Template
The template method selects the Illustrator template used for the spreadsheet rows that follow it. It is useful when one data source needs to preview or export records with more than one .ai template.
Template rows are control rows. They do not edit artwork and do not require tagged objects.
Using Template Rows
Place a template row before the data rows that should use that Illustrator file. The first template row must provide a path. A later template row can switch to a different file; rows continue using the most recently selected template until another template row changes it.
The Sheet Builder provides a file picker for the template path. Paths can also be entered directly in the spreadsheet.
Template Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
path | Path to the Illustrator template used for the following spreadsheet rows. Example Values: C:\\Templates\\product.ai, templates/product.ai. |
templatePath | Alias for path. |
filePath | Alias for path. |
skip / * | Generic skip columns may be included to keep the control row aligned with the rest of the sheet. |
Sample Template Spreadsheet
| * |
| template |
| path:~/Downloads/Hangtag Test.ai |
| ~/Downloads/Hangtag Test.ai |
| ~/Downloads/Another Template File.ai |
The method rows after the first template row use front-panel.ai. After the second template row, subsequent method rows use back-panel.ai.