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Can I convert Quark 7 to Indesign without plugin Q2ID?

Jun 25, 2009 2:31 AM

I need one Quark file (Quark 7) converted to Indesign CS3, is there a way that I can do this without the Plugin Q2ID? Thanks for your help.


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    Jun 25, 2009 3:19 AM

    Save to Quark 6, open in Quark 6 and save to Quark 5, then Open Quark 5 and save to Quark 4.

     

    Open the Quark 4 document in InDesign.

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    Jun 25, 2009 4:47 AM

    In other words..."not, really."

     

    Bob

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    Jun 25, 2009 4:59 AM

    are you seroius?

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    Jun 25, 2009 6:16 AM

    are you seroius?

     

    Well, you didn't think Markzwares created the plugin for the fun of 

    it. Did you?

     

    Harbs

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    Jun 25, 2009 6:39 AM

    Yes. Save to Quark 6 and send the file to me: kbenson at pegtype dot com. I have Quark 6 and Quark 5.

     

    Ken

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    Jun 25, 2009 7:14 AM

    Markzware has said here in the past that it will often do a one-off conversion for you as a gesture of goodwill if you contact them directly.

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    Jun 25, 2009 7:17 AM

    I asked them before and they said "converted it just fine - that will be $99 dollars please".

     

    I had a friend who had many versions of quark and he did it for free.

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    Aug 7, 2009 11:34 AM

    I don't think it's possible, but here QuarkXpress files can be converted into Indesign files for a small fee, which will save you purchasing the whole conversion software for only a single file or so: link deleted by forum host

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    Aug 7, 2009 11:19 AM

    nope, not directly, but yes, indirectly if you outsource to someone who has the plugin.

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    Aug 7, 2009 11:29 AM

    KSCoastal wrote:

     

    nope, not directly, but yes, indirectly if you outsource to someone who has the plugin.

    Anyone who has a licensed version of the plugin would be forbidden under the terms of the EULA from doing that.

     

    Bob

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    Aug 7, 2009 1:26 PM

    I am so sorry - I just followed up on the last comment and was blown away buy what I learned. I would NEVER intentionally send anyone in the wrong direction like that & I apologize to the Author of the question for my answer -  In all honesty, everyone designer and printer I know does this conversion process as part of their business. Perhaps they don't know (as I didn't), but if they do I ought to find some new friends. I truly apologize.

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    Aug 7, 2009 4:51 PM

    Markzware does one-offs, but apparently no longer for free. It is within the terms of the license to convert a file for a client if you are going to subsequently work on that converted file. What is not allowed is running a conversion service for files that you simply return, unedited.

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    Aug 8, 2009 3:30 PM

    Yes, I completely understand that as I said in my posting. I have even had the chance to share my new knowledge with someone else already - ;o)

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    Aug 8, 2009 4:56 PM

    Kathlene,

     

    My post wast't directed specifically at you as much as meant to be a clarification of the rules. Someone (perhaps you) said they knew people who used the software to convert files for other users. I just wanted to make sure future readers would understand the difference between using Q2ID as part of the normal get-a-file/convert/work-with-file/return-new-file-to-client workflow and offering an I'll-convert-your-files-for-you-so-you-don't-have-to-buy-a-copy service.

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    Aug 11, 2009 9:06 AM

    No worries - The message was showing a reply to me, so I thought....... But all is good - I have a solid understanding the workflow legalities now.

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