What is a PDF?
PDF is a universal
file format created by Adobe. The “Portable Document File” preserves all of
the fonts, formatting, colors and graphics of any source document, regardless of
the application or platform used to create it. PDF files are compact and
can be shared, viewed, navigated and printed exactly as intended by anyone with
access to the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, or the full version of
Adobe Acrobat.
Why does APS require PDF files for Submission?
PDF files are used for the Peer Review process. There are a number of reasons
why PDF files are used:
- PDF is the standard format for sharing files across the
Internet
- PDF files are platform independent
- PDF is a more secure document, easily downloaded but not
easily copied or edited
- PDF allows authors to submit electronically, while
ensuring that submitted documents will display/print the same on all
machines
- Fonts and character sets are held within the PDF file
- PDF viewing software is free (Adobe
Acrobat Reader)
Creating Optimized PDF files for Submission to APS Central
Authors who have access to the full version of Adobe Acrobat can and should
take advantage of features offered by the included Acrobat Distiller software.
Distiller works as a “simulated printer” to create PDF files. Distiller
converts PostScript files, created by the originating software (i.e. Microsoft
Office), into PDF files. These are the same PostScript files that tell your
output device (printer) how to compose and print your document.
Setting
Job Options
Optimize Settings for Submission to APS Central
Create
PDF Files from Microsoft Office (Windows)
Create PDF Files with a Single “Click”
Create
PDFs Using Authoring Application’s Print Command (Windows)
Create PDF files from any Windows-based application
Create
PDFs Using Authoring Application’s Print Command (Mac)
Create PDF files from any Mac-based application
Create High Resolution PDF Files in Lieu of the Required TIFF or EPS
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