Reply To: adding spine marks

I recently tried Anne-Marie's approach with CS5, and it's a time saver.

With other versions I create top and bottom slug areas of .375″ or .5″. I draw my spine marks from the outside edge of the bleed area to the edge of the slug area (I don't like having the marks in the bleed area). I also prefer a 1/4 pt. stroke, AND this is one of those rare instances where you really should use the Registration swatch. Then when you export to PDF be sure to include the slug area.

And while I've never used it, you make want to check out Dan Rodney's Make Book Jacket script.

Bob