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Data Merge InDesign

New Here ,
Dec 06, 2018 Dec 06, 2018

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Hi All,

It seems many people have trouble with slow data merging and I am one of them.

I'm looking to create envelopes, with three fields with 92 envelopes.

I have 92 pages, all with the envelope design on Master A with the text box and data merged into the master page.

When I hit create, it creates 8000 pages and crashes! What am i doing wrong?

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Guide , Dec 07, 2018 Dec 07, 2018

92 * 92 = 8464 🙂

You want to create 92 enveloppes right ?

So you need to set up a document with an unique page.

When you hit create, Indesign will generate a new document with 92 pages.

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Dec 07, 2018 Dec 07, 2018

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92 * 92 = 8464 🙂

You want to create 92 enveloppes right ?

So you need to set up a document with an unique page.

When you hit create, Indesign will generate a new document with 92 pages.

merge.png

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Dec 07, 2018 Dec 07, 2018

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There wouldn't be a requirement to put the data merge data on the master page.

Put it on the page, and only repeating elements like logos/return address that are static to be included on the master page.

Anything with variable data can be put on page 1.

Then as above, create a merged document.

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Dec 07, 2018 Dec 07, 2018

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I agree

Although there are a few advantages inserting data fields placeholders in the Master page.

See: here

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Didn't know that! Very helpful! Thanks!

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Thank you so much!

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