Image is a vector graphic error message

[thomd61141163]

When using the eyedropper, in certain places I get the error message: "Image is a vector graphic. Eyedropper values based on low resolution RGB proxy."

I want to be able to affect changes throughout the document - what am I doing wrong?

[jmlevy]

You don't do anything wrong: InDesign simply warns you that the color which has been picked by the eyedropper tool is based on a low res proxy and not by the actual color used in the graphic. If you want to get the actual color, open the graphic in Illustrator and see what color is actually used.

[thomd61141163]

Thanks

It's just that on one page I can use the eye dropper to copy formatting and then lay that on other text on that page but on the next page I get the error message instead and I don't understand what the difference is in the two pages

[jmlevy]

And you try to pick up the color from the same vector graphic?

[Steve Werner]

If you can share a couple pages of your document which demonstate that (by posting it on a cloud service (like Dropbox or Creative Suite files) and sharing the link, we could help you figure it out.

[MeeshyS]

'm having the same issue. I'm highlighting text, using the color picker to pick an area of text within the same text box or another text box and getting the message: "Image is a vector graphic. Eyedropper values based on low resolution RGB proxy."

I know I could create a character style but I'm going through tons of copy and finding superscript that needs to be in a different color so it is much faster to color pick and highlight the text. Any thoughts?

[MeeshyS]

I'm having the same issue. I'm highlighting text, using the color picker to pick an area of text within the same text box or another text box and getting the message: "Image is a vector graphic. Eyedropper values based on low resolution RGB proxy."

I know I could create a character style but I'm going through tons of copy and finding superscript that needs to be in a different color so it is much faster to color pick and highlight the text. Any thoughts?

[Mike Witherell · Accepted solution]

Making and using a Character Style is the correct way to go, and faster in the long run.

If using the Eyedropper tool, be aware of a couple of things:

1. If a graphic is overlapping the text, the Eyedropper tool may sense the proxy colors in the graphic. 

2. Learn a bit more about what the Eyedropper tool can sample by double-clicking on it right in the toolbox. Stuff you don't need it to sample can be switched off according to your needs.

[MeeshyS]

Thank you! Double-clicking and turning off some options worked for me, I appreciate it!