Indesign CS5 vs overlay creator

if i want to make a image seqance and hit the folder icon in de overlay creator my indesign cs5 force closes.
what happend i was in de pre release of DPS

You can't use earlier plugins. If Extensis hasn't updated them then you'll need to upgrade or live without it.
FWIW, I wrote a review of Suitcase Fusion 3 for Creative Pro: http://www.creativepro.com/article/review-extensis-suitcase-fusion-3
Bob

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InDesign CS6 Missing "Overlay Creator" entirely?

Hi all,
I've recently downloaded the trial version of InDesign CS6 as well as the DPS Desktop Tools (http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/thankyou.jsp?ftpID=5377&fileID=5010) and I'm following the "Get Started" tutorial here: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/digitalpublishingsuite/articles/digital-publishing-suite-hands -on-tutorial.html
I've followed the instructions, installed InDesign CS6, Installed the tools yet when I open the example project in the tutorial I have no overlay creator option form Window > Extensions
Can someone help me please? Point me in the right direction?

In Indesign CS6 it is called Folio overlays. Go to Windows>Folio Overlays.

How do i install overlay creator tool into my ID CS5.5

i have a need to insert slideshows etc into my presentation brochure and have discovered a tool called overlay creator but it has to be downloaded. I tried to do this but it has not installed itself into my version of cs5.5 can anyone guide me through the process..

This link tells you more about DPS:
InDesign Help | Digital Publishing Suite overview

Overlay creator crashing InDesign

Hello,
I've been working with DPS in InDesign CS5.5 with no problems. About five days ago I updated to the current Folio Producer Tools and Folio Panel Tools for CS5.5 and have had no problems. Today out of the blue, every time I try to open the Overlay Creator panel it crashes InDesign.
I am on a Mac and I have rebooted, trashed InDesign preferences, uninstalled the tools and reinstalled, and even went back to an earlier version of the Folio Producer and Folio Panel. I tried opening the Overlay Creator in a new blank document and it still crashes the entire program.
I'm tearing my hair out and would appreciate any new suggestions of what I might try.
Thank you,
lkovalic

Hi Dave,
I'm not sure how the server problems would affect opening the Overlay Creator -- I'm not trying to upload anything or trying to do a preview -- the simple act of trying to open the Overlay Creator extension is what is crashing InDesign. Doesn't that extension reside on my computer?
Thank you,
lkovalic

Indesign 5.5 wont load overlay creator

This image shows what Overlay Creator looks like when I try to add something, specifically a video. It wont give me options to do anything with it, even tho the Media window does recognize it and allows me to create the poster from the video, overlay creator wont, and the folio preview wont play the video at all.
I tried deleting Indesign preferences already (ctrl+alt+shift) but nothing changed.
Are there any steps to follow which Im not aware about?
I am adding the video from the Media window.
When I save it to pdf interactive I do see the video but not in my folio preview at Content Viewer
Thanks

That worked Amazingly Tomek!!
Thanks a lot!!
Im having problems now with adding pan and zoom images, wont give me the option to adjust pan and zoom on images, is there a default image (im using jpg) file to be used only?
Is there a page with a list of files accepted by overlay creator?
Thanks again!!

Overlay Creator - Slideshow crashes InDesign

Hi Folks,
another Problem with DPS, not sure if its because of OS X Lion, because it wasn't before. The second Im clicking on choosing Folder with pictures in the Overlay Creator ->Slideshow everything crashes...
Anybody an idea? Trashing prefs didn't help. Creative Suite 5.5

Of course this doesn't help you ;-) but I am experiencing exactly the same issue. Have tried reinstalling also with no luck.

InDesign CS 5.5: Overlay Creator preview issues

I'm currently working on creating a tablet publication pitch for a client and followed the directions to install the Folio Producer tools compatible with CS 5.5 and everything seems to be working... except for the preview option on Overlay Creator and any other preview option on my computer. I uploaded the document to test it on Adobe Content Viewer and it worked, but that's really clunky to test my interactivity. Is there something I need to do to make it I can preview my folio on my computer?
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Ask in the ID forum.
Mylenium

InDesign Overlay Creator Pane

Currently, I find seven features in the overlay creator pane in ID 5.5. Are more features available in ID 6?

Ok. Thank you. We are currently investigating other app publishing software and
want to know how the others stack up against the DPS. ie. App Studio allows you
to do page flips but wondering if that is something you have to create yourself in
order to execute or already part of the software. Looking for as much engaging interactivity
as possible from software I am considering.
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Trying to find out how to install plugins from Adobe exchange in my Indesign CS5

I click on the install button on the exchange website, then I get a window going to my plugin folder in Indesign CS5 but there is the selection button is gray out. Also I was asking if the upgrade from CS5 to CS5.5 is a free upgrade or you have to pay for it?
I wa also asking how to install the overlay creator panel into my CS5?

