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I work as an in-house Graphic Designer for a mid-size company, and am using CS2 (just got CS3 at home). My level of Acrobat use is maybe intermediate, but I usually only use the more basic funtions. I have been tasked with managing our first foray into Digital Asset Management. I'm just beginning to delve deeper into the capabilities of Acrobat and doing some research online.
1| I'd like to know how best to create a "virtual job jacket" using Adobe Acrobat 8.0 PDF as the core app, or find information online on this topic.
2| I also was wondering if it is possible to "attach" other files or folders to a pdf, such as an InDesign file or package, so all job collateral can be archived as one file.
What I'm understanding so far is that, from creating an initial job ticket form, to proofs, to sign off; all can become part of the electronic file for the job and follow it through the creative stream from beginning to end.
All proof versions, final printer's copy, file metadata, corrections, comments, sign offs, reviewer notes, etc. are then able to be archived with the file in a single format. In addition, data entered into the pdf ticket can be imported into an Excel database for creating workload reports.
A switch to this app for as a workflow tool could decrease our production time, reduce production cost, and assist in asset management.
I'd like to pitch this idea to management, but need to know if I'm on track so far.
thanks for any input,
Karen
You'll be pleased to know that acro8 can do exactly what you need.
The Combine files process is used to bring the content together. There is a default cover page Acrobat uses, or you can create your own. You might want to use your own if you have a list of signatures that you need for hand-off. For a quick overview of the process, use one of the subsets of the Help files located in the program. Choose Help > How To > Combine Files for a list of tasks.As for attachments -- yes. One of my favorite features. You can attach any type of file to a PDF document. Click the paper clip icon in the Navigation panel at the left of the program window to open the Attachments panel across the bottom of the program window. Use the buttons and follow prompts to attach files to the PDF document.
donna.
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