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lindsaym12345
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March 29, 2019
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InDesign "reading" image files every few minutes

  • March 29, 2019
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Help! I'm working on a two-page spread in InDesign and every couple minutes InDesign slows way and starts "reading" the files (blue bar at bottom left of screen next to errors and preflight options). This makes InDesign slow and jumpy for a few minutes while it goes through and "reads"/tests each link. I've looked everywhere online how to turn this off but alas, no luck. My coworker says it's never happened to her when she works on the same files or the same computers as me. Is there a way to disable what I'm assuming is link-checking? I tried turning preflight off, but that didn't work either. Basically, I'm looking for something to stop InDesign from "reading" the image files every few minutes.

Thanks in advance.

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    Jeff Witchel, ACI
    Community Expert
    Jeff Witchel, ACICommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 21, 2021

    Have you tried what Bob Levine is suggesting above? 

    I have this issue when working on billboards that include huge images. Using Typical View, solves the "slowing down" issue in this case.

    If changing the View option does not work, try turning off Preflight.

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    Elisha5CE2
    Participant
    January 21, 2021

    Having the same issue. I just need to have the option to link the images when I am going to PDF. Not for them to keep checking for the link every two seconds while I am working. I haven't found a solution for this... and typical display is not the answer.

      Srishti Bali
      Community Manager
      Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 21, 2021

      Hi Elisha,

       

      Sorry to hear about this trouble.  I am hopeful that the issue is fixed by the suggestions shared by Jeff. If not, would you mind sharing a few more details like:

      • OS and version of InDesign
      • Screenshot of the error.
      • When did this start happening? Are there any recent changes made to your system? For example, any antivirus, system updates or web extensions installed recently.
      • Where are the linked files saved (Network Drive/ System HDD/ Shared Folder on System /External HDD)?

       

      We’re here to help, just need more info.

       

      Regards,

      Srishti

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      awalsh11
      Participating Frequently
      October 22, 2021

      I have recently gone from an i5 Surface Pro 6 to an M1 Macbook Air (spec wise the Air is technically faster) and have started encountering this issue.

       

      Setup: Multi page document with images on each page.

      Letest version of M1 InDesign on Big Sur 11.6.

      Images aren't embedded.

      Images are stored on Mac HD in a synced Google Drive folder.

      (I could experiment and try working with the files in a non-Drive folder and see if the issue continues but I have a feeling it will)

       

      On the surface pro I had high quality settings on and InDesign didn't constantly read all of my images over and over again as I scrolled around a document.

       

      What happens is it reads say 6 images on one page, I scroll down and it read the images on the other page, and then if I scroll back up it re-reads the initial images.

       

      Why does InDesign need to read the images again and again? 

       

      The reading causes scolling to stutter signficantly.

        Srishti Bali
        Community Manager
        Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        April 6, 2019

        Hi Lindsay,

        We’re so sorry to hear about this. I would like to know if turning off High Quality Display worked for you, or the issue still persists. If you are still facing the same issue please share the following details:

        • OS (Exact version of Windows/MAC)
        • Exact version of InDesign
        • Screenshot or a small video of the issue.
        • Where's your file and linked images saved? For example, in Network Drive/System HDD/Shared Folder on System /External HDD?

        Regards,

        Srishti

        lisal18472544
        lisal18472544
        Participating Frequently
        December 20, 2019

        I was having the same issue, this worked for me. In addition to below, you may have to go to Indesign- Preferences- Display Performance, then set 'Default View' and 'Adjust View Settings' to Typical- I did this first, then the below. You will have to change in BOTH places as one change did not effect the other.

         

        Go to View (in the top bar in InDesign, third from right)- Display Performance and check Typical
         
          BobLevine
          Community Expert
          BobLevineCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          March 29, 2019

          Turn off high quality display and use typical instead.

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