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PDF Prints - Flattened Images

Anonymous
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Is there a way to flatten the PDF image (a la photoshop) we printing to a PDF file. When I open my PDF files created from AC, it redraws all the lines, fills...etc. even those covered up by other elements/fills.... mimicking the draw order layering of the actual model. I can only imagine how much all these unseen elements add to the overall file size and redraw time. I know in photoshop we can "flatten" an image which greatly reduces the file size, is there any way to print/publish to PDF in a similar manner? If not, then I know the next wish list item I will be posting.
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Djordje
Ace
Open in Acrobat (full, not Reader), Reduce file size ...
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Eduardo Rolon
Moderator
In Mac open in Preview and do the same.
Eduardo Rolón AIA NCARB
AC27 US/INT -> AC08

Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB ram, OS X 10.XX latest
another Moderator

Anonymous
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ejrolon wrote:
In Mac open in Preview and do the same.
I know how to do this with Acrobat but I don't see a command for it in Preview. Where is it located?
Eduardo Rolon
Moderator
File -> Save As
in the Quartz filter select -> Reduce File Size

If you need to create a New filter open ColorSync and select the "Filters" Tab.
Eduardo Rolón AIA NCARB
AC27 US/INT -> AC08

Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB ram, OS X 10.XX latest
another Moderator

Anonymous
Not applicable
ejrolon wrote:
File -> Save As
in the Quartz filter select -> Reduce File Size

If you need to create a New filter open ColorSync and select the "Filters" Tab.
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