Ever wanted to turn your product data and information into a PDF publication without the hassle of manually generating it? With Struct Publications, you can dynamically generate tailored PDFs directly with your Struct PIM product data - whether it's a simple single-page product overview or a comprehensive, multi-page catalogue - giving your customers quick, easy access to the information they need at the click of a button.
This powerful tool allows you to create professional PDFs that make product information easily accessible, enriching the customer experience right from your online store.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how Struct Publications can streamline the PDF creation process to meet a variety of needs. From single-page catalogues to print-ready publications designed with inDesign and EasyCatalog, Struct lets you choose the level of control and customization that works best for you and your business. You’ll discover how this add-on can simplify your workflow and enhance your product pages with high-quality, downloadable content.
Ready to learn more about the Struct PIM add-on? Here’s everything you need to know!
But first... What are Struct Publications?
Struct Publications is a powerful add-on to Struct PIM that turns your product data into professional, ready-to-use PDF publications - perfect for businesses that want to offer customers detailed, downloadable product information right from their online store. By using Struct Publications, you can easily convert your structured product data into professional, on-brand PDFs that add extra value to your product pages and provide customers with instant access to the information they need.
The add-on takes the data you’ve already stored in Struct PIM and transforms it into dynamically generated PDFs. Whether you need a simple, single-page product sheet, or a multi-page catalogue, Struct Publications has you covered. This means no more time-consuming, manual PDF creation - just select your products, and let Struct handle the rest.
With Struct Publications, you can create and preview templates directly within Struct PIM. The built-in template editor allows you to design templates, using live product data as placeholders so you can see exactly how the final PDF will look with real product information. This functionality makes it easy to produce a variety of publication types, from quick product overviews and downloadable assets to detailed multi-page catalogues. Whether you need a standard template for quick information sheets or a more elaborate design for a full product line, Struct Publications simplifies the process.
In short, Struct Publications is designed to streamline and automate your PDF creation process, bringing efficiency, flexibility, and high-quality results to every document. It’s a solution that allows you to maintain consistency, minimize manual work, and ultimately deliver a better experience for your customers.
With a clear understanding of what Struct Publications can do, let’s explore some of its most impactful use cases.
Powerful use cases with Struct Publications
Struct Publications is a powerful add-on for creating tailored PDF catalogues to match any need. Whether you’re looking to create quick, focused one-pagers or detailed, multi-page presentations, Struct has you covered. With dynamic data pulling directly from your PIM, you can produce accurate, professional catalogues with ease.
Now, let’s uncover the powerful use cases for Struct Publications, showcasing how this tool can meet the diverse needs of your business with ease and precision.
Dynamic single-page catalogues
Let’s start with dynamic single-page catalogues - an effective way to provide your customers with all the essential details they need, generated in a PDF. With Struct Publications, creating these detailed, ready-to-download documents is both easy and practically effortless.
Imagine this: You want to provide your customers with a single-page catalogue to showcase individual or small groups of products with key details like specifications, visuals and product descriptions.
Struct pulls product data directly from the PIM, ensuring your catalogues are always current and reliable, giving your customers the opportunity to easily download product sheets straight from your website with just a click, making it easy for them to get the details they need.
The built-in template editor gives you the freedom to design layouts that match your style, from minimalist technical summaries to bold, visually engaging presentations. You can include only the information that matters most, and with the ability to generate dynamic PDFs on the fly, keeping those product sheets up-to-date has never been simpler.
Dynamic single-page catalogs are the ideal solution for businesses that want to deliver quick, targeted product information with professionalism and ease.
Dynamic multi-page catalogues
While single-page catalogues are all about keeping it short and concrete, dynamic multi-page catalogues let you go big and bold. When your product range or content simply can’t be contained on one page, Struct Publications makes it easy to create expansive, professional catalogues that deliver the full picture - all without extra hassle.
These catalogues are perfect for showcasing broader product categories, seasonal collections, or even just a single product that contains a large amount of essential information. Whether it’s a rich mix of visuals, detailed specifications, or compelling descriptions, multi-page catalogues let you provide your customers with the depth they need to make informed decisions.
With Struct pulling product data directly from your PIM, your multi-page catalogues are always accurate and up to date, no matter how many pages you’re working with. And in this case, the built-in template editor also gives you control to design layouts tailored to your brand, making it easy to format everything from page breaks to product groupings.
Dynamic multi-page catalogues are the perfect counterpart to single-pagers, offering a flexible, detailed, and professional way to display a wealth of information - ideal for businesses needing to provide their customers with more detailed product sheets.
Print ready catalogues
Sometimes, you might need to print the catalogues rather than just generating dynamic PDFs in your online store. The printed catalogues can be essential for trade shows, client meetings, or as marketing material to showcase your products for potential customers.
With Struct Publications creating tailored, professional print-ready catalogues is easy and efficient, ensuring you’re always prepared with high-quality assets for any occasion.
To make this possible, Struct Publications offers two flexible options for creating print-ready catalogues: a manual approach using inDesign or an automated workflow with the EasyCatalog and inDesign connector.
Let’s take a closer look at how each option works.
For those who like to roll up their sleeves and dive into the creative process themselves, Struct Publications lets you export your product data as data-only files, such as XML or JSON.
These files are perfect for importing into inDesign, giving your design team full control over every layout and detail.
This option is ideal for businesses with unique branding needs, allowing them to craft print catalogues from scratch while still benefiting from accurate, up-to-date product data directly from Struct.
If you’re looking for a smoother, semi-automated workflow, Struct’s connector with EasyCatalog and inDesign is the way to go.
This powerful tool connects your product data to your inDesign templates through EasyCatalog, dynamically filling thefields with the latest updated product data and information. No more endless manual updates - just professional designed catalogues that are always on point.
Whether you’re creating a small brochure or an extensive catalogue, the EasyCatalog connector ensures your layouts stay consistent and professional with minimal effort.
With Struct Publications, whether you prefer hands-on control or a streamlined automated process, you can deliver print-ready catalogues that combine the precision of dynamic data with stunning, high-quality design.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Struct Publications is a game-changer for businesses looking to simplify their PDF generating process while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism. Whether you need a dynamic single-page or multi-pageproduct sheet for quick downloads, or a tailored print-ready publication for trade shows and customer presentations, Struct Publications has you covered.
By dynamically pulling accurate, up-to-date product data from your PIM and offering customizable templates, Struct ensures your publications are not only visually appealing but also always relevant and precise. Its flexibility lets you adapt to any need. With options like data only exports for inDesign or the EasyCatalog connector for automated workflows, Struct Publications gives you complete control over the design and delivery of your materials.
Beyond simplifying the creation process, Struct Publications helps you elevate your customer experience. Offering detailed, downloadable product information directly from your online store enriches your product pages and positions your brand as reliable, organized, and customer-focused.
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