Adobe CS5.5 (v.7.5) Windows Upgrade NO 65103934 User Manual
Product codes
65103934
Using native file formats
The old QuarkXPress workflow
required you to keep at least two
versions of each graphic file: a
layered, native Photoshop or
Illustrator document as well as a
flattened version, usually stored
as a TIFF, JPEG, or EPS.
required you to keep at least two
versions of each graphic file: a
layered, native Photoshop or
Illustrator document as well as a
flattened version, usually stored
as a TIFF, JPEG, or EPS.
InDesign supports these formats,
but also lets you import native ver-
sions. Using the native Photoshop
(PSD) and Illustrator (AI) file
formats may significantly reduce
your file-management overhead,
save disk space, and streamline
your workflow.
but also lets you import native ver-
sions. Using the native Photoshop
(PSD) and Illustrator (AI) file
formats may significantly reduce
your file-management overhead,
save disk space, and streamline
your workflow.
For example, you can place PSD
files directly into your InDesign
layouts. After placing a Photoshop
image into a layout, you can mod-
ify it within InDesign by cropping or
scaling it, or by turning layers and
layer comps on or off.
files directly into your InDesign
layouts. After placing a Photoshop
image into a layout, you can mod-
ify it within InDesign by cropping or
scaling it, or by turning layers and
layer comps on or off.
InDesign preserves transparency
in Photoshop files, including soft
edges. No matter what technique
you use—paths, masks, or alpha
channels—InDesign can read, dis-
play, and output the image.
in Photoshop files, including soft
edges. No matter what technique
you use—paths, masks, or alpha
channels—InDesign can read, dis-
play, and output the image.
InDesign even lets you place and
separate PSD files that contain 3D
artwork or spot colors, including
duotone images.
separate PSD files that contain 3D
artwork or spot colors, including
duotone images.
You can also control the visibility
of layers when you place PDF-com-
patible Illustrator (AI) files and lay-
ered PDF files.
of layers when you place PDF-com-
patible Illustrator (AI) files and lay-
ered PDF files.
Select Show Import Options when
placing native files to control how
the files are imported. For example,
when importing an AI or PDF file,
the Import Options dialog box lets
you choose which pages or art-
boards to place, whether to crop
the artwork or include its bleed
area, which layers you want vis-
ible, and whether the background
should be considered transparent
or opaque.
placing native files to control how
the files are imported. For example,
when importing an AI or PDF file,
the Import Options dialog box lets
you choose which pages or art-
boards to place, whether to crop
the artwork or include its bleed
area, which layers you want vis-
ible, and whether the background
should be considered transparent
or opaque.
When placing a native PSD file, the
Import Options dialog box lets
you choose which layers or layer
comps to show, whether to apply
an embedded clipping path, which
ICC color profile to apply to the
image, and even which channel to
Import Options dialog box lets
you choose which layers or layer
comps to show, whether to apply
an embedded clipping path, which
ICC color profile to apply to the
image, and even which channel to
use as a transparency mask for the
document.
document.
If you’ve selected different layers
or layer comps in placed PSD files
in your layouts, be sure to let your
printer know. Some printers flat-
ten PSD files as part of their work-
flow, which would not give you the
results you want. Of course, this is
irrelevant if you are sending PDF
files to your printer.
or layer comps in placed PSD files
in your layouts, be sure to let your
printer know. Some printers flat-
ten PSD files as part of their work-
flow, which would not give you the
results you want. Of course, this is
irrelevant if you are sending PDF
files to your printer.
Tip:
IMPORTING INDESIGN FILES
You can import native InDesign (INDD)
documents into other InDesign files,
eliminating the need for an intermedi-
ate PDF file. When you place an INDD
file, InDesign treats it like a layered PDF
document, so you can choose which
page or pages to import, and you can
turn on and off layers. When you pack-
age your document, all placed images
and fonts in the original INDD file are
also collected properly.
You can import native InDesign (INDD)
documents into other InDesign files,
eliminating the need for an intermedi-
ate PDF file. When you place an INDD
file, InDesign treats it like a layered PDF
document, so you can choose which
page or pages to import, and you can
turn on and off layers. When you pack-
age your document, all placed images
and fonts in the original INDD file are
also collected properly.
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