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Very similar issue as this post.
None of the suggested fixes in that post worked for me, which is why I'm posting separately. Specs: running on Windows 10 Pro, InDesign 2021. Issue first encountered on a different device (surface pro), then seemed to persist across devices. Tried the following:
At the moment, it is occasionally able to save, and, when it inevitably crashes (and I "don't save"), I have a chance of getting a recovered file on accessing version #4. This is not a sustainable solution.
Screenshots correspond to the first error message, then a second one that appears when I try to do any operation (e.g. scrolling, moving object) a few seconds after dismissal of the first message.
-Rae
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File>Export and choose IDML
Open the IDML and resave it to a different file name (not over the old one)
Does the problem persist?
If so - Send the document to adobe via email at corrupt_indesign_docs@adobe.com
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Hi Eugene,
Thank you for your help! It wasn't working the last time I tried it, but today, for some reason, it worked. Not sure what I did differently. And I'll keep the email on hand in case something goes awry with this latest copy of the file.
Thank you for your assistance!
Rae
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Hi Eugene,
I've been seeing this issue pop up again. Any file I open or start in ID seems to now be likely to see the message saying that the file is corrupt. I'm not sure exporting and re-opening via IDML is a sustainable workaround. Do you have any follow-up advice?
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Ok. Seems to have gone crazy.
One thing i would try if you can is setup a new user login and see if that resolves. This is just a troubleshooting step to see if it is something at user profile level or an actual InDesign error.
IF that's a no go then try Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool.
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html
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I found this in the Adobe community, maybe it can help.
https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/error-code-6-indesign-cc/m-p/11145795