Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
10.
When you have finished viewing its contents, close 13_Cover Folder and return to
InDesign.
Creating an Adobe PDF proof
If your documents need to be reviewed by others, you can easily create Adobe PDF (Port-
able Document Format) files to transfer and share. There are several benefits to this con-
venient format: Files are compressed to a smaller size, all fonts and graphic links are self-
contained in a single composite file, and files are displayed onscreen and print the same
whether opened on a PC or a Mac. InDesign exports directly to Adobe PDF.
Saving a composite of your publication as an Adobe PDF document also has many advant-
ages for printing. You can create a compact, reliable file that you or your service provider
can view, edit, organize, and proof. Then later, your service provider can either output the
Adobe PDF file directly or process it using tools from various sources for such post-pro-
cessing tasks as preflight checks, trapping, imposition, and color separation.
You will now create an Adobe PDF file that is suitable for review and proofing purposes.
1.
Choose File > Export.
2.
Choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Save As Type (Windows) or Format (Mac
OS) menu, and for the filename, type
13_Cover_Proof.pdf
. If necessary, navigate
to the Lesson13 folder, and then click Save. The Export Adobe PDF dialog box
opens.
Note
The presets available in the Adobe PDF Preset menu are used for creating
a range of Adobe PDF files, from small files suitable for onscreen viewing
to press-ready files that are suitable for high-resolution output.
3.
In the Adobe PDF Preset menu, choose [High Quality Print]. This setting creates
PDF files that are suitable for output on desktop printers and proofers and onscreen
proofing.
4.
In the Compatibility menu, choose Acrobat 6 (PDF 1.5). This is the earliest version
that supports more advanced features in the PDF file, including layers.
5.
In the Options section of the dialog box, select
• View PDF After Exporting
• Create Acrobat Layers
