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Instant InDesign 9: Automating Layouts with the EasyCatalog Plug-in for InDesign (Part 3)
Verfasst von fozzybear am 21. Oktober 2009 - 15:00In Episode 7, I introduced EasyCatalog. In Episode 8, I demonstrated how to use EasyCatalog to import data into InDesign and configure it. In this episode, I show you how to create a catalog template from start to finish. I start by creating the product style, which is a prototype of a typical product in the catalog. Then I test pagination by dragging data from the Data panel to the product style. This important step ensures that the product style works correctly. Once I finish testing, I finalize the template and test again by paginating multiple products at once. Along the way, I share a wealth of tips and tricks that make the template creation process faster and easier. After watching this episode, you might want to practice creating the catalog template yourself. After becoming a member of InstantInDesign.com, you'll be able to download the practice files. If you like what you see, you can download a 15 day trial of EasyCatalog from www.65bit.com.
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Instant InDesign 8: Automating Layouts with the EasyCatalog Plug-in for InDesign (Part 2)
Verfasst von fozzybear am 21. Oktober 2009 - 14:57In 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.
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Instant InDesign 6: Using InDesign CS4's New Conditional Text Feature
Verfasst von fozzybear am 21. Oktober 2009 - 14:43This is the second in a series of video podcasts dedicated to teaching you my favorite InDesign CS4 features. In this episode, you'll learn how to use the Conditional Text feature. This powerful new feature allows you to create several versions of a publication—such as a brochure with multiple languages or a catalog with several pricing variations—all within one document. Watch this episode to see how the Conditional Text feature can greatly simplify the production of a training manual that has both a student edition and a teacher's edition. You'll also learn how you can use the Find/Change dialog to automate the process of applying conditions. After watching this episode, you'll think twice about using the Layers panel or creating separate documents to manage multiple versions of a publication!
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Instant InDesign 5: Getting Cooler Color with InDesign CS4's Kuler Panel
Verfasst von fozzybear am 21. Oktober 2009 - 14:40This is one of a series of video podcasts dedicated to teaching you my favorite InDesign CS4 features. In this episode, you get an introduction to Kuler, an online community dedicated entirely to color. You'll also learn how to use InDesign CS4's new Kuler panel, which makes it easy and fun to create the perfect colors for any project.
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Instant InDesign 4: Creating an Automatic Numbered List
Verfasst von fozzybear am 21. Oktober 2009 - 14:37Numbered lists provide an excellent way to organize information, but producing them can be demanding work. Thanks to InDesign, you can entirely automate the list creation process. This episode teaches you how to use the Bullets and Numbering feature to create a complex multilevel numbered list. You'll also learn to create a series of paragraph styles that can be used together to automatically number and format the list. If you produce technical manuals or textbooks, you definitely want to check out this episode. Once you've seen the episode, you might want to practice creating the numbered list yourself. After becoming a member of InstantInDesign.com, you'll be able to download the demonstration files.
Here's the link to the page where you can download the demonstration files for this podcast: http://www.instantindesign.com/index.php?view=391
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