Crash when exporting Book to PDF

I am trying to export a Book (17 documents, 1822 pages) to PDF. It keeps crashing on the 7th document. I can export that document by itself (148 pages), no problem. I can export documents 1 thru 6 together (472 pages) , and 8 thru 17 together (1202 pages), no problem. But when I try to export the entire book at once, it crashes or freezes on that 7th document. Sometimes it crashes, sometimes it freezes. I've tried exporting that document to .IDML. I've rasterized two embedded PDF's that are on the page where it freezes, just in case there was something corrupt in those PDF's. I'm at my wits end ...

OK, I THINK I have this solved, it is still exporting but has gone beyond the trouble spot. The entire export process takes almost 30 minutes, and I'm only 10 minutes in, but here is what I found. The problem images came from Excel. At first I thought it might have been because I just copied and pasted them from Excel, so I went back and exported them as PDF's from Excel and "placed" them in InDesign, but that didn't solve the problem. So then I rasterized the PDF's in Photoshop, and that seems to have worked. I'm not sure why these particular images created a problem, because I have many other charts from Excel scattered throughout the Book.
Here is the process I used. Instead of "packaging" the whole works, I just duplicated the file I thought was the offending one and left the duplicate (Copy 1) in my working folder. I deleted a group of pages in the duplicate, then "replaced" the file in the Book with this duplicate and ran the export to PDF process, recording the results as Test 1. That test worked. I duplicated the original again (Copy 2), deleted another set, and ran the test again, recording the results as Test 2, and so on. Test 7 is the one that seems to be running successfully right now.
John, I really appreciate the quick and comprehensive answers and discussion regarding this problem, it helped me focus on a process that isolated the problem and allowed me to fix it.
BTW, the issue of "packaged" images overwriting others with the same name happened in PageMaker. It was panic time when I printed out a final proof of my work, and the same figures kept showing up over and over in different authors' articles. I don't know if it would occur in InDesign because I don't send InDesign files to the printer ... they all seem to prefer PDF's, which is easier for me anyway.
Now that I've taken so long with this response, the export is finished and IT WORKED! YAY!!

Similar Messages

Indesign cs3 crashes when export file to pdf

my indesign crashes when i export my project to pdf then after that indesign wont aopen even after uninstall and reinstall, theres no error sign or message nothing i just wont open...
Description
Faulting Application Path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe InDesign CS4\InDesign.exe
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: InDesign.exe
Application Version: 6.0.0.352
Application Timestamp: 48bf8dab
Fault Module Name: CoolType.dll
Fault Module Version: 5.6.5.1744
Fault Module Timestamp: 48b60829
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 000a302a
OS Version: 6.1.7100.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Extra information about the problemBucket ID: 981350992
i have that problem, i think its related to adobe reader, im using adobe reader 8, even in 9 i had the same issue, can some point me to the right direction and help solve this problem thanks

i found a similar thread, people ignore this thread thanks

Indesign CS5.5 Crashes when exporting an Interactive PDF

My InDesign CS5.5 continues to crash when trying to export an Interactive PDF.
It begins to come up with a box titled WARNING but it all closes and i don't even see the error message.
Will it work if I deactivate and reactive? will that work by any chance?
Its really frustrating.
Yasmine.

Please upload the crash report to http://pastebin.com and post a link here.
I saw the "Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences" thread but am confused as to what I need to delete vs. rename or move.
It's teh same as the vulcan nerve pinch you tried -- I assume InDesign prompted you to delete preferences and you said OK.
What happens if you create a new document and Pages (panel) > Move Pages pages 1-83 to the new document, and then recreate 84 and 85 by hand? Does it work? Presumably this is document corruption of some sort.

Indesign crash when exporting file into pdf

Hi, I am having a little problem with my Indesign program. I don't know how to fix it. So this is what happen....
I finish a 2 page file in Indesign and I wanted to export it to pdf. I click on export and it runs for 1 page and then Indesign crash. I thought it was because I have too much images, so it runs very slow. I delete some picture and try again. The same thing happen.
I don't know what I should do?!?! I search around for help but seems like I am the only one that have that problem??

I have run into the occasional image that causes the PDF export to fail. Sometimes they are AI files and sometimes they are PSD files. I usually resave them in different formats and this fixes the problem. I haven't yet figured out the reason that the files cause the PDF export to have problems. Last week I ran into a complicated AI file that just refused to export to PDF in ID. I saved it out of Illustrator as an EPS and then it exported fine out of ID. Typically I don't have problems with AI files, so it may just be an odd image on page one of your document that is causing the problem.
If it prints okay, you might try printing to PDF rather than exporting.

