Questions: using Bridge CS3 to create ID contact sheets

I just discovered the powerful tool to create multi-page contact sheets from Bridge to InDesign.
By default, it will generate a 1 pt border color around the image as well as the caption text box. Also, there is no predefined text type and size. Photoshop contact sheets will let you choose the font type as well as the size.
Is there an extra script I need to download for InDesign or Bridge in order accomplish this or am I missing an option within one of these programs?

1. I assume you are talking about thumbs for video files. I think it grabs the first frame of the video, which may be a blank screen. I have gotten around this by using snipping tool in Vista to make a jpeg shot to represent the video.
2. Type in Metadata in Bridge Help and see if that answers your questions. Don't mix up the concept of metadata with keywords and ratings.
3. It is always the best to back up you data to another hard drive or to CD's. A hard drive will fail at some point, usually when you have not backed up for a long time.

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Create InDesign Contact Sheet script not working

I'm using InDesign CS3 and need to create contact sheets for multiple InDesign files. The contact sheets need to have a label with the file name of the document and the page number of each InDesign page in the document.
I tried to use the Tools > InDesign > Create InDesign Contact Sheet command in the Bridge, but get a message: "Selected Files that are not of the correct type will be skipped" After clicking OK, another message appears: "No Files Selected"
I wonder if I'm misunderstanding this script.
I also tried the Print Thumbnails command, but that doesn't allow me to add the file name and page numbers.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions to lead me on the right path.

Due to a prolonged, intense project, I'm just now getting back to the problem of creating contact sheets from InDesign.
I tried the revised script that includes INDD files as suggested by Kasyan, and it works fine.
However, I apologize for not explaining more clearly, but what I really need to do is create a sheet of miniature InDesign pages, similar to what prints out when choosing Thumbnails in the print dialog. Except that I need the bleed area to show.
Does anyone know if this is possible?

How to create a Contact Sheet with Adobe Photoshop CS5 from a disc with images in different folders

I got a disc with images files (mainly ai and psd files) in different folders and subfolders, how can I create a contact sheet including all the image files in different folders. (It seems that Adobe Bridge can only create a contact sheet by clicking the image files directly but not a folder including the images files)
thx!

Use the optional Contact Sheet II plugin which is found in Adobe's Downloads:
1) search for contact sheet in PS CS5 help
2) choose the first result and read carefully about the Photoshop Optional Plug-In Picture Packager
3) follow the instructions to download the zip file and note the location that you download it to.
4) follow the instructions to install the files.
I'm not sure how PS CS5 will handle ai vector image files or if you have to batch convert them to raster images first before using Contact Sheet II. Contact Sheet II allows you to choose a folder and Include All SubFolders as an option so you could create a Contact Sheet folder and copy all of your desired folders into that folder which will become subfolders of the main folder you choose for your contact sheet.

Photoshop CC and Bridge CC - Creating a contact sheet.

I am really frustrated that the process has changed in making a contact sheet as a PDF. I'm trying to follow the instructions on Adobe Photoshop help with little success. Contact Sheet II is not a good option given you have to create multiple Photoshop files. Am I missing something? What happened to the "Output" option in Bridge? If you shoot 300 pictures you end up with 15 separate Photoshop files instead of 1 PDF file. How is this better for a contact sheet? My guess is there is a fix out there that I haven't found yet.
In part of the instructions online you are instructed to..."If the Output space is not listed, open Adobe Bridge Preferences (Ctrl + K on Windows or Command + K on Mac OS), select the Startup Scripts panel, and select Adobe Output Module." I went there but "Output Module" is not an option in the list.
I'm a high school Photography teacher who is learning the latest Photoshop software. Previously I worked in Photoshop CS4 and creating a contact sheet was very simple! My tech department is unable to help so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. This new process is really cumbersome for the students. Thank you.

I'm using version 6.0.1.6. i've attached what my window looks like

Can i keep using bridge cs3 in combination with photoshop cs5

can i keep using bridge cs3 in combination with photoshop cs5

I have a question sort of relevant to this discussion. Had my 8800GT start to fail on me in my MacPro1,1 - in desperation I disassembled the card, cleaned it, applied fresh thermal compound/padding, and stuck it back in. To my amazement the card actually began working again! Before failing a few days later ; ;.
I ordered a replacement 8800GT on ebay for a considerably low cost, but before it arrived my computer began behaving normally again. From what I'm understanding from this thread, there is absolutely no benefit to installing both cards in my computer at the same time? If that's the case, I'm going to tuck the backup card away and keep riding my self-repaired card until it crashes again.

