PDF File Editor is a licensed feature and requires Adobe Illustrator (either Microsoft Windows or Mac).
Prinergy PDF File Editor includes:
- Prinergy server components that convert a Prinergy PDF file into an Adobe Illustrator file containing "Kodak Protected Art" objects, and import the changes back into the job after the conversion. This includes:
- A plug-in for Adobe Illustrator that lets you selectively convert Kodak Protected Art objects into native Adobe Illustrator objects.
- A javascript component for Adobe Illustrator that submits the changed file back to Prinergy
- The ability to automatically recognize changes in geometry and colorants.
- A contextual menu in Prinergy workshop that lets you open refined PDF files in Adobe Illustrator, cancel an editing session, and resolve conflicting edits. A visible column displays which operator has the PDF file open for editing.
Prinergy PDF File Editor has these additional benefits:
- The Undo command is available if there are any problems converting objects to Adobe Illustrator native format.
- Most image types are extracted into the Adobe Photoshop PSD file format, and stored as external links for easier image editing.
- When text changes are made, only the fonts that are used by the changed text need to be loaded into the system.
Prinergy PDF File Editor in Prinergy Workflow version 7.5 has these limitations:
- Not all object types can be converted to Adobe Illustrator native format, including:
- Duotone images. These images are saved as external links in the PDF file.
- DeviceN colored fills, strokes, gradients, and text.
- Gradients that are not radial or linear.
- The color space for art converted to native format must be CMYK. Special color spaces are converted to CMYK on conversion.
- Transparent elements cannot be individually selected for conversion to native art. Entire groups of elements must be converted together.