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I have to produce, and keep current, over 100 label files, with the number growing as we add more custom configurations. I currently use Illustrator and proved .eps files for the printer.
Keeping the files up to date is becoming a very labour intensive task and I am investigating to see if there is any way I can automate the process.
The labels contain both text and graphics, the graphics comprising logos and mandated symbols (The labels are for medical devices).
An example change is: We currently use a symbol that comprises a triangle with an exclamation mark in it. That symbol is replaced by the "open-book" symbol. I would like to be able to automate that update over every file.
If anyone has any advice, ideas or experience I would appreciate your thoughts.
Maybe I am dreaming about something that cannot be done, easily and cheaply, but I don't know what I don't know!
Regards,
David
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