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Using data sets


    A data set is a collection of variables and associated data. You can switch between data sets to upload different data into your template.

To edit the default data set:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Choose Image > Variables > Data Sets.
    • If the Variables dialog box is open, choose Data Sets from the pop-up menu at the top of the dialog box, or click Next.
    • Choose Variables from the Layers palette menu. Then choose Data Sets from the pop-up menu at the top of the dialog box, or click Next.

    Note: You must define at least one variable before you can edit the default data set.

  2. Select a variable from the Name pop-up menu or the list at the bottom of the dialog box.
  3. Edit the variable data:
    • For Visibility variables Visibility variable , select Visible to show the layer's content or Invisible to hide the layer's content.
    • For Pixel Replacement variables Pixel Replacement variable , click Browse (Windows) or Choose (Mac OS) and select a replacement image file.
    • For Text Replacement variables Text Replacement variable , enter a text string in the Value text box.
  4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for every variable in the template.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Click the Save Data Set button Save Data Set button .
    • Click OK.

To create a new data set:

  1. Click the New Data Set button New Data Set button .
  2. Edit the variable data, and click the Save Data Set button.

To rename a data set:

    Enter a name in the Data Set text box.

To select a data set:

    Do one of the following:

    • Choose a data set from the Data Set pop-up menu.
    • Click the Previous Data Set button Previous Data Set button to select the previous set in the list.
    • Click the Next Data Set button Next Data Set button to select the next set in the list.

To change the data in a data set:

    Select the data set you want to modify, edit the variable data, and click the Save Data Set button.

To delete a data set:

    Select the data set you want to delete, and click the Trash button Trash button .