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CS6 overlay creator

Ive been using cs5.5 for app development to date but wish to change to Cs6 cloud to take advantage of free apps. However when I open project in cs6 the overlay creator is no where to be seen. Even under window - extensions it is not there, only Kuler?
Do I have to uninstall CS5.5 to make cloud work properly?
Is there likely to be any issues for work in progress using 5.5. Or should I complete project before ditching 5.5?
Any other suggestions to get Overlay creator to appear? (And yes before you ask I am in the Digital Publishing space).

Hello,
the Overlay creator is now called Folio Overlays in CS6 (along with the Folio Builder Panel) and it's available after you install the DPS Desktop Tools by going to the InDesign CS6 Help menu and choosing Updates.
You should be able to see the DPS Tools available to download in the Adobe Application Manager.
Or you could download it at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5377

DPS Tools for InDesign CS5 / CS5.5

Hi everyone.
Can't find download link of DPS Tools for InDesign CS5 / CS5.5. on Adobe site.
We plan to use CS5/CS5.5, cause we use WoodWing Enterprise in production.
Anyone can help us to download latest builds for CS5/CS5.5?
Thanks
Thanks

Hi Tomek
I know about that, but WoodWing customer can still use InDesign CS5/CS5.5.
Quote from dps-faq-indesign5and5.5:
>>>
How did this product change impact me if I am a WoodWing or vjoon K4 customer?
WoodWing and vjoon K4 pure EWS customers see no impact. WoodWing and vjoon continues to work for InDesign CS5 and CS5.5, however the creation of folios will be capped at v31. Pure refers to the vjoon customers using only the vjoon K4 user interface that do not also use the folio builder panel.
Hybrid WoodWing and K4 customers (those that do not disable Folio Builder panel and those using the Overlay Creator panel) are impacted. The Folio Builder Panel no longer functions in CS5 and CS5.5. v31 will be the last release for Overlay Creator panel and the Digital Publishing plugin for CS5 and CS5.5. There will be no updates or bug fixes to the Overlay Creator panel or Digital Publishing plugin for InDesign CS5 and CS5.5.
<<<
So we need to download v.31 tolls.
Could you help me with that?

How to open Overlay Creator?

Cannot open Overlay Creator.
When I go to extensions and click over Overlay Crator, the program opens intead Folio Builder. Windows 7 64 bit
Cuando hago click sobre Overlay Creator, Indesign CS5.5 abre rápidamente Overlay Creator y pasa inmediatamente a Folio Builder.

I've moved your question to the Digital Publishing Suite forum.
I believe InDesign CS5 and 5.5 are no longer supported by DPS.

How to make previous version documents(CS1 and CS3) without extension readable in InDesign CS5

I have some previous version documents of CS1 and CS3 on Mac which have been saved without any extension e.g 300, CS3doc etc.
When I open such documents in InDesign CS5 they appear to be unreadable . Only on selecting 'All documents' filter I am able to open those documents.
I want to make all such documents (which are without extension) readable with 'All Readable Documents ' also .
How I can do that, please help me !!!!!

The first thing I'd do is make sure the issue is really what I suspect it is - i.e. I suspect your extension-less documents don't have the proper type and creator.
If you fire up a Terminal window, you should be able to use the GetFileInfo command to check one of the files:
Assume 'sampleFile' is sitting on your desktop, you'd do
GetFileInfo ~/Desktop/sampleFile
(not sure when/whether GetFileInfo is installed on a Mac - I think it used to be part of Apple's developer tools, but on my Snow Leopard it resides in /usr/bin)
Check what it says for 'type' and 'creator'.
If these are not correct, we've confirmed that that's the reason why they don't show up in your file dialog.
If the issue is type/creator related, I can think of the following options:
a) Change your code to accept ANY file type/extension - I suspect this would work (not tested!):
openFileDialog->AddType( '????' );
If memory serves right, '????' should be accepted as a wildcard.
b) correct the file types BEFORE they are viewed in the File Dialog - for example, if these files are in a very specific folder somewhere, you might be able to scan the folder, and correct their type and creator (e.g. iterate through all extensionless files in folder 'xyz' and change their type and creator). A lot depends on how those files get there, and whether they are tied to a specific folder or not - are they 'old' files, or are they being generated in some workflow? If they're all over a user's system or all over a file server, such pre-scanning and cleaning up file types approach will be a no-go.
Cheers,
Kris

Create unlimited folios today with InDesign CS5 and 5.5!

