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kai*smith
kai*smith
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April 18, 2017
Question

Creating evenly distributed diagonal lines InDesign

  • April 18, 2017
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Hello! I am trying to create pages with evenly distributed diagonal lines with InDesign. I have googled and looked on so many websites and forums, and all I can seem to find is tutorials on how to do this with Illustrator and Photoshop. I have access to both of these, but I don't know enough about either to know how I could create it there and import to InDesign. I feel like there should be a way, using the line tool, but I've been working with it for about two hours and still can't get the lines evenly distributed across my spread. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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    winterm
    winterm
    Legend
    April 18, 2017

    No need to create this outside InDesign.

    Edit -> Step and Repeat is the right tool for this.

    It's pretty intuitive, you'll get it quickly.

      kai*smith
      kai*smithAuthor
      Known Participant
      April 18, 2017

      I'm not sure what you mean? I think I'll try the other tip, then if I can't get it that way I will check back and see if you can explain in more detail. Thank you!

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 19, 2017

      This is what winterm​ means by Edit > Step and Repeat:

        amaarora
        Community Manager
        amaaroraCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        April 18, 2017

        Hi,

        I know one way which can make you accomplish this in InDesign(dont know much about Photoshop and Illustrator).

        1. Create your first line using the line tool such that it is of desired angle

        2. Open the "Move" panel (Ctrl+shift+4 on Win) and then enter the desired vertical distance you want between your lines

        3. Click the Copy option in the Move panel to get another diagonal line parallel to first one

        4. Select the second line just created and press "ctrl+alt+4" (object->transform->transform sequence again) to get the pattern

        Let me know if this is what you want. I am sure there can be more and better ways.

        -Aman

          kai*smith
          kai*smithAuthor
          Known Participant
          April 18, 2017

          Thank you! I will definitely give this a shot!

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