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Michael5ED9
Inspiring
August 10, 2022
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Recording what InDesign file an Ai file is used in

  • August 10, 2022
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I produce vector infographics which appear in various InDesign projects for a client. For future reference, they've asked me if it's possible to record in which documents a given infographic is used. There might be 100 brochures but only 15 of them use a particular infographic. Now, I supose, I could jot this down whenever, for example, infographic A is imported into a brochure or leaflet but, of course, during a really busy session this might easily be overlooked. Therefore, I was wondering if there might be a way to automate said process.  Some kind of metadata perhaps?

 

Any and all contributions welcome.

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John Mensinger
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John MensingerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 10, 2022

It's probably possible to script a list of placed files in InDesign, and it may have already been done. Have you posted this question in the InDesign forum?

 

And/or, if you happen to be on the Windows platform, you can search folders of InDesign files for references to placed .AI files using the free deep-search tool, Agent Ransack.

Mylenium
Mylenium
Legend
August 10, 2022

Nope. That would require an asset tracking software, be that a local app or a server-based publishing solution. These things do exist, but of course cost extra money and even then you have to move within their system or else they will lose track of your artworks just as well.

 

Mylenium

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    Michael5ED9Author
    Inspiring
    August 10, 2022

    Didn't think so but just thought I'd put it out there. Many thanks.

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