Mapping Excel data with id’s into InDesign

Question

Is there a way when mapping from Excel into InDesign to assign id’s to the data that is being mapped? For instance, see the image below and record id 15. If we have a column header labelled “id”, can I assign that specific set of data to id=15. This way, if data is inserted before it, the mapping based on row number is not disrupted.

If this is possible, how is it mapped into InDesign? The best way I can compare what I am thinking to is similar to an html div.

Data

I want to create sectioned data that would not be disrupted by others sections, too.

Answer 1

I don't know if that will suit you but If you want to keep track of data in order to easily updates changes in the layout, I would recommend looking at a plugin like EasyCatalog. It can load Excel files, keep track of data, paginate automatically and manage updates easily…