PDF2DTP® for InDesign® Manual
Copyright © 2012 Markzware
PDF2DTP® for InDesign® Manual
PDF2DTP for InDesign System Requirements
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Mac System Requirements
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1.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Win System Requirements
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1.2
PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation on Mac
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2.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation on Win
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2.2
PDF2DTP for InDesign Activation
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Successful Activation
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3.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Failed Activation
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3.2
Proxy Setup and Issues
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3.3
PDF2DTP for InDesign Registration
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Registration
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4.1
PDF2InDesign Menu and Preferences
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Accessing PDF2DTP for InDesign
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5.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Preferences
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5.2
What is PDF2DTP for InDesign?
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About PDF2DTP for InDesign (a few words from the creator)
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6.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Quick Start Guide
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PDF2DTP Up and Running Quickly
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7.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign Conversion Tips
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PDF2DTP For InDesign - Document Conversion Tips
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8.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Font Conversion Tips
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8.2
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Style Sheet Conversion Tips
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8.3
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Text Conversion Tips
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8.4
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Text Box Conversion Tips
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8.5
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Image Conversion Tips
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8.6
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Color Conversion Tips
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8.7
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Tint Box Conversion Tips
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8.8
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Tables Conversion Tips
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8.9
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Drop Shadow Conversion Tips
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8.10
PDF2DTP for InDesign Known Limitations
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Known Limitations
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9.1
PDF2DTP for InDesign and InDesign Threshold Limits
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PDF2DTP for InDesign and Threshold Limits
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10.1
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PDF2DTP for InDesign System Requirements
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Mac System Requirements
PDF2DTP for InDesign Mac is available in three versions.
Each version is sold separately:
1. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS6 Mac
2. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5.5 Mac
3. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5 Mac
Each version listed above ONLY runs under the specified version of InDesign. You cannot run PDF2DTP for
InDesign CS5.5 under InDesign CS6 or vice versa.
In order to run your version of PDF2DTP for InDesign you will need at least the minimum
specifications Adobe requires to run that version of InDesign.
In addition, Markzware products are only officially supported in Mac OS X 10.6 and higher on Intel
based Mac hardware. While PDF2DTP for InDesign may run in older versions of the Mac OS and on
older hardware, Markzware's development environment will no longer support these older operating
systems and hardware. Bugs specifically related to these older operating systems and hardware will not
be fixed.
System Requirements Summary:
• Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
• Intel based Macintosh computer
• A valid license for the version of Adobe InDesign® you run the Plug-In under
• Internet connection to activate and register PDF2DTP for InDesign
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Win System Requirements
PDF2DTP for InDesign Win is available in three versions.
Each version is sold separately
1. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS6 Win
2. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5.5 Win
3. PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5 Win
Each version listed above ONLY runs under the specified version of InDesign. You cannot run
PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5.5 under InDesign CS6 or vice versa.
In order to run your version of PDF2DTP for InDesign you will need at least the minimum
specifications Adobe requires to run that version of InDesign. In addition, Markzware will only
support Win XP/SP3 and Win 7 operating systems. While PDF2DTP for InDesign may run under
other versions of Windows, any bugs specific to those versions will not be fixed.
System Requirements Summary:
• Win XP/SP3 or Win 7
• A valid license for the version of Adobe InDesign® you run the Plug-In under
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Internet connection to activate and register PDF2DTP for InDesign
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation on Mac
Important Note: This manual describes how to install the latest version of PDF2DTP for InDesign CS6
Mac. You may have purchased PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5.5 or InDesign CS5. The Installation process
for InDesign CS5.5 and InDesign CS5 are the same as for InDesign CS6 except the Installers are named
for the appropriate version of InDesign and where you select to install will need to reflect the version of
InDesign you are running. Please use this manual as a guide and not as a verbatim step by step guide.
PDF2DTP For InDesign ZIP File
When you have completed your download of PDF2DTP For InDesign you will have a zip file that
needs to be decompressed.
PDF2DTP For InDesign Decompressed ZIP File
On most Macs you can simply double-click on the PDF2DTP For InDesign zip file and this will
produce a folder. Double-click on this folder to reveal the PDF2DTP For InDesign Installer.
If you receive a checksum error when decompressing the ZIP file, use the Mac OS built in ZIP Utility to
decompress the ZIP file. This can be accessed by highlighting the ZIP file, then Right-Clicking (or
Control-Clicking) the ZIP file. From the popup menu, select Open With and then select the first item at
the top of the list. (For Mac OS X 10.7.4 this will be called Archive Utility.app).
PDF2DTP For InDesign Installer
Double-click on the Setup icon to start the PDF2DTP For InDesign installation process.
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Application Downloaded From Internet
On many Macs the security settings are set to warn you when trying to run an application downloaded
from the internet. You can change these settings on your Mac under the Preferences/Security area (it is
safest to leave this warning on as a prevention for malicious apps you may accidentally download
while surfing the net).
Click on the Open button to open up the Setup PDF2DTP for InDesign Installer application.
Most likely due to the above warning, you will see the Setup InDesign icon bouncing in your Dock. If
nothing is happening, please check your Dock and if the Setup InDesign icon is bouncing, Click on it
to continue with the PDF2DTP For InDesign installation process.
PDF2DTP For InDesign - Select InDesign Folder
After clicking the Install button you will asked to find your InDesign Application folder.
