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October 7, 2021
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tabs not responsive in interactive pdf file once file text was edited. Did not change tabs

  • October 7, 2021
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I was sent an indesign file and support over google docs. I edited 3 charts and changed copy. I saved the document and exported as an interactive. Now the tabs are not working correctly. I checked all the buttons all are correct. I resaved the file with a new name. All the buttons updated to the newly named document. But they are not responsive. I packaged the file again and tried again. Still no joy. The original file worked perfectly and I haven't done anything to the tabs, but I can't get them to work. Saving as the original name and exporting there, or as a renamed file...please help it has to go back to the client as an interactive pdf. The file isn't large...so the funkiness/delay isn't being caused by that. thankyou

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BobLevine
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October 7, 2021

Okay, I downloaded the file and frankly it's very poorly constructed with text frames broken up all over. I delected a few empty ones and now it works. 

sj1122Author
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October 7, 2021

Sorry about the build. I didn't make it. I downloaded the pdf you sent, and it still doesn't work right here. No idea why. I've restarted — all my adobe software is up to date. New macbookpro as of April. File is totally glitchy. I click on a tab and it doesn't go anywhere...or is very delayed. Were you having any problems like that once in the file and trying to navigate from section to section?

BobLevine
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October 7, 2021
Yes, until I edited it, but again, it's built horribly and I'm guessing that it's contributing to the glitchiness.
BobLevine
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October 7, 2021

The first one does but without seeing the InDesign file, it's hard to diagnose.

sj1122Author
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October 7, 2021

Here is an idml file, full id file is too big share. Tabs/Buttons are set up on the master page, and were working fine yesterday when the file was sent to me to edit. I have resaved and double checked all are linked to Oct 7 file and not the previous Oct 5 file name. Tabs are working sporatically, some work, some don't then do, then don't and the response is quite delayed.