Every now and then I receive a Pagemaker file and have to open it in Indesign. We used to have Pagemaker but do not have it now because it is almost obsolete. Of course when you open it in Indesign you will definitely have some type re-flow and missing links, etc.
I know it can be a mess working with these files, especially if there are a lot of pictures and links involved. Just make sure you have some lasers to look at to determine what re-flows and how the images are placed on the pages.
Sometimes the images will change inside the boxes when you update the missing link in Indesign. Just go to one page at a time to compare it to your lasers. If you do not have a printed sample, let the customer know of the chances of re-flow, etc.
Just know Indesign has a feature to convert Pagemaker files, it justs takes a little work on the prepress end to fix the file after the conversion.
Once you get it converted it should be a breeze after that! Good Luck!
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