2020

COLOR, OPACITY, AND DROP SHADOWS
Color management
QuarkXPress addresses the issue of producing predictable color with ICC-based color
management tools that require little input from users. For color experts, however,
QuarkXPress provides control over every aspect of color management. In addition
to streamlining the implementation of color management, QuarkXPress offers true
soft proofing through previews that simulate output on various devices.
Source setups and output setups
The color management implementation in QuarkXPress allows color experts to
create and fine-tune “packages” of color management settings called source setups
and output setups. The source setups individually specify profiles and rendering
intents for solid colors and images in RGB, CMYK, LAB, and grayscale color spaces;
specify source color spaces for named colors; and indicate underlying color spaces
for inks. The output setups specify output profiles and color models, and configure
proofing options for simulating different types of output on screen.
The color management experience for users
You have many options for how you work: You can work with proven default
settings, implement source setups and output setups from a color expert, or work
within a legacy color management environment.
Working in the default color management environment
The default settings are designed to provide accurate previews and excellent output
in the majority of situations. You do not need to set anything, but if you want to
look at the default settings, you can check the Display and Color Manager
selections in the Preferences dialog box (QuarkXPress/Edit menu).
Specifying a monitor profile
The Display pane shows the monitor profile in use. The default setting, Automatic,
refers to the current monitor recognized by Mac OS X or Windows. You can choose a
different profile from the Monitor Profile drop-down menu. You might change the
default monitor profile, for example, if you have a custom profile for your monitor
or if you’re switching between a laptop and a desktop computer and want to
simulate the same viewing environment.
Specifying a source setup
The Color Manager pane’s Source Options area shows the default source setup,
QuarkXPress Default, which provides the most recent, proven color management
environment. If you prefer the color management environment from a version of
QuarkXPress prior to 7.0, you can choose QuarkXPress Emulate Legacy from the
Source Setup drop-down menu.
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