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FrameWrx: How do I upload designs using the PDF import tool

Topic

FrameWrx allows you to import existing designs, saved as PDF, directly into the system for easy template creation. All layers will be maintained, including text, raster images and vector graphics. The import process can take up to 30 seconds depending on the size of the PDF. It’s possible that the new project will require some small edits to match the original design. Once imported, the editor will open to allow you to add or update elements and configure locking. 

Environment

  • Product: 
  • Component: Content Creation
  • Control System: FrameWrx Content 
FrameWrx by Daktronics is a cloud-based content design platform that enables anyone, anywhere to access professionally designed templates to elevate their brand for event production and promotions. This timesaving platform simplifies content creation, maximizing the impact of digital video displays and social communication. Event producers of any ability can access top-level, intentionally designed templates, created by the professional digital artists who provide content for professional stadiums.  
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Steps

To upload a design using the PDF Import Tool, follow these steps:

  1. Hover over Create button.
  2. Click Create New Project.
  3. Choose your Media Type.
  4. Click Import File.
  5. Select your PDF.
  6. Assign a brand if applicable (You can choose to not show this step in the future via checkbox in the popup)

If there are fonts used within the PDF that have not already been uploaded into your account, a prompt will appear with the following options: 

  • Upload Font - Upload the font file from your computer into FrameWrx.
  • Use Embedded - Only text characters actually used in the PDF will display correctly. This option should only be used if none of the text which uses this font will be edited.
  • Select Existing Font - Choose from an existing font that was previously uploaded into FrameWrx.

Once the fonts are mapped, you will be given the option to choose a measurement type (inches or millimeters), then your PDF will be imported and ready for use.

Considerations and Recommendations on the PDF Import Tool

  • PDF files should be no larger than 50mb.
  • For text to be editable, ensure it is not rasterized or outlined when exporting from your design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, etc.).
  • If a PDF has more than 15 pages, split it into multiple files and upload each as a separate project, then combine them in the FrameWrx Editor using the Import option.
  • For designs with hundreds of individual small vector graphics, you may want to rasterize them as a group to a transparent png/tiff to avoid browser performance issues.
  • FrameWrx will maintain any gradients applied to vector graphics or text in the PDF, but you can only choose a solid color when altering a fill/stroke in the Editor.
  • FrameWrx will import any text with a stroke, gradient. fill, or masking, as a vector element instead. On these elements you will be able to update their colors but not edit the text. To edit the text, you will have to first click the Convert to Text button in the text box context menu which will drop the unsupported effect but allow for text to be edited. You can revert this by using the undo option at any time.
  • Partial support for justified text, blending modes, text on paths (e.g. curved text)
  • No support for kerning, password-protected PDFs, interactive PDF features (forms, internal links, multimedia).

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