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Overview
Catalog Maker is a powerful InDesign plug-in that is a bridge between your database and InDesign documents. Information stored in the database such as product pricing, images, and copy descriptions seamlessly import into InDesign layouts using "Smart Link" technology. Catalog Maker is a proven solution that has saved our clients a great deal of time and money by eliminating redundant tasks such as re-keying of information and reducing proofing cycles.
Using Catalog Maker's "smart" import functions, product information such as image, copy text, price information, style sheets, etc. are seamlessly flowed from your database into your InDesign layouts therefore giving you total control over the positioning of product information and aesthetics of the catalog. Catalog Maker effectively flows all information into their assigned boxes at once. Also, with Catalog Maker's batch functionality, imports no longer need to be executed one at a time, but can be done catalog by catalog.
Eliminates the Time-Consuming Task of Manually Updating Prices, Copy and Images in Circulars and Catalogs
All updates are done in the database and then imported in bunches onto the InDesign layout pages. When a modified file is imported, prices automatically update. This eliminates the redundant task of rekeying information redundant task of rekeying information directly onto your InDesign pages. lows for Last Minute Updates of Product Information
Since paper trails are eliminated and data is flowed directly from your database into your advertising templates, last minute changes are much easier. Since less time is needed to make copy or price changes, advertising production deadlines can be pushed back to give merchandising more time to set prices.
Allows for Multiple-Market Versioning
Building on the power and ease of its last minute update features, Catalog Maker can perform the time-intensive task of producing multiple versions of catalogs, inserts of circulars easier. Simply export a new data file, with new prices, copy or pictures, onto the same InDesign template and you have a whole new promotion. "Batch" commands are also available for advanced users who want the additional power of performing all the versioning tasks without even being at the computer!
Significantly Reduce Errors Incurred by Re-Typing
Because copy doesn't have to be typed directly on the layout pages, the possibility of making a typing error is all but eliminated. Inadvertent key strokes while scrolling or jumping from box-to box are eliminated.
Lets You Focus on Effective Promotion Design
Designers no longer have to spend their time entering data, but can use their time to enhance the effectiveness of the catalog or circular. This results in better design, greater productivity and a more efficient work environment.
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