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October 24, 2018
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I want to preserve my file structure when packaging

  • October 24, 2018
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I have a book with 50-some chapters, documents, InCopy files, images of several types, vectors and bitmaps, Excel spreadsheets, etc., numerous authors and editors. I have a nice working file structure with folders for images, documents, so on. Why can't I save that file structure when packaging, instead of InDesign ripping everything out and dropping it all together into the same Links folder?

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    Correct answer BobLevine

    Simple answer: that’s not how it works.

    If you don’t like it you can file a feature request here: https://indesign.uservoice.com/

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    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 24, 2018

    Simple answer: that’s not how it works.

    If you don’t like it you can file a feature request here: https://indesign.uservoice.com/

    SmartGraphicArt
    SmartGraphicArtAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 24, 2018

    Yeah, I know. It's one of those wish list items. I wanted to bring it up to the developers at Adobe MAX, but I couldn't get into any of the under-the-hood ID sessions. Just wondering if anyone else has ever thought the packaging structure was a bit under-developed.

    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
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    October 24, 2018

    The primary purpose of the packaging feature was to send the entire project to a service provider. If you need something more robust I suggest popping over to the scripting forum to see if anyone there can help you.

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