Reply To: Using eps format for graphic files

The one and only thing I can think of to use EPS is … because these can contain algorithms! Now hold on (I hear you say), what if you convert the file to a PDF by dropping it onto the Distiller? Well, the algorithm is executed, which usually results in a nice image with all vectors, fills, strokes et hoc genus omne in their own place — a static image.

When should the EPS not render into a static image? With a random maze, of course! Every time you open the file Maze.ps with the Distiller (or with Apple's Preview), you will see a different maze.

Sadly, although you can rename the file to Maze.eps and place it multiple times into InDesign, it'll always render the same maze …