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Generate Outputs stuck in grayscale

spe672
spe672 over 9 years ago

I can't get the batch job generate outputs function to allow me to make a color PDF of the schematic.  I have found where I can make the schematic mono, color and grayscale for individual prints, but I don't have the full version of acrobat...so it seems the only way to make a PDF is through the batch job where the schematic is stuck in grayscale.

 

Here's where I can batch output the schematic, but no color options seem to be available.

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The options I get when I "Configure" the schematic print.

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This panel affects individual prints, but I don't want a hard copy.  I need the batch to follow the color setting I've set here...

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Thanks!

Andy

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  • harvie256
    harvie256 over 9 years ago in reply to spe672 +1
    Like wise I used AD professionally, but now that I run a small business, when I get grumpy about using the cut down version I just think about the amount of money that hasn't left my wallet!
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    harvie256 over 9 years ago in reply to jstrautman +1
    You are much better off just hacking the OutJob file, when you print to a PDF you're rending a image then compressing it. The file size ends up much bigger (like 20x) and you loose the great capability…
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  • harvie256
    harvie256 over 9 years ago

    There's no proper way of doing it (it's missing functionality.)

     

    I described how you can work around the problem here:

    Generate Outputs in Color

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  • harvie256
    harvie256 over 9 years ago

    There's no proper way of doing it (it's missing functionality.)

     

    I described how you can work around the problem here:

    Generate Outputs in Color

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  • spe672
    spe672 over 9 years ago in reply to harvie256

    Thank you for the reply!  I've used full version of Altium at work for 20 years (back in the Protel days) and it's so hard to use a whittled-down version.  I've found most of what I need through other methods, but it's pretty painful.  I'll check it out when I get home tonight!

     

    Andy

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    harvie256 over 9 years ago in reply to spe672

    Like wise I used AD professionally, but now that I run a small business, when I get grumpy about using the cut down version I just think about the amount of money that hasn't left my wallet!

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    spe672 over 9 years ago in reply to harvie256

    Yes, same situation and I feel the same way!

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