What to ask the client if you work with INDD files Thread poster: Mario Chavez (X)
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Mario Chavez (X) 
Local time: 21:03
English to Spanish
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Recent emails from a very trusted client (5 years) contained job requests to do a Spanish translation and perform typesetting of said translation in inDesign CS6. However, the emails only contained the INDD file and an English PDF file for guidance.
Since my client handles translation, interpreting and ancillary services, it's understandable that sometimes they omit sending an InDesign package. What is that, you might ask? Simply put:
1) The INDD file (InDesign CS5.5, C... See more Recent emails from a very trusted client (5 years) contained job requests to do a Spanish translation and perform typesetting of said translation in inDesign CS6. However, the emails only contained the INDD file and an English PDF file for guidance.
Since my client handles translation, interpreting and ancillary services, it's understandable that sometimes they omit sending an InDesign package. What is that, you might ask? Simply put:
1) The INDD file (InDesign CS5.5, CS6, CC, etc.) in Mac or Windows environment
2) The links (graphic files linked to the INDD file
3) The fonts or typefaces for the INDD file
Notice that Adobe InDesign does not embed typefaces on a document; so, in case of a missing font, you have to attach it to the document either manually (for that specific document) or generally (by installing it on your system).
A better practice I discovered over the years is not to install every font on your system. Fonts require RAM memory to display, and you can easily end up with hundreds of fonts that automatically load every time you turn on your computer. An easier solution is to use a font manager (software) like Suitcase Fusion 5 (for Windows and Mac), which helps you organize fonts in folders.
When a client is using an InDesign version I don't have (CS4 or CC 2017, for instance) I always ask for the IDML exchange file (exported from inside InDesign). That way I can open the IDML file along with the fonts and links without loss.
Finally, it's best practice to create a package once you are done with typesetting your translation (or someone else's):
1) Go to File > Package in InDesign and follow the prompts.
3) The Package command will prepare a subfolder containing the INDD file and the links and fonts subfolders.
3) Export a PDF file and include it in the package subfolder.
4) Zip the package subfolder and send it to your client.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them below. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Joakim Braun
Sweden
Local time: 03:03
German to Swedish
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Delete any commercial fonts included in the package from your system after finishing the work.
(Actually, you shouldn't need to install any packaged fonts, since Indesign does that on the fly.)
| | | | Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 21:03
English to Spanish
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Joakim Braun wrote:
Delete any commercial fonts included in the package from your system after finishing the work.
(Actually, you shouldn't need to install any packaged fonts, since Indesign does that on the fly.)
In the case of repeat clients who prepare InDesign packages properly, I only need a set of the same fonts kept in subfolders. Why? It's practical because the same client may request an update of a job delivered 2 years ago (it happens quite often).
It's easier for me to managed my archived fonts (with a tool like Suitcase Fusion, as I said before). Deleting fonts I no longer need can be time consuming.
Let's not forget that many of those commercial fonts are my property because I have acquired them. I'll be happy to delete Comic Sans, however.
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