I-Docs in Indesign?

Hi Everyone,
I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who has used Indesign to create an interactive documentary? I am currently doing this, and was hoping to connect/ask questions of some people who might have tried this.
Many thanks for suggestions!
Ann

Dear Peter
Thanks so much for replying as I wring my hands over this one!
Not so sure about the "version" I have now!
The pack says CS4, but I created the docs in a trial version of CS5 (before
my software arrived).
Just wondering if it's my lucky day and you may be able to / willing to...
open this doc and convert it to CS4.
Do you know anything about the error message that I am receiving? I have
another 7 chapters I need to convert to get this book done for a client
Really appreciate you taking the time to answer me!
Cheers
Janie

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