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Alexanda · 26-11-2007, 06:45

Knocking together a factsheet, client wants to be able to edit the copy themselves. Is there a software package where I can send them a pdf and they can change the copy?

Cheers if you can help.

sean_r · 26-11-2007, 06:49

If you create the pdf in Illustrator (not sure if it's the same in InDesign) if they open the pdf in Illustratior the file is editable that way...

That's if the client has Illustrator though...

Alexanda · 26-11-2007, 06:51

the client doesn't have illy, and when you open up pdf's in it the text sometimes is fucked. I could do with a recommended software package for a pc etc.

Cheers for the suggestion though

Do Gooder · 26-11-2007, 07:01

to my knowledge PDF isn't strictly a editable format. You can make small tweaks with Acrobat Pro (or 3rd party alternatives) if you have the correct fonts installed - but little else.

your options are limited to what the client has on their computer and understands how to use - which is most likely .... shudder.... Word.

dpc036 · 26-11-2007, 07:11

perhaps a word document would be more what you are after.

Alexanda · 26-11-2007, 07:15

nah as I used to have a client in my previous job who used to have his own software and fuck about with the copy on the pdf's we sent him, I know when I google loads of different software progams come up but I dont want to tell the client to buy a duffer that doesn't work.

Cant design anything in word unless anyone knows how to set up a decent grid in it etc

Herr Kurm · 26-11-2007, 07:36

Acrobat Pro could help you out.

Mandy Moo · 26-11-2007, 08:53

There is a software called Artpro. You can import Postscript, PDF etc and either edit it on that software or export it as Illustrator. However, it is a software for repro of packaging design so your client will be paying a lot just to use one of it's smaller facility. I think Illy might be cheaper though, plus Artpro is for Macs.

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,555	Editable pdf Knocking together a factsheet, client wants to be able to edit the copy themselves. Is there a software package where I can send them a pdf and they can change the copy? Cheers if you can help. __________________ whats facebook?

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,555	the client doesn't have illy, and when you open up pdf's in it the text sometimes is fucked. I could do with a recommended software package for a pc etc. Cheers for the suggestion though __________________ whats facebook?

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,555	nah as I used to have a client in my previous job who used to have his own software and fuck about with the copy on the pdf's we sent him, I know when I google loads of different software progams come up but I dont want to tell the client to buy a duffer that doesn't work. Cant design anything in word unless anyone knows how to set up a decent grid in it etc __________________ whats facebook?

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Herr Kurm bloody peasant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 2,689	Acrobat Pro could help you out. __________________ refreshed portfolio

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26-11-2007, 06:49	#2 (permalink)
sean_r Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,092	If you create the pdf in Illustrator (not sure if it's the same in InDesign) if they open the pdf in Illustratior the file is editable that way... That's if the client has Illustrator though...

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Do Gooder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,818	to my knowledge PDF isn't strictly a editable format. You can make small tweaks with Acrobat Pro (or 3rd party alternatives) if you have the correct fonts installed - but little else. your options are limited to what the client has on their computer and understands how to use - which is most likely .... shudder.... Word.

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dpc036 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Helens Posts: 484	perhaps a word document would be more what you are after.

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Mandy Moo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 501	There is a software called Artpro. You can import Postscript, PDF etc and either edit it on that software or export it as Illustrator. However, it is a software for repro of packaging design so your client will be paying a lot just to use one of it's smaller facility. I think Illy might be cheaper though, plus Artpro is for Macs.

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