Reply To: Real world experience with Markzware Q2ID

John M said:

I'm just wondering if anyone has any real experience with the Q2ID plugin. I have to deal with a lot of old Quark files (version 4 mostly), preparing them for reprints and I'm sick and tired of using Quark 7. Even though I cut my teeth on Quark I've been using InDesign for so long I've forgotten all the keyboard shortcuts for Quark. I was thinking of using the plugin for mostly covers so they would be easy to proof and they should be fairly easy to convert.

Does this plugin actually work as well as they claim and has anyone used it on long documents (say a 200 page book with sidebars and graphics)? I'm at the point that shelling the money out for the plugin will greatly relieve my stress levels.

I have used it multiple times and as the others have said, it's got issues, but it does work. 

I've noticed that all text frames have an indent and a text wrap setting. That's about the only real annoying thing… 

Since I don't have the older versions of Quark available, it's a real life saver!