Illustrator 2023, create print ready file for addresses using variables

[daniellen85707440]

I am trying to create a print ready file (PDF) for data merge from excel using Variables. I need each artboard to be saved in outlines and also as a pdf. Then each artboard to be saved to one PDF. I have spent hours trial and error and can't figure it out. has anyone done this with illustrator 2023. I used to use data merge

[Monika Gause]

Data Merge is an InDesign function.

What exactly is not working?

[daniellen85707440]

I was using data merge in illustrator. I am trying to use variables to create variable artboards, and then save them all in outlines and all as a pdf

[daniellen85707440]

i'll try it with indesign. 

[daniellen85707440]

you are right, I was completely in the wrong program. 

[Monika Gause]

So you could solve it?

If not, then I'm pretty sure that the folks over in the InDesign forum will be able to help. 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/ct-p/ct-indesign?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=a...