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KevanGuy · 08-25-2008, 11:54 AM

Hey photoshop gurus. Apparently someone at my work saved a bunch of INDD files as read only. We need to be able to manipulate these files so the read only has got to go. I don't have the files or program or anything, just wonder if anyone here has a suggestion. Thanks.

KG

BlackArcher101 · 08-25-2008, 11:56 AM

Right click the file in windows explorer and remove the read only in the file properties? Or is it more complex than that.

KevanGuy · 08-25-2008, 12:01 PM

I'm not sure, I asked her if she tried that and haven't heard back.

edit: She says she did try that but it didn't work.

FanIn80 · 08-25-2008, 02:14 PM

Chances are, the files are secured with a master password. This is done so the files can be safely shared without risk of them being re-edited be someone else.

Kind of like how you can lock a spreadsheet in Excel (with a password) so that no one else can edit the formulas or layout, etc.

Ayrahb · 08-25-2008, 07:23 PM

Have you checked about this on Adobe Forums?

KevanGuy · 08-26-2008, 11:26 AM

No, though I'd try here first. Thanks for the responses guys.

BavarianHorde · 08-26-2008, 11:53 AM

I open the file from the source and then save it to the desktop. that works for me.

KevanGuy · 08-26-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianHorde

I open the file from the source and then save it to the desktop. that works for me.

Thanks man, that worked for her. Cheers.

BavarianHorde · 08-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevanGuy

Thanks man, that worked for her. Cheers.

No problem! I had that issue for a while, and I played with it for a while until I learned that little trick!

Glad it helped!