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Karthik SG
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June 21, 2022
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export pdf with guides and grids is not working for me in indesign!

  • June 21, 2022
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app.pdfExportPreferences.pageRange = "ALL";
app.pdfExportPreferences.exportGuidesAndGrids = true;
app.documents[0].exportFile(ExportFormat.PDF_TYPE,File(app.documents[0].fullName.parent+"/"+"_Grid.pdf"),false,Pdf_joboption);
doc.close(SaveOptions.no);

I used this method and property from document object model but no grids or guides were added to my exported pdf. Thanks in advance!

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Correct answer Brad @ Roaring Mouse

Any unmodified PDF\X compliant preset disallows Visible Grids and Guides.

You can turn off the Standard to None and this will allow the checkbox to be set, but your PDF is no longer compliant.

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Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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June 21, 2022

Any unmodified PDF\X compliant preset disallows Visible Grids and Guides.

You can turn off the Standard to None and this will allow the checkbox to be set, but your PDF is no longer compliant.

    brian_p_dts
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    brian_p_dtsCommunity Expert
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    June 21, 2022

    Looks like you are using a preset which probably does not have that option selected. Export options will get overridden by the preset. Instead, change the preset either manually or via script, ie.: 

    Pdf_joboption.exportGuidesAndGrids = true;
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