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Quark to InDesignCS3 Conversion Guide - InDesign User Group

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what’s the most efficient way <strong>to</strong><br />

modify a Pho<strong>to</strong>shop or Illustra<strong>to</strong>r file<br />

after placing it in<strong>to</strong> <strong>InDesign</strong>?<br />

To modify a placed Pho<strong>to</strong>shop or<br />

Illustra<strong>to</strong>r graphic in its original<br />

application, hold down Option in<br />

Mac OS or Alt in Windows, and<br />

double-click the graphics frame<br />

within <strong>InDesign</strong>. (You can also<br />

select a graphic or its frame, and<br />

then choose Edit > Edit Original.)<br />

The original file opens in the<br />

source application. After you make<br />

and save your changes, the placed<br />

artwork is au<strong>to</strong>matically updated<br />

in <strong>InDesign</strong>. You can also open a<br />

selected graphic in its source application<br />

by clicking the name of the<br />

graphic in the Links panel (Window<br />

> Links) and then choosing<br />

Edit Original from the panel menu.<br />

how can I tell the status of imported<br />

graphics in my <strong>InDesign</strong> layouts?<br />

You can use the Links panel <strong>to</strong><br />

identify, select, moni<strong>to</strong>r, and<br />

update imported graphics files.<br />

The Links panel displays a list of<br />

all imported graphics and displays<br />

warning icons for graphics that<br />

have been modified or are missing.<br />

The Links panel menu includes<br />

commands for sorting the graphics<br />

listed in the panel. The options<br />

are: Sort By Name, Sort By Page,<br />

Sort By Type, and Sort By Status.<br />

Problem-Free Printing<br />

Here are a few tips that will help you avoid potential problems before you print<br />

an <strong>InDesign</strong> document that includes placed graphics:<br />

• Make sure you provide your printer/<br />

prepress provider with all the files<br />

required <strong>to</strong> print your <strong>InDesign</strong><br />

layouts in the formats they prefer.<br />

If your printer/prepress provider<br />

prefers native <strong>InDesign</strong> files, you must<br />

provide all placed graphics along with<br />

the <strong>InDesign</strong> file. Some providers<br />

prefer PDF files for final output and<br />

will let you know what PDF version <strong>to</strong><br />

use. <strong>InDesign</strong> exports Acrobat® 4 (PDF<br />

1.3), Acrobat 5 (PDF 1.4), Acrobat 6<br />

(PDF 1.5), Acrobat 7 (PDF 1.6) files,<br />

and Acrobat 8 (PDF 1.7), as well as<br />

PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 files.<br />

• If your printer/prepress provider prefers<br />

<strong>to</strong> receive PDF 1.3 or PDF/X files,<br />

any objects with transparent effects,<br />

such as drop shadows or opacity, are<br />

flattened in the PDF file, and your<br />

printer/prepress provider will not be<br />

able <strong>to</strong> make any changes <strong>to</strong> those<br />

transparent objects.<br />

• Use the Preflight feature (File ><br />

Preflight) before handing off an<br />

<strong>InDesign</strong> document <strong>to</strong> a printer/prepress<br />

provider. This utility warns of<br />

problems that may prevent a document<br />

from printing as desired, such as<br />

missing graphics, or a mix of RGB and<br />

CMYK graphics.<br />

• Use the Package feature (File ><br />

Package) <strong>to</strong> gather the files required<br />

<strong>to</strong> hand off <strong>to</strong> a printer/prepress provider.<br />

For more information about the<br />

Preflight and Package features, see<br />

pages 68-73.<br />

when you create a package, you can choose<br />

the files you want <strong>to</strong> include.<br />

when you preflight a document, <strong>InDesign</strong><br />

warns you of possible printing problems.<br />

Working with Graphics 47

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