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Gypsynaut
Gypsynaut
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August 26, 2020
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Help with an InDesign file that will not open

Hello - I created a project in InDesign and after editing for a few days, today it did not allow me to open it. It states: "Cannot open the file "...".  Adobe InDesign may not support the file format, a plug-in that supports the file format may be missing, or the file may be open in another application."  It is not open in another application and I was just editing 15 hours ago.  Not sure what changed overnight, but any suggestions on potential plug-ins or intalling support software??  Thank you!

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Meilleure réponse par SJRiegel

There is a script that will attempt to blind-open the file and export it as idml.  

This is a older script, so I don't know if it works with the newest versions of InDesign, or if an updated version exists.

https://www.hilfdirselbst.ch/foren/gforum.cgi?do=post_editlog;post=475991;

 

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SJRiegelRéponse
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August 26, 2020

There is a script that will attempt to blind-open the file and export it as idml.  

This is a older script, so I don't know if it works with the newest versions of InDesign, or if an updated version exists.

https://www.hilfdirselbst.ch/foren/gforum.cgi?do=post_editlog;post=475991;

 

    John Mensinger
    Community Expert
    John MensingerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 26, 2020

    Was there a crash while the file was open?

     

    Close InDesign and check the folder where the file is stored for a file with the extension .idlk. If there is one there, delete it, then relaunch InDesign and attempt to open your file.

      Gypsynaut
      GypsynautAuteur
      Participant
      August 26, 2020

      I'll try that ... also, no crash. A mystery to me! I'm updating my OS as well so let's see what happens in a few minutes.... fingers crossed!

      Derek Cross
      Community Expert
      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 26, 2020

      Which version of InDesign and OS?

      Presumably you didn't make a back-up copy of the file?

        Gypsynaut
        GypsynautAuteur
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        August 26, 2020

        Hi Derek - InDesign 2020 (just installed last week).  OS is Catalina v.10.15.3

         

        Only back up is a PDF,  so not helpful for editing.  The ID file was saved only to replace the former file, so no additional copy that I can find.  

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