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‎Apr 05, 2017
02:15 PM
I think that's part of the problem. The file was created in 2005 (don't know which version of Ai). I'm using CC 2017 and get a [Converted] notice when I open the .esp file. My Color Bridge is new within the last couple years. Does that help?
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‎Apr 05, 2017
01:33 PM
You're right, normally I wouldn't bother, but I'm setting up a brand guide for a client and want to give them the most accurate CMYK breakdown.
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‎Apr 05, 2017
01:14 PM
Thanks for the reply Ton, If I understand you correctly, converting a spot color in Illustrator to CMYK is the most accurate (for basic ink jet printer use)? What is the point of the Pantone Bridge then?
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‎Apr 05, 2017
11:10 AM
2 Upvotes
I'm wondering if anyone can explain why I'm getting different CMYK numbers when I convert a Spot color in Illustrator vs the CMYK numbers out of a Pantone Bridge book. For instance: PMS 5773 converted to CMYK through Illustrator - C9, M0, Y43, K38 PMS 5773 build according to Pantone's Color Bridge book - C29, M10, Y52, K32 I feel like I'm missing something obvious here. thanks
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‎Feb 21, 2017
02:53 PM
If you re-read my post, you'll see the problem isn't that I didn't give the check boxes unique names. The problem is that I did and I still can't select more than one. Likewise, the problem is the same if I create the form in Acrobat.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
03:59 PM
It does seem to be an Acrobat issue, not InDesign. I posted the question in the Acrobat forum so we'll see what happens. I've already spent an hour with tech support and they don't know what's going on.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
03:58 PM
I asked this in the InDesign forum, but narrowed it down to being an Acrobat issue: I'm trying to create a ID form with 6 checkboxes. Problem is, when I export an interactive pdf, the checkboxes act like radio buttons ie, I can't check more than one box. I did the obvious and made sure each box has a unique name - they do - but I still have an issue. The form also has radio buttons, and those act as expected. I thought a simple workaround would be to open the pdf in Acrobat DC and just add the check boxes there. Here's the weird thing, it happens in that program too. Even with different names, the boxes act like radio buttons in Acrobat. I've had other people open the pdf and the checkboxes behave correctly. So far I've tried: Rebooting Clearing preferences Exporting the file from CC 2015 Uninstalling and reinstalling Acrobat I'm running the latest versions of Acrobat Pro DC and Indesign CC 2017on a PC. Anyone have a clue what's going on?
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‎Feb 20, 2017
02:35 PM
They act like radio buttons. Only one stays checked.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
12:37 PM
Arg. What's happening on my end then? I'm running Acrobat Pro 2015.023.20056 and InDesign 2017.0. The only difference I see from BarbBinder is I'm on a PC. I might have to contact Adobe support to straighten this out.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
12:24 PM
Hmm. You created that in CC 2017 and you can check all 4 boxes at the same time? It doesn't work on my end. I opened your INDL file and don't see anything different than my INDD file. I've uploaded it to my Dropbox. I'd be curious if my pdf is working for other people. Dropbox - NonWorkingCheckBoxes.zip
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‎Feb 20, 2017
11:58 AM
I tested that by adding two new check boxes to a blank pdf. The only items in the Fields list were Check Box1 and Check Box2. Same result. I can't check them both at the same time.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
11:20 AM
I forgot to include the software versions. ID CC 2017 and Acrobat DC. Everything is up to date as of 2/20/17. I've also tried in CC 2015.0 & 2015.4. Here are a couple screen shots. You can see the check boxes have different names but if there's anything I'm missing, please let me know. Kind of hard to tell in the Acrobat image, but both boxes should be checked on the right. For what it's worth, the problem is the same in Acrobat Pro and Reader.
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‎Feb 20, 2017
10:00 AM
Good suggestion, but no luck. The problem is still there.
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‎Feb 17, 2017
04:10 PM
I'm trying to create a ID form with 6 checkboxes. Problem is, when I export an interactive pdf, the checkboxes act like radio buttons ie, I can't check more than one box. I did the obvious and made sure each box has a unique name - they do - but I still have an issue. The form also has radio buttons, and those act as expected. I thought a simple workaround would be to open the pdf in Acrobat DC and just add the checkboxes there. Here's the weird thing, it happens in that program too. Even with different names, the boxes act like radio buttons in Acrobat. Anyone have a clue what's going on?
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‎Nov 16, 2016
02:06 PM
There was text on top of the image in this particular case, so it didn't occur to me to try this solution. It works great. And thanks for the video link. All three responses were very helpful, thanks everyone.
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‎Nov 16, 2016
02:02 PM
Good suggestion. I hadn't considered that, but it's a great workaround.
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‎Nov 16, 2016
01:59 PM
Thanks! That was really helpful. I didn't realize I could use a DC "edit with" feature to open an image into Photoshop. Then I can save it with the same name as the linked image and I'm back in business. You just made me look like a hero to my boss. (And yes, ideally I wouldn't have to edit pdfs in Illustrator, but that's the preferred format of many of our printers, so that's what I tend to get stuck with.)
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‎Nov 16, 2016
12:12 PM
1 Upvote
I occasionally get pdfs from clients, saved out of InDesign or Illustrator, that need edits. Inevitably, the can't get me the native file, so I'm stuck trying to make edits to the pdf (a horrible workflow, I realize). Usually the files have linked images, so when I open the pdf, they're not there. You and I know the difference between linked and embedded graphics, but when I try to explain that to the client, the conversation goes something like this: Me: "Can you supply me the image that's in the pdf you sent me? I can't make edits without it." Client: "Why not?" Me: "It's a linked file, which means when I try to edit the pdf, my program looks for the image and can't find it. If you can supply me with the image, I can make the edits." Client: "The designer that worked on that project moved to Mongolia, so I can't get the image for you." Me: "In that case, I can't make the changes you're requesting." Client: "Why not?" Me: *patiently explain the difference between a linked file and an embedded one* Client: "But I can see the photo in the pdf." Me: *less patiently explain the difference between a linked file and an embedded one* Client: "But I can see the photo in the pdf." So here's my question. Can someone explain to me - so I can explain it to my client - why you can see a linked photo when viewing a pdf but there isn't some kind of thumbnail created in Illustrator when I go to edit the file? From the client's perspective, they see a pdf with an image, but I'm telling them it isn't there, and then they get frustrated with me. thanks
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