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GeoffreyB82A
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January 7, 2023
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My linked files will not appear in my InDesign document

  • January 7, 2023
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My InDesign file will not display my linked files, although all the links are active.  The Pages tab will also show the files, but it still will not display the files withing the document.  How do I resolve this issue?

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Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
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January 11, 2023

Can you please share the InDesign file - you don't need to send any links or anything. 

Even just a sample page -  you don't have to send the entire document.

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GeoffreyB82AAuthor
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January 11, 2023

I do not have dropbox.  How can I do this? Can I just zip it and post it here?

BobLevine
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BobLevineCommunity Expert
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January 9, 2023

There's one other possibility but it's a real longshot. A non-printing layer with the view set to overprint preview.

    Mike Witherell
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    Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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    January 8, 2023

    Edit > Preferences > Display Performance...

    Is it set to High Quality or is it set to Fast (which hides images)?

    Mike Witherell
    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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    January 8, 2023

     @Mike Witherell,

     

    I thought of that but Fast would show a gray box.

     

    Steve

    Mike Witherell
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    Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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    January 8, 2023

    Yes, you are absolutely right!

    Mike Witherell
    jmlevy
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    jmlevyCommunity Expert
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    January 7, 2023

    Would it be possible that the layer on which the images are placed is not visible?

      BobLevine
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      BobLevineCommunity Expert
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      January 7, 2023

      That's the first place I would look.

      Steve Werner
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      Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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      January 7, 2023

      Your screen capture is not showing what page you're on.

       

      If this is just happening with one file file, you could have a corrupted file. You might try saving as IDML and reopening the file (File > Save As > InDesign CS4 or Later [IDML].

       

      If it's happening the all files, try restoring your InDesign preferences. Here's how:

       

      https://www.rockymountaintraining.com/adobe-indesign-rebuilding-preferences-cache/

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