Gerber OMEGA CP Reference Manual page 309

Importing AI, CMX, or EPS files as Print Colors
Note: When importing Adobe Illustrator files that contain RGB gradient fills (linear or radial),
map the colors to CMYK color when using this GSP filter for best results. Gradient fills may
import better using the (GSP 2.5) filter.
Import as Print Colors
Turn on Print Colors in the Import as group box to direct OMEGA to convert AI, CMX, or EPS
files to print colors that can be produced on a Gerber imaging device. When Print Colors is
turned on, the Print Colors controls are active and you may further define how RGB and CMYK
values are imported.
OMEGA can map AI, CMX, or EPS files containing RGB or CMYK colors to Gerber spot colors
or to CMYK colors. The AI 1.1 thru 8 - (GSP 2.1) as Vectors, CMX – (GSP) CorelDRAW
Exchange Metafile, and EPS – (GSP 2.1) EPS as Vectors import filters provides several ways to
translate the RGB and CMYK colors to CMYK values. The best choice depends on your system
and the method used to output the job.
If you design in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW and plan to import the job into Composer as a
spot color or vinyl job, you can use Gerber palettes when designing. When you import the AI or
CMX files created with Gerber palettes, you get more accurate color results. See Using Gerber
palettes in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW for more information on loading and using the
palettes.
Corel Variants
CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator handle grouped and combined shapes in different manners.
Turn on Corel Variants if gradient fills are applied incorrectly to imported grouped or
combined shapes.
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