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Indesign Export Settings

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  • 08-12-2016 3:33pm
    #1
    bemak
    Registered Users Posts: 870 ✭✭✭


    Hi All, 

    I'm an architect and I use illustrator to finalize all drawing work and then present in Indesign. I've tried a few export settings from time to time but I notice one problem that I seem to be having with semi-transparent colours. 

    For example, if I have a light blue square representing glazing and I put 40% black (multiply) over a section of it to represent shadow, I find in some cases the shadow won't print where it's covering blue even though it looks ok on screen. 

    I tend to just export now with these settings and it appears to work ok but just wondering what people would advise as the best/foolproof settings for print. 

    Standard: PDF/X-1a:2001 
    Compatibility: Acrobat 4 
    Colour Conversion: Convert to Destination (Preserve Numbers)
    Destination: Photoshop 5 Default CMYK


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    #2
    Web Graphic Designer
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Web Graphic Designer


    Try printing exporting to a more recent version of PDF, some earlier versions have issue with transparency.

    Alternatively just compile and publish/print/export final requirements direct from .ai.

    Another option would be to use a standard gradient fill with 0% alpha to grey instead of using fill/overlay modes.


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