InDesign export still "working away" over 10 hours to export to pdf

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July 2, 2018
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I have an Indesign file that is over 200 pages. Using the current cc version I do 1-2 chapter exports to pdf all the time, as the document progresses. Last night, however, I tried to export the entire document to pdf and I put the command in place at bedtime, hoping the pdf file would be waiting for me in the morning. No such luck. It is still "working away" or appears to be with the usual pending movement on the top middle of the screen.

I assume this must be just overloaded and that I should close down InDesign and export small segments at a time?

What is the largest number of pages that I should attempt at one time?

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Correct answer BobLevine

200 pages should not be a big deal. What are your PDF export settings? What version of InDesign? What operating system? What are the system specs? Are you exporting to a local drive or a network drive?

BobLevine

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200 pages should not be a big deal. What are your PDF export settings? What version of InDesign? What operating system? What are the system specs? Are you exporting to a local drive or a network drive?

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sivey@pdxAuthor

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Windows 10 InDesign 13.1x64

C:\Users\s\Dropbox\History\

After 12 hours it is only 62% done according to Windows/Background Tasks. The indd file is on my hard drive, my local C drive which I have designated as a Dropbox drive. The destination is the same drive. I am trying to cancel & it is taking forever. Which system specs do you want?

BobLevine

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Try taking the computer off line from the internet. I wonder if you’re having an issue with Dropbox synching.

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