Just thought I'd test out publisher to see if it had the same vector bug that designer beta 1.7.0.5 & 6 had which has now been fixed in the 1.7.0.7 update (thanks to Matt P).
After running PDF output tests, the problem does effect publisher.
The bug:
Placing vector information inside a vector container rasterises on output to PDF (all formats) also eps and SVG - yet using a vector shape to clip vector information still works as before and remains vector.
Just thought I'd post as I've not seen anyone else highlight the problem