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  • March 27, 2013 at 11:16 am in reply to: Keyboard Shortcut Error #64508
    Billy Chase
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    Also, when I try to modify the character style for a new shortcut it won't let me create a new one. If I try any option or other modifer key it stays blank.

    December 6, 2012 at 9:57 am in reply to: ACE Exams #63692
    Billy Chase
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    Excellent.

    So if I'm undertanding this correctly, once you become certified then all you need to do is take the recertification exams as new versions come out? There's a huge price difference in the tests.

    Building up my confidence is the main factor I think.

    March 9, 2012 at 11:48 am in reply to: Cannot copy necessary linked file(s)? – Error Message #61780
    Billy Chase
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    I think I finally figured it out. The links were not missing and there weren't any warning signs. What happened was a file was labeled in correctly. It contained slashes in the title. Once I renamed the file, everything packaged up fine.

    Thanks to everyone for trying to help.

    January 18, 2012 at 12:40 pm in reply to: Cannot copy necessary linked file(s)? – Error Message #61481
    Billy Chase
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    Nothing?

    It's really odd that this is happening. I can't figure out how to get the file to package properly. Other InDesign files new and old package fine.

    Thanks,

    Billy

    June 1, 2011 at 10:27 am in reply to: Calendar Wizard #59735
    Billy Chase
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    I get an error with the fitcalendartoframe. js.

    I've got the calendar working for the most part now. It has saved me a great deal of time reworking the University's calendar. I hope I can get better and more efficient at using this script.

    Thanks for your help.

    May 31, 2011 at 11:30 am in reply to: Calendar Wizard #59724
    Billy Chase
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    I unchecked a lot of the boxes and I seem to have a workable file. Now it may just be a matter of restyling everything to fit the look.

    There's somewhat of a learning curve to this script. But it is useful.

    Let me know what you think of the new version. Obviously, this is my first time using this script.

    May 31, 2011 at 8:03 am in reply to: Calendar Wizard #59721
    Billy Chase
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    When I try to do August 2011 to December 2012 I get an error message.

    Calendar Wizard error

    This script seems like it could be useful but maybe I'm not thinking it through.

    Here are the main settings that I've tried to use:

    Calendar Wizard Settings

    Once I can get it working then I can style it to look something like this:

    Calendar Sample

    October 8, 2010 at 12:31 pm in reply to: How do I export my Find/Change queries and preferences to use elsewhere? #57305
    Billy Chase
    Member

    Cool. Thanks. I thought there was an export feature but I guess it is just a copy and drag.

    July 8, 2010 at 8:46 am in reply to: Changing the name of every style in a document #56302
    Billy Chase
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    Another way to tackle this is to create a paragraph return for each style and style it. Then you can export the InDesign document out to a word file that contains all the styles.

    I think this might be a Deke McClelland trick that I learned a while back. I haven't actually tried it because I haven't been faced with a situation that needed it or if it did need it then the editor already had their system in place.

    July 8, 2010 at 1:46 am in reply to: Changing the name of every style in a document #53045
    Billy Chase
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    Another way to tackle this is to create a paragraph return for each style and style it. Then you can export the InDesign document out to a word file that contains all the styles. 

    I think this might be a Deke McClelland trick that I learned a while back. I haven't actually tried it because I haven't been faced with a situation that needed it or if it did need it then the editor already had their system in place. 

    July 7, 2010 at 12:41 pm in reply to: Most efficient way to set up? #56290
    Billy Chase
    Member

    I'm sure some others can add to what I'll mention to do.

    I would make some Paragraph Styles that you can base the rest of your styles on. If you happen to be using Times or Minion Pro then you setup your basic style for a Header, Body, Caption, etc. Then you would take your Paragraph Styles that have different colors and base them on these root styles. That way if they decide to change the font to something else you only have to change the style that the other styles are based. It beats having to go through the rest of them and change each one. Dividing them into folders is a good idea for organization.

    You will also want to designate styles that will work with your TOC. TOCs are style based and they rely heavily on consistent use of a style for chapter markers, sections, or whatever method is used to divide the long document up.

    I haven't had any experience making an Appendices for a book. My daily work doesn't usually need that sort of thing. I'm sure someone can chime in on the best way to handle that.

    I would also try to style match from your Word Doc to your InDesign as much as you can. This should save some time.

    Best of luck with everything.

    July 7, 2010 at 5:41 am in reply to: Most efficient way to set up? #53363
    Billy Chase
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    I'm sure some others can add to what I'll mention to do. 

    I would make some Paragraph Styles that you can base the rest of your styles on. If you happen to be using Times or Minion Pro then you setup your basic style for a Header, Body, Caption, etc. Then you would take your Paragraph Styles that have different colors and base them on these root styles. That way if they decide to change the font to something else you only have to change the style that the other styles are based. It beats having to go through the rest of them and change each one. Dividing them into folders is a good idea for organization. 

    You will also want to designate styles that will work with your TOC. TOCs are style based and they rely heavily on consistent use of a style for chapter markers, sections, or whatever method is used to divide the long document up. 

    I haven't had any experience making an Appendices for a book. My daily work doesn't usually need that sort of thing. I'm sure someone can chime in on the best way to handle that. 

    I would also try to style match from your Word Doc to your InDesign as much as you can. This should save some time. 

    Best of luck with everything. 

    June 25, 2010 at 6:17 am in reply to: I can't figure this GREP search out #56169
    Billy Chase
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    Thanks for the reply Jongware. You know your stuff. How did you get to understand GREP so well? I have a hard time grasping it and figuring it out. I'm hoping it will click soon enough.

    Thanks, again.

    June 24, 2010 at 11:17 pm in reply to: I can’t figure this GREP search out #53216
    Billy Chase
    Member

    Thanks for the reply Jongware. You know your stuff. How did you get to understand GREP so well? I have a hard time grasping it and figuring it out. I'm hoping it will click soon enough. 

    Thanks, again. 

    June 16, 2010 at 10:27 am in reply to: Does CS5 Print Booklet to PDF work now? #56077
    Billy Chase
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    Oh, my bad, I left that out. We have Snow Leopard here at work. I still have Leopard at home.

    Thanks. :D

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