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Can't import multiple articles with CS6 and alternate layout

May 13, 2012 3:16 PM

Tags: #indesign #layout #cs6 #digital_publishing_suite

Hi,

everytime I try to import an article from a InDesign file with multiple layouts (for iPad and iPhone) I get an error message that a file with different page sizes can't be imported.

The file only can be added manually to the folio when it is opended in ID.

But this means that I need to create all my folios manually – 3 times, if I create for iPad, iPad 3 and iPhone.

Who knows about this problem?

Hope for a solution.

Almute

2449 Views 27 Replies Latest reply: Neil Enns - Adobe, Mar 11, 2013 8:45 AM

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1. Johannes Eckert,

May 13, 2012 3:22 PM in reply to Almute Kraus

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I think this is a limitation of the current tools, you can't import files
with alternative layouts. you need to add them one by one.

—Johannes

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2. Almute Kraus,

May 14, 2012 12:10 AM in reply to Johannes Eckert

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So there will be much, much additional work to do :-(

Hope that new tools we support this soon.

Almute

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3. Bob Bringhurst,

May 14, 2012 7:10 AM in reply to Almute Kraus

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We hope so as well, though I heard this won't make it into the next release (v21). Let's hope it gets hooked up for the release after that.

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4. Richard Brammer,

May 24, 2012 8:04 AM in reply to Johannes Eckert

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Something that kills the advantages for multiple-Layouts for the time being. Has this "bug" been known at the release of v20? Ist it documented in a place where on could find it other than this forum?

It would be easier to knew things (bugs) like this before learning them the hard way during production process (like every time )

Where is the best plkace to inform? This Forum? Thanks in adavance everyone.

btw: other than this bug, i really like the feature of multiple layouts in one document. I'm sure in the future this will help us a lot.

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5. Bob Bringhurst,

May 24, 2012 8:13 AM in reply to Richard Brammer

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It's documented here:

http://help.adobe.com/en_US/digitalpubsuite/using/WS4cb2576c7954973c18 306752136e6c6200d-8000.html

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6. Richard Brammer,

May 24, 2012 8:17 AM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Thanks, Bob
Should have read this before

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7. Folobo,

Jul 12, 2012 9:24 AM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Hi Bob,
V21 release is the current.
Folio Builder 8.0.7.21 still not support indd single file with alternate layout.
Are there rumors if the next release support alternate layout?

Many thanks

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8. Bob Bringhurst,

Jul 12, 2012 9:32 AM in reply to Folobo

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The next release (v22) will not support importing documents with alternate layouts. I'm not sure when this workflow will be supported. Let's hope for v23.

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9. Folobo,

Jul 12, 2012 10:03 AM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Many thanks for the support. Two question:
1- where i find in my cs6 installation the number of the release? I know it is V21.
2- for now alternate layout is not used? Or any way is better work in this way and then separate the document?

Many thanks

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10. Bob Levine,

Jul 12, 2012 2:04 PM in reply to Folobo

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You can still use them but you have to add the articles individually.

FWIW, I still recommend single orientation. Dual orientation is just too much work for too little return.

I realize others will disagree.

Bob

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11. Bob Bringhurst,

Jul 12, 2012 2:04 PM in reply to Folobo

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1 - In InDesign CS6, choose Help > Updates. If the DPS Desktop Tools option appears, install it. Then you'll be using the most current tools. (If DPS Desktop Tools does not appear, it's already been updated.)

2 - You can create articles using alternate layouts, but you have to use the Add button. The Import option is not yet supported for documents with alternate layouts.

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12. Folobo,

Jul 12, 2012 3:36 PM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Many thanks Bob for your support. 1) I want only understand what is my release number. Yes, i know that is updated! 2) Sorry - remember me where is -- Add feature -- i don't find it! Yes i read here: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/digitalpubsuite/using/WS4cb2576c7954973c18 306752136e6c6200d-8000.html Many thanks.

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13. Folobo,

Jul 12, 2012 3:38 PM in reply to Bob Levine

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> I still recommend single orientation. Dual orientation is just too much work for too little return. Sorry Bob - your idea is that is still better single orientation folio/application? Many thanks

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14. Bob Bringhurst,

Jul 12, 2012 3:38 PM in reply to Folobo

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1. The current release version is v21.

2 - It's here:

http://help.adobe.com/en_US/digitalpubsuite/using/WS9293e1fb3b977c5c7b 1f65ad12f28224932-7ffa.html

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15. Folobo,

Jul 12, 2012 3:49 PM in reply to Bob Bringhurst

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Many thanks Bob! I solve.

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16. dpsCygnus,

Aug 22, 2012 12:17 PM in reply to Folobo

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Any news on if v23 will be fixed to let us import multiple articles with alternate layouts?

Dave

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17. Bob Levine,

Aug 22, 2012 12:22 PM in reply to dpsCygnus

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I seem to recall hearing that it would NOT.

Boib

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18. Neil Enns - Adobe,

Aug 22, 2012 4:21 PM in reply to Bob Levine

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This is not in v23. Sorry guys

Neil

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19. Gusgsm,

Aug 23, 2012 1:13 AM in reply to Neil Enns - Adobe

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So,

Given the timing of versions relases of DPS, if I get this straight, that would mean that, at least up to end or middle fall this year, DPS won't allow importing multiple articles that use alternate layout? ...meaning you'd have to do that one by one manually and that you cannot use things like sidecar.xml and/or some kind or scripting?

I'd just like to be sure because that would have an important effect over a prospective workflow.

Gustavo

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20. Bob Levine,

Aug 23, 2012 5:17 AM in reply to Gusgsm

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You could use the sidecar after adding the articles for the purpose of order and metadata.

Bob

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21. Richard Brammer,

Aug 23, 2012 5:22 AM in reply to Bob Levine

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Hi Bob,

thanks for that hint. How do you use the sidecar.xml after adding the articles. I thought that the file was only read when multi-importing a directory.

Thanks in advance,
Richard

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22. designemily,

Aug 23, 2012 5:30 AM in reply to Richard Brammer

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The sidecar should be in its own folder seperate from the articles. After all the articles have been added then import the sidecar using the multiple import option. This also works great for updating the sidecar.

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23. Bob Bringhurst,

Aug 23, 2012 6:54 AM in reply to designemily

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Instructions:

http://help.adobe.com/en_US/digitalpubsuite/using/WS67cb9e293e2f1f6060 6c7754128c7a9c00e-7fff.html#WS9293e1fb3b977c5c-128928b4131735b260a-7ff f

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24. Martin Lér,

Mar 11, 2013 8:04 AM in reply to Neil Enns - Adobe

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I'm just curios - what about 26?

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25. Neil Enns - Adobe,

Mar 11, 2013 8:41 AM in reply to Martin Lér

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No

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26. Martin Lér,

Mar 11, 2013 8:43 AM in reply to Neil Enns - Adobe

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Wasn't this feature one of key selling points of CS6 regarding digital publishing? Oh well

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27. Neil Enns - Adobe,

Mar 11, 2013 8:45 AM in reply to Martin Lér

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Yes

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