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michaelc67030434
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October 23, 2020
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Sharing Files

  • October 23, 2020
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Hi Everyone, 

I've been asked to share InDesign files with a customer who is using a windows computer (I'm using a mac) - i've been told if the windows computer opens the InDesign documents, this may effect the artwork. (The customer is to make content changes and export as pdf - they will not be editing layout their end) Is this true? / how do i get arround it? 

 

Any help is good help. 

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    The best way to share a file with another person is to use File > Package. This collects all of the assets (images and fonts) and puts everything they need into a single, new folder. Hand off the new folder and they will have everything they need.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/how-to/indesign-package-files-for-handoff.html 

     

    ~Barb 

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    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2020

    Who comes up with this nonsense? As mentioned the only potential issue is fonts. The only way artwork might change would be if you opened the file in a different version of InDesign. Platform is irrelevant.

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      CathalMcCarthy
      Known Participant
      March 15, 2022

      It is not nonsene Bob!! It is just bad UI bad design, loads of hype, hype hype....You would image that it would be a bit more integrated. There is no option to open a file once shared from photoshop in Indesign via creative cloud as far as I can see. Perhaps for you it is easy as you are a pro. I am just a casual user and expect stuff to work. Most of the apple stuff just works I guess that is why people like it. Adobe have a long way to go to improve their user experience I can tell you that for free!!! 

      BobLevine
      Community Expert
      BobLevineCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 15, 2022

      So, you're a casual user trying to work with professional tools with no training? I can understand the frustration, but this stuff takes dedication to learn. If you don't want to put in the time, you're going to be in for a world of pain.

      Barb Binder
      Community Expert
      Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      October 23, 2020

      The best way to share a file with another person is to use File > Package. This collects all of the assets (images and fonts) and puts everything they need into a single, new folder. Hand off the new folder and they will have everything they need.

      https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/how-to/indesign-package-files-for-handoff.html 

       

      ~Barb 

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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      CathalMcCarthy
      Known Participant
      March 15, 2022

      Thanks Barb, I was just hoping that Creative Cloud might be a quick way to integrate moving between adobe programs. It is not as far as I can see as I simply cannot access the files in Indesign?

       

      johnf76405211
      johnf76405211
      Inspiring
      October 23, 2020

      Shouldn't. Biggest problem is usually font sets. Limiting yourself to cross-platform OTF fonts that both of you have will make that irrelevant.

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