How to open indd from InDesign version 2.02 (version, NOT CS2!)

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Hi,I´m trying to transfer old indd files from InDesing version 2.02 to younger versions.I´ve got access to an old PC with this IND-version installed. There I can open the files. But there seems to be no way to make an export to inx.Trying to open a version-2.02-file with for ex. CS5.5 gives the error "EPS PAGE ITEM.RPLN" with the request to update this IND-Version.Can anyone tell me what to do to convert the files?Or is there a service provider offering this?Thank you Tobias

Laubender · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, I’m getting the same error. I’ve never that happen and I have a feeling the file may be corrupt.

There’s nothing I can think of that can possibly save it.

Hi Bob,

same result with my try to open the 2.0 InDesign document with InDesign CS6 on Windows:

Maybe Markzware's DTP File Recovery Service can do something about this?

https://markzware.com/products/file-recovery-service/

Regards,
Uwe

boots_n_patches · Answer

" I´m trying to transfer old indd files from InDesing version 2.02 to younger versions. I´ve got access to an old PC with this IND-version installed. There I can open the files. But there seems to be no way to make an export to inx. "

what exactly do you mean no way to export to inx? you simply open the *.indd file inside indd-2 … go to "file-export" … the interface offers you drop-down-menu format of "indesign-interchange" which produces an *.inx file … this can then be opened on even the newest indd-cc versions. do you not have the option in indd-2's export "drop-down-menu"?

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