Special characters and Data merge
New data merge feature does not import special characters like trademark or inch marks. Followed steps provided on https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/data-driven-graphics-templates-variables.html
Attached is an example package artwork and a csv for data merge. I need the inch marks and TM to pull in as part of the text.
I have used scripts in the past to generate artwork from data which has worked to pull in any character found here http://hypertransitory.com/blog/2015/04/26/illustrator-variable-data/
AI v22.1
Windows 10 64-bit
Will also enter a separate suggestion, but there needs to be an option to name each data set based on data file used so that file names can be set up for batch save actions.
Daniel Ramsey
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ALEX OKSENGENDLER
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name each data set based on data file - What worked for me -
Add additional First Column with the output file names you need
Open CSV file in TEXT editor. Copy all
Paste text in to https://thdoan.github.io/mr-data-converter/
Slect Illustartor XML Output
Save in to your_file.XML FILE
USE XML file instead of CSV for your Variable data..
there some other issues I have posted... but at least you will have output automation taking care ofGood Luck. Let me know when Special Characters wil be possible to see properly. LOL
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Vasily Hall
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Vasily Hall
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Looks like you're going to be using the script for a while?
With the VI script's ability to do presets, etc, what advantage would the native implementation have if it doesn't provide all the conveniences of that script that some guy made which prompted Adobe to finally take action on it?