Saving vector data

A client wants to place an Illustrator file within Photoshop and save as PDF. Readers will view the PDF on screen at increased magnifications. I know that people will say, work the whole lot in Illustrator - but they don't want to do that at this stage.
Text will stay vector no matter what magnification - but the map looks pixellated.
By keeping info as smart object doesn't work.
Any suggestions please.

That's because things other than type and a few other things possibly in ai files (depending on how the file was saved and/or file type saved as or exported as) get rasterized when opened in photoshop,
Why won't they just save a pdf from illustrator and avoid all that?

Similar Messages

Photoshop EPS not saving vector data?

I have a Photoshop CS3 file with 2 layers that use vector masks. I saved the file as an .eps and checked "Include Vector Data." I placed the .eps in an InDesign document. On screen everything looks fine, but if I print to PDF the vector mask layers are missing; likewise if I open/rasterize the .eps file in Photoshop the vector mask layers are gone. It prints fine if I place the original .psd file in the InDesign doc. Any ideas why .eps doesn't appear to save the vector data? Thanks...

I understand that eps doesn't support layers, and that vector data will be rasterized if I open the eps in photoshop. That's not the issue; the issue is the vector layer data is being *discarded* and is not making it through the workflow: eps placed into an InDesign document and distilled to PDF.
Update: I merged all layers in the psd file except for 1 vector layer & saved as an eps. When I reopened the eps in photoshop, it tells me it's rasterizing eps data, but when the file opens the imagery from the vector layer is missing. Likewise, if I place the eps in InDesign and distill a pdf, the imagery from the vector layer is missing, even though it appears in the onscreen preview in InDesign. Maybe something is screwy with that mask?

Saving vector data from Photoshop?

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me out here: I've created a Photoshop document with some stylized text (gradient overlays), and I need for this to be transparent. If I save it as a PSD file it retains the transparency when I add it to InDesign. However, I'd like to keep the text as vector if possible (I have not rasterized it). I know I'd have to use a Photoshop PDF for that, but I can't figure out how to make a PDF transparent. Should I be trying to go through Illustrator somehow? Or stick with the rasterized type? Hope that makes sense.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Phyllis

I checked that (and set it to transparent), but it still makes it white. I guess it flattens the Photoshop document which makes it no longer transparent? My original document was just on a transparent background in Photoshop. I tried a clipping path just now, but there's no option to save that into the PDF (as far as I can tell). I'm guessing I need to switch to Illustrator if I need transparency on a vector?
Thanks, Phyllis

