the file is in a sub-folder of the directory this will be the name of the sub-folder or sub-folders plus the file name (e.g., “JPG files:MyProject.jpg”).

Directory Location Drop-Down

Tells Fuga where to save the new JPG file. You must set each of these directories except for the current document directory using the Set Directory action. 

• Absolute Path – Default. Specifies that the Path field contains the absolute path of the spreadsheet.
• Relative to Global Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the global directory as set using the Set Directory action.
• Relative to Current Document – Exports the JPG file relative to the directory that the current InDesign document is located in, unless the current document directory has been changed using the Set Directory action. The current document must be saved to use this option or an error will be raised.
• Relative to Database Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the database directory as specified using the Set Directory action.
• Relative to Images Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the images directory as specified using the Set Directory action.
• Relative to innd Files Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the InDesign documents directory as specified using the Set Directory action.
• Relative to Logo Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the logo directory as specified using the Set Directory action.
• Relative to Output Directory – Exports the JPG file relative to the output directory as specified using the Set Directory action.

Other Fields

Save Type

Tells Fuga what to export from the document. 

• All Document – Exports the entire document.
• Active Page - Exports only the active page or spread.
• Selection – Exports only the objects in the current selection.

Spreads Check-box

• Unchecked - Default. Fuga creates a JPEG file for each page.
• Checked - Fuga creates a JPEG file for each spread. When the Active Page option is selected, Fuga will instead export the active spread.

Image Tab

This tab provides additional image setting parameters.

Quality Drop-Down

Specifies the equality of the exported JPEG. 

• Maximum – Exports at maximum quality.
• High – Exports at high quality.
• Medium – Default. Exports at medium quality.
• Low – Exports at low quality.

Format Method Drop-down

Specifies the file formatting method. 

• Baseline – Exports the file in baseline format, meaning that while it’s downloaded on a website the image won’t display until it is fully downloaded.
• Progressive – Exports the file in progressive format, meaning that while it’s downloaded into a website the image will display in increasing quality as the file is received.

Resolution Field

(number) Specifies the resolution for the exported file.