![]() ![]() It is, however, the first one with Affinity and I wasn’t expecting this hiccup. They simply asked for working files this time. If your printer still insists on packaged Indesign files then you can either use Indesign or find another printer. So you really have 1 option if you do not want to use Indesign, you need need to supply print ready PDF's. You will never have a perfect conversion. At the end of the day they are 2 page layout programs made by 2 different companies. Sure they may be able to improve things but it will never be 100% compatibility between the two. It provides a quick, easy and affordable method for you to migrate Microsoft. Regarding Serif addressing Indesign and their file I don't think this is not something they really can do beyond what they have now with IDML files. PUB2ID (Microsoft Publisher to Adobe InDesign) is a plug-in for Adobe InDesign. ![]() Cutting out a middle step that is really not needed. Chances are the Publisher-generated artwork you received was made on a PC. Sometimes the process can go fast other times it can be a time vampire. I usually end up having to re-build Publisher generated artwork. A properly made PDF with crops and bleeds gets things moving much faster then opening a working file and preparing a PDF after that for print. The PDF and AI exports from Publisher are the best bet, but often have flawed results. Personally I only want working files if I need to make serious changes or alterations. You addressed supplying them a PDF, which is something I know we prefer here as do other local printers. It saddens me because I much prefer this software and don’t care for Adobe in general. ![]() I will not be able to use Publisher in the future for large projects unless this is addressed. InDesign plugin to convert Microsoft Publisher PUB to InDesign INDD: Markzware has an Adobe CS6 plugin for data conversion to quickly convert Publisher to InDesign: Data conversion software can simplify desktop publishing (DTP) workflows for Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Creative Suite InDesign CS6 users. They get a PDF this time and hopefully they can use it. If you look at my other comments I addressed this. Then, using the tool that will install on your computer titled Converter for Microsoft Publisher & QuarkExpress that comes with the demo version of Adobe Pagemaker 7.0 will convert the document for you beautifully. Make life easy on yourself and everyone else and stick to what the team is using. The best way to convert MS Publisher files to InDesign is to save your publisher document as a Publisher 2000 format. You will create nothing but headaches trying to make something work as it will never be 100% and only create more work for the team.Īffinity has some great software, powerful and extremely affordable, but it is not a replacement for Adobe in a collaborative environment. If you are collaborating you should all be using the same software. I would check with them if they can use Publisher as you may be wasting your time trying to get Publisher to package. Adobe is the standard here and I am assuming they would be asking for a packaged Indesign file. Are you sure your printer can even use a Publisher file? I don't know any print or design house that uses any of the Affinity software. ![]()
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