Variable text field in running header does not export to PDF

[elipsett2]

MacOS 10.15.7, Publisher 2.1.0, Adobe CC subscription, BitDefender and other background stuff.

If the layout files are closed and the book is exported to PDF, the running headers are exported as RUNNING HEADER.

If the layout files are open and the book is exported to PDF (no other changes, just open all the book files), running heders are exported correctly. 

[DWright]

We have just released the 2.1.1 update that has a PDF fix can you please install this update and let me know if you have the same issue.

[elipsett2]

Nope, didn't have any effect.

All Print and Export commands are for the book, not individual chapter files.

 

Trial 1:

Opened the afbook file, and opened the chapter files.

Running headers are displayed correctly.

Saved chapter files, then saved the afbook file.

Closed all files, including the afbook file.

Opened afbook file, no chapter files open, Export “All Chapters as Pages” PDF/X-1a:2003

The output PDF showed the <Running Header> at the top of every page.

 

Trial 2:

Opened ONE chapter file with a running header, confirmed it displays correctly.

Export with same settings.

Running headers are correct for the chapter that was open, still wrong for the other chapters.

 

Trial 3:

Closed all files again.

Selected Book > Print, > Save as PDF using the Mac default PDF driver

All headers are wrong, and the page size has been changed to A4 with the text block centered

 

Trial 4:

Same as Trial 2, using “Save as PDF” option

Same results as Trial 2

 

Trial 5:

No Chapters open,

Print > PDF > Open in Preview

All headers wrong

 

Trial 6:

One chapter open

Same results as Trial 2

 

Trial 7

No chapters open.

Print > “Save as Adobe PDF” using Adobe CC driver

All running headers wrong

 

I have a few more options I could try but it seems pretty cler that either (1) this Mac has a problem (possible but unlikely, since PDF output from Adobe and other software works normally), (2) there's some weird collision between Publisher and something running on my system, or (3) Publisher has a problem. 
 

[elipsett2]

This also suggests that Publisher does not pass page size information to the printer driver when an external driver is used. At least, not reliably.
I normally print using A4 paper, so my Mac drivers are all set to A4 most of the time. 
The document I'm trying to print is a 5x8-inch book, so it's set up with facing pages. 

[walt.farrell]

On 6/15/2023 at 9:48 PM, elipsett2 said:

If the layout files are closed and the book is exported to PDF, the running headers are exported as RUNNING HEADER.

I've just found the same thing on Windows, in both 2.1.1 and 2.2.0.1903 Beta.

Here are the files, including the .afbook and 3 chapter files. Along with 2 PDF files. All files were on USB, but the distinction between the PDF named USB-Attached and the other PDF (USB-attached-all-ch-open) is that for the USB-Attached file chapter 2 was closed at the time of the Export, and its running-header field just says <Running Header>. The fields for chapters 1 and 3 have the chapter name showing up.

Note: I'm having trouble getting the chapter 3 file uploaded. I'll try later.

 

 

211.afbook 211-ch1.afpub 211-ch2.afpub 211-w-USB-attached.pdf 211-w-USB-attached-all-ch-open.pdf

[walt.farrell]

Sorry, but the 211-ch3.afpub file just won't upload. It gets Error Code 200.

You should be able to find it here, @DWright: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jjudm8vf69ts1vixogewp/211-ch3.afpub?rlkey=w0j255ojyyy9ppgpefnsjxqpe&dl=0

[artjourney]

On 7/22/2023 at 1:28 PM, walt.farrell said:

Sorry, but the 211-ch3.afpub file just won't upload. It gets Error Code 200.

You should be able to find it here, @DWright: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jjudm8vf69ts1vixogewp/211-ch3.afpub?rlkey=w0j255ojyyy9ppgpefnsjxqpe&dl=0

I just downloaded the file and tested it out, and if the file is closed while exporting, it appears as running header. Good to know that it’s a problem and that I’m not the only one experiencing it. >

Now I just need to wait for it to get fixed, not sure how long. Currently using 2.3.0

 

[DWright]

This issue has been logged with our developers

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The issue " Variable text field in running header does not export to PDF" (REF: AF-1583) has been fixed by the developers in internal build "2.4.0.2213".
This fix should soon be available as a customer beta and is planned for inclusion in the next customer release.
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