MathML Magic Painter 1.0

MathML Magic Painter 1.0

CMYK/Spot color treatment for MathML objects

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MathML Magic Painter addresses a critical limitation in Adobe InDesign where MathML objects are restricted to RGB color space, preventing the use of CMYK and Spot colors essential for professional printing workflows. This script processes MathML mathematical expressions by applying a specialized knockout technique that enables full CMYK and Spot color support while maintaining the integrity of complex mathematical formulas.

The script creates a sophisticated layering system where mathematical expressions are rendered with user-selected colors through transparency knockout groups. It can process both regular and anchored MathML objects across different document scopes, from individual selections to entire documents, while preserving all anchored object settings and providing comprehensive processing reports with timing information.

Enhanced color processing capabilities including automatic color mixing for complex backgrounds and specialized treatment for multi-colored backgrounds through advanced blending modes.

Limitations

• Objects located on the pasteboard, locked objects, grouped objects, or objects on locked layers will be automatically skipped during processing
• Colored math objects other than black can't be created over multiple-color graphics or images
• Multicolored expressions can’t be accurately processed

Included

MathML Utililities Script - count/report, export, import and update MathML expressions

Compatible 2025

Contact me for bugs/feature requests.

Scripts provided without warranty - backup data and use at your own risk.

Jean-Claude Tremblay – Services Proficiografik

Assisted with MATE for InDesign by Omata Labs