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allen_kat65
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October 22, 2024
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Issue with Constrain Proportions in InDesign 2025 (20.0)

  • October 22, 2024
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Constrain proportions for width and height in InDesign 2025 (20.0) is broken. In previous versions of InDesign the constrain-status would stay the way you selected always, now you have to link it every time you scale something, it's quite annoying and adds an extra step to workflow.

 

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    Correct answer G_Man

    Hi everyone / G_Man,

     

    I’m happy to share that the issue with Constrain Proportions has been fixed! The fix has been implemented in InDesign 20.1.0.36, and the team has retested it on both Windows and Mac to ensure it’s working as expected.

    Please update your InDesign to the next coming version once made available publicly (20.1) via the Creative Cloud app to apply the fix. 

    Thank you all for your patience and feedback throughout this process. If you encounter any further issues or have questions, feel free to reach out-I’m here to help!

     

    Best,
    Abhishek Rao


    Hi Abhishek,

    Thank you - this seems to have finally got fixed itself with an update a few months ago now. 

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    JinkyW
    Participant
    October 24, 2024

    Hi, Yes it's very annoying. I am resizing some icons and having to click the link W&H icon everytime. If is ain't broke.....

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      Inserate24003857ckij
      Participant
      October 23, 2024

      Hi Everyone

      In the 2024 version of InDesign, the chain icon for 'Maintain proportions for width and height' was automatically activated. In InDesign 2025, it is disabled by default. Where can I adjust it so that it remains automatically activated? Can anybody help? Thx.

       

       

       

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        Peter Spier
        Community Expert
        Peter SpierCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 23, 2024
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        Where can I adjust it so that it remains automatically activated? Can anybody help? Thx.


        By @Inserate24003857ckij

        I beleive like most preference items you should be able to set this with no files open, close and reopen InDesign and it should be set for new files. It may or may not be set for old files when you reopen them.

        G_Man
        G_Man
        Inspiring
        December 3, 2024

        Hi @G_Man,  

         

        I completely understand your frustration, and I want to apologize for the inconvenience this issue is causing you. I know how important it is to have reliable tools, and I appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this.  

        The product team is actively investigating the issue, but I understand that waiting for a fix can be extremely frustrating, especially when it impacts your workflow. Please rest assured that this matter has been prioritized, and we are doing everything possible to address it promptly.  

        I’ll ensure your concerns are communicated to the team, and I’ll keep you updated with any new developments. If there’s anything else I can do to assist in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to let me know.  

         

        Best,
        Abhishek Rao  


        Dear Abhishek,

        Come on - you guys and girls have had too far long to "investigate" this issue. Make my day and tell me this is going to be sorted in 2024. You said this mater has been "prioritized". If that were the case, then this would have been dealt with by now. This is a joke that has gone on far too long. 

        Robert at ID-Tasker
        Robert at ID-Tasker
        Legend
        October 22, 2024

        @allen_kat65

         

        Can you reset preferences? 

         

        https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/reset-indesign-preferences-and-other-troubleshooting/td-p/11990234

         

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        allen_kat65Author
        Participant
        October 22, 2024

        I had to reset preference with the update, it didn't import my previous preferences, so I'm not doing that again, it's a pain.

          G_Man
          G_Man
          Inspiring
          November 3, 2024

          Yes that is just SO unnecessary to have to go that route, seriously.

            Abhishek Rao
            Community Manager
            Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            October 22, 2024

            Hi allen_kat65,

             

            Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue with the Constrain Proportions feature in InDesign 2025. To better understand the problem, could you please share a bit more detail? A screen recording demonstrating the behavior you're seeing would be really helpful.

            If possible, could you also share the packaged InDesign file so we can test it on our end? Here's a reference on how to package files in InDesign: Packaging InDesign Files.

             

            Looking forward to your update so we can assist you further!

             

            Best,
            Abhishek

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              allen_kat65Author
              Participant
              October 22, 2024

              My problem is that the constrain proportions in the top bar doesn’t stay locked between one object and the next, I have to keep locking it every single time, which is very annoying.
              Previously, I only had to lock it once and it stayed that way all the time.

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                CDCW1985
                Participating Frequently
                October 23, 2024

                I have exactly the same problem. No matter if an object is selected or not, the constrain proportions always reverts to Unlinked.

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