Ok... I need help placing multiple text files

[eugenetyson]

Not that I can't do it, it's easy. But I have about 100 text files to go into one document. I can multi-place them and load them into the cursor, that's not a problem, that's easy. How can I link all my text boxes while placing the multiple files though. Or can you, am I wasting my time looking for this answer? I don't want a plugin or script, I want to know if it's possible in InDesign CS3.

Thanks

 

[jimoblak]

In what format are the text files?

 

[eugenetyson]

RTF

I know I could copy and paste them all into one big file, but I don't want to. I would love to find a way of linking the placing of the files.

 

[jimoblak]

Linked text boxes are linked to join a story. It appears that you seek one long story, which requires one big text file.

There should be automated methods where RTF files could be joined. I recall MS Office once had a binder feature similar to InDesign's book feature. That might make your compiled RTF file.

 

[eugenetyson]

Yeh I just thought that I could load up my cursor with text files and then have all the stories link, but it doesn't appear you can... good to get confirmation on it though. I have it done by hand now anyway thanks though.

 

[dougal77]

There's an app for windows for merging rtf and word files called Monkey Merge iirc. I haven't found one for mac yet.

 

[eugenetyson]

It was a more a curiousity thing to do with InDesign rather than finding a 3rd party piece of software to do the job. But thanks, I'm sure others may find that useful to know.

 

[dougal77]

Yeah I'm afraid I've nothing to add on the InDesign front on that point! Another one for Adobe's CS4 suggestions bit bucket...

 

[eugenetyson]

Absolutely... I'm not sure how relevant it is to other users though. I'm just converting a 3,200 page Ventura book into InDesign.... Yipeeeeeee, thank heavens it's the weekend. I'm nearly finished though, not a bad weeks work. GREP has basically formatted most of it for me... so wahoo. Well i had to tell GREP what to format, but it's awesomely powerful...