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Saving Graphics Files
While you are working on files, you’ll want to save them in the application’s
native file format (e.g., Adobe Illustrator Document). When you are ready
to place them in the page layout application, however, you might want to
consider the PDF format for the best portability.
Saving Illustrator CS3 files
• Use the Save As feature to save files as PDF.
• Consult your print provider to determine if your work should be submitted
flattened or with live transparency. By selecting [Acrobat 4 (PDF 1.3)]
you will automatically flatten any transparency effects present in the
file. Acrobat PDF 1.4 or higher formats will preserve live transparency
attributes.
• PDF files can be edited later if the [Preserve Illustrator Editing
Capabilities] option is selected.
• The PDF format can often provide better previews (than EPS) when
placed in page layout applications.
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