In Design CS 5.0 (7.0.4) slow file performance

I work on a large catalog in a workgroup setting of 5 people. We work with files on our desktop then store them on the server when we are done. All images are linked to a locatoin on the server. We are having issues with our files being slow and unrepsonsive. This occurs when you start to work on the document and get into a text frame to do edits. Also, sometimes, the files will not open for some of us in the workgroup. The issue specific to the catalog files nothing else. The behavior is sparatic, Some users can open and work in the files fine, others report they cannot open the same document or that is is painfully slow and hesitant.
To give you background on the issue, I had to update the styles this year. I also changed the basic style to a different typeface. I also added some simple GREP styles. I then used the book function to sync these styles with the rest of the catalog. In Additon, we found that not all users were using version 7.0.4. three of us were one was on 7.0.0 the other was on 7.0.3. We all have since updated our software. I turned off auto font activation. We run Universal Type Client 3.1.0 (4)
We have tried Keith Gilbert's method of moving pages http://blog.gilbertconsulting.com/2010/10/another-way-to-repair-damaged-indesign.html. This allowed those of us who could not open the file and to be able to open the file and work on them. However, others reported slow performance in the same file. We have exported them out to IDML files without success.
The weird thing about this issue is that is sparatic and seems to be machine specific. If I repair the file on my machine it does not work on others. Others have files they have no issue with and I cannot open them. I have tried these files in CS6 and they seem to work fine.
So is it a font issue? Image issue? is it that they were booked up an now are not? Is it the fact I tried to change the "basic styel"? I would not think so because files in a book do not know they are part of a book just like an image does not "know' it is part of an InDeisgn file. Could it be the serer?
If anyone has any ideas please respond. I've tired prety much everything I can think of. Remember it really isn't a preference issue becuase We all can work fine in other non-catalog files.
Help me Obi-Wan you're my only hope.

It's so odd. I have a file that I rebuilt using Keith Gilbert's method, That got two of us to be able to open the file, Now some users report slow performance on the file others can work in it fine. Same deal with other files, I can work in a file with no slowdowns, Others complain about poor performance. I believe all things are equal on the machine/ software side.
If the network were funky, could this be a cause since all the images are linked to the network? I would not think it is that because the trouble is only in these files, not other ones we work in. I think it has something to do with changing the 'Basic" style to a different typeface. That is the time when we seemed to experience trouble. I am stumped. Thanks for the replies Peter.

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> u2022 Where is the Record Selection evaluated? Ensure your Record Selection Formula can be translated to SQL, so that the data can be filter down to the server. If a selection formula can not be translated into the correct SQL, the data filtering will be done on the local client computer which in most cases will be much slower. One way to check if a formula function is being translated into a SQL is to look at u201CShow SQL Queryu201D in the CR designer (Database -> Show SQL Query). Many Crystal Reports formula functions cannot be translated into SQL because there may not be a standard SQL for it. For example, control structure like IF THEN ELSE cannot be translated into SQL. It will always be evaluated on the client computer. For more information on IF THEN ELSE statements see note number 1214385 in the notes database:
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> https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/businessobjects-notes
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Not applicable in this case I'm afraid. All the report does is fetch the datasets from the various stored procs and display them; no additional processing is taking place. Also, no records are selected as this is done using the parameters which are passed on to the stored procs.
> u2022 Link tables on indexed fields whenever possible. While linking on non indexed fields is possible, it is not recommended.
Although the stored procs might not be optimal, that is beside the point here. The point is that performance of a report when run from the Designer is acceptable (roughly 30 seconds for this report) but when viewing the same report from the Viewer the performance drops dramatically, into the range of 'becoming unusable'.
The report has its dataconnection set at runtime, but it is set to the same values it had at design-time (hence the same DB server). I'm running this report connected to a stand-alone SQL Server which is a copy of the production server of my client, I'm the only user of that server, meaning there are no external disturbing factors I have to deal with. And still I'm experiencing the same problems my client has.
I really need this problem solved. So far, I've not found a single thing to blame for the bad performance, except maybe that queries are executed multiple times by the CrystalReports engine. If it didn't do that, the time required to show the report would drop by approx. 60%.
...Charles...

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After doing so, be sure to go back into your Site Setup, and make sure the FTP address, user name, and password are all correct. (Click the Test button in there to verify.)
If that doesn't help with getting connected to your server, you might try an alternate FTP client (e.g. FileZilla) to just make sure you are entering the right connection information. It could be that GoDaddy is having some issue, or maybe you just mistyped something (I know I do this often when I type too fast).
As for the issue with Design View, try clearing the Dreamweaver cache. Instructions are here: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/494811
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I am trying to convert some ifd files to pdf. I've tried both Designer 7.0 and 7.1 and the ifds are being saved with Output Designer 5.6. I know when I originally tried to open an IFD in 7.0, before I had OD5.6 installed, it would ask for OD 5.5. I assumed that 7.1 would properly support 5.6 and maybe it does, but when I try and open a brand new, minimal IFD in Designer 7.1 I get this message:
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Hi Palanir,
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