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• • March 28, 2011 at 11:10 am #59091
    Travis Ricks

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    This could be a really dumb question, but if I have a vector file (ai or eps) and I size it up to say 150% in InDesign, will I have any problems with printing it (low-res/poor quality)? I know vectors are resolution-independent, but if you size up a vector file will InDesign know to rasterize the artwork at the correct resolution i.e. when outputting to a pdf or printing?

    Thanks!

  • March 28, 2011 at 11:41 am #59092
    David Blatner

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    Yup, if it's vector, InDesign will be able to handle it just fine.

    You can use View > Display Performance > High Quality to preview how it will look.

  • March 28, 2011 at 11:46 am #59094
    Travis Ricks

    Member

    Thanks as always, David!

    Part 2 to that question – is there a way in the Links panel to tell if an eps file is a vector file or a pixel file? I work with indd files sometimes that have a mix of both kinds of eps files.

    Same question for a psd, if it has vector shape layers in it or ai smart objects in it, will it also print fine at whatever size I make it indd? Or does using photoshop cancel out the vector goodness?

  • March 28, 2011 at 11:51 am #59095
    David Blatner

    Keymaster

    No, ID can't look inside and see what's inside an EPS or a PDF.

    The PSD question is easier to answer: See https://creativepro.com/tif…..pdf-vs.php

    (See my comments after the article about smart objects… the answer: yes, psd cancels out vector goodness… grrr.)

  • March 29, 2011 at 2:19 am #59097
    Anonymous

    Inactive

    You can check the resolution of an EPS in the Preflight panel – if you have set the Image Resolution for the images to be really low so the Preflight picks up the info. Clicking on the Info will give you the Resolution + a possible fix to remedy the issue.

    

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