Help to save Vector data into a disk and load it back again

Hi all
I�m still need help to solve the problem of saving vector data object into disk and load it aging whenever I restart the program. I used one central design for the project. The codes below is most important part of the project.
I stored data into vector collection through the GUI. My problem is, where should I put the FileOutputStream and ObjectInputStream in the steps below before the data that I stored in the Vector can be save in a disk and also to be loaded back to the vector when I restart program automatically. Pls I need help. Any assistance will be appreciate
Step1:
import java.io.*;
public class UserP implements Serializable{
private String staffNo;
private String passW;
public UserP(String staffNo,String passW){
this.staffNo= staffNo;
this.passW= passW;
public String getUserCode(){
return staffNo;
public void setPassW(String passW ){
//Use to change user password .
this.passW= passW;
public String getPassW(){
return passW;
Step2:
import java.util.*;
import java.io.*;
public class UserPs implements Serializable{
private Vector pUsers;
public UserPS(){
//initialize collection Object.
this.pUsers= new Vector(10,10);
//Helper method.
private int getIndexFor(String staffNo){
//Find the position index of User in the collection
//Only used by the following method(getPUserFor, Add).
for(int i=0; i< pUsers.size(); i++){
UserP aUserP= (UserP) pUsers.elementAt(i);
if(aUserP.getUserCode().equals(staffNo))
return i;
return -1;
public UserP getPUserFor(String staffNo){
int i= getIndexFor(staffNo);
if(i < 0)
return null;
UserP aUserP= (UserPatient) pUsers.elementAt(i);
return aUserP;
public synchronized UserP add(UserP aUserP){
//add the given prescription object to this collection but only if not already in.
if(aUserP==null)
return null;
if(getIndexFor(aUserP.getUserCode()) >= 0)
return null;
pUsers.addElement(aUserP);
return aUserP;
public Enumeration list(){
//returns the enumeration collection of UserP.
return pUsers.elements();
Step3:
import java.io.*;
//Every UserP has a collection of UserPs,a reference to such
//collection is held by the instance variable 'userPs'.
public class Hosp implements Serializable{
private UserPs userPs;
public Hosp(){
userPs= new UserPs();
public UserPs getUserPs(){
// return a reference to the UserPatients collection
return userPs;
Step4 :
public interface GateKeeper{
public String addUserP(String staffNo,String passW);
public String retrieveAllUserP();
Step5:
import java.util.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;
import java.io.*;
public class GateKeeperImpl implements GateKeeper, Serializable {
private Hosp hosp;
public GateKeeperImpl(){ //CONSTRUCTION
//Make an Hosp.
hosp= new Hosp();
public String addUserPs(String staffNo,String passW){
if(stafNo == null)
return("The staff is required.");
if(passW.equals(""))
return("Password is required.");
UserP userP= new UserP(staffNo,passW);
UserPs uPs =hosp.getUserPs();
UserP collet= uPs.add(userP);
if(collet == null)
return ("This user is already in the collection.");
else
return ("The user has been added to the collection.");
public String retrieveAllUserP(){
UserPs uPs =hosp.getUserPs();
String allUser="User informations:";
Enumeration e= uPs.list();
while(e.hasMoreElements()){
UserP user =(UserP)e.nextElement();
allUser = allUser +"\n"+"\n"+"UserCode:"+user.getUserCode()+" "+" "+"UserPassword:"+user.getPassW()+"\n";
return allUser;
Step 6:
import java.util.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;
import java.io.*;
public class HospFrame1 extends Jframe, implements Serializable {
private GateKeeperImpl gate= new GateKeeperImpl();
private JButton jButton1 = new JButton();
private JButton jButton2 = new JButton();
private JTextField sSfied = new JTextField();
private JTextField pWfied = new JTextField();
//Construct the frame
public HospFrame1() {
//The rest of the code comes here
//The rest of the action method that used to implement also comes here.
Step 7:
import java.util.*;
import java.io.*;
import javax.swing.UIManager;
public class Testing{
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
UIManager.setLookAndFeel(UIManager.getSystemLookAndFeelClassName());
catch(Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
HospFrame1 hops=new HospFrame1();
try
// to save data to afile
FileOutputStream sFile = new FileOutputStream("theData.dat");
ObjectOutputStream oos = new ObjectOutputStream(sFile);
oos.writeObject(hops);
oos.close();
catch (Exception e){
e.printStackTrace();
try {
//to read data from previous save file
FileInputStream fin = new FileInputStream("theData.dat");
ObjectInputStream yess = new ObjectInputStream(fin);
hops =(HospFrame1) yess.readObject();
yess.close();
catch(Exception e){
e.printStackTrace();

Stop multi-posting and cross-posting your questions.

Need help trying to "include Vector Data" when saving as an EPS? Anyone?

Although I have done this many times before, I cannot seem to figure out why the check box "include vector data" is greyed out. I am working in CMYK - I have placed my corporate logo as a smart object as usual - and none of my layers have effects applied. Scratching my head right now. This is a large format poster so I will definately need to resolve this somehow. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Mike Ornellas wrote:
You have to have a layer with a vector mask applied to it for the feature to show up.
Or live text or a clipping path.
Copy the logo from Illustrator to Photoshop. When asked, say you want a Shape Layer (I forget the exact wording). If the logo must be more than one colour, duplicate the layer for each additional colour and, on each layer, delete all path segments that are not needed for that particular colour. Group the layers in a folder for easy moving and scaling.
And why are you using EPS format? Is there a reason you aren't using the far superior in every way Photoshop PDF format?

Save as EPS - Include Vector Data - Printing problems

Hey everyone
I'm having an issue with PDFs that I send to a specific newspaper and only them. The problem only occurs in the vector data that is saved in the EPS to be distilled.
Here's an overview of my workflow
*Build ad in Photoshop CS3
*Save EPS with Preview:Macintosh(8Bits);Encoding: ASCII85; Include Vector Data; all other options not checked
*Distill EPS to Press Quality PDF
*Send to newspaper
The problem looks like their RIP is choking on the vector data (primarily text) in the ad. It appears to start to print the text and then just stops or prints a bunch of garbage where the text should be.
I have their in-house Distiller settings and use those now instead of Press Quality. This should rule out any problems with the Distiller settings.
I send dozens of PDFs a week to multiple publications and only have trouble with this one. Is it possible that the "Preview" and/or "Encoding" in the EPS is the problem? Any suggestions what the bare bones settings should be for "Preview" and "Encoding" for the EPS? I want to keep the Vector Data b/c the outputted text remains crisp.
Thanks!

