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Inspiring
March 12, 2025
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updating a multipage placed pdf file changes all the links to page 1

  • March 12, 2025
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I have a 64 page pdf created in Indesign. 

 

Each page is just a 2 x 2 inches, so I have placed that file into another Indesign file, 12 pages per page so that I have fewer pages to print and it will be faster to cut out.

 

When I go to update the link to the 64 page pdf all 64 placed pages change to page one of that pdf. This happens both when I say "update link" when I open the document, and when I don't update when opening and use the Update All Instances button in the links panel instead.

 

I feel like this has worked just fine in the past which is why I chose this workflow, but it is definitely not working now.

 

Am I forgetting to press or check something?

Correct answer tdjohnsn

@tdjohnsn

 

You mean Auto activation of Fonts in Typeface for use in InDesign?

 


Yes. There is a checkbox to uncheck in the preferences in Typeface. Apparently font activation will be fixed in an InDesign update.

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 12, 2025

It's working fine for me.

What is your OS and version, what what is your InDesign version. (Exact versions please)

 

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
tdjohnsnAuthor
Inspiring
March 13, 2025

InDesign 20.2 and OS 15.3.1 and now InDesign has started crashing:

I have restarted my computer, and that didn't help.

Robert at ID-Tasker
Legend
March 13, 2025

@tdjohnsn

 

Do you use Typeface app - font manager?