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InDesign 2020 (15.0.2) is creating extra folders (AdobeFnt.lst ) automatically after packaging files

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March 4, 2020
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Has anyone noticed that the latest version of InDesign 2020 (15.0.2) is recreating extra folders after files have been packaged with images and fonts? Basically, I just packaged a layout by saving it to an alternative 'work' folder that sits on my desktop. Once that was complete I moved the packaged folder back to the original job folder alongside other material associated with the project.

The issue occurred as soon as I opened that InDesign file once again. After doing this, a new folder (same name as the packaged material) reappeared in the 'work' desktop folder. It only contains a Document Fonts folder, so no duplicate Links or a copy of the InDesign files itself. Weird behavior though, I've not seen anything like this before and it's only started happening after the very recent upgrade.

At least the awful CMD-Z undo bug seems to have been fixed though.

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Correct answer Srishti Bali

Hi,

Sorry about the trouble this issue has caused. We've fixed this in the latest release. Please update your InDesign to v 15.0.3 to get this fixed.

Here's a link with more details: https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/39846805-adobefnt-lst-automatically-reappears-after-deletin

Regards,

Srishti

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MikeA-m10

Participating Frequently

Same problem here, after moving job to the server and moving job to my "complete" folder the jobs reappear in the "working" folder.

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mica.inside

Participating Frequently

Hi, Micaela here
- Indesign 2020 with ultimate upgrade on mac Mojave -
why after package creation and saving i found double folder with the same name, one with .ind file and the other one with document fonts separated ?

Eric Dumas

Community Expert

Hi,

For some reasons I cannot open the screenshot you included.

Packaging creates a folder with a complete set of files to allow transfer to another computer (Windows or Mac). It means this process will create duplicates of what you have been using so far.

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mica.inside

Participating Frequently

thank you very much Eric

how can I not have this duplicate folder?

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Ellen Eastridge

Participant

Saw that the Creative Cloud app had been updated, and that there were 4 application updates. Then my hopes were dashed upon the rocks on the shores of InDesign Island. Hope this particular bug gets exterminated soon.

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men, NYC

Participant

I'm having the same issue with my InDesign: an extra folder generated and on my desktop. In fact, I don't even have to do a "collect" anymore. If I work on the InDesign file locally, an extra folder appears on the desktop.

mikekow

Participant

Its driving me crazy i am even getting file folders inside folders of the same name!!!

This bug needs to fixed now!! mike

Srishti Bali

Community Manager

Hi,

Sorry to hear about this issue. I understand it's frustrating. This issue is currently under investigation. Till the time it is fixed, please upvote this issue here (https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/39846805-adobefnt-lst-automatically-reappears-after-deletin) and stay tuned for updates.

Regards,

Srishti

sylviah90846638

Participant

Bitte um Hilfe!!
Verwende InDesign CC 2020, sobald ich ein Projekt verpacke und den Ordner dann verschiebe/archiviere oder lösche, kommt sobald ich InDesign wieder öffne der selbe verpackte Ordner auf meinem Schreibtisch, sobald ich diesen wieder lösche, kommt er wieder sobald ich InDesign öffne usw…

Das einzige was hilft: Sobald ich InDesign komplett beende (Quit) und nochmal neu starte kommt der letzte verpackte Ordner nicht mehr.

Sobald ich nun aber wieder ein Projekt verpacke passiert es erneut.

Ist sehr nervend da ich pro Tag ca. 3-4 Order verpacke und mein Schreibtisch den ganzen Tag voll Ordner ist.

Was hab ich bereits versucht?

1) System-Aktualissierung (neuste Version 10.15.4)

2) InDesgin deinstalliert und wieder neu installiert

3) Festplattendienstprogramm —> erste Hilfe durchgeführt

Weis einfach nicht mehr weiter…

Kann mir jemand helfen?

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Community Expert

I don't think the folder reappearing on the desktop would be InDesign's "fault."

Are you using a cloud back up utility such as OneDrive, Google Backup and Sync, DropBox, or Box? These utilities often include the desktop and document folders by default. I've seen them get "confused" about recovering files when it shouldn't--especially when using the utilities to snyc multipel computers.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

sylviah90846638

Participant

Thanks for the quick feedback - and sorry for my english;)
Do not use a cloud backup program - only "Time Machine Backups" with an external hard drive.

Step 1) I open InDesign document
Step 2) I export the InDesign packages (sample1, sample2, sample3)
Step 3) I delete the folder and the documents from the desktop
Step 4) open any new document
Step 5) The deleted folder reappears on the desktop
See photos attached.

I have never seen anything like this and nowhere can I find similar problems on the Internet.

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J-L

Participant

Whenever i open, package, save an indesign file, old folders just containing 'document fonts' reappear on my desktop despite moving them to trash.

This has only happend since the latest update InDesign 2020 (15.0.2)

Just Shoot Me

Legend

I've moved your post over to the InDesign forum.

But this doesn't have anything to do with InDesign, IMHO.

Where are supposedly saving these project files from ID?

What OS are you using?

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JenJud

Participating Frequently

This has happened multiple times now with multiple folders.

Let's say I update an INDD file and due to all the changes I package a new folder.

I delete the old folder...all seems normal.
Not too long after the folder reappears, not everything is still there – it includes the base folder and the DOCUMENT FONTS folder with the font: AdobeFnt21.lst.
All other previous content gone

It's always InDesign and always lists that font name.

I've tried deleting it on Dropbox on the web, still comes back. All I've been able to do is add the text CRAP FOLDER to the beginning of the folder name so no one on our team will confuse the folder with the current version.

Driving my crazy! Can anyone offer any clues, ideas, or great new swear words to try out?

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Laubender

Community Expert

Hi JenJud,

you discovered a known bug with InDesign version 15.0.2. The developers are working on a fix.

Two things you can do for a workaround:

1. Go back to version 15.0.1

Perhaps not recommended when on Mac OS X because of another severe bug with 15.0.1 that was fixed with 15.0.2:

A single Undo brings you back to the last saved version of the document.

2. Every time you packaged a document:

Quit and restart InDesign 15.0.2.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

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Anonymous

Hi,

I am experiencing the exact same problems in inDesign version 15.0.2. Existing folders replicate themselves and only contain the documents fonts folder and no inDesign file. Fonts are missing in inDesign documents which can't be replaced; and the AdobeFnt21.1st keeps re-appearing in every document fonts folder, even after deletion.

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cwellman2@cox.net

Participant

Same issue here and all of the files seem to have this file "AdobeFnt21.lst" in the fonts folder when collected.

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Whimsical_Eclipse15A9

Participant

Same, just did a search and posted in the photoshop discussion since apparently it was happening there too but was overlooked on indesign. Not sure how it was overlooked though.

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