InDesign 2023 makes a read only file

[Christina228449123bw0]

I have just updated to the 2023 InDesign, and now suddently my documents are read-only and I cannot save the file, but have to make a save as version and give the document a new name everytime I have to save my work.

Do you know why this is happening? And how to avoid this?

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi everyone,

I followed up with the product team about the Quick Look extension change. They confirmed that this step simply disables the Quick Look extension, which is responsible for generating InDesign file previews (the small thumbnail you see in Finder when selecting an INDD file).

Turning this off will stop preview generation in Finder, but it will not impact your normal InDesign workflows. You can continue working in InDesign as usual.

If you try this workaround, please let us know whether it helps with the read-only issue on your setup. Your feedback will help us guide the team further.

Thanks again for your patience and collaboration!

Best,
Abhishek

[Thomas355319251lq8]

Hi Anubav, Hi Abhishek,

disabling the quick look seems to prevent the issue most of the time. I still have it soemtjimes and logging still when it is happening. I will send you more feedback as soon as i have a better picture on it.

[pifath67]

Just did an InDesign update.
Surprise: Nothing has changed regarding the write protection problem or the problem of not being able to overwrite PDF files.
I think the "team" should stop collecting information and start solving the problem.
I have the feeling that no one at Adobe is interested in a solution. It's just a lot of work...
This really can't be called customer service - it's more of a rip-off. You get an inferior product for a lot of money.

[pifath67]

Addendum: It is NOT possible to overwrite an existing PDF even if ALL folder windows have been closed, Acrobat has been closed, and the file hasn't been opened previously. Message: File is already open. Haha...
Possible workaround: Shut down the computer before saving 😉
When will these serious bugs finally be fixed, Adobe?

[pifath67]

It's nearly impossible to work sensibly and efficiently because almost EVERY file is opened as read-only.
Why do WE always have to use workarounds to compensate for the shortcomings of the software we pay a lot of money for?
After all, WE are the customers, for whom a minimum level of service could be provided.
But large companies apparently don't care about customers once they've paid for the product...
It's sad...

[Jürgen27241002fjjp]

The problem incomprehensibly still exists (and has for years in our company) and I fully share their opinion regarding problem solving and customer-oriented support. Instead of AI tools, a solid working version would be more helpful. On the other hand, the support solution of saving files locally and then uploading them to the server is impractical. That was the case in the 80s...