Expert: Amy - 5/23/2007

Question
This is a question for Adobe 8 (8.1) on a PC.  New enthusiastic user.  

I can't seem to set or find the Persistent setting for Color Swatch library.  I manage to load my custom colors from former files by using Windows> Other Library...then selecting the colors and clicking Add Swatches....then according to the manuals I've read I'm supposed to be able to click Persistent to keep this Swatch Palette for all future files.  But where is Persistent located?.  I've tried the black triangle menu....No..not there.  Thanks very much for your help. I've learned so much just reading all your generously answered questions. E

Answer
HI E...

I believe the persistent setting is only valid for Swatch libraries like the Pantone or Toyo inks.

If you open one of those (Window > Swatch Libraries > Pantone etc), you'll find the persistent option in the flyout menu.

One idea for you is to make a document that has all the colors you need and save it so you can open it when you need it.  That's what I do with v9 for one of my clients.  I have a matrix of my colors that I copy and paste from a document I made years ago.

I hope this helps end your frustration a little...

Amy