After a thorough server update and slight reconfiguration this morning we are proud to announce that version 1.1 of the LiveDocx MailMerge API is now available. This version is based on the recently released TX Text Control 15.0.
New Merge Field Types
LiveDocx MailMerge API 1.1 implements some new merge field types. Thus, this version now features following field types:
- MERGEFIELD
- DATE
- PAGE
- IF
- INCLUDETEXT
Additionally, to pay our respects to the beta status of our site and service, we have added
to the list above, which is automatically merged at the end of the merging process with the total number of pages of the resulting document.
Reduced PDF file size
Many people will be pleased to learn that the size of generated PDF documents is dramatically smaller compared to those generated with version 1.0. In LiveDocx, PDF files are produced using the TX Text Control server component. Due to a PDF export filter in an early beta stage, the overly big PDF files came about.
SSL is mandatory
SSL is not optional but mandatory in LiveDocx MailMerge API 1.1. Regardless of the intended use of the service, SSL encryption always ensures maximum security and the integrity of the transmitted data.
New Service URL
The URL to use the new version is https://api.livedocx.com/1.1/mailmerge.asmx?WSDL, which can also be found in the footer of the LiveDocx website. Of course, the LiveDocx MailMerge API 1.0 will still be available. Also, SSL in version 1.0 remains optional.
Lastly, we want to apologize for any inconvenience the server update may have caused.
Have fun with the new version!