Pageflex Common Errors

Error when deploying a project file
If you see the following error after hitting deploy:

folder failed validation:
Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Make sure that all three of your jobs start with a capital P (Preview, Proof and Production).


Error finding an image

Document 1 - Evaluation failed for variable: ImageRule. File not found: FreeCat.jpg

If you see an error similar to this, it means that it cannot find the image file.  In this case, it is looking for FreeCat.jpg.  Make sure the image is where it is suppose to be, and also make sure the spelling of the file matches your rule or data source.


Error finding a file

Document 1 - Evaluation failed for variable: ImageSelection. File not found: Cat

If you see an error similar to this, it usually means that you have the As File box checked for your Plain Text / Constant variable (ImageSelection).  You will need to uncheck this box, as it should only be checked for your image rule.


Error finding an .xdt file

Failure reading job template file: Template1.xdt

This type of error means that your job (Preview, Proof or Production) is connected to an .xdt file that does not exist in your folder.  Open up each job to make sure the correct .xdt file is referenced in the Template dropdown, and then hit OK.


Font style error

Document 1 - The font 'Broadway' is not available in the requested style (bold upright). (critical error)

This type of error means that the style for this font does not exist.  It could mean that bold is not available for this specific font, or it could mean that the font file for this style is not in the Project Fonts folder.


Zip Code appears as floating-point decimal number

If you are using an Excel data source, and your zip code is appearing as 55403.0 instead of 55403, then there is an issue with the formatting of that cell.  You will need to make sure your zip column is properly formatted to Text.
Follow these steps:
1. Copy zip column and paste into notepad
2. Delete zip column
3. Create new zip column and format column to text
4. Copy data from notepad and paste back into your new zip column