Introduction
Welcome
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What you should know
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Using the exercise files
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Challenge
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1. Exploring Variable Data
What Is Variable Data?
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Different types of variables
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Capturing data sets, exporting an XML library
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Editing an XML file using the default method
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Converting files using the Variable Importer script
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2. Setting up Illustrator Files
Naming objects
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Using area type
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Using point type
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Using variable data graphics
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Creating a graph for variable data
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Using appearance attributes to simplify
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3. Setting up a CSV Document
Setting up data in Excel
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Working with images in a spreadsheet
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Working with graphs in a spreadsheet
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Indicating visibility in a spreadsheet
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Using multi-line text in a spreadsheet
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Saving a CSV file
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4. Importing using Variable Importer Script
Opening Variable Importer
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Examining Variable Importer options
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Setting file paths in Variable Importer
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Creating and using presets
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Testing and importing a CSV
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5. Working with the Variables Panel
Binding imported variables by note
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Binding imported variables manually
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Uploading data sets
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Dealing with overset text
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Resolving the visibility variable issue
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6. Exporting and Reviewing
Creating a save action
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Using a batch process to export data sets
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Using Bridge to review files
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Challenge: Hero Cards Challenge
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Solution: Hero Cards Challenge
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Ex_Files_AI_Variable_Data.zip
(214.7 MB)