[Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

[David Creamer]

Rick,

As mentioned, InDesign's indexing definitely lags behind Frame's. If the job
has enough profit built in, I would look at a commercial plug-in/script,
such as IndexMatic or Virginia Systems.

One tip (don't know if this will help): since index entries are hyperlinked,
turn off Auto Update URL Status in the Hyperlinks panel menu. That will
prevent ID from trying to update as it goes.

Another thing that causes it to take forever is the multiple undos. I have
this problem when using database plug-ins. ID wants to make an undo step
every step of the way. I don't know of any want to stop it from doing that.

David Creamer
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Subject: Re: [Framers] FrameMaker vs InDesign

All good points about InDesign and people not using styles, etc. One other
issue about indexes: I happen to be working on a 438 page InDesign book
today and I started generated the index about an hour and fifteen minutes
ago and it still hasn't finished. I am working on a machine with a Xeon
process and 64 gigs of RAM!

Rick