Regular readers may be familiar with a free script previously showcased here called Calendar Wizard by Scott Selberg. It is certainly one of the must-have scripts for InDesign. A link can be found on our page of great free scripts that every InDesign user should have (check out the other great stuff while you’re there).
Version 5 of Calendar Wizard offers several enhancements over previous versions.
The ability to save and load settings
This is an enormous time-saver when you’re making several calendars, or if there were errors in your initial calendar. The script’s interface has many options, and keeping your previous options definitely saves time.
Two new varieties of calendars
Along with the usual type of calendar, Calendar Wizard can now generate two new designs:
- List Calendar
- Line Calendar
List Calendar
The list calendar has the dates arranged in a one or two column layout with room to write events that fall on particular dates.
Line Calendar
The line calendar has the dates arranged in row/month configuration for “at a glance” reference.
Enhanced customization options
Calendar Wizard now allows for more customization than the previously, including options such as:
- Customized holidays
- Customized page and margin sizes
The script also features an improved user guide, along with direct contacts for help, and how-tos for using the script.
While Calendar Wizard is still free for personal and non-profit use, commercial use requires a license. The cost is US$20 for a single user. Considering the complexity and flexibility of the script, that is an incredible bargain for what is arguably one of the most useful scripts ever created for InDesign.
This article was last modified on December 15, 2023
This article was first published on December 15, 2023
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