The AsukaBook InDesign Tool (ABID) has been created to offer an additional alternative
AsukaBook design option and a more efficient workflow to design layouts for an AsukaBook
in Adobe® InDesign.
Please read the following information before downloading the Tool.
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Order File Workflow
AsukaBook is unable to process orders with PDF files that were generated directly
from InDesign since they do not include order information that is required by the
AsukaBook production facility. ABID has, however, automated the process to convert
PDF files created in inDesign into the appropriated JPEG files accepted by File
Checker.
Please note the design layout may be completed in InDesign, but design files will
be rasterized*. ABID uses AsukaBook's standard resolution of 271 dpi for rasterizing
JPEG files. If small fonts are used in the layout, they may not be clear when printed.
Always double check the final PDF file at a minimum of 100% before placing your
order on the AsukaBook website.
* If InDesign CS5 is used to create an AsukaBook file with ABID, the rasterization
process is skipped and Photoshop® CS5 is not necessary to complete the file
process.
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Lines and Fonts
Considering AsukaBook creates photobook products, the file format is limited to
image files. In general printing processes, lines and fonts are processed by PostScript
formatted files. To offer an easy solution for customers, avoid PostScript issues
related to lines and fonts, and to ensure optimal quality of printing, we have created
a workflow that includes rasterizing the files. Please note, thin lines and small
fonts may be affected in the rasterization. Please design accordingly.
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Color Management
The color space for InDesign Blank Templates created with ABID is Adobe RGB. Since
InDesign files will be rasterized to JPEG (RGB) files, AsukaBook recommends that
any objects/file formats used in InDesign be in RGB mode. If you choose to use CMYK
images, files should be embedded with Japan Color 2001 Coated.
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Grayscale images
To ensure expected results, please open all grayscale images in Photoshop and convert
them to Adobe RGB. Undesired results may occur if another profile is embedded.
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Adobe Software Compatibility
To create a layout from start to final PDF, the following Adobe* software is required:
InDesign CS4 - Photoshop CS4 and Bridge CS4
InDesign CS5 - Bridge CS5
Please note, the software versions must be the same for each application.
*AsukaBook File Checker application is also necessary for the Tool to create a PDF
for an order. Please download it HERE.
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ASUKABOOK InDesign Tool 1.0.9 for both MAC AND PC
Click HERE to for instructions
on how to install and use the Tool.
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