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?

[mel7366]

I'm having the same issue - every time I work on a file I have to rename the file using save as, it will save out and open. However, the new file still opens as a Read Only. Everytime I do this I have to rename the file and I have to delete the original file and change the name of the new one to match the old one. This is a a massive issue and pointless step that gets repeated several times a day that disrputs my work flow. 

[Dean27672471wbrl]

Why is Adobe so quite on this? WHERE IS THE FIX?

[Kailah Ann]

@HARSHIKA_VERMA do you have any update on this?

[Jim27186468bpg8]

Yes my office would like an update as well. This is becoming a very problematic situation.

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @Kailah Ann,

Sorry for the trouble. Would you mind trying going to System Settings -> Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access > Drag in InDesign and Enable and let us know if that helps?

Attached is the screenshot-

I will try my best to investigate further.

Thanks,

Harshika

[Kailah Ann]

@HARSHIKA_VERMA I am not running on a mac. I am using Windows 10 version 1809 x64 in a Citrix environment. I work for a hospital and there's a lot of extra security precautions on our computers. 

If there is a windows version of this please let me know and I will contact my IT dept to try and have them apply the fix. 

[Dean27672471wbrl]

Yes. I'm PC based too. Can you give a PC fix please?

[elenitzina]

Harshika, we need a solution for Windows, it has been months now.

[obright1]

We are also having this issue. My files don't open as [Converted] but [Read Only]. I have the same problem even with new files created in v.18.1. I'm on a windows and files are in a network environment that I have full access to. 

[Jim27186468bpg8]

Yes this issue needs to be escalataed to a high level at Adobe. It is a problem on the back end of  InDesign. I have never had a problem this intrusive in 17 years working with InDesign. It has always been rock solid...

[Dean27672471wbrl]

Thank you Rob Day. However, my files don't open as [Converted] but [Read Only]. I have the same problem even with new files created in v.18.1 

[karij91270318]

Please advise on a date on which this problem will be resolved.

I'm having this issue as well and cannot, on my company's server/network, pop in with new scripts, especially not shortcut to as common a keyboard shortcut as Command + S. 

Also, this doc I'm working on--I converted it in December, so it's not that issue now. Save As still blocks me from saving. Creating a new file/file name messes with my company's doc naming protocals. 

In a deadline-driven production workflow, this is an exasperating ordeal. Please fix this! 

[Kailah Ann]

@HARSHIKA_VERMA updates????

[Jan284177508w2p]

Same here. Windows 10. Working off a local file server. Since the update to Indesign 2023 files can't be saved (overwrite). Not always. Sometimes the very same file can be and the next moment not. Very annoying when working with linked Incopy files.

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi Everyone,

I'm sorry for the frustration you've experienced with this issue in InDesign. The team has logged a similar bug for this issue and is actively working on a fix. Could you please check and confirm if you're experiencing the issue on the ID 17.4 version as well?

We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of this bug and let you know as soon as we have more information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We will make every effort to assist you.

Thanks,

Harshika

[Kailah Ann]

I did not have this issue while running 17.4

Thank you. 

[obright1]

This issue only began for me when I upgraded to 18.0

[lindumg85265659]

Please can you share expected fix date? Also will you notify us on the community when this is fixed or can you share a reference number so we can chase?

[Dean27672471wbrl]

I only got this problem when I upgraded to 18.0. No problems at all before that. Thank you

[Jan284177508w2p]

I did not have this issue while running 17.4.

[Jim27186468bpg8]

Problem all started with InDesign 2023 for us. We are in a Windows environment. 

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi All,

Thanks for confirming that the issue started happening after the ID17.4 version. We understand that this issue has been causing inconvenience and frustration for you. We want you to know that we hear your concerns, and our team is working diligently to find a solution as soon as possible. We do not have an estimated date and time to share as of now.

We apologize for any trouble this has caused, and we appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue. 

Rest assured that we will keep you updated on any developments or progress on this issue.

Thanks,

Harshika 

[Magnus5C56]

Hi Harshika, 

No good news yet?!

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @Magnus5C56,

I am sorry for the delay. I know it's been a while now. However, so far, I can only say that the team is still in the process, and I will keep you all updated once a fix is available.

I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks,

Harshika

[elenitzina]

Hi Harshika,

Can we copntact someone else who may be more effective?