IDML: Slashes in paths

[joe_l]

When you open an IDML file containing linked images, the paths to the files are "wrong", well, not wrong completely, but "malformed".

Example: Open an IDML with one linked image and place exactly the same image from within APu. Then visit Resource Manager and click both images to check their paths.

Result: The path to the image (1) that came with the IDML has forward slashes, the path to the image (2) that was placed within APu has backward slashes.

Everything is fine with exporting and printing, BUT: Image (1) will not be shown with "Show in Explorer", but image (2) is shown in the Explorer ... at least here at my workplace with network drives.

[Callum]

Hi Joe,

When I try importing a file with linked images here I get forward slashes on the file path. If possible could you provide a screen recording or screenshot that shows this issue?

Thanks
C

[joe_l]

21 minutes ago, Callum said:

When I try importing a file with linked images here I get forward slashes on the file path.

Correct. I get that too. But when I save the document and place exactly the same image, I get backward slashes. Have you tried to locate the file that came with the IDML with the "Show in Explorer"-button? Forward slashes do not work for me. Attached my IDML and the .afpub. There is no difference whether the image lies on desktop or a network drive.

slashes2.afpub slashes2.idml

[Callum]

I have now successfully reproduced this issue and have logged it with our developers to be investigated further. Ill post here once I have an update regarding this issue