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Anastasia5FE4
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September 10, 2021
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QR Code InDesign – changing link

  • September 10, 2021
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Dear all, 
by any chnace is there a way to update the URL the QR is leading to POST IT HAS BEEN PRODUCED / PRINTED? 
Quickly re my case: we generated a QR code and the URL is wrong, but the materilas are printed so how can we link back to the correct URL without a re-print? 

THX 

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    INDIEFEMME FILMS
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    November 15, 2024

    Isn't it crazy to have an option to edit.. but you really can't edit? Now I have less than 24 hours to cover cards with stickers. Live and learn. (misleading option)

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    Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 15, 2024

    The QR code is preset data - as already explained. 

     

    You can use online services like Bitly (which creates a shortened url) and you can control the content from there.

     

    There are other QR code managers out there.

     

    But basically if you make a mistake with the 'static' QR code - then it will remain forever.

     

    What you need (and not on offer with InDesign) is 'dynamic QR code' - which is misnomer, as the dynamic part is the backend of where the QR code goes to - QR code remains the same.

     

    Unless you setup backend information for your QR code you're stuck with incorrect code.

     

    And the only person that falls on is the person who did it.

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      Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 11, 2021

      The QR code is essentially a code that is decoded. 

      It's like an encrypted text string, once the camera accesses the encryption code - and decrypts it - it reveals the hidden text.

      Which is already set. 

       

      There is no way to change it.

       

      My question is - how wrong is it? 

       

      Typically if it's still linked to your domain - you can setup a redirect within your company to direct people to the correct page. 

      Your IT can look into this. 

       

      For example if you said that the file should go to www. yourdomain . com / eventtitleiswrong

      Then your company can setup a redirect for that page. So when people visit the wrong eventitle - it redirects to the correct page.

      Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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      Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 10, 2021

      You might consider Dynamic QR codes in the future (InDesign only generates static ones). A dynamic code allows you to change/update information after the fact without regenerating a code you might have printed. This involves engaging the services of a 3rd party QR code hoster and these tend to be subscription-based.

      Another advantage is that they can be quite a bit simpler. Static codes can get pretty detailed when there's lots of info in them.

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        Jeffrey_SmithCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        September 10, 2021

        The QR code is forever tied to the URL. If the URL is one that you manage and control, then you have some options. Change the content of the page, or put in place a redirect to the correct destination. For reprinting, you could consider a label to cover bogus QR code.

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