PDF text is changed on import

[Lukasvetrovec]

Hello,

I create architectural drawings which include text (standard font such as Verdana). I create a vector PDF using "Microsoft print to PDF." On import into Publisher, text changes font, spacing, paragraph style, position, etc.. I do have the font, since I am the creator of the content on the same computer. Screen shot shows, opened PDF (left), placed in Publisher (right). Occasionally the changes are more radical. I did not have this issue with beta versions. 

It is as though Publisher is trying to edit the PDF and is missing a font. I do not want it to edit, just pass through and I do have the font. 

Thank you for your help, 

 

Lukas

[Pauls]

We don't actually support pass through so there is some import processing when placing a PDF. It is curious that the beta versions were OK though. We'd need some sample files to investigate. The PDF, and fonts used which can be uploaded here

What application are you printing from ?

[000]

Are you planning on adding pass through?

As mentioned by several people many times it is an essential feature for most publications with ads and elements prepared by other designers. No support would transport Affinity users back into the dark ages of graphic design with incompatible files, large TIFs and illegal font exchange to make things work ...

[Lukasvetrovec]

Hello,

Im printing vector PDF from Rhinoceros 3D using Microsoft print to PDF. Ive been using beta of Publisher for this for a few months and there were no problems till the release. 

The font used is Verdana. I am uploading a sample drawing. 

Not being able to pass through makes Publisher worthless. If I knew this would be the case, I wouldnt have purchased it. I expected same results as with beta. 

Lukas

publisher_error_sample.pdf

[Pauls]

I'm going to check with the devs about the font matching with that PDF

[29axe]

Hi @Pauls

Import PDF with embedded fonts is a must have for me in Publisher. I'm dealing with printing a booklet containing ads from sponsors and they only give me PDF ready to be printed (incl. bleed and markers). So from my point of view not having those fonts loaded is useless. Do you plan to add this feature?

My only solutions at the moment are:

• extract image from PDF wich result a lot of times in a loss of quality.
• download fonts from the internet but this might give some inconsistancies if the font is not exactly the same (plus it's illegal most of the time).
• leave Publisher for another software

It would be way easier to load the few characters embedded directly in the document in order to print it with both quality and fidelity. Sponsors have bought licenses so I should be able to print their documents. Plus it's only embedded characters and not the whole fonts.

How are we supposed to deal with this in the meantime?

Thank you for your help.

 

[MickRose]

On 7/22/2019 at 11:01 AM, Lukasvetrovec said:

The font used is Verdana. I am uploading a sample drawing. 

Acrobat says the fonts used are as below (not Verdana)

[Pauls]

I wonder if a different PDF generator might give better results

[Lukasvetrovec]

Hello, 

thats curious, all fonts have been set to Verdana in Rhinoceros. Either way, if I can create the font, it means its on my PC, meaning that Publisher should have no problems, no?

What I dont understand also, is why this started happening after the release. 

I also tried PDF Architect for export, got same results. 

I am going to try to test other fonts and set ups in Rhinoceros.

A pass through would obviously solve all of this. 

Lukas

[Pauls]

do you have a PDF created during the Beta that worked when placed ?

[Pauls]

We've altered the font matching in the latest beta but given the fact that the PDF generator you're using is not putting the font name into the PDF we are guessing the font. This will usually lead to a mismatch, If you open the PDF and specify the font mapping then placing should remember that font mapping.

[Lukasvetrovec]

Hello, 

Ive looked at the PDF that Rhinoceros creates and although "Verdana" is set, it really exports the PDF with this oddly named font as shown by MickRose (above).

I really hope that there is a passthrough option in the future. 

Thank you, Lukas

[MickRose]

Have you tried different PDF drivers? There are a few free ones around. It could be the problem is with Rhinoceros but I'd definately try other PDF making software just in case the problem is with the Microsoft PDF driver.

[Lukasvetrovec]

I did try alternatives, must be Rhinoceros. 

[Lukasvetrovec]

Supposedly CIDFont+F1 is the code for Arial. 
Is there a way to chose which font this font gets replaced by? I cannot find the option... it does it automatically and chooses very funky fonts :)

Thank you.

Lukas

[Pauls]

If you open the pdf you will get the option to choose a font - this then creates a mapping until you reset using a control run up. Doing the open then placing should give you better results

[Lukasvetrovec]

I use Affinity to make multipage presentations with linked items, which update as I work on drawings. So I drag and drop into an frame. Would opening beforehand like you say still work? Is there no way to do it now that my presentation is already finished?