Joachim_L Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 Spot colours in gradients will be converted to CMYK. ------ Windows 10 | i5-8500 CPU | Intel UHD 630 Graphics | 32 GB RAM | Latest Retail and Beta versions of complete Affinity range installed
Staff Patrick Connor Posted January 6, 2020 Staff Posted January 6, 2020 Yes that is probably true, but more generally when posting here could you please be a bit more explicit, for example I assume you are exporting to PDF, and you have not specified any of the PDF settings, nor have you specified the document colour-space, nor the source of the spot colours (imported or created inside the application). An example file, recipe and some export settings would clarify greatly. Here are some instructions for all who post here https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/62-affinity-publisher-beta-forums/ Patrick Connor Serif Europe Ltd Latest V2 releases on each platform Help make our apps better by joining our beta program! "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your previous self." W. L. Sheldon
Joachim_L Posted January 6, 2020 Author Posted January 6, 2020 OK, being more precise now. 1. As the title vaguely tells, I have an IDML containing an element with a gradient with a spot colour for start (100%) and end (46%) point. 2. Exporting as X-4, preserving spot colours results in a gradient converted to CMYK. IDML attached for further examination. spot-gradient.idml Patrick Connor 1 ------ Windows 10 | i5-8500 CPU | Intel UHD 630 Graphics | 32 GB RAM | Latest Retail and Beta versions of complete Affinity range installed
MikeW Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 The 100% swatch color isn't picking up the spot color. The tint color is working. If this is a "real" job, use the fill tool, select the 100% end and drag the 100% spot onto it. It exports fine then. Patrick Connor and Joachim_L 2
Joachim_L Posted January 6, 2020 Author Posted January 6, 2020 Thx for your advice. Still a problem of the IDML importer. ------ Windows 10 | i5-8500 CPU | Intel UHD 630 Graphics | 32 GB RAM | Latest Retail and Beta versions of complete Affinity range installed
MikeW Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 Just now, Joachim_L said: Thx for your advice. Still a problem of the IDML importer. Yes, APub should interpret the gradient stops correctly. I only mentioned a work-around in case the issue is affecting working in APub.
Joachim_L Posted January 6, 2020 Author Posted January 6, 2020 Understood, I appreciate your help. A symptom of this community, always helpful. ------ Windows 10 | i5-8500 CPU | Intel UHD 630 Graphics | 32 GB RAM | Latest Retail and Beta versions of complete Affinity range installed
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