Illustrator - Maximum allowed size of variable library xml file loaded from variables palette?

Question

Hi-
One question I can’t seem to find the answer to anywhere – any idea on what the maximum size xml file one can use when making data driven graphics in Illustrator?
I can successfully batch when I load a single variable library with about 100 datasets at one time but anything much larger than that in the same xml format gives me a “the incoming variable library is invalid” error. Elsewhere on this discussion forum I have seen answers say there is no limit to the size of the XML file. (http://forums.adobe.com/thread/647934). But my experience with Illustrator CS5 says otherwise.
I have thousands I need to create. Any help would be most appreciated.
1. If there is a maximum size either in file size, number of datasets, or number of variables/values, please share what the limit is.
2. I still need to create thousands of the final document I am creating - if the limit is close to 100 and I need to create many thousands - any suggestions on either scripting or other methods to get this done?
Thanks,
Michael

Answer 1

yey!! now we know 1,000 is not the limit. Tested wiht 2 variables, 1122 data sets.
<v:sampleDataSet  dataSetName="1121">
<ZIPPER>
<p>6” ZIPPER</p>
</ZIPPER>
<FLY>
<p>1121</p>
</FLY>
</v:sampleDataSet>
<v:sampleDataSet  dataSetName="1122">
<ZIPPER>
<p>6” ZIPPER</p>
</ZIPPER>
<FLY>
<p>1122</p>
</FLY>
</v:sampleDataSet>
</v:sampleDataSets>
</variableSet>
</variableSets>
</svg>