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RickP
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Graphics in PDF format? - 2/14/2007 4:06:10
Is it possible to create a graphic in PDF format, allowing for the text element to be editable afterwards?
This question has arisen for me as I have created some ads for someone (for print) and have supplied files in .psd & .tif but now they would like a .pdf version so they can alter the text at any time. I notice that Vistaprint include .pdf as one of their recommended file types for uploading work designed for print. So does this mean that pdf files can be created to precise measurements? One obvious question is, does the client own a pdf editor, else they won't be able to edit anything in that format anyway.
I do not currently have a pdf editor and have no idea what graphic capabilities and options lurk there. Does anyone here have experience of pdf graphics?
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RE: Graphics in PDF format? - 2/14/2007 6:18:27
I'm assuming they don't have, or couldn't use, PSP/PS. I've also since spoken to the client who, as I suspected, doesn't own AA Editor either. They're happy that I've offered one free tweak if they need it in the near future. I think this is mainly a case of their perceptions about graphics and PDFs but I was unsure myself of what can be done this way, especially given that VistaPrint quote pdf as one of their recommended file types for, it seems, every possible print job they offer - a very wide variety of sizes!
The SnippetMaster looks interesting though - would you recommend it for sites where the client wants to do small updates themselves? Are there any catches/drawbacks to using it in a limited/limiting way for that kind of situation? Looks very similar to ContentSeed.
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RE: Graphics in PDF format? - 2/14/2007 7:56:15
Can it be set-up to only allow text changes WITHOUT formatting changes?
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RE: Graphics in PDF format? - 2/22/2007 5:59:17
Is this for the web? If you want text to be editable independently of graphic content you're looking at a Content Management tool (like Dreamweaver/Contribute) or some server-side database-driven arrangement (eg ASP.net). If the client wants to edit the source materials, are they going to upload it themselves or ask you to do it? (sounds like you need to take this client in hand).
If you do want to be able to edit PDF documents, Acrobat isn't always the best, and it's expensive. I use PagePlus from Serif.com, and their DrawPlus will also edit PDF documents - I had fun "rearranging" the stations and lines on the London underground map when I first got the latest DrawPlus! Of course they'd have to learn any tool like this, but if you structure the document appropriately (using layers, text boxes, etc) you should be able to import their additions into your full version.
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RE: Graphics in PDF format? - 2/22/2007 6:13:42
It is (was - job done now) a graphic for print, but thanks for this further input Phil.
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