InDesign - exporting spreads with a gutter line

[Joe Seven]

Is there a way to export spreads from indesign with a vertical stroke where the gutter is? (So that you can see where the center page division is?)

I could do this manually with a vertical stroke where the pages meet, but i thought there may be a an option do this automatically when exporting a PDF.

[jimking]

Why? Are you creating single pages set up as spreads or are you creating a single page as large as a two page spread?

[Broacher]

^ Jim, ever think we've been doing this too long?

[garricks]

*raises hand*

I do. ;)

[urstwile]

I just prefer to think of myself as well-seasoned. ;)

[garricks]

Nice positive spin there, urstwile! ;)

Joe, put the vertical rule on the master pages, if it's set up as two pages as a spread. But it will show up when printed, so it should be removed before sending to the printer.

Setting up like that is not a good idea for anything over a four-pager, where it should be set up as 4-1 on the first page and 2-3 on the second. Any more pages than that and the printer will not be able to impose the document correctly without redoing your file.

[Broacher]

Wanna play with fire? Place it on a top layer, shut off that layer display, and export your PDF production files to include hidden layers and in a layered PDF.

Muahaha. That's the kind of trick that causes guys like Jim to lose yet another follicle.

[garricks]

Oooh, Acrobat ninja!!

[jimking]

^ Jim, ever think we've been doing this too long?

No thinking about it. Sometimes I over or under think someone's question because it can go a thousand different ways in my mind from all the different spin people apply to their files. If there is a way to do it wrong someone will find a way. I received a stationary package done in Illy not long ago with no bleeds added, spot colors called " my favorite". Standard sizes were off too such as the letter head was 8.375x 10.8, #10 env. was 4x9. I corrected all of this including the business cards which was 2x3.265 to 2x3.5 with bleed.
I just received an email with a complaint from the client:

"Our cards should conform to the ratio of 1 to 1.619 (the golden ratio) and we have regular cards cut the regular size."

So what do you want, not regular? Does anyone have a clue in what it is this person is trying to convey? They did sign off on a proof. :rolleyes:

[emucru]

What is regular size? Business card size can vary depending on location but I don't see 2 x 3.265 or that aspect ratio. Their instructions are clear as mud.

[jimking]

These folks are near us in DC. What's with the golden rule. This statement shoots completely over my head. Maybe it's because these folk's titles printed on their bc are "Psychics" :D

[garricks]

Nice chart, emucru.

*files for future reference*

Maybe the client was just trying to be "different" by having an odd size?

[emucru]

These folks are near us in DC. What's with the golden rule. This statement shoots completely over my head. Maybe it's because these folk's titles printed on their bc are "Psychics" :D


Ahh maybe they are predicting business card sizes are going to change in the future and they are being proactive.:)

Chart: Thanks garricks, although I can't take credit. I came across it on lynda.com yesterday.

[Pointyhat]

The golden ratio of nature they're talking about. But why is the scary question.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

Is there a reason that you need a line showing the center gutter?

[jimking]

The golden ratio of nature they're talking about. But why is the scary question.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

Is there a reason that you need a line showing the center gutter?

I've heard of the golden ratio before but what does that have to do with the illy file size provided and the standard size I provided and the signed off proof they provided? Just wacky.

[Pointyhat]

That's the scary question.

[jimking]

I finally got a size from them, it's 3.2361 x 2. Just return the cards and we'll just trim 0.11805 off each side of the 3.5. That .00005 is going to be a tough one. :D:D

[garricks]

::rolls eyes:: Wow, that's precise.

[Pointyhat]

That's nuts

[emucru]

They must have some obscure card holder or something.

[jimking]

They must have some obscure card holder or something.

They're psychics.:D

[garricks]

They're psychics.:D

Then why didn't they know the cards weren't going to be to spec? :p

[jimking]

Then why didn't they know the cards weren't going to be to spec? :p

Because they're frauds! :p

[garricks]

As long as the check clears, right Jim? ;)