Saving Indesign file as PACKAGE

You can gather the files you've used, including fonts and linked graphics, for easy handoff to a service provider.
When you PACKAGE a file, you create a folder that contains the InDesign document, any necessary fonts, linked graphics, text files, and a customized report.
This report, which is saved in the default text editor format, includes the information in the Printing Instructions dialog box; a list of all used fonts, links, and inks required to print the document; and print settings.

You don't need to perform a final preflight check(see vocab) before packaging. InDesign performs an up-to-date preflight check. If problem areas are detected, a dialog box appears.

You can also give your service provider a composite PDF file made from your document (see Producing Adobe PDF files for a high-resolution composite workflow) or a PostScript file (see Creating a PostScript or EPS file).

To package files:

1. Do one of the following to open the Package dialog box:
* Choose File > Package.

2. If a dialog box appears alerting you to possible problems, do one of the following:
* Click View Info to open the Preflight dialog box where you can correct problems or get further information. When you're satisfied with the document, begin the packaging process again.
* Click Continue to begin packaging.

3. Fill in the printing instructions. The filename you type is the name of the report that accompanies all other packaging files.

4. Click Continue, and then specify a location in which to save all packaging files.

5. Select the following, as needed:
* Copy Fonts (Roman Only) copies all necessary font files, not the entire typeface.
* Copy Linked Graphics copies linked graphics files. Linked text files are always copied.
* Update Graphic Links in Package changes graphic links (not text links) to the package folder location. If you want to relink text files, you must do so manually and check whether the formatting retains the appropriate view inside the document. (See Working with linked text files.)
* Include Fonts and Links from Hidden Layers packages the objects located on hidden layers.
* View Report opens the printing instructions report in a text editor immediately after packaging. To edit the printing instructions before completing the packaging process, click the Instructions button.

6. Click Package to continue packaging.

7. After creating a PACKAGE, EXPORT your file as a PDF for PRESS.