Unlinking text threads in InDesign CS2
I’m preparing to pass a file off to a less-computer-savvy boss that I have been interning for this summer, and I was asked to create a document (“template”) for her that should could easily edit text in.
I’m trying to unlink text frames from a text thread without deleting their contents or having to reformat the rest of the thread—all I want is each text box to stay in their own respective spot. Is this an impossibility, or am I missing something?
Thanks!
10.Jul.2006 1.19pm
One way I know is by using the script BreakFrame contained in the InDesign Scripts package: http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/xml_scripting.html#sresources
From the ReadMe file, “Removes a selected text frame and its contents from a story”.
10.Jul.2006 1.32pm
If it’s not a huge document with a lot of text frames you could start from the end, first copy and then delete the text in the frame, then unlink the frame (double click in port). After unlinking paste the text back into the frame. Repeat with every frame working your way from end to start.
10.Jul.2006 2.12pm
eep, I’m not at all familiar with InDesign Scripts, but perhaps I can find a friend who is. I will look into it, thank you
10.Jul.2006 2.35pm
> I’m not at all familiar with InDesign Scripts
You don’t need to. It’s _very_ simple to use them. You just have to download the scripts and place them in [InDesign folder]/Presets/Scripts/. Then it’s just a matter of bringing up the ‘Scripts’ palette (Window->Automation->Scripts) and start double-clicking. How difficult is that? ;^)
11.Jul.2006 7.22am
Oooh! Marvelous. Thanks a ton Miguel, you saved me some very tedious time.