Episode 8: Automating Layouts with the EasyCatalog Plug-in for InDesign (Part 2)

July 03, 2009

In Episode 7, I introduced you to the amazing capabilities of EasyCatalog. Now I'd like to show you how to create a template that automates the production of a product catalog. Originally, this episode was going to demonstrate the entire process from start to finish, but I quickly discovered that there just wasn't enough time in one episode to teach you everything. So I've created a third part, which will be covered in Episode 9.

In this episode, I demonstrate the first two steps involved in creating the template. I start by studying the mock-up layout, which is a sample layout that represents the size, arrangement, and formatting of every element to be included in the publication. Then I show you how to use EasyCatalog to import the data for the catalog and configure it. EasyCatalog gives you complete control over the formatting and organization of your data. This episode highlights the most important features and demonstrates different ways to organize the imported data. In Episode 9, I'll show you how to finish building the template.

If you like what you see, you can download a 15 day trial of EasyCatalog from www.65bit.com.

If you would like a more in-depth demonstration or if you want to ask specific questions about EasyCatalog, click the Ask a Question button at the top right side of this site.

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