PDF Prints - Flattened Images

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to flatten the PDF image (a la photoshop) we printing to a PDF file. When I open my PDF files created from AC, it redraws all the lines, fills...etc. even those covered up by other elements/fills.... mimicking the draw order layering of the actual model. I can only imagine how much all these unseen elements add to the overall file size and redraw time. I know in photoshop we can "flatten" an image which greatly reduces the file size, is there any way to print/publish to PDF in a similar manner? If not, then I know the next wish list item I will be posting.

[Djordje]

Open in Acrobat (full, not Reader), Reduce file size ...

[Eduardo Rolon]

In Mac open in Preview and do the same.

[Anonymous]

ejrolon wrote:
In Mac open in Preview and do the same.

I know how to do this with Acrobat but I don't see a command for it in Preview. Where is it located?

[Eduardo Rolon]

File -> Save As
in the Quartz filter select -> Reduce File Size

If you need to create a New filter open ColorSync and select the "Filters" Tab.

[Anonymous]

ejrolon wrote:
File -> Save As
in the Quartz filter select -> Reduce File Size

If you need to create a New filter open ColorSync and select the "Filters" Tab.

Thanks. Always something new to learn here at ArchiCAD Talk.