InDesign Change-Tracking Plugin

₹12500-37500 INR

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₹12500-37500 INR

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I’m looking for a developer who can extend Adobe InDesign with a true “blacklining” experience focused purely on change tracking. My priority is to see every text edit I make—insertions, deletions, or replacements—automatically highlighted in a single, consistent colour so reviewers can scan a page and spot updates instantly. Key points of what I need: • A plug-in (C++, SDK-based or UXP) that hooks into normal text-editing actions and writes a change record in real time. • Visual output must be a solid highlight applied to the affected range; no strikethroughs, underlines, balloons, or multi-colours—just one highlight style throughout the document. • A simple panel to toggle tracking on/off, clear marks, and optionally jump between next/previous change. • Highlights must survive save, close, and reopen, and must be preserved when the file is exported to PDF for proofing. • Compatibility with the last three major versions of InDesign on both macOS and Windows. I don’t need version management or full document comparison at this stage, just robust live tracking. Deliverables are the compiled plug-in, an installer or drag-and-drop bundle for each platform, and brief documentation (install, usage, uninstall). Source code is welcome but not mandatory if you prefer a compiled-only hand-off; let me know your approach. If you have prior experience with the Adobe InDesign SDK, UXP, or similar text-tracking solutions, please outline it along with an estimated timeline for a first working build and final polished release.

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@mubashir021

I understand the importance of a seamless change-tracking experience in Adobe InDesign. With extensive experience in developing plugins using the InDesign SDK and UXP, I can create a solution that meets your specifications. My approach will ensure that every text edit is clearly highlighted, providing a consistent and user-friendly interface for tracking changes. I will implement the real-time change recording functionality, and ensure highlights persist through saves and exports. Additionally, I will develop a straightforward panel for toggling tracking and navigating changes. I prioritize clear communication and will keep you updated throughout the development process. My timeline for an initial working build is 7 days, followed by an additional week for refinements and testing to ensure a polished final release. I look forward to collaborating with you on this project and delivering a robust plugin that enhances the InDesign user experience.

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@SKREHAN91

Hello, Yes, I can complete this project. Your requirement is technically feasible and best implemented as a native Adobe InDesign SDK plug-in using C++ for reliable real-time text tracking and persistent document highlights. The plug-in will: • Track insertions, deletions, and replacements live during editing • Apply a single consistent highlight style across all changes • Preserve highlights after save/reopen and during PDF export • Include a lightweight control panel for: Enable/disable tracking Clear highlights Next/previous change navigation • Support Windows and macOS across the latest three InDesign versions My approach focuses on stability, clean performance, and accurate text-range handling, including undo/redo synchronization and large-document compatibility. Deliverables: • Compiled plug-ins for Windows/macOS • Installer or drag-and-drop package • Installation & usage documentation • Optional source-code handoff if required I’d be happy to discuss implementation details and preferred workflow before starting.

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