Use data-driven graphics to streamline design work

7. Use a batch process to render the final graphics.

Choose Batch from the Actions palette menu. For Action, choose the action you recorded in Step 6. For Source, choose Data Sets. For Destination, choose None, and select a file naming option for the rendered graphics (File + Number, File + Data Set Name, or Data Set Name). If you want to save the rendered graphics in a location other than the one you recorded in the action, select Override Action “Save” Commands, click the Choose button, and select a new location. Finally, click OK to start the batch process.

This is just a simple example of how you can create data-driven graphics. Other options include using Adobe’s server-based product, Adobe AlterCast™ or Adobe GoLive® to generate data-driven graphics from an Illustrator template.