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Ricardo_Poly
Participant
February 28, 2018
Question

How to convert colours automatically

  • February 28, 2018
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Hi,

I need to export my work always in CMYK 100%Black and 0%White, sometimes when I open the Recolour Artwork show more thank that two colours.

There is any way to Illustrator automatically when save or export that convert the darker colours to 100& Black and the brith colours to 0% White?

Or when open the Recolour Artwork have that possible in one click to convert the colours?

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4 replies

John Mensinger
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2018

Ricardo_Poly  wrote

I need to export my work always in CMYK 100%Black and 0%White

Then you must build it that way.

tonyharmer
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2018

Hey

Sounds to me like you're using an RGB colour space (you can check by looking at the document tab, or by choosing File > Document Color Mode).

You may also want to look at your preferences, and the Appearance of Black category—change your printing/exporting options to Output all backs accurately.

One last thing—and I'm only mentioning this because I have seen it before (it's not a reflection on my perception of your ability); make sure that you're not using the Registration black, as that's intended to use all colour plates.

Hope that helps!

If this has answered your question, please mark it as answered.

Ricardo_Poly
Participant
February 28, 2018

I have been using a CMYK setup and documents but when I check the colour show different black or more than one black.

There is of the examples I got in different number of black colour.

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2018

You cannot automate the "Recolor Artwork" function.

THis might or might not be accomplished with other procedures. You will need to post a couple of files. Actual files, not just screenshots.

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2018

Ricardo_Poly  schrieb

Or when open the Recolour Artwork have that possible in one click to convert the colours?

In one click? No.

Why are there more than 2 colors in your artwork? Set up Global swatches in the beginning and use them.

gökhanyaka
Participating Frequently
February 28, 2018

it actually does this automatically if you are working in CMYK color space.

Have you checked your color space ?

Also, if you want to see which colors exist in your artwork you can check Separations Preview window to enable Overprint Preview check box.