File compression

[finley]

Working on MAC OSX. Burning many .ai illustrations on a CD.

Is there a way with just the standard progams on MAC 0SX to compress them first?

Thanks.

[Mickey]

You can use Dropstuff, it sould be on your computer already. if not you can go to www.stuffit.com and download a trial version. I have been using the trial version forever now and it works just fine... Prob should pay one of these days.

http://home.wi.rr.com/mygraphics/konceptcreative.jpg

[PrintDriver]

You can use file>create archive on the main desktop menu bar. It makes a .zip file (go figure, a mac that makes zips but I guess that's cuz mac is always thinking of the poor PC person). Just make sure the recipient on the other end can open it.

PrintDriver is a large format digital print dude. His advice/opinions may not apply to the 4color/offset/web world of printing

[snypa]

that is so cool. i never knew about that feature. always used the dropstuff trial.

I'm not a real graphic designer, but I do play one on tv

Thanks PrintDriver I went out and purchased Stuffit delux so I can right click 'Oh sorry I mean control click' and choose my options to compress.

[PrintDriver]

He was asking what came with the machine.
I have Stuffit too cuz sometimes we like to encode ours.

PrintDriver is a large format digital print dude. His advice/opinions may not apply to the 4color/offset/web world of printing