Adobe InDesign CS4 - Manual (Page 374)

366 USING INDESIGN CS4
Graphics
In previous versions of Adobe Bridge (CS2 and CS3), you can create a contact sheet for InDesign pages using the
Create InDesign Contact Sheet feature. This feature does not appear in Adobe Bridge CS4. Instead, you can use the
Adobe Output Module in Adobe Bridge to create a PDF contact sheet.
You can also create a simple contact sheet in InDesign by placing multiple images in a grid.
1 Choose File > Place, select multiple images, and choose Open.
2 Hold down Ctrl+Shift (Windows) or Command+Shift (Mac OS) and click or drag.
3 While still dragging, release the other modifier keys and press the arrow keys to determine the number of rows and
columns. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to change the number of rows and the Left and Right arrow
keys to change the number of columns. To change the spacing between frames, use the Page Up and Page Down
keys or hold down Shift while pressing the arrow keys.
4 Release the mouse button to place the grid of images.
Managing graphics links
About links and embedded graphics
When you place a graphic, you see a screen-resolution version of the file in the layout so that you can view and position
it. However, the actual graphic file may be either linked or embedded.
• Linked artwork is connected to, but remains independent of, the document, resulting in a smaller document. You
can modify linked artwork using transformation tools and effects; however, you cannot select and edit individual
components in the artwork. You can use the linked graphic many times without significantly increasing the size of
the document; you can also update all links at once. When you export or print, the original graphic is retrieved,
creating the final output from the full resolution of the originals.
• Embedded artwork is copied into the document at full resolution, resulting in a larger document. You can control
versions and update the file whenever you like; as long as the artwork is embedded, your document is self-sufficient.
To determine if artwork is linked or embedded, or change its status from one to the other, use the Links panel.
If the bitmap image you place is 48K or smaller, InDesign automatically embeds the full-resolution image instead of
the screen-resolution version in your layout. InDesign displays these images in the Links panel, so that you can control
versions and update the file whenever you like; however, the link is not necessary for optimal output.
Note: If you move a document to another folder or disk (for example, if you take it to a service provider), be sure that you
also move the linked graphics files; they are not stored inside the document. You can copy all related files automatically,
using the Preflight and Package features.
See also
“ Define preflight profiles ” on page 603
“ Package files ” on page 607
Links panel overview
All files placed in a document are listed in the Links panel. These include both local (on disk) files and assets that are
managed on a server. However, files that are pasted from a website in Internet Explorer do not display in this panel.
Note: If you’re working with files from an Adobe Version Cue project, the Links panel displays additional file information.
Updated 18 June 2009