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From: Michael Krausse
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 02:59

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Hi
I'm new and learning InDesign and scripting (though I'm 'fluent' in HTML and javascript). I am trying to set up a year book and was wondering if there is a way to import data from a data base(or spreadsheet) so that specific information is transferred to specific locations in the InDesign document. i.e. Can I have someone type up data in a database, and then transfer that over to the inDesign document later. I'm not looking for a detailed explanation (yet). I'd just like to know if it's possible, and maybe some suggestions on where to read up for ideas.
Thanks.
Michael

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