IDML question

[podge]

I'm opening some IDML files (many linked graphics) from CS5 in Publisher (1.10.6). Many work fine, but some have blank pages showing a large X. These show in Layers as IDML picture frames. No links in Resources.

The problem seems to be with INDD files placed within INDD files. They don't seem to make it into the IDML. Is there something I should be doing in InDesign before exporting as IDML? I tried packaging - no luck.

Suggestions welcomed. Apologies if I'm missing something really obvious . . .

[podge]

I'll add more info about what I've learned since my post above.

Opening the IDML in V2 gives the same result.

The placed INDD file info is actually in the IDML file. InDesign opens the IDML file and everything's there.

I sent a test file to Markzware to see if their INDD/IDML conversion was any different - no luck.

So, I think I've confirmed that the problem is the way Publisher opens an IDML file that's made from an INDD file that contains other, linked INDD files.

The issue is important for me because I have hundreds of files like this (some of them hundreds of pages) that need occasional updates (I do rural water systems). I would love to convert them all to AFPUB. I already use Publisher for all new documents.

Thank you to all the Affinity folk for making great software.

[Callum]

Hi Podge,

Welcome to the forums

I'd imagine this by design as our app can't interpret INDD files at all only IDML files and when the file is imported it can't read the embedded or linked INDD file as thus replaces it with the X you are seeing. The only way I can imagine you'd be able to get around this would be to convert the INDD files to IDML prior to placing them into your IDML document.

Thanks
C