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I work in a photography studio and I am relatively unfamiliar with InDesign, having just gotten the program myself.
One of our clients is having a problem with our Photoshop files when they import them into InDesign. We gave them a disk of images (jpegs and tifs). These images having clipping paths around them (in addition to being dropped onto a white background). There seems to be no problems with tifs. If they attempt to use a jpeg, it will only appear to import as the path itself (just an outline).
I found people saying that clipping paths don't work with jpegs (but all this info was extremely dated) but other than that, I couldn't find anything remotely indicating the problem. After a little bit of searching, I advised them to turn off the PS path when working with the image and that did appear to work.
They are, unfortunately, displeased with this answer (they think it will take too much time with so many images) and I was wondering if there were any other solutions to the problem. They've got the disk, so there isn't a whole lot we can do on our end to fix the problem... and I'm not even entirely sure what caused the problem to begin with. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm not entirely sure I understand the question, but here goes:
By default, ID honors a clipping path (I think that's what you mean is happening) when it opens an image that contains one. This can be changed after the fact from the Object > Clipping Path > Options... dialog, or before the file is placed by showing the import options and unchecking the the box that says to use the path.
If you uncheck that box on one image, the setting should stick, at least for the current session, and there should be no need to show options again just to turn off the path. I usually use the shortcut of leaving the "Show Import Options" box UNCHECHED in the place dialog and hold down the Shift key while clicking OK to show the import options only when I need them.
Peter

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I had a strange experience while on my G5 running leopard. I was sitting there and all the sudden the menu bar widgets, like iStat and the clock and all those started flickering, like they do when I log in, but repeatedly. I then noticed the internet was sort of quickly connecting and disconnecting, the computer just starting behaving strangely. I was wondering if there is any way that someone could have sent something in an email, or used some kind of website-based code to try and hack into my computer and caused this. I'm only concerned because there is someone who I think may be trying to do things like this, but have no clue if thats what it is, or how I could prove it, and then stop it.

You can also use some freely available utility tools such as OnyX to more
manually control the incidence of when the maintenance scripts run, in it.
My main computer stays on (but is allowed or put to sleep) for up to several
months at a time; so due to the sleep intervals, the built-in scripts never run.
As a precautionary, my computer's power from the mains is somewhat protected
from extremes of high or low power through the use of a backup UPS unit that
has automatic voltage regulation technologies; it cuts in to alternatively power the
computer from its built-in battery and can shunt excesses to ground. Also, this will
allow me to control the uninterrupted backup power supply via the Energy system
preference panel in OS X. There is a special data cable included with the UPS.
The method suggested, to start the computer with Shift key held, engages the
SafeBoot mode and that will attempt to force-repair some system files on start.
A secondary repair of other items can then be easily done while the Mac is on;
and to escape the SafeBoot mode, a restart is necessary. Outside of this, the
booted OS X install disc has its own Disk Utility accessed from the Intstaller's
menu bar, available ahead of any indications of running that dreaded installer.
(Some have run the installer, thinking to fix a minor issue; when the Disk Utility
in that installer can do more than repair disk, etc; as the hard drive is unmounted
and open to more invasive treatments, including other options in those disk tools.)
There is a free open source item for looking into virus activity; ClamXAV. I have
downloaded it, but never ran it. Some have found it can find evidence of those
kinds of items one may accidentally install themselves. Not sure if that's so.
Good luck & happy computing!

