Luventra Publishing Technologies

IndexSuite

Professional Index Production Software

1. What is IndexSuite?

IndexSuite is a desktop software designed to speed up and standardize professional index production for books and long-form publications.

With IndexSuite, you can:

  • Import index data from Excel or JSON files
  • Centrally manage names, concepts, and terms
  • Automate alphabetical sorting
  • Get ready-to-use InDesign JSX output
  • Generate Word compatible index outputs
🔒 Security Note: IndexSuite runs locally. Your data never leaves your computer and is not sent to any server.

2. System Requirements

macOS
  • macOS Monterey (12) or later
  • Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
  • Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
Windows
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Minimum 8 GB RAM

3. Installation

macOS

1
Open the downloaded .dmg file.
2
Drag the IndexSuite application into the Applications folder.
Security Warning: If macOS shows a security warning on first launch:
System Settings → Privacy & Security → "Open Anyway".

Windows

1
Run the downloaded .exe file.
2
Complete the installation wizard and open the app from the desktop shortcut.

4. Project Logic

IndexSuite works on a project-based structure.

  • Each Book = 1 Project
  • Project files are in .json format.
  • All index data is stored within this single file.

New Project: File → New Project

Save Project: File → Save

5. Data Import (Excel)

Using Excel is the fastest way to import data. However, the file format must adhere to standards.

Mandatory Excel Format

Type (Col 1) Name (Col 2) Term 1 (Col 3) Term 2 (Col 4) Term 3...
person John Doe Doe, John J. Doe -
concept Democracy democratization - -
Important Rules:
  • Column 1 must always be Type.
  • Column 2 is the main title/name.
  • Column 3 and onwards are search terms (variants).
  • Empty cells do not cause errors.

Import Steps

1
Go to File → Import Excel.
2
Select your .xlsx file.
3
The system recognizes types, creates names, and links terms. Data is automatically sorted alphabetically.

6. Manual Data Entry

New Name

Click the Add Name button.

  • Select type (person, concept, etc.)
  • Fill in the name field

Add Term

Select the relevant name.

Use Add Term to enter a new search variant.

Edit & Delete

Right Click on a name → Select Edit to change details.

If you delete a Type (Category) from the left panel, all linked names are also deleted. The system will prompt "Are you sure?".

7. Export Output

InDesign JSX

Integrated workflow for professional indexing with Adobe InDesign.

1
Export → InDesign JSX
2
Save the file.
3
In InDesign, open the Scripts Panel and run the JSX file.

Word Compatible

For quick edits and word processors.

1
Export → Word Compatible Output
2
Output is saved as .txt.

Fully compatible with Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.

8. Demo & Licensing

Demo Version Rules:
  • Limited to 3 days (device-based).
  • When the trial expires, Export functions are locked.
  • Projects are not deleted.

License Activation

Go to Help → Enter License and input your license key.

The license is limited by device count. Contact support if you need to move it to another machine.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

My Excel won't open / appears empty?

Check the column order. Column 1 must be "Type", Column 2 must be "Name".

My name disappeared, where is it?

Save your project and reopen it. Also check your filter settings.

InDesign JSX not working?

Ensure your InDesign version supports JSX scripts. Verify the file extension is .jsx.