Variable Data - Template creation and data linking

Variable Data - Template creation and data linking

In the videos below we explain how to create a Template to use for Variable data printing and how to link the template to the database.

1. Template creation in Editor




2. Linking the database in Editor. 

Note:  the .st3 template file can also be imported in the RIP Queue and in Workflow for automation.


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