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Frances Simons
MemberOmmGosh. What a headache. Honestly, I’d try to strip out the index and start from scratch. I detest Word but it sounds like the issue relates, as you say, to the original file. I am sure you’ve thought about it, but when something like this crops up, I start thinking in 50 page cut-n-recreate. I like clean files.
MemberCouple of things. Are you aware on snap to grid? Make sure you’ve unchecked that. Also change your increments in your preferences. Try it and I hope you have it! I know that insane feeling!
MemberLol. Keith Gilbert is a genius. I would very much want to hear what he suggests. Although I’m in Canada, Keith would be my first choice-go-to-guru every time. I knew him when I was in MN.
MemberI mean, I’m sure you have tried that. Not sure why it wouldn’t work though
MemberHave you tried place, trace and expand? Can’t believe a logo was done in InDesign. That’s unusual.
November 17, 2015 at 7:06 pm in reply to: Perfectly align graphics behind single lines in a text #79486MemberHi RWVVV
I would use paragraph styles to do this. I do not like a cluttered layout and use as few frames as possible (I never use separate text frames for this kind of work).
Perhaps others have a better idea but styles are so easy and clean under the hood. And if anyone sees your native file, they know you know what you are doing ;-)
MemberI’d stick with InDesign for anything for newspaper or magazines. I use illustrator a lot, but only if my image I’ve made a complex vector and/or I’ve created typographic design in the piece. I always, however, use illustrator for large format like banners, billboards and other outdoor stuff. I think lots of people would stick with InDesign for those jobs too. Gets to be a matter of preference at that point.
I work back and forth with all of the program’s though.
MemberAlways use masters and styles. That’s a big project to take on as a novice. Wow. Thumbs up for chutzpah.
MemberYup, I was going to suggest the same thing as Eugene. Page numbering and sections are quite do-able and shouldn’t be giving you the headaches you’ve got. Sounds like you have a Bunche of discrete files and you want to put them in one file? There’d be a couple of ways to do that. How are you placing the files? Perhaps the folks here can help. How about listing out the job specs and what you’ve done so far. That way, they could guide you and, along the way, isolate where the glitch/es are happening.
Just a thought. You’ve got me curious about what you’re doing and how folks could best help. They are super knowledgeable
August 27, 2015 at 6:59 am in reply to: Can I disable “Allow Document Pages to Shuffle” setting? #77610MemberHi Ron,
Sorry things have been so frustrating for you. IMHO, InDesign is solid and Adobe pretty good to deal with (if a little graspy for your wallet). I’ve certainly encountered frustration in front of the computer but mostly when Word is open. Rare though it is. Glad you got it “sorted” out
MemberWhat are you doing to create the font/text in InDesign? Are you placing a pdf?
MemberTables. Easy predictable copying too. I love tables in InDesign.
MemberYour 1/2 margins are okay for Staples. You mean Staples the store correct? Spiral bound is no big deal honestly. Your plan for layout will work. Layout in facing pages. Use 3/4 on inside margin and 1/2 on others.
How many pages in your publication?
You can easily pull pages apart at any point. Upstream or downstream. You can do it in InDesign, on export, or on Acrobat. It’s sort of a basic thing….
Question? Why are you using PS?
MemberNot necessarily easier to work in spreads. Mostly, but not always. Depends on whether you have crossover images or content and page numbering etc.
I’ve seen small pubs that don’t have/need page numbers, and with a full bleed, in that case, it would be easier to NOT use facing pages.
If your spiral bound is a full bleed, you either need to lay it out in single pages, OR lay it out in spreads and pull them apart at the end (see the tutorial on this technique.
July 15, 2015 at 9:34 am in reply to: Indd Best Practices for Placing High Res Images Destined for Print #76601MemberHi Eugene,
Rigtho, I never convert a TIF to a JPG unless it would be for digital use. No, that wasn’t a concern but I appreciate your advice.
Curious about resizing prior to placing in InDesign do you then check (or calculate) your effective resolution prior to placing? For print I mean.
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