unlocking objects in indesign
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- Claymantis0
I have an object. There is no option for unlocking (object> unlock position) Nor can I find anywhere to pull up a layers window.
So I don't know what to do. I am sorry I can't find anything on google.. I'm just under stress and I was looking for a helping hand from my fellow designers.
- d_rek0
- I just have the [None] and master icon.Claymantis
- Master B is a user set page. dude seriously learn your tools. basic stuff here..plash
- plash0
maybe its time to learn your tools.
when in doubt reboot and try again- maybe rename your file and save as - then rebootalicetheblue
- d_rek0
If you really want you can send me the file and I can try and figure it out for you. No guarantees.
- Claymantis0
thanks man, but I would get in trouble if I sent this shit out anywhere...
- ESKEMA0
I can't see a reason for you to not be able to see the layers palette.
go to Window > Layers or F7
if you say that you see a lock simbol, then my guess is that your object is locked.
select the object and do this:
- <alicetheblue
- when I open my objects menu, I get about a quarter of those options.Claymantis
- REBOOTalicetheblue
- d_rek0
I am no indesign wizard but my guess it's one of three things.
(1) A locked Object like ESKEMA is pointing out above. See above.
(2) An anchored object inside of a graphic frame that was inserted into a text box. In that case simply select your text box where the graphic is, goto Object --> Anchored Object --> Release
(3) Or it's a locked master page item. Again...
Get to your pages palette. Select the master page that contains the item and double-click into it. You should now be viewing the master page with the item. You can edit the item any way you choose from this point.
If you don't want to edit your master page then you can choose to 'override master page items' in the pages palette by option/right + clicking onto the page you want to override.
If that doesn't help then I have no idea, outside of having someone with a superior knowledge of indesign view the file, what will help.
- Jimbo820
d_rek = a dude
- plash0
Claymantis; we've been asking for a screen shot. you obviously have no comprehensive knowledge on how to use InD and therefor can't accurately diagnose the situation. you want help, then you have to help us by providing a screen capture.
if you can't provide it due to a confidentiality agreement then you have no business working with the project.
imagin how the client will feel after you tell them "you can't because the element is locked and you don't know how to unlock it." now think of your employer ...
- Your have a heart of gold.Claymantis
- im not the one with the problem ass clownplash
- and STILL no screen capture.plash
- ESKEMA0
Are you working on your machine? are you used to work with InDesign?
try this and post what you see.
- AMAZING. IT worked!
What a retarded option.
THANK YOU.Claymantis - That is retarded.d_rek
- that is brilliant !alicetheblue
- he could have just reset menus/panels and the issue would be over.plash
- hindsightalicetheblue
- thats something you do before you get others involved; ... you know..plash
- AMAZING. IT worked!
- alicetheblue0
this is the last thing I can thing of –
might have something to do with preferences linked to a login on a network.
http://macosx.com/tech-support/m…
- version30
force quit
talk a walk
pray for unicorns
- alicetheblue0
ESKEMA - you are brilliant - i bet this IS it!!!!
( and gives me very bad ideas how to pass on files to those that piss me off :)