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Finder within InDesign CS6 cannot find files

Sep 18, 2012 7:38 AM

When I use the finder within InDesign CS6 to search for images or InDesign files it won't find the files. This is especially challenging when I am trying to re-link images. (When I search outside of InDesign, I find them, no problem.) I'm running Mac OS 10.7.4. Any suggestions?

1116 Views   12 Replies   Latest reply: rachelortiztx25, Jan 11, 2013 5:53 AM
 
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  • HaxMonkey
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    1. HaxMonkey,
    Sep 18, 2012 8:35 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    When you are trying to relink you need to go to the top right of your screen and select "Links" (its actually directly below your minimize buttom, approximatley 1 inch)

    Once at the Links tab right click on your link that you are trying to relink and select "Relink." Once there browse to your file and select ok!

     

    Hope this is what you were talking about, was not sure what you were exactly asking.

    Good Luck!

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    2. rachelortiztx25,
    Sep 18, 2012 8:57 AM   in reply to HaxMonkey
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    My question was not well worded, but I didn't know what other way to put it. Thanks for your help. Yes, I can browse to the images, but I'm trying to avoid that by doing a search for the file name in the search field. The search field won't let me find InDesign files either. I've included a screen shot of the dialog box to explain. Screen Shot 2012-09-18 at 10.53.17 AM.png

     
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  • SQP2
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    3. SQP2,
    Dec 3, 2012 8:15 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    I was having the same issue, I just installed CS6 last week. I rebuilt my spotlight for the drive, and it seems to be working now.

     
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  • BonACol
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    4. BonACol,
    Dec 10, 2012 6:46 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    I am having exactly the same issue. Please let me know if you found a resolution.

     

    Thannks!

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    5. rachelortiztx25,
    Dec 10, 2012 11:48 AM   in reply to BonACol
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    I'm going to try to rebuild the spotlight for the drive as suggested by SQP2 in post #3 and see how that works. I'll let you know how it goes.

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    Dec 11, 2012 10:42 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    I tried rebuilding the spotlight for my drives and that hasn't solved the problem.

     
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  • BonACol
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    7. BonACol,
    Dec 13, 2012 3:31 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    Thank you for letting me know. I have tried that as well and it hasn't worked.

     

    I called Apple support and they told me that function is usually associated with the OS. I am going to call them back so will let you know if they find a solution.

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    Dec 13, 2012 5:21 AM   in reply to BonACol
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    Thanks. I'm curious as to what they'll have to say. It's strange that this only happens in InDesign.

     
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  • BonACol
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    9. BonACol,
    Dec 14, 2012 6:44 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    Think I may have worked out a way round it. If you change the drop down box (where it says 'Enable:') from 'All Readable Documents' to 'All Documents' - that seems to work. However I don't know how to make 'All Documents' the default - it seems to revert back when you go to open another file.

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    10. rachelortiztx25,
    Jan 3, 2013 3:40 PM   in reply to BonACol
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    Thanks! Thats it!

     
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  • Nibelungen Kurier
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    11. Nibelungen Kurier,
    Jan 11, 2013 12:46 AM   in reply to rachelortiztx25
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    what is if i whant only to drop an document IN an other? then you don't have this "all document" button!???!??! help? there must be an other solution for this problem …

     
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  • rachelortiztx25
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    12. rachelortiztx25,
    Jan 11, 2013 5:53 AM   in reply to Nibelungen Kurier
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    No problem Nibelungen. In this instance you would "Place" the InDesign document in the same way as if you would "Place" a photo. Go to "File" - "Place" - (make sure the "Show Import Options" check box is selected). Then, in the dialog box, select the page you wish to place, (or the range of pages) and its cropping options. Click "Ok" - then your cursor will be loaded just as if you were placing a photo.

     
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