2 Replies Latest reply: Aug 2, 2010 7:53 AM by BobLevine RSS

    Unmanageable file size (?)

    auctioneer Community Member

      Hi

       

      I have an ID CS5 catalogue presently at 62.5 mb/60+ pages, lots of .psd linked images and it seems like my computer is having difficulty performing tasks especially placing images.  I'm continually getting the wheel on my iMac, nothing has crashed or have I lost anything, I'm just thinking I should be doing something different.

       

      iMac 24"

      4 gig ram (maximum)

       

      Any suggestions?

       

      Thx

        • 1. Re: Unmanageable file size (?)
          BobLevine CommunityMVP

          That is not a large file by any means. Try setting live screen drawing to delayed in your preferences (under interface).

           

          Bob

          • 2. Re: Unmanageable file size (?)
            MT.Freelance Community Member

            Off the top, I can think of a few options that may help.

             

            1) Switch to typical or fast preview in the View > Display Performance menu, whichever is lower than your current display setting. Reserve the higher quality display setting for final reviews or for precision placement.

             

            2) split your document up into 'chapters' or 'sections' of 4-8 pages and save each section as a separate InDesign document. Use the InDesign Book feature (File > New > book...) to manage the catalog as a book.

             

            -mt