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stevef21476241
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February 3, 2021
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Creating Classifed ads page in our newspaper layout

  • February 3, 2021
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Hello! We publish a monthly newspaper with a classifieds section. Currently, our designer is simply wrapping the text for the classifieds across two pages and spacing it as best he can (the classified breaks are a separate layer). Obviouly this is a bit of a headache since a change in one area ripples through the layout. Wondering if there's a plugin or feature in InDesign that'd automate this process or at least make it easier?

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Randy Hagan
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Randy HaganCommunity Expert
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February 3, 2021

There are a couple. You may want to check out these links for more information.

 

https://www.newspapermanager.com/ad-management

https://fakebrains.com/classified-legal-ad-management/

 

Both of these are more comprehensive classified ad management programs, from job ticketing through to invoicing/fulfillment, with corresponding price points, but they also include copy processing capabilities for InDesign that make production a snap.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Randy

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    SJRiegel
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    February 3, 2021

    Can your provide some more information and screen shots    to explain what you are now doing, and what you are trying to do? I am not following what your current process is, or what issues you are having with it.

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    February 3, 2021

    What are the »classified breaks « exactly? 

    Please post screenshots including the pertinent Panels. 

    Randy Hagan
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    Randy HaganCommunity Expert
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    February 3, 2021

    I suspect editions/versioning based on multiple publications. Like using one template and generating all the editions with a single InDesign file.

     

    On that count, I imagine that the process may well be fraught with peril. If it was me, I'd be setting up different InDesign document files for each edition. Jus' sayin' ...

      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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      February 3, 2021

      I wonder if the »breaks« the OP mentioned are just simple lines or comparable design elements. 

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