Re: Are existing documents able to reference Template files?
All a Template file is in InDesign is a normal InDesign file that has a read-only attribute applied to it. You open up an INDT file and start working, and when you whack control+s or command+s to save,...
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The ".dot" files in Microsoft Word act the way you're describing. Word documents are linked to the .dot file (template) from which they were created. If you're familiar with MS Word, perhaps this is...
View ArticleRe: Indesign CS6 freezes while saving then crashes upon reopening
Not a lot of help in the crash report, which probably means the recovery data is fried and it's crashing trying to recover the file you force quit. Empty the InDesign Recovery folder in your user...
View ArticleLinks don't work
I hope someone can help me. When I export a pdf from Indesign the email links don't work at all on a smartphone such as iphone, ipad or blackberry. Can anyone help me resolve this issue. I am using...
View ArticleRe: Using InDesign Graphics in Word
http://www.creativepro.com/article/hergeekness-says-convert-custom-let terhead-microsoft-word-templates
View ArticleRe: Links don't work
Have you actually created hyperlinks in ID, or are you depending or the autorecognition feature available in Acrobat and reader?
View ArticleHow to assign multiple events to a multi-state object?
I'm a new InDesign user and I'm trying to assign multiple events to a multi-state object. My object is a lamp. State one - lamp is on. State two - lamp is off. I'd like to have a sound play each...
View ArticleRe: Links don't work
Please delete your auto-signature when replying by email. I doubt you really want to share your personal info with the entire world. Do the links work on a regular computer? (you need to be exporting...
View ArticleRe: Paragraph style ignores style options
Thanks, Peter! I reviewed the Character Styles and sure enough, there was a specific one that was applied to the text that was causing the problem.
View ArticleRe: Links don't work
Thanks for the reminder on that. The links work on a regular computer. I thought I was exporting high quality print but maybe I wasn’t so just resaved and will retest. I am viewing it on my Blackberry...
View ArticleRe: Links don't work
Be aware that there are a variety of different PDF readers on smartphones and tablet devices. Some may work and some may not. If you're talking about Adobe Reader on iPad/iPhone, it can handle...
View ArticleRe: Links don't work
Apparently this is true and frustrating when this newsletter is sent out to many who view on an iphone or an ipad. Do you know if there is a free app they can download that would make it work for them?
View ArticleRe: Using InDesign Graphics in Word
Try saving the image as Enhanced Metafile (emf). It seems that works the best from Word to PDF.
View ArticleRe: How do I export 72ppi jpegs from InDesign without losing quality?
One thing you may wish to do is forget about 72ppi, which is completely irrelevant for onscreen use. Think in actual pixels; if you created a graphic that you need to use for a webpage header at 800...
View ArticleIf text exists after merge insert preceding word? Conditional Grep?
I'm not sure if this is possible or if it is how to go about it. I have a lot of labels that I am creating using data merge. Certain text fields require a label like this… Label 1: Merged text...
View ArticleRe: Placing word documents with embedded metafiles
Yes, exporting from Word to PDF, the embedded metafiles have the correct appearance. They continue to look good when placing the PDF file in InDesign. But there is no way to reflow placed PDF files...
View ArticleRe: Indesign "network connection lost"
HI Bob I read the article but I don't see how that has anything to do with Indesign crashing from loss of network connection. I pretty much use skydrive dropbox etc for backing up files and emergency...
View ArticleRe: Placing word documents with embedded metafiles
It sounds like you have a MathType document. MrMathType from dessci.com (Design Science) posts here. But you might want to pop over to their web site and see if there are any faqs or support documents...
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