Adobe 22002484 Using Manual page 102

USING ACROBAT 9 STANDARD
Creating PDFs
Generally, unless there's a specific need for backward compatibility, use the most recent version (in this case, version
1.7). The latest version includes all the newest features and functionality. However, if you're creating documents that
will be distributed widely, consider choosing Acrobat 6.0 (PDF 1.5) or Acrobat 7.0 (PDF 1.6). Using one of these
versions ensures that all users can view and print the document.
The following table compares some of the functionality in PDFs created using the different compatibility settings.
Acrobat 4.0 (PDF 1.3) Acrobat 5.0 (PDF 1.4)
PDFs can be opened with PDFs can be opened with
Acrobat 3.0 and Acrobat Acrobat 3.0 and Acrobat
Reader 3.0 and later. Reader 3.0 and later.
However, features specific
to later versions are
sometimes lost or not
viewable.
Cannot contain artwork Supports the use of live
that uses live transparency transparency in artwork.
effects. Any transparency (The Acrobat Distiller
must be flattened before feature flattens
converting to PDF 1.3. transparency.)
Layers are not supported. Layers are not supported.
DeviceN color space with DeviceN color space with
eight colorants is eight colorants is
supported. supported.
Multibyte fonts can be Multibyte fonts can be
embedded. (Distiller embedded.
converts the fonts when
embedding.)
40-bit RC4 security 128-bit RC4 security
supported. supported.
Share custom PDF settings
You can save and reuse your own Adobe PDF preset definitions. You can also share a custom preset by sending a copy
of the resulting file to other users. Those users can then add it to the Distiller applications installed on their own
computers.
Note: PDF settings files have the extension .joboptions. Custom preset files are stored in (Windows) Documents and
Settings/[username]/Application Data/Adobe/Adobe PDF/Settings, (Vista)
Users/[username]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe PDF/Settings, or (Mac OS) User/[username]/Library/Application
Support/Adobe/Adobe PDF/Settings.
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To add a custom PDF settings file to the menu, do one of the following:
• Drag the .joboptions file onto the Distiller window.
Acrobat 6.0 (PDF 1.5)
Most PDFs can be opened
with Acrobat 4.0 and
Acrobat Reader 4.0 and
later. However, features
specific to later versions are
sometimes lost or not
viewable.
Supports the use of live
transparency in artwork.
(The Acrobat Distiller
feature flattens
transparency.)
Preserves layers when
creating PDFs from
applications that support
the generation of layered
PDF documents, such as
Illustrator CS and later or
InDesign CS and later.
DeviceN color space with
up to 31 colorants is
supported.
Multibyte fonts can be
embedded.
128-bit RC4 security
supported.
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Acrobat 7.0 (PDF 1.6), and
Acrobat 8 and Acrobat 9
(PDF 1.7)
Most PDFs can be opened
with Acrobat 4.0 and
Acrobat Reader 4.0 and
later. However, features
specific to later versions are
sometimes lost or not
viewable.
Supports the use of live
transparency in artwork.
(The Acrobat Distiller
feature flattens
transparency.)
Preserves layers when
creating PDFs from
applications that support
the generation of layered
PDF documents, such as
Illustrator CS and later or
InDesign CS and later.
DeviceN color space with
up to 31 colorants is
supported.
Multibyte fonts can be
embedded.
128-bit RC4 and 128-bit
AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) security
supported.
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