Even though your version of FP is not compatible with CC you could still work from a pdf file.
I recently upgraded FP just for compatibility but there are no new features for the $799 price tag.
FP can write a more efficient file for ripping than out of InDesign.
I use both AccuZip and FusionPro but still do not totally understand what you are asking.
How many variable data points (header records) are being merged?
Are the additional household names in a separate column?
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Mike Metroka
Prepress Manager
C&D Printing
St. Petersburg FL
(727) 572-9999
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-23-2018 04:12 PM
From: Robert McIver
Subject: Unique VDP Job
We have a somewhat unique VDP job that we need to produce. The catch is that we're in the process of debating whether to upgrade Fusion Pro (our old version is no longer compatible with Adobe CC) or to go with a program that we may negotiate a few licenses with if we go to purchase an additional press. At this exact moment in time, I've got a gentleman that can work wonders in Creative Suite. We also have a few people who have been using the light variable capabilities of Word for years now. We also have some people at Accuzip helping us out to try to prep the data file.
Just an overview of the job. A local municipality is looking to send out a petition document to households in a defined area. Each letter is going to contain a sheet with all the names of every individual of voting age within the household in a format that is somewhat reminiscent of a spreadsheet. Some of these petitions will have 3 names. Some 2. Up to 5. The printing is the only thing that's causing me to scratch my head right now. Does anyone have any tips for creating an insert that is unique to each household, but also may have a unique number of entries on a per household basis?
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Robert McIver
Piedmont Direct Mail
Greensboro NC
336-855-2622
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