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Create a variable data document

Combine a master document with a data source file to create a FreeForm file that can be printed by Fiery servers.

Keep in mind the following.
  • A master document in .pdf format is required.
  • A data source document in .xlsx, .xls, or .csv format is required.
  1. Under Create, click Variable data document.
  2. To choose a master document,
    • Click Browse, then locate and select your master document, or
    • Drag the master document file to the specified drop location on the Choose a Master document window.
    The first page of the master document will appear.
  3. Optional: If you choose the wrong file,
    • Click Change to browse for the correct file, or
    • Click Remove to clear your selection.
  4. Click Next.
  5. To choose a data source document,
    • Click Browse, then locate and select your data source document, or
    • Drag the data source document file to the specified drop location on the Choose a Data source Document window.
    Note: The data source document must be a .xlsx, .xls, or .csv file.
    The variables listed in the data source document will appear.
  6. Optional: If you choose the wrong file, click Change to browse for the correct file.
  7. Select the columns from the data source document that you want to use as variables.
    Note: For image variables, select , and for barcode variables, select .
  8. Click Create.
  9. Add variables and edit them as needed.
  10. Save the variable data document, or send it to a Fiery server to print.