Copy/Paste from AI to INDD

Question

Hi all. I have a simple vector path in AI CS5.1 and I'm trying to copy and paste-in-place to INDD CS5.5 (Windows). I need it to remain an editable vector. I've read that I need to go to Edit>Preferences> FIle Handling and Clipboard Handling but I do not see that. I see File Handling and Clipboard handling as two separate windows, neither of which have a selection for AICB preferences to preserve path or anything...where can I find this setting to adjust (if that's the issue). Am I missing something?

Thanks much!

Steve Werner · Accepted Answer

When i use "place" it also comes in as a single object, not editable...is it supposed to do that? So I should be editing in AI and not in INDD?

The limit for vector shapes to be retained is very low, as I pointed out above. Here's a post I wrote about it a long time ago, and the limit still holds:

http://indesignsecrets.com/the-magic-number.php

jane-e · Answer

When it's a simple path, I just copy from Illustrator and paste to InDesign with the default Preferences.

Make sure your path has an Appearance, such as a fill and / or stroke.

Look at the Transform panel for the X and Y in case you need to type the co-ordinates in again. It probably won't go in the same place.

If it is complex, don't copy and paste it. Use File > Place to place a linked file. Make the changes in Illustrator and update the graphic in InDesign.

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