Numbering coupons in a book all coupons in book ha each book of coupons will have a different number

[PWArt]

Ok I have to insert a number on all odd pages in a 30 page coupon book. I need to change the number for each book, there are 500 books How do I automate this I cant seem to make this easy!!

The file attached is book 1 the next book needs to be numbered 1001. 

[James Gifford—NitroPress]

I think the right approach is to use a text variable for the number (on each page), and then use a script to update it and export to a number-tagged PDF. Iterate 500 times.

(No better idea, and I'm not a script guy.)

[PWArt]

Thanks! Ill look into that. Im not a script guy either but might be able to come up with something thats easier than changing the number in master page and exporting the PDF 500 times.  

[James Gifford—NitroPress]

Sorry, I should have continued "...but there are many helpful script wizards here."  I'd expect some contributions within the day.

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@PWArt 

If you work on a PC - you could use my ID-Tasker tool - but it's not free.

Of course, after adding numbers - PDF can be exported automatically.

[Zealous_work5E55 · Accepted solution]

I'd advise setting it up as a data merge. Your data source being a 500 row, single column. Use a sum=+1 to generate the 1001-1500. (I despise numbering that does not start with "1".)

Data merge document, export limit range 1 to create 500 unique files. That's the simple "fat" approach. 

Assuming this is going to be digitally produced you might want to utilize Fiery's Create Print Master and Use Print Master feature. Fiery can merge the static and dynamic elements. The 500 files route might choke your RIP/Fiery.