HT1920 You have $25.00 of mine that I can't use it And I am MAD, You as stupid questions for ID

You have $25.00 of mine and I can't use it. You ask stupid questions for ID . I would like my money back since I can't use it.
since I can't remembver the ID Bonnie I am MAD

We are fellow users here on these user-to-user forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support nor Apple.
If you can't remember your answers to your questions then if you have a rescue email address (which is not the same thing as an alternate email address) set up on your account then the steps half-way down this page give you a reset link on your account : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312
If you don't have a rescue email address (you won't be able to add one until you can answer your questions) then you will need to contact iTunes Support / Apple in your country to get the questions reset.
Contacting Apple about account security : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
When they've been reset (and if you don't already have a rescue email address) you can then use the steps half-way down the HT5312 link above to add a rescue email address for potential future use

Hi! This might be a stupid question, but I just bought an IPod G5 60 GB. When you firstconnect your IPod you have to setup your ID. I'm using my brothers computer, who has an IPod too, so now I'm wondering when I set up my ID with his Itunes does his Ip

Hi!
This might be a stupid question, but I just bought an IPod G5 60 GB. When you firstconnect your IPod you have to setup your ID. I'm using my brothers computer, who has an IPod too, so now I'm wondering when I set up my ID with his Itunes does his Ipod still work with it??? Or would his ITunes just see my IPod? Or does his Ipod ID change to my ID?
Or does it work without any problems, to setup two IDs on the same computer??
Thanks!

Hi!
This might be a stupid question, but I just bought an IPod G5 60 GB. When you firstconnect your IPod you have to setup your ID. I'm using my brothers computer, who has an IPod too, so now I'm wondering when I set up my ID with his Itunes does his Ipod still work with it??? Or would his ITunes just see my IPod? Or does his Ipod ID change to my ID?
Or does it work without any problems, to setup two IDs on the same computer??
Thanks!

Really stupid question - Migrating from 6i to 11g

Hi all,
I'm a developer that have been working with oracle since Forms 3, right now I use Forms 6i and I would like to know what I need to use Forms 11g. I understand this new environment is web based, but to start developing and deploying, what I need? for example if I buy the Oracle Forms & Report 11g, I also will need the OAS? or just with Forms and Report I could deploy (somehow) the application?
Please don't flame me, I just want to understand how this works now.
Best Regards

As my old college profession used to say - "The only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked!" Forms 11g only supports web deployment. This means you will need the OAS with the Forms and Reports Services installed as well. Typically, the setup is three tiered ( 1 server = Database, 1 server = Application Server, 1 server = Infrastructure server ). You don't have to set up the technology stack multitiered - all three could reside on the same server or you could have the all three on the same machine but is not recommended. I would at least have the database on a server seperate from OAS.
Here are a few links to get you started.
Oracle Documentation
* Check out: Development Tools - Oracle Forms, Middleware - Applications Server - Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g and Middleware - Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence - Oracle Reports
Since you will be upgrading from Forms 6i to 11g, be sure to visit the Oracle Forms-Upgrading Forms 6i to Forms 11g documentation.
BTW, welcome to the forums!
Craig
If a response is helpful or correct, please mark it accordingly.
Edited by: CraigB on May 6, 2010 2:09 PM

Stupid question re iTunes match and family sharing

So, here is my dilemma...we have a large family and a ton of os devices--iphones, iPads, apple tv's, iMacs, MacBooks, etc. Up until now, we have set everyone up on the same apple id, which has been crazy--my and my wife's phone ringing with the kids' FaceTime calls, me not being able to sign into iTunes match because there were too many devices associated with our account, and so on. Now, wit the upgrade to iOS 8, my wife's phone is ringing when I receive calls and vice versa. So, I was looking into the family sharing, but am not sure how that affects iTunes match. I want to keep my iTunes match, because I have a huge music library and enjoy being able to listen to my music anywhere. I guess my questions is, what is the best way to set up my accounts now? Keep my apple id for my iOS devices, and set everyone else up as a "family member" under sharing with them having their own apple id's? If so, what does that do to my iTunes match library? can I keep iTunes match and still have family sharing on? I don't care if I can share my music library with everyone in my family, but what I do care about is that I don't want to lose my access to iTunes match and my entire library, some of which consists of songs downloaded 7 years ago. I know it's a stupid question, but as much as I've read and searched, I still haven't found the answer to my question. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Sounds very bad... you can try this, create a account for each member of the family, delete all products (leave all your devices as new) and put the accounts in the devices again, for example, this iPad is from the kid, put the Apple ID of the kid in her iPad, after, this iPhone is from your wife, put the Apple ID from your wife in her iPhone. But remember, the purchases save in the Apple IDs when the family use before, for change the purchases contact with Apple.

