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Expert: Ken Black - 2/18/2011


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Hello...

I use to let photo shop run by action from start to end as save as by itself to make my life easier!

Now, I have the Adobe Acrobat Pro and I always to put any pdf files from customer into the acrobat and I have to click, click, click as action list and click on my own setting to run as preflight and report to see any resolution and fonts problem. I am wondering... can I put any pdf file into acrobat and let it run for me from start to end as report and save by itself. I don't see anywhere as set up the action in the adobe acrobat. Let me know.
Thanks

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Hi Richard,

Under the Advanced menu, choose Preflight. In the dialog box that opens click the Profiles tab, then go to the options drop down at the right-side of the dialog box. From there you can set up your custom profile and then create a droplet application to run your preflight profile. With the droplet, you should be able to drag and drop pdf files onto it and get automated reports based on the settings you provided.

Thanks,

Ken Black

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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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Currently employed by Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.

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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.

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