Adobe's official statement
http://blogs.adobe.com/digitalpublishing/2011/10/create-unlimited-folios-today-with-indesi gn-cs5-5.html
Did you know…
Customers with InDesign CS5 and CS5.5 can now create an unlimited number of .folio files for no additional charge.
You already know that InDesign CS5 and CS5.5 integrate with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite to allow customers to publish apps to tablet devices such as the iPad, Xoom and PlayBook. But for InDesign CS5 and CS5.5 customers who are interested in creating content for tablet devices but are not yet customers, it is now easier than ever to try digital publishing before making the financial investment in the Digital Publishing Suite solution that meets your needs.
InDesign CS5 and CS5.5 customers can now:
Create an unlimited number of .folio files in InDesign
Preview them on Adobe Content Viewer – including interactivity – to see how they will render when published to a tablet device
Share them with colleagues or clients on a 1:1 basis via the Adobe Content Viewer
Further, customers can now access the Folio Producer Service in the Digital Publishing Suite with a valid Adobe ID to manage and edit their .folio files. All of this can be done before purchasing Digital Publishing Suite.
If you are interested in learning how to create an App directly from InDesign CS5 or CS5.5, without writing code or depending on a developer, feel free to try it. You can pitch ideas to your client or your boss; or you can build a portfolio of your work and preview it on a tablet device. Practice makes perfect, and with an unlimited number of .folios, you can practice as much as you want! When you’re ready to publish to an app store, you can select the Digital Publishing Suite solution that is right for you.

I'm sorry EvBurk, what you want is intended not to work.
All Adobe's promotional material concerning InDesign and Digital Publishing (including the above "official statement") carefully uses verbs like "create" or "produce". But they never mention "distribute" or "spread", without explicitly referring to their exclusive hosting services. The whole Folio thing (in contrast to the former "issue" format) revolves around not giving you any chance of physically exporting, managing or owing the folio file itself. It's always somewhere on Adobe's or Apple's servers, or on your iPad, which is also as shut as a vault. So there's no way to export a folio file and toss it around like a pdf or jpeg. All you can do (without a paid distribution) is "share" your folio with some others, under the idea of "testing" and "reviewing". But this can be a cumbersome method. And even when paid (for the app), it's still difficult to distribute it outside Apple's or Android's market.
More than a year ago (in the middle of the Flash-on-iOS debate) Adobe users, developers, bloggers, and evangelists heavily criticized Apple's "walled garden". Adobe literally stated "We Love Apple - What we don't love is anybody taking away your freedom to choose what you create, how you create it, and what you experience on the web." Well, you could say now: "I love Adobe, but what I don't love is Adobe taking away my freedom to own my files, and distribute them on my own terms." They let us create, but not spread our ideas. It's like giving you a typewriter and copier, that only works with Adobe stock paper. Like giving you a voice and an instrument, but only allowing you to sing and play in some walled gardens (dress code: Apple ID) or secluded shed (invitation only).
I really wonder why they so fiercely protect 'their' Folio file. Why do they either have to be "under protection" or be turned into apps? I understand why Apple wants and needs to curate apps, but they don't mind me spreading my own ePubs, mp3 or jpegs. Why doesn't Adobe let me put my folio's on my own server, or send them off to someone with my own preferred service? The Content Viewer could easily be an Acrobat-like reader and let the iPad open folio's (by web links or mail enclosures) into it. If I see how many questions, worries, and problems creators and users have due to this whole closed technique and business, it would be easier to just let go and see what happens. Is it money? Of course it is. But my guess is that Adobe would eventually benefit more from it.
So I hope Adobe declares the Folio as an "open" standard soon, but they're definitely not in that stage. Maybe the specification of the file format just isn't ready yet. Maybe some managers need to remember again how to "Spread the Love"...

InDesign CS5 ePUBS Image Consistency across platforms

Hello!
I have a question I've been asking myself for months, and finally made an account here for the Adobe Forums, which seems to be pretty much the only place with useful information about ePubs.
I work in a company that's planning on transferring over 70 print modules (between 80-150 pages each) to be available on iPad and Android tablets / phones.
InDesign CS5 helps a lot, especially with being able to choose Header 1s as Page Breaks.
But, I seem to be having some issues with a couple of things that's preventing us from publishing these documents to the Apple Store and Androind Market.
1) Superscript / Subscript not appearing correctly on final product (Though this has been achieved by using Sigil to hack the CSS)
2) Bullet alignment (The bullets are all aligned perfectly, just not along with the first line, creating a secondary weird indent bug that looks terrible)
The main issue is pictures. I am using PNG images. A few months ago, the problem was solved - If I chose NOT to automatically format my images, they appeared perfect on the iPad/iPhone/Galaxy Phone and Galaxy Tab.
However, we took some time off this project, and now that I'm back on it, Aldiko has a new version, and it seems to break the images. Now my images in Aldiko are displaying huge, and previously, you'd be able to hold a finger on an image and it would open up full screen to get a closer look, but all of that seems gone now, and I'll only get half of my image at best.
Checking off to automatically format the images results in terrible low quality images that are so small you can barely see them.
I've done some research and apparently Aldiko is one of the most used free e-readers for android, so I'd definitely like for our products to display fine on it.
Any suggestions? Anyone else that experiences similar problems?

Your question is rather an advanced one. I've observed that most of us who reply to ePUB questions here are still learning to make ePUBs.
I've been told by someone more knowledgeable about it than I that the link below to the MobileRead Forums would lead you to more experienced ePUB creators who may be more helpful:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/

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