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1 hour ago, walt.farrell said:

And, of course, any actual layout changes would have to be done separately in the two documents.

That was actually one of the things I was hoping to be able to avoid. Forgot about that one.

Guess it's back to the drawing board...   

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So, if I'm understanding this correctly, with the "feature" of linked graphics (instead of embedded), I could:

1. Create the English document in US legal format first save it as i.e. Brochure_English_US legal
2. Then, "Save as" to save the document as i.e. Brochure_German_A4
3. Change document format to A4
4. Replace English text with German.

 

Now, if down the road, I have to replace a graphic with an update one, I'd have to create that graphic and save it with the same name as the one that's being replaced.
If I'd save it save it with a different name, I'd have to update the "graphic link" in each document separately, correct?

[Setting up new document in Publisher]

Sure sounds a bit challenging...  

...but I certainly shall give it try!


Thanks a lot for the detailed info!!!

[Setting up new document in Publisher]

1 hour ago, walt.farrell said:

Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums, @Bliss'n Joy.

A few questions:

1. How many pages will the document have, roughly?
   When it's all said and done, probably around 8-10 pages
2. When you say that the language will be different, what languages are involved, and how many?
   English to begin with, then German and maybe French.
3. What is the delivery vehicle, print or PDF? If print, where will it be printed?
   PDF, for users to print out at home if desired to do so

 

 

Please see answers to your questions marked in green above.

[Setting up new document in Publisher]

I have to create a document which ends up having to be in both of the following formats:

1. US legal
2. A4 (European standard)

 

The document is going to be exactly the same, except for:

• well, apparently the document size (US legal vs. A4)
• the language

 

Basically, layout, design, graphics, etc is all the same.

Obviously, I wouldn't want to have to create two documents from scratch just because of the difference of size/format.
Plus, if I have to change a graphic, part of layout or design, I wouldn't want to have to make these corrections twice.

 

So, how do I go about setting up a "master" file, that when edited, the changes automatically reflect/update on the US legal as well the A4 document?