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Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

Last post 11-15-2011 8:35 AM by Jean-Marie Schwartz. 6 replies.
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  • 04-16-2009 2:31 AM

    Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    Hi, all,

    a few of you have asked how to convert a QuarkXPress layout or portions of it to a pixel image,namely JPEG or TIFF.

    Here's how to save a complete layout as a (layered) TIFF:

    1. Open your (Print) layout.

    2. Open PSD Import palette.

    3. Hold Option and Shift key and click on the little triangle in the PSD Import palette.
       (triangle which normally opens the palette menu)

    4. Depending on the size of the document (layout) wait a bit.

    5. Navigate to your documents folder (folder "documents" in your "home" folder)

    6. In there you'll find a (newly created) folder with the same name as your Project (file) name, which contains one TIFF per page of your current layout.

    As these are layered TIFFs, many effects (e.g. drop shadows) are kept either as Photoshop effects or layers.

    This works only in QuarkXPress 8 under Mac OS X and is an Easter Egg.
    (Beware: Easter Eggs are hidden features which are not formally tested and might have unexpected results or side effects).

    Enjoy!
    Matthias
    Matthias Günther
    Senior Product Manager
    Quark Software Inc.

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  • 07-21-2010 1:51 AM In reply to

    • oldwah
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    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    What a nice little tip. But unfortunately, I can't get it to work. I'm using Quark 8 and osx 10.5.8. Any other ideas? Cheers
  • 07-21-2010 3:17 AM In reply to

    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    Hi oldwah,

    what exactly doesn't work please?

    Thanks
    Matthias

    Matthias Günther
    Senior Product Manager
    Quark Software Inc.

    (Please note: As I am traveling frequently, answering your post might sometimes take longer)


    Want to easily publish for the iPad, using high-fidelity designs with stunning interactivity? See here:
    English: http://youtu.be/Gldk5lvXXTA
    French: http://youtu.be/nsgB4Q7lQzg
    German: http://youtu.be/lecdenqaUGY
    Italian: http://youtu.be/wjBpYZsF-8s


    Need help? Contact Quark's support: http://support.quark.com/contact_us.html


    Please don't install the newest update 10.7.3 of Mac OS X Lion yet.
    For details please see here: http://goo.gl/AzKeR

  • 07-21-2010 3:28 AM In reply to

    • oldwah
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    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    I followed the instruction, option shift click on the triangle in the PSD import pallate, but it just opens or closes, even though I wait, it doesn't seem to be generating anything.
  • 07-21-2010 3:35 AM In reply to

    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    Hi oldwah,

    what version of QuarkXPress 8 are you using exactly, 8.1.6.2?

    Have you saved your document once before trying?

    And, have you looked into your Documents folder? Is there a newly created folder?

    Thanks
    Matthias

    Matthias Günther
    Senior Product Manager
    Quark Software Inc.

    (Please note: As I am traveling frequently, answering your post might sometimes take longer)


    Want to easily publish for the iPad, using high-fidelity designs with stunning interactivity? See here:
    English: http://youtu.be/Gldk5lvXXTA
    French: http://youtu.be/nsgB4Q7lQzg
    German: http://youtu.be/lecdenqaUGY
    Italian: http://youtu.be/wjBpYZsF-8s


    Need help? Contact Quark's support: http://support.quark.com/contact_us.html


    Please don't install the newest update 10.7.3 of Mac OS X Lion yet.
    For details please see here: http://goo.gl/AzKeR

  • 07-21-2010 3:41 AM In reply to

    • oldwah
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    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    I think it might be because I only have the basic version 8 with no updates!
  • 11-15-2011 8:35 AM In reply to

    Re: Convert QXP (layout!) to Image (layered TIFF) - Easter Egg

    Seems to still work in v9.1, BUT I can't seem to get any text… and yes there are unexpected results… What a pity! It'd be so nice and handy to have such a feature!

    Jean-Marie Schwartz

    > Mac Pro Quad Core Intel 2.8 GHz, OS X.6.8, Quark XPress 9.2, Adobe CS5 <
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