Saturday, June 13, 2015

When using XML import for Ai

Make sure the variables column that Ai will use for it's data set identifier are unique, otherwise it will say that it's an invalid file and just block the import.

Good helpful links:
Online web converter from Excel (copy/paste) to Ai XML
https://joaofaraco.com.br/converter/

Good tutorial:
http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-data-driven-graphics-using-illustrators-variables-panel--vector-5604

2 comments:

Me said...

Remember to choose Batch and run that on the Export action.

Me said...

I also had to batch rename to add the right file extension.