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Converting a template to work with Indesign CS4

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Can anyone convert a .indt file (a brochure template) which I bought today so that it works with Indesign CS4? When I try to open it, it says missing plugin sharedcontent.rpln which I can't find.

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Correct answer Laubender

Hi Andy,

you could ask the seller of that document to provide an IDML file. That could be opened in InDesign CS4 as well. With some consequences: A lot of features were added after InDesign CS4. And all the new features will not travel to CS4 when you open the IDML file.

 

See into this guide by James Wamser that is listing all the InDesign feature development:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/very-handy-resources-from-james-wamser/m-p/6649298?page=1

 

Below a link to the downloadable PDF:

 

Adobe InDesign New Features Guide
This guide covers all the key features from InDesign 1.0 released on August 31, 1999

through the February 2020 release (version 15.0.2)
by James Wamser, Modified: March 4, 2020

 

https://adobeindd.com/view/publications/0fe50e63-71b1-4db5-91c1-c8f6c4738df2/42vn/publication-web-resources/pdf/InDesign_New_Features_1.0%E2%80%93CC.pdf

 

Also ask your seller what's the version of InDesign your .indt file was made with.

Or check yourself. Rename your .indt file suffix to .indd and test with a script by Jongware that could be helpful ( don't know if it will run with InDEsign CS4, but you could try ) :

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/ann-identify-your-indesign-file/m-p/3809701?page=1#M12145

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

 

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AndyNorris48Author
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May 14, 2020

The author of the template, Tom Sarraipo, made an IDML file which I can use and that was very decent of him. Thanks for all of your helpful comments.

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LaubenderCommunity Expert
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May 14, 2020

Andy said:

I bought the file from Adobe stock and could not find any compatibility information.

 

That's a shame! This information could be crucial. And now we know it is.

They also should offer an IDML file.

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

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May 14, 2020

Adobe aren’t likely to do that. Their interest is having people pay to upgrade...

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LaubenderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 13, 2020

Hi Andy,

you could ask the seller of that document to provide an IDML file. That could be opened in InDesign CS4 as well. With some consequences: A lot of features were added after InDesign CS4. And all the new features will not travel to CS4 when you open the IDML file.

 

See into this guide by James Wamser that is listing all the InDesign feature development:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/very-handy-resources-from-james-wamser/m-p/6649298?page=1

 

Below a link to the downloadable PDF:

 

Adobe InDesign New Features Guide
This guide covers all the key features from InDesign 1.0 released on August 31, 1999

through the February 2020 release (version 15.0.2)
by James Wamser, Modified: March 4, 2020

 

https://adobeindd.com/view/publications/0fe50e63-71b1-4db5-91c1-c8f6c4738df2/42vn/publication-web-resources/pdf/InDesign_New_Features_1.0%E2%80%93CC.pdf

 

Also ask your seller what's the version of InDesign your .indt file was made with.

Or check yourself. Rename your .indt file suffix to .indd and test with a script by Jongware that could be helpful ( don't know if it will run with InDEsign CS4, but you could try ) :

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/ann-identify-your-indesign-file/m-p/3809701?page=1#M12145

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

 

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    AndyNorris48Author
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    May 14, 2020

    Thanks Uwe, that's very helpful.

    Best wishes

    Andy

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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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    May 13, 2020

    Where did you buy the template? Did the seller say that InDesign CS4 was supported? InDesign CS4 dates back to 2008 so it's no surprise that it couldn't open a newer InDesign file format.

     

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      AndyNorris48Author
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      May 14, 2020

      I bought the file from Adobe stock and could not find any compatibility information.

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