: InDesign - Link text frames without threading and proper Master creation InDesign novice here. I am trying to create a catalog-type document to simplify the creation process for a client (previously
InDesign novice here. I am trying to create a catalog-type document to simplify the creation process for a client (previously using Illustrator), but I am not understanding very well how Master pages and text frames work.
What I'd like to achieve is the creation of a "Product template/block" that I can add repetitively on each page (6 per page), and products rearranging on next pages when I delete or add a new one.
I believed I would just create my text frames on the master and link each in relation to the other, but I am starting to think I am approaching this problem wrong: each text frame "threads", sending the text of one reference inside the previous box.
Ultimately I'd like to perform this through XML but since the Excel document of my client isn't harmonized yet, I'd like to give myself a heads-up and recreate the template in the meantime.
A copy of the initial page (from Illustrator), the block I'd like to appear on each section and move around, as well as what I've done so far on my master are attached.
What I'd like to achieve:
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My progress so far:
Thanks in advance for saving my life if you can!
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Don't link text frames unless the text is supposed to flow from one frame to the next.
You can also "jump" or force text to the next text frame via the Enter key.
(Not the "Return" key, the "Enter" key)
If each text frame is entirely unique to the product, you want separate text frames. This way it's possible to edit one text frame and not deal with text flowing to the next text frame.
Also be aware, master page text frames will need to be "overridden" on pages in order to make any edits. It's not possible to set up master page text frames and then allow them to be edited on pages themselves. Master page items are only editable on the Master Page.
This may not be a problem and configuring things the way you are may still be worthwhile. It would allow the addition of a new document page with positions and sizes all set, then merely override the master page items and edit as necessary. However, after overriding Master Page items, any further edits to the Master Page won't be reflected in the document pages.
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