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To Update a Pamphlet Body
Using Haggai, by H. Smith (#4654) as the example
Make changes and save the original .indd body file
Location: X:\Print & Ebook Projects\Pamphlets-Booklets\Haggai-HSmith-4654\ 4654—Product—Haggai—Body\4654—Product—Haggai-Final.indd
The ‘root’ folder is in bold above. Its where all other pamphlet project folders should go.
Save file
Export new PDF from the body file
If this is a newer template with a ‘dummy’ cover:
Use MechGens to do this. Book -> 1 Up
If this is an older template, just export the pdf, using “High Quality Print(1200)”
Rename the pdf to be the item number
4654.pdf
Move production file based on Size:
If it’s a normal sized pamphlet (5.5x8.5)
Move the exported pdf to the production folder
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Bodies\Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Overwrite any pre-existing files with the same name.
If it’s a mini-pamphlet (5.5x3.75)
Open LineUp and create the imposed PDF
Tools
Impose Book/Pam/Etc.
Select pdf
Choose it from the corresponding Print and Ebooks folder (see C above)
Select size if it hasn't done so for you
Save PDF As
Put it in the production folder:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Bodies\Mini-Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Save under product number (replace the old file)
To Update a Pamphlet Cover
Make the change and save the original cover .indd file
Open & Relink
Mini-Pamphlets
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Imposition\Minipamphlet Cover 4up.indd
Pamphlets
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Imposition\Pamphlet Cover 2up.indd
Relink (the chain on the side) all links to the original cover file you just saved.
Export production file based on pamphlet size
The file name will be the item number. ie. 4654.pdf
Export pdfs
Mini-Pamphlet:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Covers\Mini-Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Pamphlet:
X:\Production\Pamphlets\Covers\Pamphlet\4654.pdf
Use “High Quality Print(1200)”
To Update a Book Body
Using Nobody Loves Me, by O.F. Walton (#12008) as the example
Note: A full bleed image extends or "bleeds" to the edges of a page so that the image completely covers the entire page and does not show borders or white space around the edges.
Update and save the final body file in the corresponding Print & Ebooks folder:
X:\Print & Ebook Projects\Books\Nobody Loves Me-OFWalton-12008\12008—Product—Nobody Loves Me – Body\12008—Product—Nobody Loves Me.indd
Do a PageUp in MechGens
INDD Functions
Books
4up PDF
This will auto select “Product”, “List of IDs” and “Generate Indd Outputs”
Verify folder (cb note: I’m not sure what this means, but it was in Megan’s notes)
Run
Select “Same as Input”
For the Input File
Click search, and open the .indd file that was modified
After 4up file is created:
Verify at least the following:
The last page matches the text on the original .indd’s last page.
Skim through for any images. These tend to have problems.
Look at several chapter pages, and check that they start where the TOC says they do.
If any of these were wrong:
The following notes are from memory ...
Use MechGens to export a pdf, with the parameter 'ProdTest~Test' in the Overrides textbox
Make any necessary changes to the new (temporary?) InDesign file
In InDesign, export a pdf using “High Quality Print(1200)”
Open LineUp and create the imposed PDF
Tools
Impose Book/Pam/Etc.
Select pdf
Choose it from the corresponding Print and Ebooks folder
Select size if it hasn't done so for you
Save PDF As
Put it in the correct production folder:
Save under product number (replace the old file)
Full Bleed:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 3cut Full Bleed\12008.pdf
Regular:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 2cut\12008.pdf
Rename the new 4up pdf to be the item number:
12008.pdf
Move the file to the correct production folder:
Save under product number (replace the old file)
Full Bleed:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 3cut Full Bleed\12008.pdf
Regular:
X:\Production\Books\Bodies\4up 2cut\12008.pdf