2 Replies Latest reply: Feb 12, 2010 9:16 AM by petertay2 RSS

    Is InCopy a stand-alone program?

    petertay2 Community Member

      Such a basic question, but I can't fine the answer anywhere.  We use InDesign CS4 for magazine production on a Mac.  The editor (on a PC, of course), wants to do edits on his end.  We understand this is what InCopy is for, but does the editor need a full version of InDesign or just InCopy.  Also would I as designer need to have InCopy also?  We're trying to find out who has to purchase which programs.  Thanks.

        • 1. Re: Is InCopy a stand-alone program?
          AnneMarie Concepcion CommunityMVP

          The editor just needs InCopy. The designer just needs InDesign (in ID, the InCopy-related features are already present ... look at Edit > InCopy and Window > Assignments).

           

          The editor needs to have the fonts used in the text that he/she'll be editing if they want to be able to copyfit and edit linebreaks accurately etc.

           

          There are some useful videos on Adobe TV about getting started with an InCopy workflow, as well as the ones I did on lynda.com; and some whitepapers you might find useful on http://incopysecrets.com.

           

          AM

          • 2. Re: Is InCopy a stand-alone program?
            petertay2 Community Member

            Dear AnneMarie:

             

            I have looked at InDesign Secrets for years.  You can never know how 

            much free-lancers working in remote home-offices (read: no other way 

            to learn or get help) appreciate your generosity in sharing all your 

            experience. THANK YOU!

             

            Peter Taylor

             

            The editor just needs InCopy. The designer just needs InDesign (in 

            ID, the InCopy-related features are already present ... look at 

            Edit > InCopy and Window > Assignments).

            >

            The editor needs to have the fonts used in the text that he/she'll 

            be editing if they want to be able to copyfit and edit linebreaks 

            accurately etc.

            >

            There are some useful videos on Adobe TV about getting started with 

            an InCopy workflow, as well as the ones I did on lynda.com; and 

            some whitepapers you might find useful on http://incopysecrets.com.

            >

            AM

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