Create a working PDF/x-1a from an InDesign file

Use the Adobe PDF Presets function under File.
Select PDF/x-1a:2001
Follow the Snapshots below:

Before exporting your file as PDF, make sure you Preflight your document. Go to File and select Preflight. All color scans and illustrated files must be converted to GRAYSCALE for b/w ads and CMYK for color ads. NO SPOT, NO PANTONE AND NO RGB.

If you have any question regarding document guidelines, go to AT Advertising Machincal Information.

No crop marks, no bleed marks, no registration marks, no color bars, no page information, and no job slug. Bleed Option: If you are submitting a full page ad (8.25" x 10.875") with bleed, you will need to include the .25" bleed. Check AT Advertising Rate and Sizes.

Please name your file following the format below. at - monthyear - your organization name (all in lowercases) (i.e. at-oct06-orlando shakes or at-julyaug06-shakespeare theatre or at-jan07-shakespeare new jersey).

If you are advertising more than one ad within an issue, please indicate on the filename. (i.e. at-oct06-north carolina design and at-oct06- north carolina drama).