Cross-Reference Formats

Cross-Reference composition is driven by its format, defined in XML.  New formats can be created in Type -> Cross-References -> Define Cross-Reference Formats
Formats consist of static text (including special characters) which will appear in every reference using the format and variables represented by elements. 

Format settings work the same way as any other InDesign preferences - when no documents are open, the new format will stay in the settings, if some document is open, the format is specific to this document. This also means that all current formats are saved in your documents and can be loaded from them on any computer running Cross-References plug-in.

• Inserting format element
• Inserting and formatting static text in your Cross-References
• Load/save definitions

Every part of text and every element, can use specific character styles or style overrides and can be Language dependent .

To create a new format choose Cross-References panel menu -> Define Formats  -> New - the following dialog will appear:

When creating a format, first type a unique name in the Name field. Then create your format in the Definition field.

Definition fields can contain static text and information about the source and it's position represented by elements. Elements can be added using Insert element button and subsequent Insert Cross-Reference Format Element dialog. Users who prefer to type the code by themselves can do so.  A DTD is also available. Format settings work the same way as any other InDesign preferences - when no documents are open, the new format will stay in the settings, if some document is open, the format is specific to this document.