HELP! CS5.5 Crashes When Exporting as Interactive PDF

I just finished an 85-page document that needs to be exported as an interactive PDF but when I export it, InDesign CS5.5 crashes as it gets to page 84 every single time. This has happened with other CS5.5 documents but when packaging the files instead.
I have already tried resetting the preferences (via the Cmd + Ctrl + Opt + Shift (Mac) method) but to no avail. The document crashed again.
I have also tried saving it as an .idml file and resaving as an .indd file but still, the crash.
Then recently, I received this error message for the very first time: "Adobe InDesign is shutting down. A serious error was detected. Please restart InDesign to recover work in any unsaved InDesign documents."
I saw the "Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences" thread but am confused as to what I need to delete vs. rename or move.
I'm using Mac OSX 10.6.8 and running InDesign CS5.5 7.5.0.142.

Please upload the crash report to http://pastebin.com and post a link here.
I saw the "Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences" thread but am confused as to what I need to delete vs. rename or move.
It's teh same as the vulcan nerve pinch you tried -- I assume InDesign prompted you to delete preferences and you said OK.
What happens if you create a new document and Pages (panel) > Move Pages pages 1-83 to the new document, and then recreate 84 and 85 by hand? Does it work? Presumably this is document corruption of some sort.

InDesign CS6 crashing when exporting as a PDF (not font problem)

I have attempted exporting my PDF with all different kinds of settings. It's only an 8 page document. It has about 15 low res jpgs in it. I used a stock Adobe font.There are a several hyperlinks in the file but, mostly it is just text. I have no idea how to fix this. And naturally, I need it for work tomorrow. I do get one error message saying that there is overlaying text on 3 of 8 pages, but I really don't think that is something that would cause this problem. Any ideas??? Thanks!

I thought that's what that link was for...the crash report I posted to pastebin. I have never used that site before. Sorry.
Alas, I was able to get it work...after 5-6 hours of working on it. I ended up saving it as an IDML (again, the first time didn't work). It replaced all the images with gray squares, but at least I had the content. The images were the least of my worries. I recreated the entire doc (borrowed every page but page 4) to get away from whatever that was about and just redid the layout for page 4. It exported perfectly as a PDF and is now on the boss lady's desk, just in time.
Thank you all for all of your help!

Photoshop CC crashes when exporting image to PDF file

Hello all,
I have recently started using PS, and when I attempt to save an image as a PDF, it makes it to about 97% and leaves a temp file, but crashes before it can complete. I have provided a copy of the crash log below:
Faulting application name: Photoshop.exe, version: 15.2.2.310, time stamp: 0x5480338c
Faulting module name: Photoshop.exe, version: 15.2.2.310, time stamp: 0x5480338c
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x0000000001c3f519
Faulting process id: 0x3a30
Faulting application start time: 0x01d05949d5314c48
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2014\Photoshop.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2014\Photoshop.exe
Report Id: 30aba519-c53d-11e4-beb2-d43d7e97baf1
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
I have already updated, re-installed, rebooted, and run both a disk check and memory check (as c0000005 can indicate possibly failing hardware), but to no avail. All my video drivers are up to date, as I have seen that recommended in several other places. I am running an 8.1 system 64-bit. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

What PDF preset are you using? If high quality print, try flattening the image, and saving again. If that works, then it might point to something fonts. Obviously a flattened JPG is entirely useless as a PDF file, so it needs fixing.
When Chris Cox (Senior Adobe Computer Scientist — apparently several steps up from a rocket scientist) finds this thread, he is probably going to tel you that your truncated crash report doesn't tell him anything.
Fonts — Troubleshoot
Troubleshooting Steps to Fix Most Issues

What is going on??? InDesign crashes when exporting an interactive .pdf!

I created a 24 page interactive form for an iPad in InDesign CS6 for a class project. I used the new buttons and forms feature. Whenever I try to export the form to an interactive pdf InDesign crashes and an unexpected error crash screen comes up. This is very frustrating because I need to export it to view the interactivity. PLEASE HELP ME!!

Can you export it in two halves? If not, does one half export, but the other crash?
Waht's the OS? Is ID patched to 8.0.1?

IndCS4 keeps crashing when exporting to a PDF - SnowLeopard

Has anyone had this problem - and most importantly - does anyone know a way around it?
I installed Snow Leopard and CS4 on the weekend and thought wow I am one of the lucky ones (I have read a few posts about the two conflicting). So far so good... until today. I cannot export the document to a pdf. InDesign keeps crashing.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
PS; and to add to this... I can't even open illustrator! It crashes befor I can open it

Go back to the original account and try replacing the preferences. Adobe InDesign CS4 * Setting preferences
Run the disk utility and repair permissons, too.