Creating a contact sheet of illustrations using CS6

Is there a way to create a contact sheet of my illustrations (eps files) so that they don't come out fuzzy? If i use bridge they are way too pixelated.

You might want to try what indesign secrets has on the subject :
http://indesignsecrets.com/the-ultimate-contact-sheet.php
and this is what i actually do but there are no captions
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Question about the order to creating Account, Contact, Contact Role

Hi, my friends,
I have some questions about the order of creating Account, Contact, Contact Role, etc in Web Service 1.0. I could create them in the following case:
1. Insert Contact object and get contactId (now new contact exists in CRMOD)
2. Insert Account object with Contact Role child associated with contactId
My questions are:
1. Do we have the following order? Insert new Account with new Contact child and Contact Role child (Contact is new and does not exist in CRMOD).
2. Looks like system need accountId, contactId, etc to make the objects relationship. Is there other field having the same function?
Thanks
Ray

Hi Ray,
In response to your questions:
1. Do we have the following order? Insert new Account with new Contact child and Contact Role child (Contact is new and does not exist in CRMOD).No. Both the Account and Contact must already exist. The Role value is an attribute on the Account Contact relationship, this relationship must exist in order to assign a role value to it. This is consistent with the behaviour of the UI, when you press the New button on the Contact child applet, you are taken to the Contact New page where you can create a Contact record. Once you save, the relationship is created but you cannot assign a role value unless you click the Edit Roles link next to the new Contact.
2. Looks like system need accountId, contactId, etc to make the objects relationship. Is there other field having the same function?Correct, the system needs to know which Account/Contact pair is being assigned a role value. To do this the Account and Contact values must be uniquely identified using the Id values for each.
I hope this helps.
Thanks,
Sean
Edited by: Sean Duffy on Jan 25, 2010 10:11 AM

Creating InDesign Contact Sheets

I just upgraded to CS3 from CS2.
I am trying to use Bridge to create InDesign contact sheets.
The problem is when I am in Bridge CS3 and go to Tools > InDesign > Create InDesign Contact Sheets, I can not get Bridge CS3 to recognize photos in sub folders.
Bridge CS2 had a "Files" button that would open a window that had a "Include Sub Folders" button. That button has been removed in Bridge CS3.
Any ideas on how to tell Bridge CS3 to include sub folders when creating InDesign contact sheets.
Thanks

It can be a little convoluted from a logic perspective, but search for "filename does not equal" and, to find all files, set the value to something stupid like "#@#@#@#@"
Check "Include All Subfolders". If there's any chance you haven't browsed all of the subfolders in bridge (to build the caches for those subfolders), check the "Include Non-indexed Files (may be slow)" checkbox.
I wrote the Contact Sheet script as a contractor for Adobe. I removed the "Files" button because Bridge actually does a much better job of filtering and finding files than the "Find" button ever could.
The "Find" button encouraged people to not use Bridge to its best advantage. I got a number of emails from folks wanting more functionality in the "Find" button than was possible (via scripting) when everything they needed was available in Bridge!
By the way, I am planning on releasing a updated and more feature-rich contact sheet (for InDesign) script in the coming weeks. Check my web site for it in mid-late October.
Regards
Bob
www.creativescripting.net
for all your Bridge and InDesign scripting needs

I want to customize the script that creates ID contact sheets

I'm using Bridge and InDesign CS3. I just discovered the powerful tool of creating the contact sheets with Bridge. I was wondering if I could edit/customize the script that creates this function.
I do not want a 1 pt border around my images or caption boxes. Does it use a JSX file and if so which one? I'm on a mac.

I have added this script into Bridge following the path listed. When I generate an indesign Contact sheet I get an error??
http://www.twistedjunkie.eclipse.co.uk/images/error.jpg
not sure whats happening. I need to generate a contact sheet without reducing the image smaller than the A4 page, and without the keyline.
could someone help
lister

How can I create a contact sheet?

