Chris, are we saying he same thing differently? Doesn’t
a PDFs embedded profile (output intent) become the source profile (working
space) when you open it or am I using a term incorrectly?
Acrobat’s use of paper simulation ‘looks’…
well, like the use of paper simulation. But the reason I need to know is that I
am going to create some iterative PrintOpen profiles, which, using Acrobat 7 as
my host (color conversions), but PrintOpen only alters the Absolute Rendering
Intent. So, in order to benefit from the process, you have to be able to select
that intent (Absolute).
I needed to make sure it wasn’t JUST applying
the paper white. If (Acrobat) doesn’t then after the second round, the
numbers will definitely tell.
As to the use of the Applying the Working Space or
not, It’s no longer an issue if you are using Acrobat v7, but for v6 (which
isn’t going anywhere anytime soon (come on Enfoucs with Pitstop support)),
I would think that Adobe would be assuming something; like Photoshop with color
management turned off; it’s still ALWAYS color managing. (I remember past
threads that it was resolved that Colorspace X was being assumed when CM was
off; I forget what it was).
Since Adobe has taken the direction of always applying
the working space in version 7, as you pointed out, than, I shall make v6
workflows do the same and leave it always selected. Personally, I always change
my working space to what I know or assume it is before I start working with a
file that does not have an embedded profile (sometimes my own). This is a must
for accurate soft proofing, as well as output.
Thanks Chris,
Cedric Briscoe
Treetop Publishing, Inc.