This is a stupid question but I needed to ask because I don't want to go there and not being able to buy it, but can I get the iPhone 5 brought straight there when I go to an apple store?

This is a stupid question but I needed to ask because I don't want to go there and not being able to buy it, but can I get the iPhone 5 brought straight there when I go to an apple store?

And I meant go to the apple store physically without preordering it online, and I meant the Southampton one. So could I just stroll in apple store and buy a iPhone 5 in Southampton apple store and buy the iPhone 5 straight away? Because I didn't want to have to wait? I just want to go in and buy it and go out with it, if you guys get what I mean? And felipeV if it is in stock could I just buy it and leave with my iPhone 5?

Probably a stupid question about cropping a video..

OK, so I shot an interview with a black background and once I went to edit it, I noticed a red object in the far right corner. Is there a way I can add black over this object or crop it out? I know this is a stupid question, but I'm new to video and editing in general so I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

There are several ways to accomplish what you want.
KGCW has talked about the Crop Effect.
Depending on exactly where the object is, and whether the camera was locked down, it might be possible to duplicate your Clip, place it above your initial Clip, then offset it a bit (Motion>Position), with the Fixed Effect>Motion>Position, and then apply the Garbage Matte to that offset duplicate, effectively Cropping out everything, but a small "patch" from the existing background. Note: if the edges of that Garbage Matte are too hard for you, you could create a soft-edged Track Matte, and use that to hold out the rest of the offset duplicate.
Another method, and depending on where, and how large the offending item is, would be to go to the Fixed Effect>Motion, and use Motion>Scale to increase the size of the Clip (do not do too much Scale, or quality will suffer). You might also need to do a bit of Motion>Position, to get that red object behind the Video's Frame Size. This will effectively Crop the object.
Good luck,
Hunt

Probably a stupid question

just got a macbook pro and want to be able to use the webcam to chat with my hubby on his PC when he is out of town on business. he does NOT have a webcam so we need to know what kind he can get that will allow us to talk and see each other. i know this is probably a stupid question but we are new at this.....

Welcome to Apple Discussions, bevs
Any PC webcam that is compatible with your hubby's PC system, (Windows?) OS, and chat software will work. Best suggestions will come from the "Help" pages for his chat applications software.
For you to be able to video chat with your hubby, it is important that you choose applications software that offers "cross-platform" (Mac to PC) video chat capability. There are several choices available, but Skype probably currently offers the best balance between ease of use and reliability in free cross-platform video apps.
Whichever apps (and camera) you and hubby choose, everything must be compatible with your respective computers and operating systems. I mention this because your posted system info shows macbookpro Mac OS X (10.0.x). Mac OS X (10.0.x) is now five major upgrades old. No MacBook Pros shipped with Mac OS X (10.0.x), so I expect that your system info just needs to be updated. However, if I am wrong, you will need to upgrade your Mac OS to use Skype, because Skype's System Requirements show you must use Mac OS X v10.3.9 Panther or later. I do not know any video chat apps that work with Mac OS X (10.0.x).
In order to use Skype, both you and your hubby will need to download and install your respective versions of the Skype software. Skype offers free AV connections between computers (although its website seems to concentrate on its for-fee telephone connection service,) it is easy for most users to configure and set up, and it offers cross-platform audio with its video chat. (Not all video chat apps offer simultaneous audio.)
Your iSight will work with Skype, as will most PC webcams for your hubby. For more information now, or for help if you encounter problems using Skype later, Skype offers comprehensive support that includes a dedicated Skype Forum as well as technical support directly from Skype in addition to its online FAQ and Knowledge-base.
If you decide to go with Skype, your hubby can get Skype-specific suggestions for PC webcams here.
Please let us know if you need any other info before you can mark your question "Answered." We will be happy to try to offer more focused suggestions for your specific questions.
EZ Jim
PowerBook 1.67 GHz w/Mac OS X (10.4.11) G5 DP 1.8 w/Mac OS X (10.5.1) External iSight

Probably a stupid question about upgrades...

