VARIABLE DATA TEMPLATE MANAGEMENT BY TEMPLATE SHAPE
First Claim
1. A method for managing a plurality of variable data templates, the method comprising:
- cataloging, by a template management system, each of the plurality of variable data templates according to a shape criteria, the shape criteria of each variable data template based on a size and location of one or more variable data fields defined in the variable data template;
classifying, by the template management system, the cataloged variable data templates into one or more shape families based on the shape criteria of each variable data template;
detecting, by the template management system, a request to locate a template of the plurality of variable data templates;
searching, by the template management system, the plurality of variable data templates for one or more suggested variable data templates having the shape criteria matching the template; and
providing, by the template management system, an indication of the one or more suggested variable data templates of the plurality of variable data templates.
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Abstract
According to one embodiment, managing a plurality of variable data templates can comprise cataloging, by a template management system, each of the variable data templates according to a shape criteria. The shape criteria of each variable data template can be based on a size and location of one or more variable data fields defined in the template. The cataloged variable data templates can be classified into one or more shape families based on the shape criteria of each variable data template. The template management system can detect a request to locate a variable data template and search the plurality of variable data templates for one or more suggested variable data templates having the shape criteria matching the template. An indication of the suggested variable data templates can be provided by the template management system.
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1. A method for managing a plurality of variable data templates, the method comprising:
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cataloging, by a template management system, each of the plurality of variable data templates according to a shape criteria, the shape criteria of each variable data template based on a size and location of one or more variable data fields defined in the variable data template; classifying, by the template management system, the cataloged variable data templates into one or more shape families based on the shape criteria of each variable data template; detecting, by the template management system, a request to locate a template of the plurality of variable data templates; searching, by the template management system, the plurality of variable data templates for one or more suggested variable data templates having the shape criteria matching the template; and providing, by the template management system, an indication of the one or more suggested variable data templates of the plurality of variable data templates. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory coupled with and readable by the processor and storing therein a set of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to manage a plurality of variable data templates by; cataloging each of the plurality of variable data templates according to a shape criteria, the shape criteria of each variable data template based on a size and location of one or more variable data fields defined in the variable data template; classifying the cataloged variable data templates into one or more shape families based on the shape criteria of each variable data template; detecting a request to locate a template of the plurality of variable data templates; searching the plurality of variable data templates for one or more suggested variable data templates having the shape criteria matching the template; and providing an indication of the one or more suggested variable data templates of the plurality of variable data templates. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory, computer-readable medium comprising a set of instructions stored therein which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to manage a plurality of variable data templates by:
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cataloging each of the plurality of variable data templates according to a shape criteria, the shape criteria of each variable data template based on a size and location of one or more variable data fields defined in the variable data template; classifying the cataloged variable data templates into one or more shape families based on the shape criteria of each variable data template; detecting a request to locate a template of the plurality of variable data templates; searching the plurality of variable data templates for one or more suggested variable data templates having the shape criteria matching the template; and providing an indication of the one or more suggested variable data templates of the plurality of variable data templates. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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