This tool is ideal for smaller publications or pagination hubs that need a lightweight ad placement solution directly inside InDesign.

Download the Latest V_Sal Code

Click the link below to download the latest version of the V_Sal code package. The ZIP file includes:

• JavaScript files for the Add-ons folder

• Sample .ini configuration files (tab- and comma-delimited)

• Instructions for installation

Download the Very Simple Ad Layout package for BLOX Total CMS here:

Installation Instructions

1) Unzip the downloaded package.

2) Copy the .jsx files to:

tcms_data > Add-ons

3) Copy the .ini files to:

tcms_indesign > vSAD

4) Launch or restart Adobe InDesign. The BLOX V_Sal menu will appear in the main menu bar.

Features

• Dummy Publication: Import ad manifest and auto-generate pages with placeholders

• Create Ad Info Files: Generate metadata for ad tracking and import

• Split Document: Break out multi-page dummied documents

• Add Late Ads: Insert and track late placements

• Generate Ad Reports: Produce print-ready summaries for ad placement

• Distribute Ads: Auto-place ads to avoid overlap

• Export XML: Send edition layout to centralized pagination hubs

• Copy Ad Files: Gather and centralize ad graphics for CMS import

New in This Version

• Improved logging via V_SaLlog file (user-level path on Windows)

• Optional Parent Page control in .ini file

• PauseBetweenAdListing INI setting to throttle library build and reduce InDesign crashes

Tips

• Supports both tab-delimited and comma-delimited ad manifests — use the appropriate .ini file

• Multiple .ini files can be present in the vSAD folder; select the right one when dummying

• If InDesign crashes while building the ad library, try adjusting the PauseBetweenAdListing value

Support

Need help installing or using V_Sal? Contact BLOX Total CMS Support at support@townnews.com or through your client services representative.