Export to PDF stops at 99%

[tynke]

Hi World,
Working on a complicated (but not too 😉 ) Brochure, exporting to PDF stops at 99%. Indesign does produce a PDF file, but when I try to make another one it's not possible because there is a task busy in the background. I cannot abort this PDF-export and not cancel it. I can't even save and close the document. The only way to get out is to force Indesign to stop, but sometimes the file will be damaged by that.
Anyone an answer? I hope so. Thank you in advance!

[winterm]

Try go back to 'old school' export routine.

Manual method:

1. Create blank text file “DisableAsyncExports.txt”.

2. Place it in:

MAC OS: /Applications/Adobe InDesign XX/Adobe InDesign XX.app/Contents/MacOS/DisableAsyncExports.txt

Win: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe InDesign XX\DisableAsyncExports.txt

(that said, path where your ID is installed).

3. To get things back, just remove/rename that text file.

Alternatively, there are some free scripts effectively doing the same, like Marijan Tompa's 'tomaxxi' controlBackgroundExport.jsx, one to name.

[Srishti Bali]

Hi Tynke,

We are very sorry to hear about this. I would like to know if the method suggested by Winterm worked for you? If not, please share following details like:

Operating System (Exact Version of Windows or MAC)

Exact Version of InDesign

Is it happening on a particular file? If yes, would you mind sharing your file?

If it is happening with multiple files, where the files are saved?

Looking forward to your response!

Regards,

Srishti

[EnricoBft]

When will this disaster called Indesign be put in a position to be used? i am using version 2021 and still this flaw is not fixed? How is it possible?

[Jeff Witchel, ACI]

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@EnricoBft wrote:

When will this disaster called Indesign be put in a position to be used? i am using version 2021 and still this flaw is not fixed? How is it possible?

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Stuff like this is usually not an issue with InDesign. It's a problem with something in the InDesign file. It could be as simple as a linked image with a name that uses illegal characters.

[Geоrge]

Use half-blade method to find and delete bugged page/object

Closure of Indesign when I try to export a file

[Stef5E0C]

This is still a very active problem. My complex brochure hangs at 99%, the export appears to work, but I have to manually close Indesign to have any hope of doing anything else. Annoying when you have multiple different exports to do. 

[Creamer Training]

This is an old post--you should consider starting a new post. 

However...

What are your computer specs?

What happens if you disable background processing for the PDF?

[Rishabh_Tiwari]

Hi @Stef5E0C ,

Sorry to hear about the trouble. Please try the steps shared in this article https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/pdf-export-background-task-hangs.html and let us know if this helps or if you need any further assistance.

Regards

Rishabh