How do I create a template that will update all pages when it is updated?

Hi everyone, I am a complete InDesign newbie, as this is my first project with it. I was wondering if there is a way to create a generic template in InDesign that, when updated, would also update all the pages made from it. The behavior I am looking for is similar to the way Dreamweaver does templates... when you create a new page, you can tell it to make the page from the already created template. That template has been pre-configured with editable regions. Anything outside the editable regions cannot be modified unless editing the template directly.
Does this functionality exist in InDesign? I am running CS5.
Thanks!

drmuzik wrote:
Hi everyone, I am a complete InDesign newbie, as this is my first project with it. I was wondering if there is a way to create a generic template in InDesign that, when updated, would also update all the pages made from it. The behavior I am looking for is similar to the way Dreamweaver does templates... when you create a new page, you can tell it to make the page from the already created template. That template has been pre-configured with editable regions. Anything outside the editable regions cannot be modified unless editing the template directly.
Does this functionality exist in InDesign? I am running CS5.
Thanks!
Take a look at this article:
http://indesignsecrets.com/free-layout-zones-add-on-is-incredible-productivity-tool.php
Also, this commercial tool might be useful:
http://www.rorohiko.com/wordpress/indesign-downloads/storytweaker/#Downloads
HTH
Regards,
Peter
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