{"id":16398,"date":"2017-06-12T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T10:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/?p=16398"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:05:13","slug":"automatic-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automatic-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Layout"},"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-898a66cb4a51f496f3a79ef628a295e6\">Why and how to use EasyCatalog automated layout in InDesign ? <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0adb00f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:68%\">\n<p>The EasyCatalog plugin for Adobe InDesign integrates directly into the DTP software to facilitate the automated layout of catalogs, brochures, and marketing documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It enables the <strong>connection of a data source<\/strong> (Excel, XML, database, etc.) to your catalog, allowing you to populate all product data in one single step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automating your InDesign layouts allows you to handle high-volume product catalogs while drastically cutting down on design, editing, and proofreading cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to update your catalog in a single click, which is ideal for keeping your sales documents constantly up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Page-PUBLISHER_Visuels-haut.png\" alt=\"Product catalog design in Adobe InDesign on iMac with a printed version on the side\" class=\"wp-image-3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Page-PUBLISHER_Visuels-haut.png 602w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Page-PUBLISHER_Visuels-haut-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>We recommend downloading the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial version of EasyCatalog by clicking here<\/a>. It is compatible with all InDesign versions from CS6 onwards, on both Windows and MacOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--violet-accent);border-left-width:4px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Good to know:<\/strong> 30 days of free support is automatically included. This is perfect for getting started with a catalog automation tool for the first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/test-can-your-document-be-automated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Test: Can your catalog\/document be automated<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gris-clair-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e1fba9a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:3rem;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:none\">The benefits of using automated layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e477a36d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-3x wp-block-interactiv-technologies-it-fa-icon\" role=\"img\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:1em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M434.8 70.1c14.3 10.4 17.5 30.4 7.1 44.7l-256 352c-5.5 7.6-14 12.3-23.4 13.1s-18.5-2.7-25.1-9.3l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l101.5 101.5 234-321.7c10.4-14.3 30.4-17.5 44.7-7.1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Avoid errors by creating a dynamic link between your data and your InDesign document.<\/h3>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"hourglass-half\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-hourglass-half fa-3x wp-block-interactiv-technologies-it-fa-icon\" role=\"img\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" 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54.8-12.3L359 441c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32 17.5-17.5c8.9-8.9 11.5-21.8 7.6-33.1l-137.9-136.8-14.9 14.9c-49.3 49.3-129.1 49.3-178.4 0-23-23-23.9-59.9-2.2-84z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get expert support with personalized EasyCatalog training and dedicated project follow-up.<\/h3>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-trend-up\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-trend-up fa-3x wp-block-interactiv-technologies-it-fa-icon\" role=\"img\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:1em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M384 160c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32l160 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32l0 160c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32l0-82.7-169.4 169.4c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L192 269.3 54.6 406.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0L320 306.7 466.7 160 384 160z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Automatically generate your layout and boost your document production.<\/h3>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download EasyCatalog fro free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">How to configure automated layout?<\/h2>\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--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Direct connection with product data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyCatalog<\/a> users use an Excel spreadsheet (.xls, .xlsx, or .csv files) listing all of their product data. To link Adobe InDesign with your Excel spreadsheet, you must format your data source correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Database connectors can be set up to populate product data in the catalog, similar to using Excel files. This connection can be one-way or two-way: indeed, the EasyCatalog plugin enables you to sync updates back to your database directly from Adobe InDesign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many connectors are readily available for the leading databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, FileMaker, and SQL Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--violet-accent);border-left-width:4px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Good to know:<\/strong> If your company has a specific business data source, Interactiv\u2019 Technologies can develop a tailored <strong>ODBC connector<\/strong> to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your data source is properly structured and the link with your catalog is established, EasyCatalog can truly reveal its power!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv-1-1024x721.png\" alt=\"Direct connection with products data on InDesign\" class=\"wp-image-2118 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv-1-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv-1-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv-1.png 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-en-page-autom-undraw-e1767015025569.png\" alt=\"Trainings for using EasyCatalog\" class=\"wp-image-2120 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-en-page-autom-undraw-e1767015025569.png 664w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mise-en-page-autom-undraw-e1767015025569-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--violet-accent);border-left-width:4px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Please note:<\/strong> As part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/training-easycatalog-adobe-indesign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyCatalog training<\/a>, we assist our clients in structuring their data sources to ensure a great layout automation.<br>By downloading the EasyCatalog trial version from our website, you have 30 days of free access to our telephone support at no extra cost, handled directly by our expert team in France.<\/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--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Design your templates for the layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Adobe InDesign, you can now design a master layout for a content area that will be repeated exactly as many times as there are products in your data source, completely automatically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the EasyCatalog panel, define exactly where your product data will be placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are satisfied with the layout, you can move on to the next step to automate the process according to the design you have defined.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gabarits-mise-en-page-1024x772.png\" alt=\"Facilitated layout with pre-filled templates\" class=\"wp-image-2122 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gabarits-mise-en-page-1024x772.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gabarits-mise-en-page-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gabarits-mise-en-page-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gabarits-mise-en-page.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\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=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/injectez-data-doc-1024x711.