I've got 32 PSD files of a customers paintings that we use to make greeting cards. She just turned 100 last week and her daughter in law came in to pick some up and asked if we could make a sheet with small versions of the paintings on them with the file names so that she can remember them. She thought we only had 5. I told her we have more like 30. So the old lady doesn't know what we do and don't have here.
Since they are Photoshop files, I can't just toss em into iPhoto to create a contact sheet. I guess I could do a batch convert to JPG on all of them and then drop those into iPhoto but is there a way to do this within Photoshop? just open up all 32 PSD files and create some sort of a contact sheet with file names under each image? Maybe 6 to a page?
Photoshop CS 5.1
OS X

Hi,
You can either use Bridge and the Output workspace, or grab optional plug-ins for CS5 and run Ps on OSX in the 32 bit mode. (Or grab the excellent 3rd party script, Contact Sheet X, and run that in Ps. http://ps-scripts.sourceforge.net/ContactSheetX/csx.html).
Here's a post with links to further info:
http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/2011/09/the-contact-sheet-feature.html
regards,
steve

Creating a Contact Sheet in CS5

Arrrrg! Where did the contact sheet go in CS5?! I found out how to make one in Bridge, but the output is a .pdf. How can I create a contact sheet in PS as a .jpg?

I believe the contact sheet II plugin only works in the 32 bit version of cs5,
so you need to run the 32 bit version of photoshop and then the plugin(s)
will be under File>Automate>Contact Sheet II.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/828/cpsid_82824.html
How to use:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WS42C3020A-DAD1-4f92-8014-012263F3A51D.html
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How do I create a Contact sheet in CS6

How do I create a Contact sheet in CS6 using Mac OSX 10.9.2? I have used the 'video help' but my drop down menu doesn't correspond to the advice given.

CS6 is a version number... what actual program are you using?
If you start at the Forums Index http://forums.adobe.com/index.jspa
You will be able to select a forum for the specific Adobe product(s) you use
Click the "down arrow" symbol on the right (where it says ALL FORUMS) to open the drop down list and scroll

How to create a contact sheet of images in CS5

How to create a contact sheet of images in CS5. Different set up than older version I worked on before.

Have I missed something that the Adobe Bridge Output Module didn’t seem to offer a printing option? Tried the older plug-in which is what I was familiar with, but that seems to download all the plug ins, not just contact sheets. Do I have to download the whole shebang?

Creating pdf contact sheets at screen resolution using aperture/photoshop

Can anyone advise me on how to create a pdf document of contact sheets- low resolution [72 screen res]that is less time consuming than the present work flow described below?
At present I export jpegs 450pxl 72dpi from aperture. create contact sheets in photoshop and then
create a pdf in photoshop. Average number of images per client is approx 800-1000,
The pdf I have created with aperture has a resolutuin of 300dpi- which is a large file to email etc. I have tried reimporting the 450pxl jpegs but aperture still creates the document at 300dpi.
Is it possible ...
1/. to solely use aperture to create low res pdf's
2/. If not is it possible to create an action in photoshop [or use automator] to speed up the process described above?
I do have a little experience using actions in photoshop but am by no means an experienced user.

Awesome! I didnt even know aperture could do that
Now another quick question on this topic, if im using RAW files, does aperture need to convert the file to jpeg or tiff (like it does if you export version as jpeg)?
If it does, that may be a problem as it takes forever for aperture on my macbook to convert raws and save as jpegs, like a good minute or two per photo, and if i have 200odd photos....not good, people will crack it waiting and leave.
Or does it print as raw? Cause im pretty sure my printer (or any printer) can not print raw files. Will try it tonight on my printer but a heads up will be useful.
I could just shoot in hi-res jpeg, but id rather shoot raw incase they want a large poster size print etc.
Thanks.

Questions re: Bridge CS3

I am new into using Bridge even though I have it for a while. I am trying to solve these problems:
1. How come some files do not have thumb nail previews, but when I play them in the monitor windows, they play fine. Just no thumb nail preview?
2. Is there a way to save the meta info of all my files once Bridge has defined them? i.e. I went over my entire HDD, find files, label them, rate them... then, is there a way to export the definitions in case my machine crash then I don't loose these hours of works?
Thanks.
Perry

1. I assume you are talking about thumbs for video files. I think it grabs the first frame of the video, which may be a blank screen. I have gotten around this by using snipping tool in Vista to make a jpeg shot to represent the video.
2. Type in Metadata in Bridge Help and see if that answers your questions. Don't mix up the concept of metadata with keywords and ratings.
3. It is always the best to back up you data to another hard drive or to CD's. A hard drive will fail at some point, usually when you have not backed up for a long time.

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