Feb. 26, 2009
Hope you enjoyed tonight’s meeting! Here are the questions we didn’t have time to cover.
I have posted your questions here with video tutorials explaining the answers. If you have any more questions be sure to send me an email via the Contact page. Click on a link to play video tutorial in your browser, once it has downloaded in full your browser will play the video (may take a minute). Right click and choose “Save Link As” to download it.
“Question 1″
I’m unsure if the print department will open the file as a pdf or illustrator file so must ensure the file opens correctly eg. fonts, strokes etc. I have text with a paragraph rule, set above it with a dotted line. I need to convert the text to outlines. But… when I create outlines the text is outlined but the paragraph rule dotted line disappears. How can I convert all of it to outlines?
“Question 2″
This is just one of those niggly little things that i have put up with in InDesign CS3 for a while so if there is a way to fix i would appreciate it. How do i stop InDesign from highlighting custom tracing/kerning for good? I know how to take off (under preferences - composition) but it seems to just apply it to the current file I’m working on - is there a way to apply it for good and stop it doing it ever again?
“Question 3″
As a publication designer I am constantly copying subbed text from Word to InDesign. The problem is that the italic formatting in Word does not carry over to InDesign. Is it possible to include the italic formatting from Word when pasting text into InDesign.
“Question 4″
How do I link to a particular page on a PDF file when placing and relinking?
“Question 5″
I have the following problems using the Book feature in CS3. Crashes when exporting to PDF. Links to the wrong file (an older version) when I open the InDesign file from the Book palette. My question is: is this a common problem in CS3?*If you are having this specific problem, I recommend resetting InDesign’s preferences, then exporting all the InDesign files that made up your book to INX. After that open the INX’s and save over the old InDesign files and import them back into a NEW Book file. Its a bit of a process, I know… You should get a reasonable outcome in the end.
Posted by Neil Oliver in Troubleshoot | 1 Comment
Feb. 24, 2009
Saving time with InDesign CS4’s new preflight panel.
Using the brand new preflight panel as you workwith InDesign saves vital time at the end of a job, making it easier to meet tight deadlines and raises the bar on productivity.
Thanks to everyone who dialed in to todays Saving time with InDesign CS4 eSeminar. Well we definitely covered the A-Z of InDesign CS4’s new preflight panel in our hour together. As promised here are my video tutorials which you can watch/download.
Todays eSeminar was recorded and will be posted by Adobe over the next week or so at the following link: http://adobeeseminars.com.au/ondemand/ If you missed it be sure to check it out.
If anyone has any questions feel free to send me an email via the contact page.
Click on a link to play video tutorial in your browser, or right click and choose “Save Link As” to download it:
DEFINE A CUSTOM PREFLIGHT PROFILE
EMBEDD A PROFILE INTO YOUR DOCUMENT
Posted by Neil Oliver in CS4 New Features, Feature, Troubleshoot | 4 Comments
Feb. 17, 2009
InDesign CS4 and Illustrator CS4 ACE Exams Now Available!
Adobe has today released the first couple of CS4 ACE exams. You can now sit the InDesign CS4 and Illustrator CS4 exams, the CS4 re-certification exams are also available. You will see the prep guides for these exams aren’t currently available online, they cant be far off . I would suggest waiting for Adobe to add the prep guides so you know what you need to study up on.
Keep checking this link for upcoming exam availability and prep guides http://partners.adobe.com/public/ace/main.html
Time to study up people! Let me know how your exam goes.
Posted by Neil Oliver in ACE Exams, News | 2 Comments
Feb. 9, 2009
Attention Melbournites!
Your next InDesign User Group meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb 26, 2009. Anyone who hasn’t been to one of these meetings is missing out. It is a perfect opportunity to learn new things about InDesign from leading industry experts, as well as bounce all your questions off them. Check out all the details relating to the meeting at indesignusergroup.com . You do need to sign up and register (for free) via the InDesign User Group website to record yourself in attendance for the event. Seating is limited so register now!
In this upcoming meeting, we shall be doing away with our usual format and giving you the opportunity to submit questions in advance and hopefully, we’ll be able to provide some answers and some relief.
A panel of experts have been assembled to help answer your thorny questions:
Mike McHugh - Adobe
Billy Atta - Konica-Minolta
Jason Cutler - Oxford University Press
How to Submit a Question
Download and complete the submission form (PDF), then send it back. http://www.indesignusergroup.com/chapters/melbourne/files/submission_form_interactive.pdf
Alternatively, email your question to melbourne@indesignusergroup.com before 16 February 2009 (Monday).
Be sure to include:
- Name
- Email address
- InDesign version (ie. CS4, CS3, C2 etc)
- Operating System (ie. Mac, PC or both)
- Clear and concise question
Closing Date: 16 February 2009 (Monday)
Please note that only selected submissions will be addressed at the meeting. The clearer and more concise your question is, the more likely we are to choose it.
After all, it would be difficult to answer a question we don’t understand.
Schedule
6.30 - 6.50pm: Registration, meet-and-greet
6.50 - 7.00pm: Welcome to the meeting
7.00 - 8.30pm: FAQ
8.30 - 9.00pm: Prize giveaway, mingle.
