Export PDF menu extras

[Stuart Child]

A few suggestions, when we export individual PDF files, the file sizes can become too big to send / upload to their intended destination. For example the local planning authority limits individual files to 5mb, but typically we have been producing 8-10mb files.

Currently to get the file size down we strip out the hidden information, ie. where elements of the layer or object below is overlapped by the layer or object above, before exporting to PDF.

We then reprint the VW12.5 produced PDF file using PDF995 to create second PDF which produces a saving of a few Megabytes.

Would it be possible to add some / all of the following, or does anyone have any alternative suggestions?

Inclusion on the Export PDF menu

1. "Flatten Layers and Discard hidden information before export"

2. "Flatten Objects (within layers) and Discard hidden information before export"

(1 and 2 similar to the command "Flatten Image" In Photoshop).

3. "Compression Options" for images within file ie. JPEG quality options, filters.

4. "Create, Edit, Discard" file information such as Author, Title, Description to create a 'paired down' basic file.

Just a few wishes but worth asking.

Thanks.

Edited February 19, 2007 by Stuart Child

[Christiaan]

I'd find flattening layers very useful too, especially when sending to the printer.

[Guest]

Do a search on the net for something like 'Free emailing of large files' - most charge but for businesses the cost outways the hassles of doing what probably you are doing now

[Stuart Child]

Thanks for the free email tip but unfortunately it is not so much that we can't send them and more a case that the limit on file sizes is restricted on the Planning Authority website which refuses to accept individual uploads greater than 5mb.