Upgrade from Pagemaker to InDesign?

Can PM7 files be opened on converted to inDesign?  I would like to upgrade to InDesign but am unsure as to the path.

Do use the free trial first, because opening PM files in InDesign can be from completely successful to a complete failure.

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    I understand that Adobe is already selling InDesign CS5 and therefore you would have no choice if you want to upgrade. I would think that the easiest way of finding if your PM serial number applies for an upgrade is to try buying an upgrade. You don't need to complete the purchase if you don't want to.

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    I think you may need to call customer service. There have been a number of reports of trouble installing the PM to ID upgrades, often due to odd serial numbers carried forward from earlier PM installations.
    That said, I think the first time you are asked for a serial number it is probably the number of the CS4 upgrade that you need (since the other option is as a trial). Presumably you have that number becasue you paid for the license. After that I would expect the installer to look for PM or ask for the disk or serial number. Having the PM disk will probably help.

  • Indesign Upgrade from Pagemaker

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    Upgarde to Indesign cs5.5 from pagemaker 6.5 is valid.....you are facing this issue because when you purchased the product you chose the upgarde from the previous Indesign vesion rather then chossing it from Pagemaker , or you might have missed this option .
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  • Converted from pagemaker to indesign

    We recently converted from pagemaker to indesign CS6, how can i do this (image above) in indesign? When i open my file in indesign the part no, desc, qty, list line where  just underlined (image below) i would like the header to be within the lines like the image above.
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    You'll need to work with paragraph rules—rule above and rule below. Find them in the paragraph panel flyout menu or the control panel flyout menu when you have the text tool active.
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    http://www.learnadobesoftware.com

  • I would like to upgrade from cs 2 indesign to cs6

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    You can buy CS6 but you cannot upgrade. You'll need to pay full price.

  • Inporting Files From PageMaker to InDesign CS3

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  • Upgrading from PageMaker 7 to InDesign CS4

    Okay - My PageMaker 7.0 went a little nuts this week. A few weeks ago I had installed my daughter's InDesign CS2  that she no longer uses (since she moved to MAC) to see if I could handle an upgrade to InDesign. Was planning on purchasing CS4 if I felt I could make a smooth transition.
    So...since I'm about to begin a HUGE project for my biggest client with a firm deadline, can someone tell me if it will be a rough transition? I already have issues with CS2 not being able to open PageMaker files (claiming the file is damaged...but I read this is a common issue).
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    Kenneth C. Benson wrote:
    Why don't you download the free ID CS4 trial and see for yourself?
    What OS? There is a known problem with ID opening PM files under Windows XP SP3.
    Ken
    You know...sometimes people are just too smart!  (but seriously...thank you!)  Or sometimes I just am not thinking clearly. Absolutely - I will download the trail version.
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  • How to install InDesign CS4 Upgrade from PageMaker

    on a new machine when the PageMaker s.n. fails during the activation.  InDesign is looking for the remnants of this program, but it can no longer be installed on my machine, so I must use the serial number, which the installer will not accept.

    why can't you install pagemaker?
    what version?  what's your os?

  • Upgrade from Pagemaker

    I currently have Pagemaker 7.0 and want to upgrade to CS4. I can't find the software available anywhere to purchase. I contacted Adobe sales and all they want to sell to me is a Creative Cloud Membership.  Help!

    >Does any software retailer carry it?
    Google is your friend for finding things... but I seriously doubt that ANYONE still sells CS4
    CS4 became CS5 became CS5.5 became CS6 became the Cloud... so CS4 is 4 versions old
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    http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_c reativesuite6.html?promoid=KFPMZ
    For InDesign questions click the link that Ann provided

  • From Pagemaker to InDesign

    OK, it took a while until I began with InDesign. But here are my questions:
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    2. In Pagemaker I can move around by holdning down alt and moving the
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    If you can help me and give the answers, you will be highly rewarded in your next life.
    [email protected]

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    Selecting an image with the direct selection tool (white arrow) will show the scaling in the control panel, too, but you get a lot more information in the info panel.
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  • Problems with going from Pagemaker to InDesign

    Hello,
    I'm going to try to make my problem as understandable as possible.
    I work at a compay that has been making their catalog with Pagemaker, its a very small company so no real expertiese in PM or ID.
    I know many are going to crinch when they hear this, but we are using links from excel to PM.
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    Oh i see, that explains why it did not work. thank you!
    I use ID CS5.5 Version 7.5 (I think its the newest one), if this version supports conditional text it seems its an option that would be interesting to look into. I imagine it works as layers? I choose to show only the english/german/russian/.... layer of text so to say?
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    Thank you so much for the advice and patience, it's very helpful.
    /Simon

  • From Pagemaker 7 to Indesign CS4

    My employer is looking to upgrade from Pagemaker 7 to Indesign CS4 for our publication needs. I have Indesign CS2 at home, so it definitely looks like Indesign will make things easier. However, the main publication we will be using in Indesign relied heavily on the "Paste Special" function in Pagemaker, and I don't know what the equivalent of that function is in Indesign. (Maybe there's that function in CS4 but I know it's not in CS2) If there isn't a similar function in CS4, what function can I use to paste an Excel file on a page where, if edited in Excel, the Indesign page would also update. Does that make sense?

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    Adobe IDCS4 search for paste special.
    http://community.adobe.com/help/search.html?searchterm=paste+special&q=paste+special&l=ind esign_product_adobelr&x=0&y=0&area=0&lr=en_US&hl=en_US

  • Installing CS4 Design Standard as an upgrade from InDesign

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  • Pdf music files coming out fuzzy from pagemaker conversion

    Hello,
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    Thanks!

    Were these graphics embedded? If so, go back to PM and unembed them and link them instead.
    Bob

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