Intuitive plug-in connects data to Adobe InDesign documents

New York, NY - April 24, 2006: Teacup Software announces the release of DataLinker, a quick and easy way to connect databases to Adobe InDesign CS-2 documents. Users can link CSV (Comma Separated Value or a flat text data file) and, with an add-on plug-in, ODBC-compliant databases to a document by using a simple, user-friendly palette. DataLinker will automatically insert new information or changes made to the data source with a synchronize feature. The versatile plug-in offers powerful merge capabilities to insert data from a data source one field at a time or from multiple records simultaneously. DataLinker itegrates closely with Teacup's TableStyles/CellStyles and BarcodeMaker plug-ins, offering extra productivity gains for people working with tables or barcodes. DataLinker will be a valuable timesaver for anyone who needs to connect directly to external data such as price lists, product catalogs, budgets or annual reports.

BarcodeMaker's updated features include:

		Unlimited data sources in a single document. It’s simple andstraightforward to connect to multiple CSV and ODBC data sources to an InDesign document.
		Integrates with BarcodeMaker to automate barcode creation Create up to 21 customizable barcodes from database data.
		Automatic Formatting Set a few rules on a field and DataLinker will automatically format text as it’s placed to ensure continuity within your document.
		Easy Data Merging Simultaneously merge multiple records into an InDesign document. Data can be merged into a flat text file or a table.
		Link and format images Link images to image frames and then apply object styles when they are connected.

Pricing and Availability

DataLinker retails for $299 and the ODBC add-on retails for $299. Both are available for download and purchase from Teacup's <A HREF="http://www.teacupsoftware.com">website</A>. DataLinker and the ODBC add-on works with InDesign CS-2 on Macintosh OS X and Windows 2000 and above.

About Teacup Software, Inc.

Teacup Software, Inc. is focused on creating simple, elegant solutions exclusively for Adobe InDesign. In addition to its ready-made plug-in products, Teacup also offers consulting services for custom plug-in development for Adobe InDesign. In both its consulting and development work, Teacup is dedicated to doing the extra work it takes to create products that are transparent and easy-to-use. Teacup is always looking for ways to simplify, simplify, simplify.