The From and To numbers here indicate the possible numbers that can be generated, but the count indicates the number of final records that will be produced. For example, if the From number is 1, the To number is 4000 and the Ratio is 2, then the number sequence generated is 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048.
So I’m taking it upon myself to explain it a bit. The script does have a list of its features on its website but unfortunately doesn’t feature a written how-to, and understanding some of the features can be a little confusing. The script has been available for some time but I feel it is a hidden gem and definitely worth discussing.
EXCEL INDESIGN DATA MERGE GENERATOR
However, a free script called Indys Number Generator written by Stanislav Antos can create sequential numbers without having to open any spreadsheet software. The sequential numbers required for the stationery are typically prepared in a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel and then exported as a txt or csv file for use with the Data Merge palette. Readers familiar with my articles will be aware that I have made InDesign’s Data Merge feature do some useful and sometimes unusual things, but the majority of my day-to-day work using Data Merge is sequentially numbered stationery.