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How can I create a pdf with multiple InDesign pages on each sheet (thumbnails)? I have snow leopard, cs6. Thank you.
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I've never used this - but this seems like a very inexpensive solution to creating impositions or contact sheets.
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I had the same problem and just installed pdf writer (Mac OS x).
http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfwriterformac/
Works a treat. Like the old 'print to pdf' you used to be able to do in InDesign. Thanks for suggesting.
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You can create a thumbnail pdf using "Postscript file" as your printer, plus a ppd for your printer. I use my Epson ppd.
Save a .ps file, then use Acrobat to create a pdf. I have Acrobat X Pro.
Go to print setup > select paper size and thumbnail configuration, (2x2, ect.)
Printer: Postscript file, PPD: <your printer> save as a .ps file.
Go to Acrobat, File > create > pdf from file.
You will have a pdf of your thumbnails!
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Screenie111 wrote:
You can create a thumbnail pdf using "Postscript file" as your printer, plus a ppd for your printer. I use my Epson ppd.
Save a .ps file, then use Acrobat to create a pdf. I have Acrobat X Pro.
Go to print setup > select paper size and thumbnail configuration, (2x2, ect.)
Printer: Postscript file, PPD: <your printer> save as a .ps file.
Go to Acrobat, File > create > pdf from file.
You will have a pdf of your thumbnails!
Don't use PostScript! No Distiller, no EPS. ANd even if you use postscript, don't use a device dependent PPD. Postscript is old and outdated. Leave it as fast as you can.
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On a Mac, the way I like to do it is to start by generating a PDF from INDD. Open the PDF in Apple's "Preview" app. Ctrl+P. There are all sorts of options for layout — including "Pages per Sheet" under the layout option in the menu. Then, at the bottom left-hand of the print dialog box, you'll see the PDF button. After you've made your page-layout decisions, click PDF and choose your options for PDF delivery.
In the instance documented with the attached graphics, I selected "Mail PDF." The thumbnailed PDF is created and attached to a new email.
Maybe this helps.
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This thread's a bit old but the AppleScript below will make a new ID document with the pages of the active document placed in a matrix grid. Its dialog lets you set the number of columns and rows, the page margin, gutter, and tile scaling. Extra pages are added if needed. Because the tiles are placed pages you can make changes to the original pages and they get updated in the matrix version.
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I think himmontgomery has a good way of doing this. I understand the other comment that this is not the correct way to generate a PDF that might be used for printing, BUT that is not what this thumbnail document is probably intended for. It is just a thumbnail example of how pages look together, perhaps you have a selection of flyers and you want to show the client in an emailable file a quick overview of how the family looks together. Generating a PDF thumbnail this way is fine.
Tom
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The script doesn't have any of the PDF generation problems–you can export the matrix page to any preset. Plus it lets you control the arrangement on any page size.
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I just tried something SIMPLE and it worked. Had to share for all those that have helped me solve problems in this forum!
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I know the first post was in 2012, but it was my question until an hour ago.
If the maximum number of page per sheet is 16 and you have a mac, follow these steps:
1. Export your InDesign file to a PDF file.
2. Open your file with the Preview app (Not Acrobat)
3. Click on preview(#1) and select Layout.
4. Select the number of pages (#2)
5. Save your file. (#3)
6. Be happy.
I'd like to help and I've just done.
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This thread has a link to the Javascript version of my thumbnail script:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/printing-thumbnails/m-p/11886883#M417629
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Open you PDF in Acrobat, Print to PDF, choose Multi page layout with many options - There you go.