Supports InDesign 2024 and higher. For older versions of InDesign, please go here.
Avoid digging through scattered InDesign palettes for info – this tool displays important information about your InDesign document right were you need it, in your work area. No need to disrupt your train of work and move your mouse all over the place to bring some palette or indicator into view.
Installing FrameReporter
You can try out FrameReporter for 20 days, free of charge: simply install it as per the instructions below.
If you decide FrameReporter works for you, and you want to purchase a license, see below for a clickable link that will add a bookmark for FrameReporter into PluginInstaller.
At some point into the future, PluginInstaller will also handle downloading and installing of all of our plug-ins, but for the time being, FrameReporter still needs to be installed through a manual process.
Downloads
To install FrameReporter, you first need to download three different items.
- FrameReporter. This download contains the FrameReporter plug-in.
- APID ToolAssistant. This download contains a shared software component called APID ToolAssistant. To make FrameReporter work, this plug-in needs to be installed.
Important note: you do NOT need to purchase a license for APID ToolAssistant to make FrameReporter work. - PluginInstaller. This item is a shared application which handles activation and purchasing of our software tools. Make sure you update to the latest version – re-download if in doubt.
1. Download link for FrameReporter
https://www.rorohiko.com/downloads/FrameReporter.1.1.9.zip
2. Download links for APID ToolAssistant
Pick the correct link, depending on your computer and version of InDesign:
2.1. Mac, InDesign 2024
https://www.rorohiko.com/downloads/apid/APIDToolAssistant_Mac_2024.1.0.73.zip
2.2. Mac, InDesign 2025
https://www.rorohiko.com/downloads/apid/APIDToolAssistant_Mac_2025.1.0.73.zip
2.3. Windows, InDesign 2024
https://www.rorohiko.com/downloads/apid/APIDToolAssistant_Win_2024.1.0.73.zip
2.4. Windows, InDesign 2025
https://www.rorohiko.com/downloads/apid/APIDToolAssistant_Win_2025.1.0.73.zip
3. PluginInstaller
Installing on a Mac
You need to have a user account with Admin privileges on your computer.
If you don’t have such an account, you need to talk to your I.T. department – they will need to help you install the plug-ins.
Make sure InDesign is not running.
Using the Finder, navigate to the InDesign Plug-Ins folder for your version of InDesign.
On most computers this will be on a path similar to /Applications/Adobe InDesign 202x/Plug-Ins
Create a folder called Rorohiko – this is not absolutely necessary, but if you also use plug-ins from other companies, it’s better to put them into separate folders, nested below the Plug-Ins folder. You will probably need to provide your computer login password in order to create this folder.
Decompress the APIDToolAssistant_Mac_20xx…zip file and move the contents into the Rorohiko folder. Once installed, it should look similar to the screenshot below:
Decompress the FrameReporter…zip file.
Move the two plug-ins (FrameReporter.spln and FrameReporterLib.spln) and the Labels folder into the Rorohiko folder inside the InDesign Plug-Ins folder.
You can now launch InDesign.
Now scroll further down, past the Installing on Windows section, to the Usage section.
Installing on Windows
On your computer, you need to have a user account with Admin privileges.
If you don’t have such an account, you need to talk to your I.T. department – they will need to help you install the plug-ins.
Make sure InDesign is not running.
Using the Explorer, navigate to the InDesign Plug-Ins folder for your version of InDesign.
On most computers this will be on a path similar to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe InDesign 202x\Plug-Ins
Create a folder called Rorohiko – this is not absolutely necessary, but if you also use plug-ins from other companies, it’s better to put them into separate folders, nested below the Plug-Ins folder. You will probably need to provide your computer login password in order to create this folder.
Right-click the APIDToolAssistant_Win_20xx…zip file and select Extract All…
Move the two plug-in files and the two plug-in folders into the Rorohiko folder. Once installed, it should look similar to the screenshot below:
Right-click the FrameReport…zip file and select Extract All…
Move three items into the Rorohiko folder inside the InDesign Plug-Ins folder: two plug-ins (FrameReporter.spln and FrameReporterLib.pln) and a folder Labels.
You can now launch InDesign.
Usage
This plug-in can add a little ‘info label’ to any currently selected page item(s).
After installing and launching InDesign, first open or create a document (important!).
Then select the API – FrameReporter – Default Preferences… or the API – FrameReporter – Current Document Preferences… menu item to configure things to your liking.
For more detailed information on FrameReporter, go to:
https://www.rorohiko.com/wordpress/manuals/framereporter-manual/
Purchasing a License
FrameReporter is free to try for 20 days. After the trial period, you need to purchase an activation code for US$29.00 per seat, per year (excluding tax) by way of PluginInstaller.
You will need to renew the license every year.
Start the PluginInstaller, which you downloaded in installation step 3 above.
Then go through the following steps.
Create an Account:
If this is your first time using PluginInstaller, you’ll need to create a new account and register it within PluginInstaller.
If you already have an account listed in the Accounts window, you can skip ahead.
Add a FrameReporter Bookmark:
Add a bookmark for FrameReporter into PluginInstaller by clicking the following link:
Add FrameReporter Bookmark into PluginInstaller
Alternatively, you can use the Browse the Store for Software window in PluginInstaller and find the FrameReporter entry in the Rorohiko Catalog, then click the link provided.
Purchase License
Once the bookmark is listed in the Installing and Ordering window, select it fill out the Ordering section at the bottom.
Adjust the seat count and add a reference if desired, then click Purchase.
Activation may take some time to process; keep an eye for updates in the Licenses, Activations, and Pending Orders window in PluginInstaller.
The status of the order in this window will change once the license has been approved.
Transporting Licenses Between Computers
For transporting licenses between computer (e.g. when using a multi-seat license), you can use the export/import buttons on the Licenses, Activations and Pending Orders window.