Step 1: Load Your Data

Publixx works with your existing data sources. You can import data from JSON files, Excel spreadsheets, or CSV files. The data becomes the foundation for generating multiple documents automatically.

How to Load Data

1. Go to File → Load Data in the menu
2. Choose your data format: JSON, Excel, or CSV
3. Select a local file or enter a URL to fetch data from an API
4. Click Import to load your data

Step 2: Design Your Template

The visual designer lets you create professional layouts using drag-and-drop. Choose a page format, then add elements like text boxes, images, tables, and more.

Available Element Types

• Text: Headlines, descriptions, labels with full typography control
• Image: Product photos, logos with automatic fitting options
• Table: Specifications, feature lists from structured data
• Bullets: Feature lists, highlights from array data
• Shapes: Rectangles, circles, lines for design elements
• QR Code / Barcode: Links, product codes (EAN, Code128, etc.)
• Chart: Bar, line, pie charts from numeric data
• Video: Embedded media for digital outputs

Step 3: Bind Data to Elements

Connect your template elements to data fields. When you switch records, all bound elements update automatically. This is what makes Publixx powerful for batch document generation.

How to Bind Fields

1. Select an element on the canvas
2. In the Properties panel, find the Data section
3. Click the field selector dropdown
4. Choose a field from your loaded data
5. The element now displays data from the current record

Field Reference Syntax

You can also type field references directly using curly braces:

• {fieldname} — Simple field reference
• {product.name} — Nested object access
• {specs[0].value} — Array access
• {price} € — Mix static text with data

Step 4: Preview Different Records

Your template is now connected to data. Use the dataset navigation to preview how different records will look. This helps you ensure your design works for all your data.

Navigation Options

• Use the dropdown selector to jump to any record
• Use arrow buttons or keyboard shortcuts to step through
• Use Filter to show only records matching specific criteria

Step 5: Export Your Documents

With your template ready, export to any of the 15+ supported formats. Generate documents for the current record, all records, or a filtered selection.

Export Options

1. Go to Export in the menu
2. Select your desired format (PDF, PowerPoint, etc.)
3. Choose scope: Current record, All records, or Filtered selection
4. Configure format-specific options if needed
5. Click Export to generate and download

Batch Export

For large datasets, Publixx can generate hundreds of documents automatically. Options include single multi-page files or ZIP archives with individual files per record.