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ID CC 2015 Issue: Unable to Move Objects

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April 18, 2016
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I've just recently updated CC to 2015 on my Macbook air and have a class project I am attempting to get started but am having an issue with objects in a file. I am able to resize them but NOT move them to a new position in the file either with or without the frame.

Initially, I assume that with a prolonged absence from the app that the method for dealing with objects needed to be refreshed in my memory so I looked it up and found out this was not the case.

I then tried restarting the app and opening the same object in a different file but the problem persists.

I won't be able to complete this class project if this problem can't be solved. Please tell me something can be done.

I read something about erasing preferences but received no result from the buttons it said to hold down. The reading pertained to CS 6 but I figured this particular method might not be exclusive. This in spite of the fact that I actually have no custom preferences to erase.

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Correct answer The Dark Avenger

Recently Creative Cloud released software updates for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. I installed them and all InDesign Issues were fixed just in time for my second class project.

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Rfossum1!

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Try deleting Google Chrome. Sounds weird, but it worked for me.

bigsender

Participant

I'm having this problem with InDesign CC also.

I'm using Mac, with the latest software update.

And InDesign is updated. None of the above suggestions have worked :/

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GhofraniGraphics

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I was able to overcome the same issue by updating the linked files. As it turns out, the problematic graphics (ones I wasn't able to move or manipulate) were not properly linked. A simple re-linking fixed this issue for me.

The Dark AvengerAuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

Recently Creative Cloud released software updates for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. I installed them and all InDesign Issues were fixed just in time for my second class project.

Barb Binder

Community Expert

Yay!

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

sirij86312060

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I've had exactly the same problem and nothing could fix it. I tried all good advice.

I updated El Capitan with the newest update and the problem was fixed!

The Dark AvengerAuthor

Inspiring

For Adobe's reference, I've discovered two other performance bugs in addition to having not yet solved the one I'd created this thread to address.

1.) I'm unable to rearrange layers

2.) I'm unable to manipulate anchor points in a drawn shape with the direct select tool. It allowed me ONCE when I'd initially completed drawing the shape but refuses to allow it again.

These issues are crippling the quality of the project I'm doing for class. Luckily I have a cool instructor who should understand. I'm going to enclose a letter with the ID document when I turn it into the class server.

This is only the first project of the class, however, I still have two more which will require the use of ID.

Does anyone know at this point when the next upgrade is going to be available?

The Dark AvengerAuthor

Inspiring

Update: I've found solutions to the two additional issues I've reported here.

1.) It seemed it was only the particular shape I was targeting that wouldn't allow it's anchor points to be selected and manipulated. When I duplicated it, all the duplicates could be manipulated. So I just deleted the original and replaced it with a manipulatable duplicate.

2.) Moving objects between layers can be done without dragging with the mouse, which is what I can't do, by cutting (NOT copying) the object from the layer it's currently residing in and pasting it into the destination layer.

* The destination layer needs to be selected as the 'target layer', the 'target layer' is the one displaying a pen icon.
* The object must also be selected, meaning framed and the square to the right of the object name in the layer panel ticked. If the object is highlighted in the layer panel but it's not framed nor the square ticked, it is NOT selected.

Still have the image dragging bug. I'll be reporting any other issues I come across.

Om Nath Jha

Legend

Hi,

For the image dragging issue (not able to drag image in InDesign) please try the steps below :

1. Create a new user account in your Mac and test the InDesign there. Please see : OS X Yosemite: Set up users on your Mac

2. Or enable the root user of your Mac and test the ID there. Please see : Enabling and using the "root" user in OS X - Apple Support

3. If InDesign allows to drag objects/images in new account or Root user, do share the result so that I can suggest the next troubleshooting steps.

Regards,

Om

Barb Binder

Community Expert

Are you talking about unassigned frames? If so, be sure to place your cursor over the edge of the frame before pressing and dragging the mouse to move the objects.

If you are referring to text or graphics frames which you can normally move from the middle, perhaps something is locked? You might try Object > Unlock all on Spread.

If it's neither of these, a screen shot would be really helpful. You can add it to this thread by using the 7th button on the toolbar when you reply.

As for erasing the preferences file, it's trickier than it sounds. Get your four fingers ready on your one hand, hovering over Shift, Control, Opt and Command. Double click the InDesign icon in the dock and then immediately press and hold down all four keys until it the following message appears. It usually takes me a few tries.

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

The Dark AvengerAuthor

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To answer your clarification question, I am referring to graphics. Apologies, I did not realize I was being vague. I'm still an amateur with this software.

The 'Unlock all on Spread' option is grayed so I assume it wasn't locked.

I then moved on to successfully erasing my preferences, the page I previously read about that on wasn't clear that it required exact timing, so thank you.

The problem remains.

I'm not sure what I can screen capture that will clearly display this issue as it's not a visual issue it's a performance issue. If you clarify, however, I'll gladly do it.

Barb Binder

Community Expert

First of all, congratulations on deleting the preferences! It's a peculiar sequence.

So you are trying to move a graphics frame... using the Selection tool (the black arrow) and pressing your mouse down inside the frame while simultaneously avoiding the doughnut in the middle?

Working from left to right: the first red rectangle shows the Selection tool, the second shows the doughnut to avoid, the third shows the cursor inside the frame but away from the dreaded doughnut, and the fourth shows that the image is not locked.

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

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