Using Bulk Create & Generate add-on with templates

Question

I have created linked elements within an Adobe Express template for the purpose of using the Bulk Create & Generate add-on to produce multiple pages based on a CSV data file. The intention is to reuse this template each time we have a new set of data to publicise. But each time I open the template, I have to re-link each element (i.e. step 1) in order for it to then accept the CSV upload (step 2). Is there a way to retain the linked elements within the template so rather than having to re-insert them each time we have a new set of data, we can just skip straight to step 2 and upload the CSV file?

geoffreyn49540042 · Answer

Hi ​@richardw91167200, I wanted to add an option for anyone who finds this thread.Full disclosure: I’m the developer of Bulk Designer, an Adobe Express add-on for data merge from CSV, Excel or TSV files. It solves exactly this.Bulk Designer saves your whole session with the document. When you reopen Express and open the same document, one click resumes where you left off: your links, your data and your settings. You don’t need to relink anything, and you don’t even need the CSV file again.When you have a new set of data, just load the new file. The links to your template stay in place.You can test it with your own template:https://adobesparkpost.app.link/TR9Mb7TXFLb?addOnId=w68583ij5Happy to help if you have any questions.

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