Stepping out Flexo plates by hand....question on bearer bars!

[shorty83]

Hi, I usually step my files out using Esko software and smartmarks. But, I have a job that needs specific marks so I need to step the files by hand in .ai. I am wondering if anyone knows if the bearer bars should be distorted when I go to distort the art for plating? Since I am used to using Esko Smart marks I am not sure if the bearer bars are distorted or not! Thanks!

 

[Repro79]

A little bit senseless question because actually you are not distort not only the art on the plate but the plate itself so if you distort the art = you distort also all marks include bearer marks

 

[shorty83]

Thanks for your rude opinion that my question is "senseless"....

 

[arkay_desai]

definitely yes, design your file completely, (step n repeat file) along with bearer bar n marks you needed on the plat before you distort the file.

 

[Tim-Ellis]

definitely yes, design your file completely, (step n repeat file) along with bearer bar n marks you needed on the plat before you distort the file.

I'll second that. Complete your artwork and add the dispro at the end.

 

[shorty83]

Thank you both!