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InDesign 2021 saving files in a different folder from where I originally opened the file

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October 21, 2020
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with the 2021 update, instead of overwrite the file, it saves inside the folder from the job I was working before, how can I change this? I don't want to have to everytime I go save the file find the correct folder to save...

You know what I mean?

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Correct answer BobLevine

It's fixed in the latest update!

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BRN Media Production

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This is NOT fixed!! I have been dealing with this every 3-6 months and it is getting RIDICULOUS!! The ONLY "work-around" I have been able to do is to clear the Indesign Cache. This causes me to lose ALL my presets, workspace, Export options, etc. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!

This is not hard.

Scenario: I'm working in client A folder Indesign (19.4) project. Save & Close my project.

Now, I go to Client B Folder, open Indesign 19.4, edit & save my project, go to export it, and the "default" location is in Client A folder, NOT Client B folder that I am currently working on.

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BRN Media Production

Participating Frequently

Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22631
Indesign 20.0 & Indesign 19.4 (this was scenario is currently happening in BOTH versions)

phillipg49495956

Participant

It is not fixed - it still keeps on saving the file to the last place I saved something to.
It should save the file to the place from where I opened it.

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gretchenl42596648

Participant

I'm having a similar issue now. Every time I export, it defaults to the last folder I saved to, rather than the current folder my document is saved in. Keep looking for a setting to update to fix this, but so far, no joy. Any idea how to fix this? It's really annoying to have to navigate to the correct folder every single time.

Rishabh_Tiwari

Community Manager

Hi @gretchenl42596648 ,

Sorry for the delay in response. Would you mind confirming the version of InDesign & OS, where the files are saved, and whether this is happening with specific or multiple files?

We're here to help, just need more information.

Thanks

Rishabh

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gabrielag22172317

Participant

Hello,

I'm having the same issue. I am using Adobe InDesign 18.4 2023 version, Adobe CC 2023, Monterrey 12.6.5. Is there a fix for this issue yet?

Gabriela Garcia

Corporate Creative Manager

Hydronix Water Technology

martinfriedlin

Participating Frequently

I have the same issue and it is so annoying. It disrupts my workflow because I have to search for files using Apple Search.

BobLevine

Correct answer

Community Expert

It's fixed in the latest update!

phillipg49495956

Participant

It is not fixed - keeps saving the current file to the location of the last file I saved - which usually is a completley different project.

Geоrge

Legend

https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/41695588-indesign-16-0-saves-files-in-last-used-folder-not

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/fixed-issues.html - as I undesrstand bug is ~~killed~~ fixed in the ID 16.01

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner

Cat5_Dave

Participant

Thank You for the fix. That was the second time in a row you guys have release a version with that bug in it. Maybe you should bookmark that for the next time.

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Manan Joshi

Community Expert

As per the latest update posted on the bug filed for this issue, it is fixed and is available in the latest update of InDesign i.e. 16.0.1. Update your InDesign and give it a spin(i think the updates are rolled out incrementally, so not all people would see the update right away).

-Manan

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outis82

Participant

seriously, guys, is it really that hard to set default save place to a folder, from which opened document comes from? instead of the last used folder with completely different work? who came up with such a brilliant idea?

why do you keep on making users' lives miserable in the most unexpected ways?

do you realise how much of trouble you're throwing upon users?

or, if it is somehow ms windows' fault, is it really that hard for adobe and microsoft to come up with the solution together?

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Laubender

Community Expert

Hi outis82,

I cannot see this behavior with my German InDesign 2021 version 16.0.0.77 on Windows 10.

However, what I can see is a bug in this direction if I open a previous version InDesign document with 16.0.0.77 that is first showing a Converted tag at the document window. And yes, this is a known bug:

InDesign 16.0 saves Converted files in last used folder, not containing folder
Rich, Oct 21, 2020

https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/41695588-indesign-16-0-saves-converted-files-in-last-used-f

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

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Vico Drive

Known Participant

Just upgraded to 2021. When opening existing docuemnts which show [converted] in the tab, in past new versions when you resave it would automatically save to the same folder the file was opened in. Now with 2021, it wants to only resave by default to the last folder you saved something in. Is there a way or trick to default to the same folder the file was opened from?

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Manan Joshi

Community Expert

This is a known bug in the latest update and is being worked upon by the Adobe Engineering team. For updates look at this link. Also do upvote the issue so that it is picked up for fix at the earliest.

-Manan

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Small Town Gal

Inspiring

Since the latest InDesgn update of yesterday, 10//22/20, InDesign is saving files to the wrong folder. Everything is being saved to the folder that was opened yesterday rather than to the one I am now using. This has happened before after previous updates, and I'm glad that I caught it this time before I had to search for missing files. Just wanted to inform everyone of the problem until Adobe corrects it! WATCH OUT!

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Laubender

Community Expert

Hi Small Town Gal,

I cannot see this issue with my German InDesign 2021 version 16.0.0.77 on Windows 10.

However, what I can see and what I regard as a bug is:

If I open an older version InDesign file with InDesign 2021 that is showing "Converted" in the layout windows' tab bar, then a Save As is not suggesting the folder where I opened the older InDesign file from.

That does not happen with a file that I created and already saved with InDesign 2021 at least once.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

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sarahw24278164

Participant

I'm having the same issue since the update and I'm hoping there is a fix coming. I've got a production situation with roughly 300 folders, each containing an InDesign document that is updated quarterly. I really hope I don't have to deal with this for the next three months.

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Paul Swinwood

Participant

My apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere, I couldn't find anything exactly like what I have been dealing with.

For the past few days, everytime I save a file in InDesign, it automatically wants to save the file to the most recent folder I have used. The problem with that is, I use dozens of folders every day for different clients, and this is really annoying. It used to be that when I saved a file, it automatically tried to save in the files origin folder, which is perfect for my uses.

Does anyone know how to make it so the file saves to it's original folder? I have checked my InDesign preferences, and I can't seem to see anyting that would resolve this issue.

Thanks

Mike