Marybeth wrote:
When I copy an image out of Quark and then Paste Into InDesign the link does not appear in my links panel. I have to go in and replace the image manually inside InDesign again. Is there a simpler way to relink these missing images from Quark inside InDesign?
Copying and pasting images from Quark into InDesign is not a good idea. The problem with copying and pasting images from quark (or any other program other than ID and Illustrator) is that the images become embedded inside InDesign. This is a bad idea since your file will become bloated with the embedded graphic and you can not edit them externally. It really is not a good way to work. The real question it seems is how to recreate a Quark layout inside InDesign. There are many different ways to approach this topic and it has been discussed in the past.
Option 1 – Q2ID
The Q2ID plug-in from Markzware is by far the best tool to use. While it does cost a little bit of money (around $200 last time I checked), it pays for itself the first time you use it. It will recreate your layout pretty well and all of your images will be linked back to their original locations.
Option 2 – Manually Recreate
If you only have a few small projects, this may be a viable option since it is free. I recommend this option for some clients who are new to InDesign because it forces them to practice and use the various features of InDesign. Another advantage of building from scratch is the chance to redesign your entire layout (if you are looking for an excuse to do it).
Option 3 – Down-Save
One last, but painful option is to down-save the Quark into a format that InDesign can read. A few years ago, this was not a big deal. Today it is. The problem is that InDesign can only open Quark 4 and 3.3 files. If you have a Quark 8 file, you need to use Quark 8 to save down to Quark 7. Then use Quark 7 to save down to Quark 6 and keep going with each version until you get your Quark 4 file. This is really a painful and an unrealistic to work.
This article was last modified on December 17, 2022
This article was first published on May 28, 2009
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