Page numbering when exporting book to PDF - ID 5.5

I'm having a lot of trouble exporting a PDF from a book file in Indesign 5.5, running on Snow Leopard.
On certain pages it appears to place the page numbers randomly in the middle of the artwork.
I am using master pages for the numbering. On most pages it works fine, but on others this problem will appear.
I understand that 5.5 has had issues with the Export to PDF from a book file, I recently installed an update which I understand was supposed to fix these issues, but the problem still persists.
Has anyone experienced this issue, or have any methods to resolve it? A screenshot is below which shows the correct position on the left, and the incorrect position on the right.
Numbering appears fine in the ID file itself.

Try exporting the files to .idml (see Remove minor corruption by exporting) and resave.

Indesign crashes when Exporting a Print PDF

Has anyone had problems with Exporting Print PDF from Indesign CC?
I can do an interactive one, but not print.
No. It is not the file I am trying to print. I have tried a brand new one with nothing in it as well.

I believe "PrintFusion45" recommends you to use lower resolution (resized) copies of your original TIFFs in your Indesign document.
You can have a look at the "effective ppi" in the "link info" window for a selected image, and compare it with the intended print resolution (in your case perhaps the image downsampling setting in the pdf export).
If you intend to create a pdf using 300 ppi downsampling for the images, and the effective ppi of an image in the document is 1000 ppi (which could be the result if you rezise a large image to a small area in InDesign), then InDesign will have much more data to process, than using an image that already has the same ppi as the intended output.
There is of course the downside of keeping more than one original image, just to get the InDesign documents "lighter" and faster to print.
I hope this makes things a bit clearer.

InDesign cs6 crashes when exporting objects with drop shadows to interactive PDF

I am using the trial version of InDesign CS6 on a mac OSX 10.7.4 I need to export my document as an interactive PDF. I have found that the export works fine so long as none of the objects within my document have a drop shadow. However, if I add a drop shadow to any object (text, images, or video) InDesign will crash when I try to export. I am adding the drop shadow by selecting the object and then choosing Object > Effects > Drop Shadow. Is there another method I should be using to add the shadow if I want to export to an Interactive PDF?

Hi Peter, thanks for the response. Yes, I have tried creating a new blank project and adding one text object with a drop shadow and then exporting to Interactive PDF, and I experienced the same result. I tried replacing my preferences as you suggested and found that it did not have any affect.
I continued developing my InDesign document without using any drop shadows and began to experience the same type of crashing under two more circumstances. 1. When relinking assets in my Links panel. 2. When exporting to interactive PDF with interactive objects that are being clipped (I get a warning telling me I have clipped objects before I export; when I click export I experience the same crash.) I have tried exporting the same file to a print (non-interactive) PDF and experienced no crashing.
I thought I should mention that I am using a retina display mac book pro with 16GB RAM. Could my graphics cards or the configureation of my machine be causing my issue?
Thanks so much,

Crystal Crashes when exporting to PDF

Hi Experts,
Crystal reports crashes when exporting a report to PDF. I am using Crystal Reports for SAP Business One, what could be causing this..is it a patch level problem ?

Hi,
Please check this thread http://scn.sap.com/thread/3303863.
What is your B1 version and PL?
Thanks & Regards,
Nagarajan

Incopy CS6 crashes when exporting to pdf

Incopy 6 crashes when exporting to pdf. Message – unknown error

Hi Sushmar
My editor edits with Incopy 6, everything goes well until she wants to export a pdf, Incopy 6 then crashes. Incopy 5.5 does not have this problem. Please point me in the right direction, as we have extremely tight deadlines and no other way of working.
Tx
LVG

Export book to PDF doesn't remember previous settings - CS5

I've just noted a somewhat annoying "bug" in the book export. When I export book to PDF--which I do a lot--I have to rename the file and reselect the type of PDF I'm exporting every time. It should remember the last settings I used.I believe in the past that it did.
I also really hate that it always defaults to the interactive PDF--which I will probably never use. Half the time I forget to check that setting, rename the file, click OK, and then have to cancel and go through all the steps again because I forgot that the stupid thing can't remember that I want a Print PDF. I have gone through this annoying misbehavior several times in just the last few minutes. Add that up over all the hours that I work on books and do that export and we're talking about a huge time waster. Am I missing a way to set a defaullt here?

The book export or the regular export? Mine definitely always goes back to interactive PDF. Even after I've saved a print PDF several times. It's really annoying.

Crash when exporting Book to PDF

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for