{"id":15458,"date":"2024-02-06T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/?page_id=15458"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:45:37","slug":"create-price-lists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/create-price-lists\/","title":{"rendered":"Create price lists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-violet-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bf8c93ea3ef9660c3f317439d4e72dba has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"alignwide wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-573162a32d1fc6653f005a9256887d23\">Create and update your price lists automatically<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-blanc-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><br>Price lists go by <strong>several equivalent names<\/strong>: companies sometimes refer to them as \u201cpricing tables,\u201d \u201cprice lists,\u201d \u201cpricing catalogs,\u201d or simply \u201crates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ces grilles repr\u00e9sentent un&nbsp;<strong>outil de communication essentiel<\/strong>&nbsp;pour les entreprises. Elles facilitent la communication des tarifs des produits commercialis\u00e9s et permettent de mieux aiguiller les clients dans leur&nbsp;<strong>d\u00e9cision d\u2019achat<\/strong>. Ces documents sont amen\u00e9s \u00e0 \u00eatre&nbsp;<strong>actualis\u00e9s tr\u00e8s r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These documents are <strong>essential communication tools<\/strong> for businesses. They make it easier to present the prices of marketed products and help guide customers in their purchasing decisions. Price lists also need to be updated very regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this constraint can be addressed by using a tool specifically designed for this purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-a-jour-gilles-tarifaires.png\" alt=\"Create and update your price lists automatically with InDesign plugin : EasyCatalog\" class=\"wp-image-2553 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-a-jour-gilles-tarifaires.png 732w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-a-jour-gilles-tarifaires-290x300.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-blanc-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creation-de-grilles-tarifaires.png\" alt=\"issues with existing methods for creating price lists\" class=\"wp-image-2555 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creation-de-grilles-tarifaires.png 577w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/creation-de-grilles-tarifaires-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Existing methods for creating price lists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a company wants to launch new products or simply update its prices, new price lists must be created or existing ones edited. In practical terms, graphic designers create the<strong> layout of one or more pricing tables<\/strong> in which data is then inserted manually, one item at a time, using copy and paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redundant and extremely time-consuming, this <strong>manual work<\/strong> comes with several <strong>drawbacks<\/strong>. It requires a high level of vigilance and attention, making the task labor-<strong>intensive and prone to errors<\/strong>. This can result in delays\u2014or even jeopardize the entire production of your price lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the layout of these documents can be simplified. How? The answer is simple: by <strong>automating layout directly in InDesign <\/strong>with <strong>EasyCatalog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-blanc-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you automate the creation of price lists?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation does not always depend on complex and expensive software. It is possible to automate the creation of price lists through a rigorous information management methodology. To move from manual data entry (a common source of errors) to automatic generation of your pricing documents, the process generally relies on three pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data centralization:<\/strong> Everything begins with a clean data source (Excel, ERP, or PIM), where your pricing is structured in a clear and organized way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Templating (Modeling):<\/strong> Instead of designing each table individually, create \u201csmart cells\u201d in InDesign. These templates define where the product name, reference number, and price will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynamic synchronization:<\/strong> This is the stage where the data populates the template. At this point, it is recommended to use a powerful automation solution that not only generates the document but also updates prices with a single click in case of last-minute changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Expert tip:<\/strong> Although it is possible to attempt native XML imports into InDesign, professionals often use specialized connectors such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyCatalog plug-in<\/a><\/strong>. This <strong>additional module for InDesign <\/strong>maintains an automatic link between your pricing data and your documents, ensuring that every change is instantly updated in your InDesign catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Using EasyCatalog does not require specific programming skills.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/easycatalog-free-test-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free test of EasyCatalog<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/easycatalog-demonstration-form\/\">Request a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automatisation-de-docs.png\" alt=\"EasyCatalog\u00a0: automated tool for creation of documents\" class=\"wp-image-2557 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automatisation-de-docs.png 837w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automatisation-de-docs-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automatisation-de-docs-768x611.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-blanc-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/les-interets-de-lautomatisation.png\" alt=\"What are the benefits of automation for my price lists?\" class=\"wp-image-2559 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/les-interets-de-lautomatisation.png 521w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/les-interets-de-lautomatisation-300x276.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EasyCatalog: an automation tool for document creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automated layout <\/strong>helps avoid many of the challenges that can arise during <strong>document creation<\/strong>. EasyCatalog was designed to save designers time by <strong>freeing them from copy-paste constraints<\/strong> and data management tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For designers, the added value is evident throughout the entire process\u2014from data collection to updating price lists, including the design phase itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, reusing data and layout templates becomes much easier, making it simpler to <strong>adapt documents into multiple languages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-blanc-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I know about finalizing my price lists?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After using EasyCatalog to create your price lists, you can still refine them in InDesign. If necessary, you can enhance the visual appearance of your documents by r<strong>ebalancing graphic elements<\/strong> to improve readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your price lists are then ready to be distributed to customers through your various communication channels. Need to make a last-minute price change? Don\u2019t waste time: <strong>update the information in your data source<\/strong> in just a few clicks to <strong>automatically apply the changes to your documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this process interests you, feel free to take the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/test-can-your-document-be-automated\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/test-can-your-document-be-automated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is your document automatable<\/a>?\u201d test. The results will help you determine whether your price lists, pricing tables, or pricing catalogs can potentially be automated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\">Learn more about EasyCatalog<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\">Free download EasyCatalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finalisation-grilles-tarifaires.png\" alt=\"Finalize the creation of product lists\" class=\"wp-image-2561 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finalisation-grilles-tarifaires.png 702w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finalisation-grilles-tarifaires-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create and update your price lists automatically Price lists go by several equivalent names: companies sometimes refer to them as \u201cpricing tables,\u201d \u201cprice lists,\u201d \u201cpricing catalogs,\u201d or simply \u201crates.\u201d Ces grilles repr\u00e9sentent un&nbsp;outil de communication essentiel&nbsp;pour les entreprises. 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