Use: Adobe Acrobat X pro
Hi,
My printer needs the file in pdf/x-1a:2001 format, which is no problem when I create individual files. My question is: when I merge multiple files (which were created in this format) is that final document in pdf/x-1a:2001 form?
Also, how can I be sure what the format is for any given pdf file? I went into document properties, but am unable to tell for sure.
Thanks.
cheryl :)
Need file to be in pdf/x-1a:2001
2011-09-29 09:02:55
My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro Extended, Windows
Acrobat Pro Extended, Windows
2011-09-29 11:43:40
#2
Thanks, I did that.
It seems that when I merge the files, it loses it's compliance to pdf/x-1a:2001.
When I run a pre-flight on the files before merging, it passes with no problems.
When I merge the pdf files into one file and then run the pre-flight, it isn't complying with pdf/x-1a:2001.
Any ideas?
Cheryl :)
It seems that when I merge the files, it loses it's compliance to pdf/x-1a:2001.
When I run a pre-flight on the files before merging, it passes with no problems.
When I merge the pdf files into one file and then run the pre-flight, it isn't complying with pdf/x-1a:2001.
Any ideas?
Cheryl :)
2011-09-29 12:18:48
#3
Okay, I figured it out.
basically, each file (if I go into properties) I'll see the correct compliance. BUT when I merge multiple files into one and go into THAT document's properties I do not see any complience listed.
This is what I did:
I merged the docouments. Then went to "View" then to "Tools" then to "Print Production". (on the right side a menu will pop up)
I select "preflight", then "standards" then select "save as PD1/x" & hit "continue". Make sure "Create pdf/x-1a" is selected and hit "save as" and give a name (or keep the one you have - I kept the one I had).At this point you should get the message that with a check mark that says "Preflight profile... did not find errors".
I closed preflight and then reopened it and slected "analize" to which it came up with no errors (whereas before it did get errors).
As a final check, I closed everything and reopened the merged file and went into - file - properties - custom - and the conformance is now listed in the box (whereas before, this wasn't there for the merged document only).
Hope this helps anyone in the same boat.
Cheryl :)
basically, each file (if I go into properties) I'll see the correct compliance. BUT when I merge multiple files into one and go into THAT document's properties I do not see any complience listed.
This is what I did:
I merged the docouments. Then went to "View" then to "Tools" then to "Print Production". (on the right side a menu will pop up)
I select "preflight", then "standards" then select "save as PD1/x" & hit "continue". Make sure "Create pdf/x-1a" is selected and hit "save as" and give a name (or keep the one you have - I kept the one I had).At this point you should get the message that with a check mark that says "Preflight profile... did not find errors".
I closed preflight and then reopened it and slected "analize" to which it came up with no errors (whereas before it did get errors).
As a final check, I closed everything and reopened the merged file and went into - file - properties - custom - and the conformance is now listed in the box (whereas before, this wasn't there for the merged document only).
Hope this helps anyone in the same boat.
Cheryl :)
2011-09-29 13:17:02
#4
Yes you're correct that merging two or more PDF/X-1 files won't automatically retain the standards header - because until another Preflight op is run, Acrobat can't be certain you didn't import something which breaks compliance. However given all the content was PDF/X-1, you know the combined file will pass the check OK and re-save with the standards tag in place.
If a file claims compliance to a PDF standard, you'll see the Standards pane on the left of the Acrobat window - opening that shows what it *claims* to be, and if necessary you can run Preflight from there to verify the claim is accurate.
If a file claims compliance to a PDF standard, you'll see the Standards pane on the left of the Acrobat window - opening that shows what it *claims* to be, and if necessary you can run Preflight from there to verify the claim is accurate.
Be well...