back-to-back gradient Q with Distiller setting 'Convert gradients to smooth shades'

[Cindy]

I've had several responses to my request. I called the toll-free number 
and got an answer. I have to have things saved in grayscale so that's 
why I needed the ad saved as eps to run through PhotoShop. Normally I 
would select "Save As" to accomplish this, but through this Holiday 
Creator I had to go to Export. Now that I know that my question has 
been answered.

Thanks to all who answered.

Cindy


On Nov 30, 2007, at 3:03 PM, Chris Denesha wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Is anyone else exporting EPSs out of Creator and distilling them?  
> We're doing it for proof purposes and not yet using the PDFs as Finals 
> in the paper, but some day we might..
>
> My current Distiller settings have the check box Advanced -> 'Convert 
> gradients to smooth shades' on - looks like a Distiller 7 and 8 
> default.  My old Distiller 4 and 5 settings did not have this checked.
>
> With a back to back gradient defined, say 2 repeats at 90 degrees with 
> a 100% color on the left/right fading to 10% at around half of the 
> slider and then staying at 10%, the resulting PDF is only somewhat 
> correct on the right side.  The left side of the gradient ignores the 
> slider at half way through and does a 100% to 10% gradient until it 
> meets the other gradient where its half way point was.
>
> If I remove the option for 'Convert gradients to smooth shades' the 
> PDF looks fine.
>
> I realize this is a little tough to explain, so if you need more 
> please let me know.  I'm testing with a blank document and a 
> background fill, exporting EPS at both L1 and L2.
>
> Intel OSX 10.4.10 and C7.0.6
> Distiller 8.1.0 on MAC
> Distiller 7.0.7 on PC
>
> thanks!
>
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>
> chris denesha
> Advertising & Telephone Systems Support, IT
> The Day Publishing Company
> (860)701-4485; OR (800)542-3354, X4485
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