Variable Data with Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

Adobe Illustrator tutorial using Variable Data to create multiple files based on data imported through a csv file. This will speed up data entry and prevent errors.

[LindsayBlum]

This is a fantastic tutorial. I needed to create 47 different artwork files and this saved me a ton of time - plus I learned a new skill. Thank you!

[madelinegrudens]

Batch processing is a life saver!!! This tutorial prevents hair pulling!!

[WoahitsMicah]

Excellent Tutorial! That script saved my butt in exporting the data set names. A tip if you didn't already know it, If you click the drop down in the option tab to "No auto binding" you can then just manually select the items after you import the variables that you want to be variable data and then click the "make text dynamic" button in the variables window. This way you don't have to pre-name your artwork which eliminates the chance of a syntax error ( which I kept getting because I had 30 different instances of the same variable hence why I was searching for a different solution) Thanks again for the help!!

[sequoiablackwood]

You did a great tutorial, that WORKS! Just follow the instructions and you can even take your variable data and save it not only to Illustrator, but also as batch PDFs or other formats. #godsend

[tazizhere]

Great tutorial (2 years old and still valuable). My goal is to NOT save each one as a file but to create a new asset each time. I am making cards that go into a brochure. Of course my actions attempt did not work so need to refine that a little bit. If not, I will just manually copy them out each time - it will still save me a bunch of time. Thanks for making this!

[yhachpham]

I was at my wit's end with the constant incoming library invalid error when I found this. So much easier to use. Fantastic tutorial my friend.

[HD]

thank you for your video. it saves my time. i saw so many videos on variable data using, but your tutorial is really help me. thank you again.

[wanderer]

This is the most detailed tutorial about Data Merge, exactly the one I need. Thank you much!!

[mattbroughton]

Awesome tutorial and script. Thank you Christian. 600 title/subhead title images to create from a spreadsheet. Saved me so much time!

[csoxa]

Thank You! Made 200 name cards for wedding, works like magic!

[cmsLena]

Thanks, Christian! I did managed to do my design rotated with you help and Vasily script. Thanks a lot for discording your project just like this in clear and professional way. You make world better place to live. I am from Siberia.

[faymsurani]

Thanks Mate, Really helpful. I was unable to work with XML, this script really works with my CSV data. Thanks again.

[FreddyBenites]

It Works! Thank you man. My problema was the scrpit extension. I was looking for a real tutorial, but this is it!

[nicoowen]

Very very important video for me, saved my time a couple times. Thanks a lot mann, you're the bestt

[Josephpetersw]

This is great. Saved me a few days of work to minutes..

[Jesslovesdesign]

Thank you for this time saving script Christian!! You saved me 10 hours on a project!!

[monserrattlopez]

OMG!!! What a time saver!!! Thanks for sharing your code!

[kinkin]

Thank You!! It's work & saved much of time right now!

[rechemi]

flawless tutorials, thank you so much

[cristinamoreno]

Thank you for your work, your tutorial is super helpful!! You've saved me hours!