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nicolas_dis
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September 8, 2024
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InDesign for Windows opening files as Read Only when OpLocks disabled on network share

  • September 8, 2024
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InDesign for Windows (2023 v18.4 and 2024 v19.5 tested) seem to open files as Read Only when the SMB network share those files reside on have OpLocks (Opportunistic Locks) turned off. InDesign for Mac does not have this problem with same share/protocol to file.

 

The behavior for InDesign for Windows is when you open the file, it creates its IDLK file, then quickly deletes it and file is open as Read Only, making file saves a workflow nightmare. OpLocks must be disabled to accomodate another app (Revit). 

 

No other app seems to have this problem with OpLocks disabled. Is there a workaround or solution to keep OpLocks off on a network share and still have our InDesign for Windows users be able to open their INDD files normally?

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    Robert at ID-Tasker
    Robert at ID-Tasker
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    September 8, 2024

    Interesting - a few people reported problems working from the server and InDesign opening files are Read Only.

     

    So your post might be the answer to their problems?

     

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    nicolas_disAuthor
    Participant
    September 8, 2024

    I've read quite a few reports of Read Only files throughout the years but this particular one is specific to at least my environment, which is where we had to turn off OpLocks. I'm wondering if Adobe will do anything about it.

    Robert at ID-Tasker
    Robert at ID-Tasker
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    September 8, 2024

    I was always suggesting network latency / lag as a problem - but your case might be much more relevant?

     

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