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a team analyzing data charts and business growth statistics on a screen.\" class=\"wp-image-2126 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/injectez-data-doc-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/injectez-data-doc-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/injectez-data-doc-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/injectez-data-doc.png 1235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Automatically inject your data into the catalog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a single click, EasyCatalog auto-generate your catalog layout with your entire dataset, respecting your established design rules. This is true automated layout. All that&#8217;s left for the designer is to adjust the aesthetics,  by balancing empty zones or tweaking columns to achieve the perfect finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it! Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automated InDesign catalog<\/a> is ready to go.<\/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--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 27%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Refresh your catalog with one click<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A last-minute change? An item suddenly withdrawn? No problem: EasyCatalog automatically updates your InDesign catalog based on data source changes, without breaking the existing layout. This is a massive time-saver for marketing, communication, and publishing teams\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to reuse the same framework for each new edition. You just need to update your database and enjoy fully automated product catalog generation.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog-1024x764.png\" alt=\"InDesign catalog design on iMac with an automated data icon.\" class=\"wp-image-14361 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog-1536x1146.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Automatisation-mise-en-page-avec-EasyCatalog.png 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8dca0e93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get free support from our experts to help you explore the benefits of automated page layout.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies-1024x393.jpg\" alt=\"Interactiv' Technologies' Team\" class=\"wp-image-2547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies-1024x393.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies-1536x590.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equipe-interactiv-technologies.jpg 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gris-clair-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b42db63c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gris-moyen-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e4ce94d5f1c57680f0f274c538d04a61\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Additional articles and information on Interactiv\u2019 Publisher \u2013 EasyCatalog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c5bbea69 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4851144c2d17426f858a7fd792fb90ff\"><a href=\"\/fr\/telecharger-easycatalog\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover EasyCatalog: information and downloads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about EasyCatalog, the official InDesign plugin. Automate your document layouts. Download EasyCatalog\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dadd3b71015e1c2dcb82b2a043866867\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/tutos-videos-easycatalog\/\"><\/a>EasyCatalog Tutorials (for InDesign)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These EasyCatalog tutorials, the official InDesign plugin, will show you how to automate the production and layout of your catalogs, technical data sheets, product sheets, directories, and more.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c907e2161e4b3ef6007dd323f77e40c1\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/traduction-catalogues-automatique\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-translate-a-catalog-in-one-click\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-click automatic catalog translations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Generate and reformat just one document version and translate it in only a few clicks. Save a significant amount of time on your catalog translations\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f07815045af2c5f51644097f24790dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automatic-layout\/\">Automatic Page Layout<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Automate the design of your catalogs, documents, and more. Your product data will be automatically integrated into your InDesign creations, ensuring your communications are always up to date.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ca2229888b244c81746838ddba90917\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/importer-automatiquement-donnees-indesign\/\"><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/?page_id=16234\">Automatically import your data into InDesign<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Save time on your production process by dynamically linking your data to InDesign. Import your data in just a few clicks, directly within Adobe InDesign\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c658e3e53672ad008ae4d36770602443\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/conseils-creer-catalogue-produits-realisation\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-create-a-product-catalog-easily-and-quickly\/\">12 tips and steps for creating a catalog<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Does reducing your catalog creation time by 30% to 50% sound like a dream? Yet, by following these 12 tips, you will improve your results, minimize errors\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b2f11e7e0d622ed86f9d17b5af4976a\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/questions-indesign-easycatalog\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/faq-interactiv-publisher-easycatalog\/\">EasyCatalog (InDesign) Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have questions? We likely have the answers right here. Find all the most frequently asked questions from users of the EasyCatalog layout automation plugin\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2948ee25282dde39a9f71c782c04df29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automatic-layout\/\">What\u2019s New in InDesign CC 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Adobe InDesign 2026 has plenty of surprises in store for you. Discover the latest features by reading this article\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f7beb793e1735d2aa851e6d192dfba4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/easycatalog-2026-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&#8217;s New is EasyCatalog 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Explore all the new features and bug fixes in EasyCatalog CC 2026 in this article\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50.01%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4b3afc1202aea729905e875f12b2f56\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/generer-mise-page-automatique-indesign\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/generate-automated-layouts-indesign\/\">Generate automated layouts in InDesign<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Generate documents hundreds of pages long in no time. Produce automated layouts with a versatile solution while maintaining the full creative flexibility of Adobe InDesign.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.99%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce6ab9b06444a7c36578f70cfab3fbd8\"><a href=\"\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/automatiser-creation-catalogue-produits\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-automate-the-creation-of-your-product-catalog\/\">How to automate the creation of your product catalog?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Find out how to automate your product catalog creation by reading this article\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl-1024x656.png\" alt=\"Femme \u00e9crivant un article de blog\" class=\"wp-image-14364\" style=\"border-radius:160px;width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl-1024x656.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl-1536x984.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/undraw_blogging_38kl.png 1710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\">R\u00e9dig\u00e9 par les \u00e9quipes d&#8217;Interactiv&#8217; Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);\" class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T18:05:13+02:00\">13 April 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why and how to use EasyCatalog automated layout in InDesign ? 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