Indesign File Got Wiped Off.
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**Subject: Urgent Help Needed: Previous Year's InDesign File Corrupted with Content from a Different Project**
Hello everyone,
I work at a marketing agency, and last year (2023), we created an 80-page directory that turned out incredibly well. We're now gearing up to start work on this year's edition of the directory (2024).
After last year's directory was approved, I saved and exported the final copy to send to our printer, following our usual process. However, as I was preparing to work on the new version of the directory, I encountered a significant problem. When I opened my InDesign file from last year to make a copy and start the 2024 update, I discovered that all of the work from the previous year had been erased. Shockingly, the content in the file was replaced with elements from a completely different project and year.
I'm at a loss for how this could have happened, as I was certain I had saved and backed up the correct final version of the directory. This is a critical issue, as we need to use last year's file as a template for this year's edition.
Has anyone here experienced a similar issue with InDesign files being overwritten or corrupted with content from different projects? If so, how did you resolve it? Additionally, any tips on file recovery or preventing this type of problem in the future would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help and advice!
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