InDesign file Opens but can't create working IDML File

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Hello all, I'm working on an a Mac OS X system and  have an InDesign CS4 file (originally created on a PC) that opens without any problems. When I try to export an IDML from this InDesign file, the IDML makes InDesign crash when trying to open it. I have also tried exporting an INX and come across the same problem. I have narrowed it down and it appears that the problme has to do with the Master pages. Does anyone have any suggestions/guesses what the issue may be?

John Hawkinson · Answer

Well, you have the IDML file, so your problem is trivial! Divide and Conquer!

Just keep removing portions of the IDML file until you find the problem! Then inspect carefully or post a small excerpt.

Are you running 7.0.4? It fixed a lot of IDML export problems, though I don't know about import problems.

What does the thread0 section of your crash report look like?

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