🅸🅳 InDesign
The InDesign module contains all the connection strings necessary to link EasyCatalog panels to the Pricelist Server. Through these strings, it is possible to synchronize catalog data directly with InDesign panels, keeping descriptions, prices, and compositions updated without manual intervention.
The strings are divided into four main sections:
• General connection string
• Items panel
• Headers panel
• Compositions panel
Each section provides the unique link to the corresponding table of the Pricelist Server.
🔗 General Connection String
Contains the access and configuration parameters to establish communication between InDesign (via EasyCatalog) and Pricelist Server. The string includes all necessary information to identify the catalog and authenticate the connection.
📋 Configuration Procedure
1. Open Adobe InDesign.
2. Open the EasyCatalog panel → Data Panel.
3. From the panel menu, select Configure.
4. In the configuration window, locate the section dedicated to the connection (Database or Connection String).
5. Copy the provided string into the InDesign → Connection String field and paste it into the corresponding field.
6. Save the settings and close the window.
7. Verify that the connection is established correctly (the status should be “connected”).
From this moment, the EasyCatalog panel is connected to the Pricelist Server and can receive updated data.
📦 Item Panel
Provides the specific connection string for the EasyCatalog item panel.
Through this link, InDesign directly accesses data related to codes, descriptions, and prices of items in the catalog.
Usage:
• Open the Item Panel in EasyCatalog.
• Click on Configure → Connection → Set Connection String.
• Paste the provided string in the InDesign → Item Panel section.
• Confirm and update the database to synchronize the contents.
🗂️ Header Panel
Allows connection to the header database.
Contains all descriptions and accessory texts related to items or catalog sections.
Procedure:
• Open the Header panel in EasyCatalog.
• From the panel menu, select Configure → Connection → Set connection string.
• Paste the dedicated string from the InDesign section → Header panel.
• Save and synchronize the database.
🧩 Compositions Panel
Represents the connection with the compositions table.
Through this string, EasyCatalog manages the relationships between items, quantities, and price columns directly from InDesign.
Procedure:
• Open the Compositions panel in EasyCatalog.
• Select Configure → Connection → Set connection string.
• Paste the string provided in the InDesign → Compositions panel section.
• Save the configuration and update the database.
🧠 Operational Tips
• Always ensure the internet connection is active during configuration.
• Use the correct strings for each panel (items, headers, compositions) to avoid conflicts.
• After each update or modification of the catalog, run Update Database in EasyCatalog to synchronize information.
• In case of catalog replacement or server change, update the connection strings from the InDesign module.