

Description The Stamp Album Page Generator is an application used for importing an XML input file and parsing the file to generate a PDF output file. The Stamp Album Page Generator is an application used for importing an XML input file and parsing the file to generate a PDF output file. This software is Copyright © 2016 Jason Drake. All Rights Reserved.

Licensed with the Apache License Version 2.0.

Minimum Requirements Java 1.6 or higher JVM

512MB of RAM or higher recommended (256MB of free RAM is required)

A PDF Reader if you wish to view the generated album page (see below) To check the version of Java you have visit



If you are running Apple operating systems, the recommendation is as follows: Apple Computer supplies their own version of Java. Run the Software Update feature (found under the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac." If Java appears in the "New software is available for your computer" window, you need to install it. To check the version of Java you have visit http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp If you are running Apple operating systems, the recommendation is as follows:

Usage Notes Custom page layouts (margins and page sizes) can be defined in the application using the menu option "New Configuration" to copy an existing configuration. This can be updated from the "Settings..." value from the Options menu. For standard sizes (such as from album printers) contact the author



The XML input files should use the DTD definition outlined here:

In particular the inner text of the <s/> element should be formatted as follows: "width height" "rate" "description" "secondary description (optional)" "number" A qualified example might look like the following: <s>"21 24" "1/2a" "blue-green" "" "5"</s> There is some ongoing discussion whether to retain this inner text format or switch to using XML attributes which would allow validation of the <s/> elements. See the Custom page layouts (margins and page sizes) can be defined in the application using the menu option "New Configuration" to copy an existing configuration. This can be updated from the "Settings..." value from the Options menu. For standard sizes (such as from album printers) contact the author Jason Drake and provide the album page size and margin dimensions. An update will be made to the system to include additional layouts over time.The XML input files should use the DTD definition outlined here: http://www.drakeserver.com/dtds/pagegen.dtd In particular the inner text of the element should be formatted as follows:A qualified example might look like the following:There is some ongoing discussion whether to retain this inner text format or switch to using XML attributes which would allow validation of the elements. See the wiki for the most up to date information.

Fonts The current generated pages are using fonts that are provided by Microsoft Office Tools or are from URW Software. The following are the default fonts used: Verdana and Verdana Italic

Castle T Light If you wish to use a different set of fonts, you have two options Go to the Options->Settings and choose the Font tab. Double click on the particular usage row in the table and choose a system font family, specify a size and style. Note: Not all styles will work with the particular font families. If your fonts are located outside of the system font directory, you can map the font file to a specific name and use this in the Font tab. Go to the Options->Settings and specify the Font Mapping and create/edit a font mapping. Choose the font file (either TTF or OTF files are supported) and specify an alias for the font name. Note: Any new aliases defined, will require that you close the Settings dialog and reopen it for specifying the fonts on the Font tab. On the Font tab, you can edit a font and select the "user-defined font" alias and choose the font alias name you specified. The current generated pages are using fonts that are provided by Microsoft Office Tools or are from URW Software. The following are the default fonts used:If you wish to use a different set of fonts, you have two options

Download The Stamp Album Page Generator is a Java Web Start based application. In order to execute it, simply click the Download Now button below to download application. It should start the execute automatically if Java is properly installed on your system. Download The Stamp Album Page Generator is a Java Web Start based application. In order to execute it, simply click thebutton below to download application. It should start the execute automatically if Java is properly installed on your system. There will be two (or three) prompts, one to accept and install the application from Jason Drake, and the other will be a security warning that the "application's digiatal signature cannot be verified." You will be prompted to accept and run the digital certificate each time the application is run since I do no own a verified certificate.

Viewing the Album Files The files are generated as PDF using the a third-party library. If you have a registered PDF viewer on your operating system, the "Open" button will be enabled after successful generation and should allow you to view the generated content in that viewer. If you do not have a viewer installed they are freely available on a variety of platforms. Most use the following product from Adobe:

The files are generated as PDF using the a third-party library. If you have a registered PDF viewer on your operating system, the "Open" button will be enabled after successful generation and should allow you to view the generated content in that viewer. If you do not have a viewer installed they are freely available on a variety of platforms. Most use the following product from Adobe:

Troublshooting The application is now self-signed. You will need to configure your Java to handle http://www.drakeserver.com as an exception. See information on how to configure this at the



Some users have reported an error where by when launching the application they receive a dialog stating java.net.MalformedURLException: unknown protocol: socket This is caused by Java thinking it needs to connect over a proxy instead of directly over the network. There are several articles written on how to resolve this. In English (directions / platform) : http://safeweb.tucloud.com/entries/268994-java-error-java-net-malformedurlexception-unknown-protocol-socket

: http://safeweb.tucloud.com/entries/268994-java-error-java-net-malformedurlexception-unknown-protocol-socket In Spanish (with Images): http://elmanytas.es/?q=node/160

If you are having issues within the application itself (the application launches but something does not work as expected) the The application is now self-signed. You will need to configure your Java to handle http://www.drakeserver.com as an exception. See information on how to configure this at the Setup Help Some users have reported an error where by when launching the application they receive a dialog statingThis is caused by Java thinking it needs to connect over a proxy instead of directly over the network. There are several articles written on how to resolve this.If you are having issues within the application itself (the application launches but something does not work as expected) the Debug and Support wiki might be helpful.

Uninstall Instructions In the event you wish to uninstall the application, follow the following instructions: Close any running instances of the application. On Windows, Navigate to the Control Panel .

. Select Java (this may be under the Programs option).

(this may be under the option). Continue with next step... On Linux, From a terminal type ControlPanel (it is case-sensitive). Select View... from the General tab. Select the application Stamp Album Page Generator and choose the "X" to remove the application. In the event you wish to uninstall the application, follow the following instructions: