Tokens are codes, enclosed in a pair of braces [], which are converted into date-related information when an output file is generated, as shown in the above example.

 

•Each token represents a specific way of looking at, and displaying, a date and the information that relates to that date. The structure of a token supplies the information needed to determine the date, language, holidays, ... to be used to convert it.

•Any attributes applied to the token in the GridTemplate in QuarkXPress or InDesign will automatically be the attributes of the resulting output.

•Tokens are usually placed in a GridTemplate, but it is also possible to use them inside some of the script line properties, such as MonthHeaders and GenTokens.

•The translation of tokens depending on the language used will be covered in the chapter on Languages and Translations.

Tokens are divided into the following major categories:

 

 

Token processing errors

 

If a token cannot be converted, its brackets will usually be removed.

 

➢For example, [a1Dddd] may appear in the generated diary as Dddd.

 

This indicates that Q++Studio attempted to process the token but encountered an error. Check the diary generation messages for the reason why the token could not be converted. For example, the message may indicate that the token is unknown, or that no translation is available for the token.

 

See also: tokens tip and tricks.

 

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Topic 000166, last updated on 22-Aug-2026