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Hello.
I am currently working on a magazine in Indesign. The client wants every article of the magazine supplied in an individual folder (linked to all fonts and images used in the article, plus a PDF and an idml file in that same folder). So up until now I had one Indesign document, manually split that up into a single Indesign file for each article, then used the Package option for each article. Then opend each article saved them as a PDF and then as an idml file. As this is very time consuming, I am now trying to find a more efficent way of doing all of these steps. Any ideas?
Greatful for any help. Thanks!
Sophie
It is a bit of an old post but I'll post an answer here in case someone is still looking for it. I have a script that does what the OP asks for and if you are interested in it, I'd be glad to send it to you.
Michael
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Not quite as easy as it sounds especially if you have threaded text. I suppose something like this can be scripted (though not by me <g>) but if it was not part of the original agreement I would certainly not be shy about giving the client a price for this additional work.
As far as actually doing this, I would create a new file and use the move pages command from the pages panel menu to move the pages to the new file. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Bob
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Thanks Bob,
Unfortunately it was part of the original agreement with the client, so it has to be done. Yeah I thought that ther is no way around this acutally ... Thanks anyway!
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This might take some of the work out of it
http://indesignsecrets.com/free-script-splits-long-indesign-files.php
I agree with what Bob said about additional charges.
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Tried the script already, but it didn't work for my cs5.5 or I maybe I just did something wrong, anyway, didn't work. ah well. Thanks as well Eugene!
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Post over in the Scripting Forum - someone maybe able to get it working for you.
Or you could try this.
http://indesignsecrets.com/get-your-old-scripts-running-again-with-make-it-run.php
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cool. thanks, will try that
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It is a bit of an old post but I'll post an answer here in case someone is still looking for it. I have a script that does what the OP asks for and if you are interested in it, I'd be glad to send it to you.
Michael
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Where do you get the document splitter from?
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I created it. If you need it, tell me where to send it to.
Michael
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I would like the script if you are still offering it.
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Can you send it to [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!
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Hello! I was just searching for this too and could use it – please could you send to [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
Really kind of you to send this to people who need it, it's much appreciated
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Hi!
If your script is still available, could you send it to me: [email address removed by Mod]
Much appreciated!
Petteri
ps/edit: moderator removed my email address, I´m a little bit confused since other posters have added their email addresses earlier, I try to add it by using add link tool if that works out better.
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I'm two years late, but is it possible to have the document splitter sent to me as well?
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It's unlikely the person who wrote the script will read your message. Send a personal message as described in the thread.
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Hi Michael,
May I ask you to send me your script, too? - I am working on a book (non-profit, that's in the area of adult education), and Indesign starts getting very slow with it. I would need a comfortable solution for splitting, especially as I have to share parts with colleagues in various countries.
Here is my address: chgeiselmann[AT]web.de
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,
Christian
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Michael -
If this script is still available I would also like a copy, I have 70+ pages to split out individually and your splitter looks like a big help.
I'm running a current Mac Pro, Current Sierra OS and Current IDCC17.
Best
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Michael,
Your script looks like it could help a couple of my designers out of a pickle. I sent you a DAM.
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Ä°s it free?
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Yes.
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Can you send it to me please ? My mail adres is [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
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Hi biozaichenko!
I was doing a search for this issue and found this thread. Can you send me the script, too? Much appreciated. [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
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Hi,
I'm interested in testing your script as well. Please send to [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
Thanks! 🙂
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Hello,
Can you send me your script as well? Would be very useful,
My email: [Email address removed by moderator. Please do not post personal info in the public forum. Use private message]
Thank you!