Markzware ID2Q for
QuarkXPress 10 Tables Conversion

Markzware ID2Q for QuarkXPress 10 tables conversion with the Quark XTension for data conversion from InDesign to QuarkXPress:

ID2Q Tables

Here are document conversion notes on converting tables, using Markzware‘s ID2Q XTension. This conversion software can convert InDesign (INDD) to QuarkXPress (QXP).

ID2Q Auto Adjust Tables

When the Auto Adjust Tables checkbox is enabled, ID2Q will attempt to automatically expand converted tables, so that as much text as possible is visible immediately upon conversion.

**Since tables can be created in many different ways, the Auto Adjust Tables feature may not always work. Yet, it is there to try as an option. Using the Auto Adjust Tables feature will increase the size of the table in the converted document. So, please review the converted document and make adjustments as needed to accommodate for this.

ID2Q Manually Widen Table in QuarkXPress

An InDesign Table is essentially an anchored box within a text box. Often, the Table is such a tight fit that this causes an overflow in QuarkXPress. You can try using the Auto Adjust Table feature, or you can manually widen the QuarkXPress text box until the Table can be fully displayed. This may cause items to run off into the Clipboard area.

InDesign uses Cell Strokes in Tables whereas QuarkXPress uses Table Grid Lines. Table conversion will be based on Border Grid lines, then sides of the Cell in order of Non-Black, Black then None from any Cell. Split Table rows in chained text boxes are not currently supported. You must manually resize a text box (or temporarily increase the page height to make the Table visible). Then, cut the Table to be able to apply the desired Table Break.

ID2Q Blends & Gradients Used in Tables

A Blend in a QuarkXPress Table Cell is always exclusive to the particular Cell. In InDesign, a Gradient is displayed through an entire Table row.

ID2Q Pasted Objects in Tables

QuarkXPress does not support objects pasted into Table Cells. Such objects will be conveniently centered over the Table, but need to be manually positioned as desired.

ID2Q Table Breaks

ID2Q will not break tables that flow through linked text boxes. Some conversions might show what appears to be empty boxes. Some conversions may show the entire table flowed into a single box. With some manual adjustment, you may be able to get a close approximation.

A possible workaround for this scenario would be to grow a text box so that the Table appears. Next, using the Item Tool, select the Table (which is actually an Anchor Box). Then, Cut and Paste the Table onto the page. Then, manually adjust the break using the Table Break menu item under the QuarkXPress Table menu.

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For more information on Markzware’s XTension to import InDesign into QuarkXPress, please visit the ID2Q page. For more desktop publishing (DTP) solutions and conversion tools, please visit the Markzware Products page.

Markzware ID2Q for QuarkXPress 10 Tables Conversion