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August 28, 2026
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What would yopu do if you finally had Native Charts in InDesign?

  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 reply
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Not fully true i know but, let me try again:

  • 12 chart species supported: Bar, Stacked Bar, Line, Combo, Pie, Cupertino, Horizontal Bar, Horizontal Stacked Bar, Area, Radar, Doughnut, Treemap
  • Dynamic overrides: Bind InDesign character styles and colors directly to chart text elements.
  • Color consistency: Supports CMYK-simulated visual matching previews so print and preview remain aligned.
  • Huge datasets welcome: Open the resizable full-screen maximized data table to import and review large CSV tables easily.
  • Persistent configurations: Settings are safely stored in active documents (!) , making sharing work straightforward.
  • Coded according to the latest guidleines, this will not break anytime soon. Actively maintained, please always watch out for updates!

We got extreme happy perception so far from everywhere, so you might be happy too, check it out

https://exchange.adobe.com/apps/cc/4cf31c61

 



Word on pricing:
Pricing seems steep, but as you expect, pays off after the first job already. More than that, given the streamlined workflow and 100% data correctness, you will most likely generate more than one option to choose from - making clients happy. When it’s only a few clicks away, iterating is something you can finally do.
Price is one-time, no hidden subscription…

Info for InDesign trainers:
Contact me at indesign@iservice.at - we will figure something out for you.

Info for Agencies / Bulk orders:
Contact me at indesign@iservice.at - we will figure something out for you.

 

 

 


 



 

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 28, 2026

    Good stuff. Little pricey for the freelance designer. 

    I’ve asked for a stand-alone chart program that can be used in InDesign, Illustrator, and other programs for a while now. (Like Microsoft Office’s chart program.)

     

    PS: You should have someone proofread your slides above. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)