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  1. jimmyhill

    Maximum artboard size

    It seems to me that in Illustrator I can't create an artboard bigger than 577.9cm wide. Is that right or is there some way round that? We need large (10m+) artboard for signage design for vehicles, buildings etc. Is it that the way to do it is scale the item?
  2. jimmyhill

    Check my margins for folds please?

    Hi Forum I wonder if you kind and knowledgeable folks would please take a look at the pdf at http://www.a-designer.co.uk/folds.pdf and let me know if my margins for folding seem correct for 250gsm stock which will be creased and folded. I had to add the 2mm margins when client decided to move...
  3. jimmyhill

    How to view single pages on pasteboard?

    Hi Forum Apologies if this is a no-brainer; I've searched, honest. I'd like to work on multiple page documents in IDCS3 and view them horizontally across the pasteboard. Is this possible?
  4. jimmyhill

    Problems opening inx files created in CS3

    Hi I've created inx files to share with another user who has InDesign CS(1) - they're getting a message "This is not a valid InDesign interchange format" - I've suggested Adobe Downloads, but I'm not sure how far they can get with that - it appears we have to go to 4.05 before the inx file can...
  5. jimmyhill

    A client uses InDesign2 ...

    ...and I'm creating files in CS2. It seems that the pdf's I send to client (who runs a local newspaper and should know better to upgrade, yes I know) cause horrible problems occasionally. Is this predictable? Is it redeemable? Any suggestions please? Even the bleeding obvious (tell them to...
  6. jimmyhill

    How to make roof tiles?

    Hi I'm making a vector line drawing of a building. It's a flat front-on projection, but the roof's puzzling me; It needs to be filled with tiles, then given some perspective treatment. I've tried all sorts of methods with patterns and brushes but nothings working. Any suggestions please?
  7. jimmyhill

    Blending modes won't print

    I've used several transparency blending modes in my CS2 document to achieve a layered appearance. The file prints OK from my desktop but proofs from printhouse don't show the blending effects, namely screen and overlay. When I do Overprint View I can see the problem, but how to resolve? Pdf...
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    Anyone know how to stroke a path with train tracks?

    Hi Forum I wonder if anyone can help me - I want to make train tracks on a map. Any suggestions, please? Thank you

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