Re: Display correct answers?

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 09, 2017

That's correct, multi state objects only work with exported swf. But you can produce a similar effect with "show/hide button forms" that will export to PDF.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 09, 2017

Another method to expedite formatting is nested styles or grep styles. In the example you provided, either could work. The nested style would format the numeral dates with a character style that is different than the paragraph style. The option to change just the date would be "name of date character style" "up to" "1" "Tab Character" in Nested Options The GREP style could look for many various patterns, in your example \d\d.\d\d would find "any 2 numbers" "." "any 2 numbers" and format them with a character style similarly as above method.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 08, 2017

Check options = Show Import Options

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 08, 2017

Willi, I read the OP's request the same way as Randy: treat a long list as a graphic, as opposed to converting a text frame to a graphic frame. And, the OP did state they are "super new to Indesign"...

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 08, 2017

Here is one method: Take the text frame of the long list, copy and paste into a new Indesign document. Modify as necessary, and save doc. Then back in the original document, place the new ID document. This placed ID doc will be treated like a graphic.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Feb 08, 2017

I do not have direct experience with IDS, but I am familiar with similar products. I don't think I am going out on a limb, but for you or your client to create a functioning solution, don't under estimate the programming knowledge needed. If neither possess the necessary programming skills, there are partners who have developed Indesign Server solutions and their offerings may be suitable for your situation.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 25, 2017

Here are screen captures of button settings and video settings in Acrobat. I can send you file if you like.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 25, 2017

Here is what I tested: - Indesign exported swf with interactive buttons, added to Acrobat will work - Indesign, with video file added, play and stop buttons created in Indesign to control video, exported as swf, added to Acrobat did not work - In Acrobat, add video, create play and pause buttons to control video, will work. And with proper settings, the video can be within page, not a floating video window. And the last suggestion does not require Flash to be enabled in Acrobat...

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 25, 2017

Export the interactive swf from Indesign first. Then in Acrobat you can add Interactive Object > Add SWF

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 24, 2017

I would suspect that 0% font subsetting on export could be a fix. But, the fact that the outcome is different with same process is a puzzle.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 24, 2017

The problem is sometimes we create the PDF file the figure label texts missing, and again we create more time that will embedded without any missing font (all the fonts are embedded perfectly). Is every aspect of the export the same including the page range?

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 18, 2017

In Illustrator, Object > Path > Outline Stroke. The outer edge of a stroke does not work to create new shapes when using the pathfinder.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 18, 2017

I would eliminate all strokes. Then create 2 ovals that will be used to produce the knockout area of the swoosh. Use pathfinder to subtract ovals from swoosh.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 17, 2017

Quick and dirty method... colorize the stroke on the "s" and "p" yellow - the same color as the background.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 17, 2017

Are there interactive elements in the PDF? If no, you do not need to use the (Interactive) setting when exporting a PDF. You would want to use a (Print) export setting, this will allow you to control font subsetting, which the interactive setting does not have any control over. CID is an encoding/mapping process to handle fonts with thousands of glyphs, like Asian fonts. Non-Asian fonts can become CID encoded when exported to PDF. A down fall of CID is various PDF viewers may not interpret the unique character identifier correctly, and display a different character than expected. One thing you can try is export with a (Print) setting and do the following: under the Advance tab > change Font Subsetting from 100% to 0%. This creates a PDF with fonts that are completely encoded, not subsetted. But, keep in mind, this does produce a PDF larger in size.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 09, 2017

Select both text frames, then from the distribute section, select "Align to Key Object". You can toggle between the objects selected, but you want to keep the bottom object as the key. Then use the Distribute Spacing option and this will move top object down.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 05, 2017

I tried Chrome for Mac and Windows, older and newer versions, and all my versions render the publish online without the issue shown in your screen capture. Edit: Opps, when zooming in or having it set to full screen I do see the problem...

