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Jack
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June 14, 2011
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Why do I get SharedContent plugin error?

  • June 14, 2011
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My indd document was created in iD CS5.5. On opening in iD CS5, there is a popup which says that SharedContent plugin was used in the creation of the file. The popup then provides the option to proceed anyway. Will I be safe doing that, or is there a workflow for installing the plugin in CS5?

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      Correct answer Steve Werner

      You cannot open an InDesign CS5.5 file directly in InDesign CS5. You need to choose File > Export > IDML and open the IDML file in InDesign CS4 or CS5.

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      Anonymous
      December 28, 2011

      Thanks Bob.

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      Anonymous
      December 28, 2011

      I wish i didn't have to ask, but please check your PM. Why doesn't Adobe make the newer versions backwards compatible?

      BobLevine
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      BobLevineCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 28, 2011

      Been discussed to death.

      Check your email.

      Bob

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      Anonymous
      November 7, 2011

      This is ridiculous.

      Peter Spier
      Community Expert
      Peter SpierCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 7, 2011

      loopdesign wrote:

      This is ridiculous.

      What's ridiculous? Do you need some help?

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      KSNYDER1987
      Participant
      September 9, 2011

      Bob,

      I am wondering if you can help me convert as well?

      I have 5 at work and downloaded 5.5 at home last night not thinking anything about it.

      Thank you very much!

      Kara

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      JackAuthor
      Inspiring
      September 9, 2011

      According to an earlier post by Peter in this thread, simply save/export your CS5 content as *.idml, and open in CS5.5; believe that should do it.

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      KSNYDER1987
      Participant
      September 9, 2011

      I didn't bring my laptop from home to work. So I don't have access to 5.5...

      Didn't think ahead I guess.

      But thank you for the heads-up!

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      theoilman
      Participant
      July 8, 2011

      Is there another way around this? CS5.5 is on a Mac that I do not currently have access to.

      BobLevine
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      BobLevineCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 8, 2011

      Post the file in a dropbox folder and give us a link. Someone will do it for you.

      Don't have dropbox? Get a free account here: http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTI1NDg3ODU5

      Bob

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        theoilman
        Participant
        July 8, 2011

        Bob,

        Thanks so much. I have sent a Dropbox link to forums@adobe.com. Please let

        me know if it was received.

        Tom Counihan

        Post the file in a dropbox folder and give us a link. Someone will do it

        for you.

         

        Don't have dropbox? Get a free account here:

        http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTI1NDg3ODU5

         

        Bob

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        Steve Werner
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        Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        June 14, 2011

        You cannot open an InDesign CS5.5 file directly in InDesign CS5. You need to choose File > Export > IDML and open the IDML file in InDesign CS4 or CS5.

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        JackAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 14, 2011

        OK thanks.

        Peter Spier
        Community Expert
        Peter SpierCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 14, 2011

        Steve left out the part where that export must be done from CS5.5.

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