I agree with Mike.
A lot of newspapers are not making a lot of profit and, as a result, may not have up-to-date RIPs. This is demonstrated by your statement that this is the only publication you have problems with.
If your only concern is file size, know that either way, you're dealing with small files. Try the direct-from-Photoshop route with the paper and see what happens. Get the production guru at the paper to work with you on solving the problem.
Also, what happens if you Distill the file as an industry-standard PDF/X-1a file. If you see that the file is compliant, you shouldn't have a problem.
Neil

Importing PDF with vectora data into PS CS5?

Hello,
I've done some research, and have the feeling that what I'm asking for is not possible, but I just wanted to make sure, and see what other options there may be.
Here's my situation:
I'm trying to get an Excel sheet into a brochure-type document that I'm making in PS CS5. I would like the Excel data to still have that crisp look of the vector data, and be able to be scaled up or down, searched for, etc. I've got the Excel sheet saved as a PDF, looks fine when opened in Acrobat, etc... all the text is there, etc. When I go and open it in PS, it is all rasterized and loses it's clean look and the ability to size it up / down without losing the quality.
Is there any way in Photoshop to make this possible? If not, what other options should I look into? I believe it's doable in Illustrator, but I'm not sure, and I'm just looking for some other options.
Any help is much appreciated!
Trevor

Would I need both of these programs (Inkscape and Scribus) in order to do this? If so, are there any tutorials or anything that can help me out with it? I'm playing with the Inkscape program at the moment, but I'm new to it, so I'm not sure exactly what to do.
Unfortunately, my 30 day trial of InDesign and Illustrator have expired, and I just don't have any real use other than getting a PDF into a Photoshop (psd) file. I'm hoping that as I progress, InDesign and Illustrator will be beneficial for me in other ways, which would justify the purchase a little further.
If this is possible with the mentioned programs
If you could give me any more insight, it would be much appreciated... Thanks a bunch!
Trevor

Not saving the data in two tables

Hello,
its my production problem, i have an update form where you can update the records and these
records will sit in the temp tables until the final approval from the supervisor.
In this update form i have two table where i am saving the data one is dup_emp to save the
officer data and another is the dup_address to save the officer where he worked data.
in this form address form is pop up screen where you can update and gets back to the original
form where you can see all the other fields. my problem is if a user hit the cancel button on
address form example the user doesnt want to update any information on that screen so user
cancel that screen, and comes to the other screen where the user makes the changes to the
appropriate fields and hits the SAVE button. in this case its saving only to the dup_emp table
data not the address data from the address form to dup_address table for the same record.
if the user cancels in both the screens cancel button it should delete the record from both the
tables but cancel in form and saves in another form it should save the record in both the
tables.
here is my code from both cancel buttons from both the forms.
this is code is from address form cancel button.
delete from dup_address
where address_id=:address_id
and parent_table_name='emp';
commit;
CLEAR_BLOCK;
go_block('DUP_EMP');
This code is from dup form of the cancel button
declare
temp_address_id varchar2 (12);
begin
delete from dup_emp
where secondemp_id =:dup_emp.secondemp_id;
delete from dup_address
where parent_t_id=:global.secondemp
and parent_table_name='emp';
commit;
clear_block;
go_block('secondaryemp');
END;

Hi,
As Aravind mentioned, it's nothing related to workflow. You have to find a BADI in tcode PA30 that could be used after the infotype is updated. So, you can use FM SAVE_TEXT.
Regards,

Saving array data from a waveform chart

I am using a CRIO 9004 and a 9237 bridge module to measure some strains from strain gauges. I've got one timed loop that reads the DMA FIFO and puts the arrays of values (16 data points, 4 per channel) into a queue. In the consumer timed loop a For loop scales the binary data, auto indexes it into arrays, then the arrays are merged into a 2D array for the four channels displayed on a waveform chart . Everytime the consumer loop runs it indexes 4 data points (per channel) yet the waveform chart plots them in a consecutive manner and doesn't overwrite the previous four. If I convert the arrays to waveform arrays I don't see anything on the waveform chart.
If I pass the 2D array of data to a array indicator inside or outside the consumer loop I get only 16 data points. I want to save the information that appears on the waveform chart after the consumer loop but because I'm not using waveform data type I can't use the write waveforms to file vi. The waveform chart history buffer has been set to 195360.
Idealy we will run the four channels for 120 seconds charting the data and saving the data. The minimum data rate is 1613kS/s (403 per channel) The data can be saved after the loops have finished gathering and processing or while they are running. I noticed when I tried to write to TDMS it slowed the consumer down. Same thing if I use a shift register with the volume of data.
I suspect I'm not sending data to the chart in the correct manner ( usualy takes two attempts to "clear chart" using shortcut menu). I'm not too familiar with timed loops /producer consumer loops and just tried to put something together based on examples.
I've attached my host vi and front panel screenshot.

