Pitstop & Converting Graphics

[jhl4]

We are currently using v6.5.3 (Mac), and would like an easy way to convert
PDFs of our online stationery that contain black-and-white graphics to PMS
287.

So far, we have been able to convert any text to PMS 287, but have not been
able to find a solution to convert the graphic(s) in the PDFs.

Feel free to contact me off list with any solutions or suggestions.

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Jim Lukens-Gable
Art Director
Penn State Multimedia & Print Center
The Pennsylvania State University
102A Hostetter Building
University Park PA 16802-1002

814-865-6946
814-865-7544 MPC Main Office
814-863-6376 Fax
jhl4@psu.edu

www.multimediaprint.psu.edu


"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you will see every problem as a nail."
- Abraham Maslow

Edited by: Jim Lukens-Gable on Nov 30, 2007 8:53 AM

[Michael Fry]

Are the logos using gradients or transparancy,
And is the graphic one object or picture. Or is is it made out of several overlapping objects?

Michael Fry

[loriakz@charter.net]

Select the graphic, convert to gray, then select spot color. If the graphic comes out to light, you can adjust it in Photoshop

[Joe]

Remap the black separation to the desired spot color.

[the_brain]

yes,

Use the 'Remap color' function in the Global change or the similar action in the Action List editor.

In the Global change:
From: 'Color space' Device Gray (or separation Black) depending on the color space
To: 'Color space' Separation --> Click on 'Load' and select your spot color in the dropdown

Then select your images and run the global change on the user selection.

In the Action List window

Start with a 'Select images' this way you keep out other elements
Then add 'Remap color' and do the same actions as described above
Finalize the Action List and execute it. You can also create a QuickRun with this Action List if you're running version 7

Cheers