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XML and PDI: Select if you want this task to add both an XML and a PDI index file
to the generated document.
Job Options tab
If you chose PDF as the output type in the General tab, use this tab to choose the appropriate
PDF options. Note that all the options available in this tab are only used with PDF files.
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Job options: Select the PDF output option that best describes your needs. This loads all
the standard settings for the selected usage scenario. These settings can be changed as
required. Note that if you make changes and then select a different output option, your
changes will be lost. PlanetPress Image supports numerous PDF standards: Standard,
High Quality, Custom, and a variety of PDF/VT, PDF/A and PDF/X formats.
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General group
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ASCII format: Select to create the PDF file using ASCII characters (instead of the
usual 8-bit binary format). This option produces a file suitable for transmission over
a 7-bit ASCII link. This option is useful if the PDFs need to be opened in a text
editor, sent across networks, or sent via email using a program that does not support
binary files. This option also generates smaller files.
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Compress text and line art: Select to compress the text and line work in the file
using the Flate compression filter. Flate is a compression method that works well on
elements with large areas of single colors or repeating patterns, as well as on black-
and-white elements that contain repeating patterns.
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Auto-rotate pages: Select to automatically rotate pages based on the orientation of
the text or DSC comments.
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Optimize for fast web view: Select to minimize file size and facilitate page
downloading.
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Title: Enter a title for the document. If you leave this box empty, the document’s
name will be used as the document’s title. Since this is a variable property box, you
may use variables and data selections and let PlanetPress Workflow interpret this
information at run-time.
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Author: You may enter the name of the author of the document. Since this is a
variable property box, you may use variables and data selections and let
PlanetPress Workflow interpret this information at run-time.
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Subject: You may enter the subject of the document. Since this is a variable
property box, you may use variables and data selections and letPlanetPress
Workflow interpret this information at run-time. Note that if you use a data selection
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