Hope they appear attached this time.
Attachments:
Basic DMA (Host).vi ‏444 KB
screenshot2.jpg ‏113 KB

Apple Configurator - Updating to iOS 6.1.2 removed saved user data

We are currently managing several classroom sets of iPads using Apple Configurator. When updating to iOS 6.1.2 on the Supervise tab, about two-thirds of one classroom (about 20 iPads) and another 4 out of 6 in a special education classroom lost all previously saved data (application data, documents, pictures, etc.) during the update. We have another classroom that updated approximately 30 iPads following the same exact steps using the same configurator computer and none were erased so we're having a hard time figuring out the issue.
When I was watching the configurator run through the status updates during the iOS update (e.g. downloading iOS, decompressing iOS, installing iOS) there was another step on the iPads that lost data which was "supervising device." All of the iPads were already supervised so I don't know why this step occurred or what caused it to happen. With the grouping of 6 iPads, the 4 that were erased immediately started decompressing and installing iOS while the 2 that saved user data went to the downloading iOS stage first. I wasn't monitoring the grouping of 30 as closely, but I did notice the "supervising device" stage on the iPads that lost all user data.

I think for the teachers you are going to have to tell them to copy their data off the device.
Suggest dropbox or other cloud storage. Could set up a WebDave server.
A simple and popular way to copy files.
http://wiki.dropbox.com
Could set up sync-ing so they would come back in he fall. I'd be cautios and do everythig simple.
For syncing pc or mac folders to iPad applications.
"Using SugarSync, you simply designate folders that you want to “sync” to the cloud and it keeps everything in sync anytime you make changes. This is the way cloud storage should be done and especially if you are using your iPad for buisness or for school."
The only potential downside is that so many apps for the iPhone/iPad come with Dropbox sync built in which makes it extremely convenient.
http://www.tcgeeks.com/best-ipad-cloud-sync-app/
Doug says:
"This can be done with Dropbox as well using one of the many Dropbox addons…"
http://wiki.dropbox.com/DropboxAddons

Updating iPod Touch Software Version and Apps saved game data

When I transfer my apps from iPod touch to iTunes will it also moved the saved game data like in Zombie Cafe, Amateur Surgeon 2 so on and so fort? Because I want to update my software version...

No. Transferring the app to the computer only transfers the app itself. not app data. App dat is stored in the iPod backup that iTunes makes as the first step of the a sync and of an update. Therefore, I would do one last sync of the iPod before restoring and ensure that the backup gets made. You can check by going to the Devices tab in iTunes' Preferences and looking at the date of the backup. Also, make sure your apps are in your iTunes library since the apps themselves are not in the backup but are synced to the iPod at the end of the update.

Form created with LiveCycle is not saving the data of a fillable form.

I had posted this in another forum, which got moved over to this forum. Forgive the double post, I wasn't sure if it was assumed that it was resolved.
This document: http://www.southark.edu/employment/application-v5.pdf was created a couple of years ago in Acrobat and LiveCycle.
I wanted visitors to have the ability to fill in the document and save their data.
So, I opened it in Adobe Acrobat X and saved it using the Save As > Reader Extended PDF > Enable Additional Features.
However, after filling in the document and saving, no data is saved.
I was informed that since it was an XFA form created in LiveCycle Designer, that they have special considerations that don't apply to forms created in Acrobat.
Still needing help in giving my visitors the ability to save their form data.
Thanks,
Charley

Thanks so much for your reply.
Employing your solution our website visitors can save the data using Acrobat Pro.
They cannot save their data using Reader (most of them don't have Acrobat Pro). See image below.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks very much for your time and interest.
Charley

How can I transfer saved games data (smurf, bakery story, etc) from iPhone 3GS to iPad mini retina?

How can I transfer saved games data (smurf, bakery story, etc) from iPhone 3GS to iPad mini retina? I have a reached in a very high levels at all these games I choose iPad for continuing played all my saved games in the bigger screen of iPad. Please send step by step the way I can transfer them at the levels I have reached.

