- [Voiceover] This course includes one video called Hero Cards Challenge. Challenges are quick activities that give you a hands-on opportunity to practice and master what you're learning. I'll start the challenge by describing your core objectives for the activity. The challenge will involve using Adobe Illustrator variable data files I provided. It should take you about 20 minutes to complete the challenge. When you've completed the challenge, make sure to click the matching solution video to see how I completed the same challenge, and I'll explain some of my thinking along the way.
This is an opportunity for you to master what you've been learning, and I hope you have some fun with it. Now, let's get started, and I'll explain exactly what variable data is and the different type of variables that Illustrator supports.
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4/26/2016Designer John Garrett appreciates the many different types of variables and their practical uses, including generating business cards and direct mailers. In this course, he explains how to use variable data including managing linked images, graphics, tables of data, and graphs. He covers the entire workflow, from setup to exporting dynamic batches.
- Setting up Illustrator files
- Using Appearances
- Setting up data sources
- Importing data
- Managing linked variables
- Binding and using prepend paths and presets
- Using the Variables panel
- Naming data sets
- Generating multiple versions with batch exporting
Skill Level Advanced
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Introduction
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1. Exploring Variable Data
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What Is Variable Data?1m 12s
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Different types of variables4m 16s
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2. Setting up Illustrator Files
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Naming objects4m 25s
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Using area type2m 32s
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Using point type1m 57s
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Using variable data graphics4m 50s
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3. Setting up a CSV Document
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Setting up data in Excel3m 25s
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Saving a CSV file3m 11s
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4. Importing using Variable Importer Script
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Opening Variable Importer3m 19s
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Creating and using presets1m 32s
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Testing and importing a CSV2m 22s
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5. Working with the Variables Panel
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Uploading data sets4m 8s
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Dealing with overset text3m 41s
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6. Exporting and Reviewing
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Creating a save action3m 25s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 12s
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