Applying multiple master pages to .indd(s) in a book file

[matthewdee]

I have a book file which is made up of sections ( indd files)

In each section there needs to be different masters assigned, for instance

chapter1.indd has pages that need master artwork placed on the left bottom ( page numbers and icons) and the right bottom ( page numbers and icons)

what is the easiest way to assign master pages to different pages WITHIN an .indd in a BOOK FILE .indb

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

Hi Matthew:

The only way to do it is in the individual .indd files contained within the book file. You can't assign the master pages at the book level.

~Barb

[matthewdee]

Had a feeling, thx for reply. RM

[Barb Binder]

Happy to help, Matthew. FrameMaker has that feature, but we don't have it in InDesign, yet.

Attaching a master page to a style has been proposed. If this would help you, you can vote for it here:

https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests/suggestions/31367593-ap...

~Barb

[FRIdNGE]

This could be simplistic with a script, just opening the "book" file and playing one click!

… But it's just a personal comment!

Best,

Michel, from FRIdNGE

[SJRiegel]

You can create all of the Master Pages in one of the files, and then use Sync to add them to the other documents