Adobe InDesign/Bleed in indesign

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Expert: Ken Black - 6/30/2008


Question
How to add bleed in indesign, my design is a die cut and i want to give 5mm  
bleed around. ( edges are crave and triangular shape )

Thanks
Akhil

Answer
Hello Akhil,

I apologize for the late answer. In your case the bleed will need to be added manually. To do this, first you need to have a die in .eps format that does not have any fills. Once you have your dieline made, import it into an Indesign document that is sized larger than the overall dimensions of the die, on a layer by itself and lock the layer. Assemble the content on another layer that is beneath the die layer, this will allow you to see the trim edges of your die. Next, bring any objects, backgrounds, images or graphics, outside of this die line by the desired amount of bleed 5mm in your case.

Thanks,

Ken Black
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