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 04, 2017

No, I have not worked with that particular solution. But our company does work with a few "Web to Print" solution providers, one is PageDNA. My observation with this solution is that a non-programmer can create a basic portal for online content customization, but to develop more comprehensive or dynamic features to site, it is essential that you have a good understanding of Python.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Jan 04, 2017

By searching "web to print" you will find numerous online solutions that provide everything from the e-commerce/ordering up to the tools to create the studio for visitors to upload images and customize content. Here is one that include a photobook solution.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 21, 2016

When you generate a TOC, you will have a loaded cursor that you can flow on to a page, creating a new text frame, or replace an existing TOC. The styles within an existing frame will have no connection to how the styles of the toc are applied. This style needs to be created beforehand. And then assigned in the TOC panel > Entry Style

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 19, 2016

The article that Eugene posted has 2 workarounds: "Print as Image" or "Rasterize all Elements through Transparency Flattener". Personally, I like the "Print as Image" method, it can be done with one step.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 16, 2016

In Indesign, do you have your display performance set to high quality display before you do an image sampling?

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 16, 2016

While I do not have programing knowledge of font encoding methodology, here is some basic information about UTF-8 and UTF-16. Each of these encodings can encode the same amount of information, just different procedures to identify characters. Endianness then adds an additional layer of complexity in regard to assigning and accessing byte order. My experience with ID data merge using (csv and txt) and (UTF-8 and UTF-16) specifically with accommodating cyrillic and arabic characters, UTF-8 has worked more consistently over UTF-16.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 15, 2016

Is the csv file saved with UTF-8 encoding?

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 14, 2016

I have not tested and compared CC2017 data merge - new document vs. direct export for this issue. Unfortunately I am going on memory of older versions, but I believe it was CS4 that required direct export for PDF/VT, which allowed for static data to be written once and used repeatedly. Make sure to use Press Quality or PDF/X-4 with compatibility of Acrobat 7 (PDF1.6) or higher when exporting to PDF.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 14, 2016

Is inDesign rendering the static content for each page? What version of Indesign are you using? Older versions of Indesign required exporting PDF directly from the Data Merge panel to achieve optimal result of static data written once. But that is not true with newer versions.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 13, 2016

Keep in mind, with Indesign Data Merge, you have one or the other: a multiple record merge that steps and repeats - but only one sided. Or a single record merge - 2 sided. There is a workaround. But requires resorting your data file to accommodate the cut and stack imposition. Here is an example for 16 postcards/records for a 4 up cut and stack imposition: First Step: Reformat Data: The data file is sliced into quarters and transposed with multiple records in one row representing 4 records. Data file will look like the following: Header1 Header2 Header3 Header4 Header5 Header6 Header7 Header8 Row 1 Name1 Address1 Name5 Address5 Name9 Address9 Name13 Address13 Row 2 Name2 Address2 Name6 Address6 Name10 Address10 Name14 Address14 Row 3 Name3 Address3 Name7 Address7 Name11 Address11 Name15 Address15 Row 4 Name4 Address4 Name8 Address8 Name12 Address12 Name16 Address16 2nd Step: build merge template with all the placeholders positioned like the following: This method would use single record data merge, with 2 pages (front and back) for the master merge doc.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 13, 2016

Data Merge and Cut & Stack Imposition are 2 separate functions that require 2 separate applications to perform. Indesign can certainly perform a single record merge that can create 2 sides for all postcards. Cut & Stack imposition can be accomplished with a dedicated imposition application, PDF plugin, or integrated within the DFE of a digital printer. Are you preparing file to print yourself, and if so, what kind of equipment are you using?

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 12, 2016

What kind of file, i.e. Online Publish, swf, pdf, epub, etc. are you trying to view in a browser? Also, the video from your link is private.

Jeffrey_Smith · ‎Dec 01, 2016

A single record data merge creates separate non-threaded text frames on as many pages as there are records. To reiterate, the Auto Stitch plugin will combine many separate text threads into one continuous text thread. This is helpful to combine the multiple records, but in no shape a data management system. Another suggestion would be an XML workflow.

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