InDesign Files as Artwork

You can place one InDesign file into another as artwork, which opens up some interesting possibilities. For example, ads submitted as InDesign files can be placed in the same way you’d traditionally place AI or EPS files, but with greater editability. Just choose File > Place and import the InDesign file. Move it, scale it, and crop it as you would any artwork. The Links panel lists the InDesign file, along with any artwork linked to it (Figure 11.17). The artwork names are indented under the placed InDesign file name to highlight their dependent relationship.

Figure 11.17. The Links panel lists any support art linked to a placed InDesign file. It’s sort of like those Russian nesting dolls.

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