Questions tagged [data-merge]
Data-merge is a software function which compiles a final file from multiple sources of information.
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InDesign: Data Merging from spread sheet for timetables
Ok So my job is creating timetables for bus routes having them in DL leaflet form and A4 pdf from for online.
Currently I build them both individually (Which is obviously very time consuming) so I ...
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How to automatically Import data from MS excel CELLS to table cells?
i have a huge MS excel file with 120 columns and 20 rows.
I want to import all the data from excel cells into table cells in CorelDraw (or may be other graphic design software).
Here there are two ...
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Indesign catalog with categories with content from spreadsheet
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Does anyone know how to show on InDesign file one table field that represents "Category" and under that all other table entries that have that same "category"?
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I have to create ...
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How do you save each file created by Indesign Data Merge
I have used data merge to create 100 PDFs, how do I save each one individually with its own name?
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Why does Indesign combine my csv columns into a single entry, when data merging?
I'm data merging a csv file into a indesign file to export buisness cards. However when I select the csv for data merging, Indesign reads the file and should display the columns in the file as seperat ...
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Multiple-page, varied-information Data Merge in InDesign?
Can I use Data Merge in InDesign to input various information from a .cvs file into multiple pages of a resource directory?
The idea is sustainability for the customer... lay it out once and then ...
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Faster merge software than Indesign Data merge
We have created an Indesign document for 450.000 letters we need to send. Included in this letter is a Datamatrix barcode. We are trying to merge the data, but it takes forever, we can only do batches ...
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Updating all image and data links in an Indesign Book
I'm fairly sure that this is impossible but I thought I'd ask anyway.
I have an Indesign Book file composed of a large number of documents, each with multiple image and .csv links. The linked files (...
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Responsive data merge in InDesign?
I'm using InDesign's Data Merge feature for the first time and am wondering if there is anyway for the text being input into InDesign from a .csv file can be responsive in size. For example, if the ...
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InDesign data merge template not following path
I'm creating a curved path which is being used as a placeholder for data merge content. I create the path, click on it, then double-click the field in the data merge window.
It places <<...
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Auto-centering elements when using Data Merge
I'm using data merge to fill in data of a master template. I have a group of three placeholders: a circle (colors vary), a number on top of it, and variable-length text (a name) to the right. As ...
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Illustrator: Edit text in multiple text boxes at the same time
I have two text boxes that I need to have identical text, but in different fonts. Is there any way I can edit only the text content of both at the same time (keeping the fonts different).
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InDesign Data Merge with hyperlinks [closed]
I want to run a data merge with text and photos and I want to be able to hyperlink the photo to a website. I have about 400 entries with the data merge that will each be on a separate page but I can't ...
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Can I use Illustrator to import text data and populate text boxes?
I have a long list of organizations in one column in my csv. I would like to populate separate text boxes within one Illustrator file with this data. These text boxes are not in a table, but in a ...
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Create automatic low & high res pdf, png with inDesign for multiple user
I am working on a platform, which should create from an inDesign file a low and high-res pdf, a png and maybe a new indesign file with the new data.
These steps are in my mind.
User logins or create ...
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Complex data merge in Adobe InDesign for business cards
I have a spreadsheet of people's info for business cards including name, title, phone, mobile and email that I want to use as the input file for an InDesign data merge. The phone, mobile and email ...
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Why does InDesign only return the field name when I data merge multiple records on a master page?
I'm trying to data merge multiple records on a page. The single record per page works fine.
But when I try for multiple records through the master page I get this:
Why is InDesign displaying the ...
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In Indesign cs6, is there a way to link placed text that was generated using data merge?
I'm working on a catalog layout and have all product information is a csv file. I'm using data merge to import this into Indesign so that my paragraph and character styles stay intact.
Other people ...
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Can a Word Document Be turned into a Data Stream To allow for Editing over the Network to Update a link into InDesign?
So here is the idea.
To have a Folder on a Server containing Word Documents for all our books and Materials. Turn These Documents into Data Streams that are linked to InDesign Documents. Allow ...
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OpenOffice table data merge into Indesign table (single page)
I need to import data into a table in InDesign (CS6).
But i keep getting the same value in every single cell, what am i doing wrong?
1). I start by making a .csv file in OpenOffice with some test ...
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Data Merge InDesign CC layout problems
If you know about Data Merge, you know most people have trouble with styles or with actual entries. Here, I'm having trouble with the layout itself. The document I'm working on will shift down and to ...
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Indesign Data Merge - Variable number of pages from column in CSV file
I have a CSV file with one line per SKU and a column "Qty" specifying the quantity of each SKU in a large shipment of products.
To clear customs in the country I'm in, I now need to stick one label ...
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Data merge exports to multiple PDFs all uniquely named from data
I’m looking to automate data merge to create multiple PDFs per row of data (each PDF would have 10 pages) and with each PDF being named uniquely based on a column in the data.
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Is there a way to apply Paragraph styles on a conditional basis
I think the question I am asking is the following:
Is there a way to apply Paragraph styles on a conditional basis (until they encounter a specific character or word) or, if that is not possible, is ...
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How can i add contrasted lines from a layer to another?
Hi i have this layer :
And this layer :
And what i want to do is add those black lines to the red layer but i dont want the white parts , how can i do this ?
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data merge not generating multiple records.
I need to know what i'm doing wrong.
i'm making a catalog that needs 4 images per page. as so.
i know i can't do that with facing pages so i separated the two pages and created individual file for ...
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Can data merge put multiple records on the same page with specific placement for each item?
A simple example would be a map of the United States. If I want to overlay the state name, capital city, and population in their proper location on the map...is there a way I can use data merge to ...
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Indesign data merge and facing pages
I know that my question is could already be asked, but I can't find a clear answer.
I'm new to Indesign (i'm coming from webdesign), and I have to create a catalog. Each page contains the photo of a ...
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Illustrator variables / data-driven documents: how to batch-export one file for each data set?
With the Variables window in Illustrator you can make something a bit like a data-merge document with lots of variants for different records (InDesign’s data merge is usually better, but I have to use ...
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Combining multiple data merge documents in InDesign
I have a report made in InDesign that needs to go to several different types of recipients (e.g. study participants, advisory board, and other powers-than be). The report everyone gets is the same, ...
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Proper set up for using Indesign, exporting to PDF, and then data merging PDF
I've been doing some preliminary research regarding data merging.
I have a client requesting layouts of essentially sales package components.
His current workflow is to use Word to data merge with ...
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