I have installed all the games from my iPhone 3GS at my iPad mini retina throw iCloud. I did what iTunes suggest but when I open the game start from the beginning. For example all the games of team lava company like farm story 2 bakery home design etc I have register and I took storm ID and I have reached in a big level that some times cost money to change level or to buy gems to continue the games.
I am very angry because before I bought this iPad they told me that I could played my games in a big screen of iPad and this as I can see is nit possible. Apple send me details that didn't help me and everything suggest me is not working.
I fell stupid because I spend my money in an apple product that isn't what I want and the information I have throw apple are fake

How do i prevent [] from appearing in output when reading vector data?

Here's the code:
public void saveFile(File file)
try
PrintWriter out = new PrintWriter(new FileOutputStream(file),true);
Vector line = null;
int i =0;
while (i < data.size())
line = (Vector)data.get(i);
System.out.println("What is line ? " +line);
i++;
Sysem.out.println("Before write ");
out.println(line);
System.out.println("After write ");
out.close();
Here is the result of the line:System.out.println("What is line ? " +line);
[Name , adres , Zip code, City , Phone , email]
I do not want to write the [ ] to my output file, because they appear in my table when i read the file again.
Thanks in advance.
regards,
Barry

Hi Chuck,
Thanks for your answer but I do not know what you mean.
I assume you mean that I have to change something in the next line:
line = (Vector)data.get(i);
But I have no clue how to do that. So "simply examine the contents and print each of them how you want them to appear." sounds good but I do not know how to do that.
Could you please be a litlle more specific?
Thanks.
Barry

Hw can I generate XY graphs directly in a vector data format for printing ie pdf

A further question re. Printing of Graphs
There are many similar questions but none where the answers are acceptably adiquite or two or three were the link was broken,
"Developer exchange forums have been moved" and a pointer to the new
site, unfort it was hard to find or guess the rest of the link.
So here is my angle on this problem;
So far I have tried;
Using property node: "App. Printing.Default Printer" to select the printer to use, then
Using Report Functions to print controls;
New Report, to generate a new report reference
Set Report Orientation
Set Report Margins
Set Report Font
Set Report Header Text
Set Report Font
Set Report Footer Text
loop for each page
Set Report Footer Text, With page number
Append Control Image to Report, several times
New Report Page
Until the end of the last page
Print Report
Dispose Report
Initially using existing XY-Graph controls from the front panel. These
are on a page of a Tab control to hide these controls while not in use
and allow them to be hidden while generating the printout.
Unfortunately when this page is hidden any graph scales set to
autoscale don't, (normally don't need to and would otherwise be a waste
of processor time), resulting in graph plots going off scale or
becoming a line along the axis.
An issue is that what is printed appears to be read from the screen, so resolution is much
lower than required for for printing, resulting in rather pixellated
printed versions. These prints will usually be emailed, so tried the
pdf995 "printer driver" but the resulting pdf file size is rather large.
Currently trying Plot-XY on a much larger picture so as to get
adequate resolution for printing, however suspect this will result in
much larger pdf files and probably cause other problems.
The preferred solution in this case will probably be to generate print
output, instead of based on raster images (ie jpg or png), but on a
vector format, maybe via postscript or directly in pdf format.
Similar graphs currently printed from Excel via pdf995
(or OpenOffice) result in files around 20 kb per page. these can be printed at any size
(at least upto 64 times) without becoming pixellated, so assume these
are vector based.
Currently a page with 4 XY Graph controls uses around 40 to 45 kb per
page but resolution is poor and overcoming that may push file size up
to 150 to 200 kb per page, and the whole job can be 50 to 100 pages.
Are there any functions to generate XY graphs directly in a vector data format preferably in pdf or via PostScript format.
Cheers
Darryl

Hi Darryl,
I was able to reproduce the issue you were seeing, in which a report generation was taking up a large amount of space per page in a PDF utility. I found; however, using my attached VI (notice that it is set to *.png) and the CutePDF utility (free download at http://www.cutepdf.com/) I was able to get a per page size of about 10 KB. Also using the png I found that the image quality seemed to be quite high.
Please try incorporating this solution into your application and see if it reduces your file sizes.
Thanks and have a good evening!
Cheers,
Jonah
Applications Engineer
National Instruments
Jonah Paul
Marketing Manager, Embedded Software
Evaluate the LabVIEW RIO Platform! - ni.com/rioeval
Attachments:
print_XY Graph.vi ‏23 KB

Saving vector data

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for