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basoverdijk
basoverdijk
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March 9, 2023
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Export to PDF fails with embedded indd-files

  • March 9, 2023
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I have a few InDesign files with embed indd files in them.

When I export a file to PDF (High Quality print) I get an error: Failed to export PDF. This could be due  to issues in certain pages or assets. Please check and try again.

When I export the embedded indd-files to PDF and embed this PDF, the error is solved.

So it looks like something has changed for embedding indd-files, what could this be?

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Correct answer Frans v.d. Geest

Known problem, if you have searched the forums here you would have found this topic already a few times. The bug is known, there is a fix coming (it has to do with T1 fonts).

So no solution yet, you have to wait for a fixed update...

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Geоrge
Geоrge
Legend
March 9, 2023

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/error-background-pdf/m-p/10674245 - see here my post about half-blade method.

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
Frans v.d. Geest
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Frans v.d. GeestCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 9, 2023

Known problem, if you have searched the forums here you would have found this topic already a few times. The bug is known, there is a fix coming (it has to do with T1 fonts).

So no solution yet, you have to wait for a fixed update...

Geоrge
Geоrge
Legend
March 9, 2023

It can be not only font problem. It can be anything: PNG, tif, eps "bugged" placed images, some embedded images, etc

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
BobLevine
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BobLevineCommunity Expert
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March 9, 2023

It is absolutely a bug in 18.2. That is why the rollout was stopped. This is specific to placed INDD files that use Type 1 fonts.

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