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BadzikPS
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January 26, 2024
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Pdf page selection

  • January 26, 2024
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Can someone tell me why, if I make a pdf of say page 4 in one file, Indesign saves that setting? If I go to a different multipage file and make a pdf without checking all pages, it will only export page 4. Shouldn't all pages be the default?

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    leo.r
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    leo.rCommunity Expert
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    January 26, 2024

    Yes indeed if the same page number exists in another document, InDesign will preserve this number in the export dialog. Otherwise, it will default to All pages.

     

    I can see how this feature can be useful and time-saving to users under certain scenarios, while in your case it causes inconvenience.

     

    I think it's a good case for a feature request. Something like an option in Preferences, for example "Preserve output page range across multiple documents". 

     

    You can submit it here:

    https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests

    James Gifford—NitroPress
    James Gifford—NitroPress
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    January 26, 2024

    FWIW, I do find the assignment of settings between persistent (sticky between sessions), per-session (and across documents) and per-document somewhat erratic. Many things I'd like to be in one category are in another, for no completely logical reason I can see. It's just a matter of learning which are which and putting up with it.

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