Revision tracking when using Book feature
I often use the Book feature to combine related files into a project. This could be different revisions of an ad for different publications, assets for identity (like business cards, letterhead, envelopes, etc.). This lets me collect and package the files in one folder without duplicating assets like fonts and shared graphics.
If I make a change to a document and save it under a new name the .indb file will retain its link to the now obsolete file. I have to update the Book to use the new version. This I must to for each revision for each file until the project is complete.
I would like InDesign to keep track of these files. If I have a Book file open and one of its associated documents, then do a Save As the program should see this as a possible new revision and ask if I want the Book updated to use the new file in place of the obsolete version. When this happens I should have an option to not ask again for this file. Be clear that "Don't ask again" refers only to this InDesign file or this .indb file, not all future Save As commands when using other Book files.
Scott Falkner | ACP
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