I originally bought Adobe CS3 Web Premium and upgraded to CS5.5 Design Premium last year. I'm wondering if I upgrade, will my price be based on the CS3 license or the CS5.5 upgrade...?
I'm guessing it will be based on CS5.5, but I want to make sure.
-A. Ka

There are no stupid questions!
Regardless of whether you got to CS5.5 via upgrading to it or by originally licensing CS5.5 is irrelevant in terms of the upgrade price to CS6 as well as the media you use for the upgrade.
- Dov

Probably a stupid question on heart rate sensor

Can i use the Nike (or better the Polar Wearlink) heart rate sensor together with the Nike+ shoe sensor ? Can the ipod peering with two bluetooth sender ?
Please do'nt hit me, about that stupid question ..

According to the Polar web site it is only compatible with the 5th generation iPod:
http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/aboutpolar/press_room/press_releases/Nike_and_Polar_introduce_heart_rate_training_to_ millions_of_Nikerunners

Stupid question: my top 'dock' is not displayed on the screen. How do I get it back and what is it called?

Stupid question: my top 'dock' is not displayed on the screen. How do I get it back and what is it called? It's just annoying that I have to reach high for it!

Menu bar. Are you in Full Screen Mode?
OS X Mavericks: Take apps full screen
In all apps?

Stupid questions on the ipod mini.....

I have an old ipod mini from 6 years ago. I haven't used it since I got it. Since I'm going to work out, I wanted to take it and listen while I'm exercising....
Stupid question number one
1. Can you hear music without using earphones? Or do you have to use a docking system???? Is everything with head/earphones?
2. The earphones that came with it, fall out of my ears..... what gives? Can anyone make a suggestion about headphones that you don't have to stick in the ear canal... but aren't cumbersome???? I need some suggestions, else the whole ipod experience is a waste
3. am I stupid for staying with a vintage ipod mini, instead of getting an ipod touch or traditional ipod that's newer? Are they easier to use?
All I really do is make playlists on itunes, and maybe a short download of a radio show or something like that..... What's the advantages of Ipod touch vs traditional Ipods?

1. No. You can hook it up to a docking station or use headphones/earbuds.
2. Everybody's ears are shaped different and so a one size doesn't fit all. I don't have any particular suggestions though. I would look on Amazon's site for an extensive list of possibilities.
3. Not at all. If it still works, why quit using it or buy a new one? Wouldn't make any sense! The advantage of the iPod Touch is that it has much more capability compared to other models in that it can download and play Apps as well as a number of other things.
B-rock

Stupid question, I know, but after years of using Firefox, on this one I can't find the Page Reload icon?? Please help.

In the past, when I want to refresh a page, I've simply gone to the page reload icon on the toolbar. On the new version, I can't fin the reload icon. Sorry I know this is a very stupid question,, but I just can't find that reload icon. The toolbar is a lot different from previous versions, but I'm sure tht pesky icon must be there somewhere!!

Hi merren,
Not a stupid question at all :) You should take a look at [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/common-questions-after-upgrading-firefox-36 this article with common questions after upgrading].
You could also benefit from the looking at the article on [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-customize-toolbars customizing the tool bar]. That will show you not only how to verify that you have the refresh button, but give you options on where it lives as well.
Hopefully this helps!

This is probably a stupid question, but what does the red circle with a number in it mean on iCal? It looks just like the emails notification. I do not have anything do or up in my cal.

This is probably a stupid question, but what does the red circle with a number in it mean on iCal? It looks just like the emails notification. I do not have anything do or up in my cal.

Actually, another person on the "more like this" had the right answer. It meant I had a notification for an invite that I needed to respond to.
Hope this helps you as much as it helped me.
D

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