Once you have located the folder, click on it once to highlight it and then click on the Choose button
to proceed with installation.
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PDF2DTP For InDesign Setup Window
The Setup CS6 application has three buttons:
1. Cancel - clicking Cancel will Close the Setup InDesign application and PDF2DTP For InDesign will
not be installed
2. Install - clicking Install will proceed with the PDF2DTP For InDesign installation
3. Remove - clicking Remove will proceed with removal of existing installations of PDF2DTP For
InDesign
PDF2DTP For InDesign - Asking For Password
Installing PDF2DTP For InDesign requires you enter in your Password as PDF2DTP will be adding
items to your Applications folder. Type in your User Name and Password and then click on the OK
button.
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PDF2DTP For InDesign - Installation Complete
Once the PDF2DTP For InDesign Plug-In has been installed you will see a confirmation screen. Click
on the Finish button to close the screen.
You are now ready to start up InDesign and Activate and Register PDF2DTP For InDesign.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation on Win
Important Note: This manual describes how to install the latest version of PDF2DTP for InDesign CS6. You
may have purchased PDF2DTP for InDesign CS5.5 or InDesign CS5. The Installation process for these versions
of PDF2DTP for InDesign is the same as for InDesign CS6 except the Installer is named for the appropriate
version of InDesign and where you select to install will need to reflect which version InDesign you will be
using. Please use this manual as a guide and not as a verbatim step by step guide.
PDF2DTP For InDesign ZIP File
When you have completed your download of PDF2DTP For InDesign you will have a zip file that
needs to be decompressed.
IMPORTANT NOTE*** - If you receive a checksum error message when trying to decompress the ZIP file,
use Windows Explorer to decompress the file, instead of a third party ZIP Utility.
PDF2DTP for InDesign Installer Folder
When you decompress the PDF2DTP ZIP file you will wind up with a folder. Double-click the folder to open it.
PDF2DTP for InDesign Installer
In the folder you will find the PDF2DTP Installer for InDesign. Double-click on the Installer .exe file to begin
the Installation process.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Permission or Password
When you first run the PDF2DTP for InDesign installer you may see a User Account Control window (UAC
window). This window will differ depending on whether you are logged into an Admin or a Non-Admin
account.
Click on the Yes button to continue with the PDF2DTP installation.
PDF2DTP for InDesign Welcome Install Screen
Click on the Next button to continue with the install.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign User/Company Name
Your User Name will automatically be filled in based on the name of your computer or account.
For Company Name, type in the name of your Company. If you do not work for a company, you can leave the
default of My Company.
Install this application for: - By default "Anyone who uses this computer (all users)" is selected. Unless you want
to restrict PDF2DTP for InDesign to just your account, leave the default value for all users enabled.
PDF2DTP for InDesign Setup Type
Unless instructed by Markzware Tech Support, you should select the Complete install type.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Review
The installer will present a Review window that will show you where the PDF2DTP for InDesign Plug-In will
be installed.
PDF2DTP for InDesign Installation Complete
Click the Finish button to close the PDF2DTP for InDesign Installer.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Activation
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Successful Activation
Important Note: While the screen shots in this section show a Successful Activation on a Mac, the same
screens will appear on Windows versions of PDF2DTP for InDesign. Please use this section as a guide as there
may be differences in the look and feel of screens due to operating system differences and the version of
PDF2DTP for InDesign you are activating.
Start Up InDesign
After you have installed PDF2DTP for InDesign, start up InDesign
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PDF2DTP for InDesign - Activation
The very first time you start up InDesign after installing PDF2DTP, the Plug-In will attempt to contact
Markzware's License Server and activate your product. This should be a fairly transparent process, but
may take a few minutes. If the Plug-In is able to contact the License Server, then you will be activated.
First you will see the screen shown above. This screen can be present for up to several minutes, so
please be patient. You can click the Close button to dismiss the screen and if the PDF2DTP Plug-In is
able to successfully activate you will see the screen shown in the next step once activation has
completed.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign - Activation Complete
If PDF2DTP can successfully activate, you will see the above pictured screen. Click on the Close button to
dismiss this screen and start using PDF2DTP. At this time you should also have the PDF2DTP for InDesign
Registration Screen visible. Please fill out the Registration form before starting to use PDF2DTP for InDesign.
Should you have any issues we have provided links on the Activation Complete screen to contact Markzware
T
ech Support.
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PDF2DTP for InDesign Failed Activation
Important Note: While the screen shots in this section show a Failed Activation on a Mac, the same screens
will appear on Windows versions of PDF2DTP for InDesign. Please use this section as a guide as there may be
differences in the look and feel of screens due to operating system differences and the version of PDF2DTP for
InDesign you are using.
PDF2DTP for InDesign - Non-Activated Product
The above is a reminder screen to Activate your product. If for any reason PDF2DTP for InDesign was
unable to reach our License Server, you can still run the product, but every time you start up InDesign
you will presented with the above screen reminding you that you must take action by the specified date.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!--- If you do not Activate PDF2DTP for InDesign by the date listed on your
screen, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE AND NEED TO REPURCHASE PDF2DTP for InDesign.
If you continuously see this window, you need to contact Markzware Tech Support and get this issue
cleared up. Otherwise after the specified date, you are out of luck. For all standard software, this grace
period is long enough and should be annoying enough that you will take action and contact
Markzware well before the expiration date arrives.
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