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za91
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July 24, 2012
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Images from Ilustrator blurry when saved as PDF

  • July 24, 2012
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I am new to FrameMaker and am having trouble with graphics that originated in Ilustrator. When I save the FM file as a PDF, the majority of my Illustrator graphics have artifacts around the edges of them. This doesn't happen to all of them ... some are ok.

I have tried using the following file types: PNG, AI and EPS.

Based on what I read in another discussion here, I have also tried changing my Adobe PDF settings. I have tried using Press Quality as a Default setting. I have also turned off all downsampling of images.

In Acrobat, I have tried turning off smoothing. This helps, but doesn't clear up all the graphics.

Also, I am using FrameMaker 8.

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Bob_Niland
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Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 24, 2012

> ... graphics that originated in Ilustrator.

Vector or raster images (or mixed)?

Vector graphics (.eps suggested for FM8) should get passed through unmodified.

Georg's response (above) appears to have been intended for the FM11 discussion.

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za91Author
Participant
July 24, 2012

They originated as vector images. EPS does give me the best result, but it's hardly acceptable. When I export the vector images to PNG (making them raster, correct?), I get a worse result.

One thing I should note: The graphics are relatively small. They are number icons I created to use to label screen captures - each one is approximately 13 pt. x 13 pt.

I hope this all makes sense. Like I said, I'm new to FM (and tech. comm. - I am actually a college intern), so please let me know anyway I can clarify my question.

Van Kurtz
Van Kurtz
Inspiring
July 24, 2012

One thing I should note: The graphics are relatively small. They are number icons I created to use to label screen captures - each one is approximately 13 pt. x 13 pt.

Vector graphics are not affected by downsampling and probably unaffacted by other Acrobat job options. As Error states, for vector graphics, use eps.

The artifacts you see may not be real. Acrobat does not take great pains to get  nice on screen renderings of vector graphics. Try using the magnifying too in Acrobat and zoom in on these small graphics. By bet is that the artifacts will go away. If they do, then what you see will not print. What you see is simply the result of viewing on screen at a low magnification.

In my work, I have a vector drawing of a large piece of equipment that has two small gauges on the front panel. I have imported that drawing into a Frame document and scaled it down to something two or three inches wide. I open the PDF and zoom in on those gauges, and all the detail in the original drawing is there.

Van

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