How do I create a variable data layout?

[bischerboy]

Hi,

I have a flyer that needs to have variable fields in containing images and contact details. Can anyone give me any pointers to the best way to go about this (InDesign CS2 or Quark 7.2)?

Thanks all

 

[MarcusStringer]

Have a look at Xdata for Quark and InData for Indesign.

Download the Demo... Excellent Program and will exactly what you what...

Once you flick though the manual it's very simple to set up, as well.

http://www.emsoftware.com/products/xdata/

Marcus

http://www.midlandtypesetters.com.au

 

[NinjaInDesign]

You should be able to set up an Excel spreadsheet with your variables, then save it as a tab delimited text file. Open up InDesign, create your template flyer, add some place holders for your variable data using the data merge function. And, presto.

 

[MarcusStringer]

I don't think that will do his images as well.

Marcus

http://www.midlandtypesetters.com.au