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Blends, Molds and QuickShapes.
Blends and Molds are not part of the PDF format. They are exported as individual
objects. All QuickShapes are converted to simple shapes.
Font embedding

The PDF filter includes support for embedding fonts within a PDF document where
permission has been granted by the font vendor for this purpose. Where fonts are not
embedded, if readers do not have the correct font on their system, then usually a "best
guess" font is substituted by the reading application, resulting in loss of fidelity.

During the export of a PDF file, you are warned about missing fonts or where required
fonts could not be embedded. If you intend to distribute your PDF file or submit it to a
service bureau for printing it is recommended that you:

Ensure that the target platform has legal copies of any required fonts.

Flash Embedding
If you export to PDF version 1.5 or higher, you can include embedded Flash objects in
your document. Recent versions of Adobe Reader will play the Flash animation while
viewing the PDF. This feature is not supported by all PDF viewers however.

To export a PDF file
1. Choose "FILE" > "EXPORT PDF"
2. The PDF OR PDF/X (*.PDF) option will appear as selected in the SAVE AS TYPE list.
3. Name the file then click EXPORT or SETTINGS. The PDF Export dialog will appear: