Gray image frames when opening CS4 in CS3

Question

Hi,
When I export a CS4 inx file to open in CS3, without the images correctly linked there is no image preview, just gray boxes. Is there anyway for this not to happen?
For now, I have to give the editor this inx file for editing copy only on a different computer, then he gives it back to me. He obviously doesn't have CS4 yet and getting him all the images is out of the question.
thanks.

Answer 1

When I export a CS4 inx file to open in CS3, without the images correctly linked there is no image preview, just gray boxes. Is there anyway for this not to happen?
Yes. Correctly link the images (or embed them). You won't see them unless they're there.
If the editor needs to see the images, consider giving him a low-res PDF. He can edit the text in the INX and check the pictures against the PDF.
BTW, expect less-than-perfect results round-tripping through INX through CS3 back to CS4. You'll see some text reflow opening his CS3 .indd file, but only after you've begun to edit the story. And of course, any CS4-only features will be lost or mangled.
Ken