Sample data for dynamic ads

Authoring Dynamic Sample Data

Sample data lets you preview how your dynamic ad looks when it's connected to a data feed. Google Web Designer automatically provides a set of sample data when you use a dynamic template or select a data schema, but you can edit this data or add your own data sets.

Preview sample data on the stage

Each set of sample data is listed in the Dynamic panel, on the Sample Data tab.

• Select a sample data set in the panel to use that data for any dynamic elements on the stage. You can switch between different sets of sample data at any time.
• Select No sample data to stop viewing sample data on the stage.

You can also choose from these sample data sets when you preview the ad in your browser.

Add sample data

There are multiple ways to add a sample data set, depending on the source of the data.

• If you have a sample data feed file, you can import it into Google Web Designer.
• You can create a new sample data set within the Google Web Designer interface.
• If you've previously used a sample data set for another document and added it to your sample data library, you can add it from the library to your current document.

Import a sample data feed file Create a new sample data set Add a sample data set from your library to your project

Edit sample data

You can make changes either by editing sample data on the stage with standard authoring tools or by opening a dialog that lets you directly view and edit the complete set of sample data.

Edit sample data on the stage Edit sample data directly

Rename a sample data set

1. Open the Dynamic panel and select the Sample Data tab.
2. Right-click the sample data set and select Rename from the pop-up menu.
3. Type the new name and press Enter.

Copy a sample data set

1. Open the Dynamic panel and select the Sample Data tab.
2. Right-click the sample data set and select Duplicate from the pop-up menu.

The new sample data set has a number added to the end of its name.

Delete a sample data set

1. Open the Dynamic panel and select the Sample Data tab.
2. Remove the sample data set by one of the following methods:
   • Select the sample data set and click the Delete button.
   • Right-click the sample data set and select Delete from the pop-up menu.

Save a sample data set to use in other documents

Your sample data library lets you access sample data sets that you've used before. If one of your current sample data sets might be useful for previewing other dynamic ads, you should add it to the sample data library.

1. Open the Dynamic panel and select the Sample Data tab.
2. Right-click the sample data set you want to add and select Add to library from the pop-up menu.

Sample feed file location

Sample feed files are saved in the feeds subfolder of your Google Web Designer project. You can add additional sample feed files to this folder, or modify the files directly.

If you make changes to your sample data using a tool other than Google Web Designer, click the Refresh  button for Web Designer to reflect those changes.