[scribus] Saving as PDF with a smaller file size

[David Copeland]

Hi Chris,

Typically a script is run in a terminal window. If the script is in the
"path" just type the name of the file. If not, enter the name with an
absolute or appropriate relative path. If it's located in the current
directory precede the name with ./

Dave Copeland.

On Fri, 2011-08-19 at 23:50 +0800, Christopher A. Zaino, PT, PhD wrote:
> I have looked at the  pages for using script to reduce the PDF size - 
> listed below. Is there a page that talks about how to use script. I am 
> relatively new to linux. Is the script run from the terminal or 
> elsewhere. I am just a little confused by both the scripts and how to 
> actually use them.
> 
> Sorry for the trouble. I do appreciate everybody's input on this 
> question and to want to learn how to use Scibus and Linux better.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> there is a script in the wiki to reduce the size of PDFs produced by scribus
> 
> http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Reduce_the_size_of_Scribus_generated_PDFs
> 
>              I have been using the script at:
> http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Web_optimised_PDF
> 
> 
> Christopher A. Zaino, PT, PhD
> CP Sapling - Serving the needs of families with children with Disabilities
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>             http://globalhz.org/ASIA_CP.html
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> 
> 
> On 08/18/2011 09:21 PM, a.l.e wrote:
> > hi chris,
> >
> >> I am using Scribus 1.4.0.r5 on linux mint 10. I have a two page 
> >> newsletter with 2 small pictures, some graphic shapes, some PDF 
> >> hyperlinks, 5 layers. When I export this newsletter to a PDF format, 
> >> it is quite large (19 mb). This is a problem because I need to email 
> >> this newsletter to a group of people. So I need a smaller file size.
> >>
> >> I have tried saving in various ways - PDF 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, I have 
> >> changed the resolution of the pictures to 100, 125, 150 dpi 
> >> (originally it was 300 dpi) and it always saves at the same 19 mb. 
> >> However, twice I have tried something and it will save at 1.3 mb or 
> >> 1.8 mb, but when I try it again using the same (?) settings, it is 
> >> back to 19 mb.
> >>
> >> Does anybody have any suggestions on how to save the file to PDF with 
> >> a smaller size - any settings I should be aware of or should I 
> >> decrease the number of layers. I like the layers because I can move 
> >> about the document easier with the layers - I have text on one layer, 
> >> graphics on another, pictures on another.....
> >>
> >> Also, any clue as to why I would get one size file most of the time 
> >> and then have a drastically smaller file, but can't duplicate it 
> >> within seconds of saving the first (smaller file)?
> >
> > there is a script in the wiki to reduce the size of PDFs produced by 
> > scribus
> >
> > http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Reduce_the_size_of_Scribus_generated_PDFs
> >
> > ciao
> > a.l.e
> >
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