Upgrading plug-ins?
I need to open a file that was created a year ago but Indesign won't. It says I need to update the plug-ins or download the latest version. I just updated the software and restarted my computer and it...
View ArticleReformatting a book?
I'm using InDesign 5.5 on a Mac (Mac OS X 10.8). I have created a book document contaiing about 30 chapter files. All the chapter files are synchronized. Now I want to reformat the entire book. It is...
View ArticleCRASHING LIKE MAD
My InDesign CS6 is crashing like mad. AND I am finding DBSharingShield files on my desktop. Along with files that look like they are suppose to reopen aftr a crash. BUT MY ORIGINAL FILES ARE...
View ArticleProblem with Specifying a URL in Movie Options
Hi,I am using ID CS3. I have created an interactive presentation in InDesign. I am trying to specify a URL to link a video to our web server using the Movie Options dialog box. I keep getting an error...
View ArticleCross-reference mixup after package
Hi, I've got a question regarding InDesign cross-reference. Here's the background:The original source is stored in F drive.Packaged source is stored in C drive.For each of my drafts, I need to attach...
View ArticleCrazy lag / slow / when doing anything with text
CS6 on PC with 16 gig new ram and i7 and inDesign and Illustrator are both giving me lags. Especially on ID, when I try and use the type tool to select text it takes four to fifteen seconds for the top...
View ArticleTrouble creating a PDF/x-3:2002 in Indesign 6
I am trying to create a pdf for Blurb.com (book printing online). I am using their plugin for Indesign which provides their specs for proper layout. I designed the book, got my client's approval and...
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InDesign or Muse?
Hello forum, Can I use InDesign as a web design tool or should I subscribe to Muse? I would prefer to use the software I've already got. I need to build a simple, clean and attractive site that...
View ArticleHelp ! Can't align images anymore
Something strange happened. I just opened a document which I created yesterday and I wanted to align an image. But this doesn't work anymore. When I select the image I can press the align-icons, but...
View ArticleError printing booklet in CS6
InDesign Printing Error message appears when selecting 'Print Booklet'. Says the Adobe Print Engine failed to output the data due to an unknown problem. Never experienced any difficulties prior to...
View ArticleSections and conditional text
Hello.I work with technical documents that are translated into 5 languages. This documents have 16 main sections. I would like to put, in the footpage of any page, the name of the section. I know that...
View ArticleParagraph styles specific to spread?
Hi, I'm laying out a brochure, and want the title paragraph styles to act differently depending on which side of a spread they are on. Specificly I have a paragraph rule which bleeds off the left side...
View ArticleWhy is B&W image printing in color in InDesign?
I am using Indesign 4.0 to layout out a book in two colors, black and cyan. The printshop seperates the black and cyan and prints black with a spot color of their choosing. The problem is that...
View ArticleHow do I convert PDF(Acrobat 9 Pro) or INDD5 to Word?
I need to convert our PDF output files or INDD files to Word docs for Kindle publication. The Save As doesn't convert correctly.
View Articlecompressing large file for website
I am trying to save a catalogue file so that it can be uploaded onto a website. I saved it as a Postscript file using low resolution setting, and then distilled it with Acrobat Distiller using smallest...
View ArticleHow to fix issues in Id: unselectable tools
From 'edit original' to adding a stroke to a shape or centering text.EVERYTHING is unusable. Unable to even update link if edited in Ps. I've rebooted, started with a fresh document..etc. Still no use...
View Articlewhen I open a new document I do not get inches by the margins it says this (...
I purchased cs5 in 2010 and have never used indesign I am now wanting to use it but when I open a new document I do not get inches by the margins it says this ( 51p0 ) how do i fix it ? thanks beargirl
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Why do cross-references affect paragraph composition?
I rarely use large numbers of cross-references but this project I'm working on in four languges (which may turn into a sixteen-language project at any moment) has a very large number of...
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Part of bleed missing on right facing page
I'm working on a book with facing pages that will be perfect bound. When I create a PDF by printing a postscript, it comes out very strangely... it seems to be removing part of the bleed on the right...
View ArticleI purchased cs5 in 2010 and have never used indesign I am now wanting to use...
I purchased cs5 in 2010 and have never used indesign I am now wanting to use it but when I open a new document I do not get inches by the margins it says this ( 51p0 ) how do i fix it ? thanks Pat
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