However when I try it it just duplicates the first row of the CSV file into every row on the Indesign table Is there a way to make each row in indesign use a specific row in the csv.It is limited to an exact repeat of the layout with one record per instance.For what you need, a third-party plug in like EasyCatalog would do the job.
Why not simply importing your Excel file as a table (File Place show import options). Make sure theres no margin between the entries and that the text frame fits the table top and bottom. ![]() Just tested the script then and it is still working for CC2019. Maybe you should be more specific about what youre trying to achieve exactly I have the strong feeling I didnt understand at all what was the question. I believe the link supplied in my earlier post should lead to a solution. That said, the script Ive linked to has advantages if trying to merge data to a table if the table isnt intended to be set out exactly like it is in the Excel file. If the data is meant to come in exactly like it has in the excel file, then data merge probably isnt necessary and the excel file can be imported via the fileplace function. The script Ive linked to works well if the data coming in has to be in table format, BUT be laid out differently (in David Blatners original example in the article, the table has two columns but is taking in six fields with carriage returns between lines in places). Not using Excel, the data shown and talked about is just a small part of a very large dataset. Im trying to learn so please bear with my stupid questions and inability to explain myself on software I have never used before. BobLevine; thanks for reply, Im not really sure about faking but sounds like a workaround that might be more trouble than its worth once Im not using sample data. Indesign All Data Merge At Once Script How To Get ItI had again found this on Google but was a bit unsure about it and how to get it work. To all: I was trying to use Adobe Indesign because of a template I found here (2nd one down) I was hoping I could make this fit our business. ![]() ![]()
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