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October 18, 2022
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How to update Data from .csv into spreads?

  • October 18, 2022
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Hello everyone 😃
I have a problem after mergin and updating data from .csv files.
What I have is a merged document with a spread as Master Page. But right page has a different layout then the left. Also data is being used on both left and right.

The problem: when I try to update data in the cells – right pages and also insterted images (that use @placements from .csv as well) disappear. It breaks my heart as I already have a 500+ leaflets using csv -file. Some of the fields been updated by the client and I have no idea which ones... So do I have to start everything from the beginning or there is a way to fix the problem?

Thank you in advance 😃

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
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October 18, 2022

Based on your screen recording, it's pretty clear you are using InDesign and Data Merge. 

Can you upload your sample files with data?

 

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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    msFiBiAuthor
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    October 18, 2022

    Yes. It's InDesign v 17.3 and Data Merge.
    Linked 3 files - .csv and 2 intial InDesign documents.
    I used Merge on Master page "DataMergeUpdate.indd" and the result is "DataMergeUpdate-1.indd" (where I plan to update data from cells of .csv).

    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    October 18, 2022

    no problem.

     

    all the forums are listed here, https://community.adobe.com/

     

    so in the future, pick the one that looks best for getting an answer.

     

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      kglad
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      kgladCommunity Expert
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      October 18, 2022

      is this an indesign question?

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      msFiBiAuthor
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      October 18, 2022

      Yes. Sorry for not specifying it in the first place.
      I am using InDesign v 17.3. 

      John T Smith
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      John T SmithCommunity Expert
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      October 18, 2022

      When you post a question you always need to tell the Adobe program you are using
      There are MANY programs in a full subscription, plus other non-subscription programs
      Please post the exact name of the Adobe program you use so a Moderator may move this message to that forum

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        msFiBiAuthor
        Participating Frequently
        October 18, 2022

        I am sorry. It was my first question ever here 😃
        It is indeed InDesign v 17.3

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