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CopyFit is a software module for QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign that is designed to detect and remedy overset (or underset) text conditions in any InDesign document. How CopyFit Works
CopyFit works by modifying overset text within a box using a set of attribute parameters (point size, scaling, leading, etc.) as a guide. All of the CopyFit parameters are user-definable, and can also be changed to specify the order in which the parameters are applied. CopyFit settings can be defined and stored as sets. Each box in a layout can be “tagged” with its own set of unique CopyFit settings, and the tagged boxes can be copy fit at any time. CopyFit settings and operations are controlled via the CopyFit palette. CopyFit can work interactively on a single box, or can process an entire document with a single click. Choose Your Style
In addition to providing extensive control over copyfit parameter selection, the user can also choose from one of several pre-defined “fit styles,” that can be used to simulate practically any copyfitting methodology. By selecting the appropriate style, a designer can programmatically mimic the steps that they would take to copyfit a box manually. This exclusive feature ensures an aesthetically pleasing result. Automatic Error Checking
CopyFit can also be configured to automatically check for overset conditions during Save, Print, or Save as EPS operations, prompting the user when such conditions are detected. Features
• Automatically tightens overset text to fit within the box area. Can also be used to expand text to fully fill a box area • User-definable copy fit settings • Each box can be assigned different CopyFit settings • Pre-defined “fit styles” can mimic a designers approach to copy fitting, thus ensuring a pleasing result • Desktop module can auto-detect overset conditions on Save, Print, or Save as EPS operations • Server module allows proofing of documents.Overset boxes are displayed with a colour-coded frame • AppleScript module available • API available to other developers that would like to incorporate CopyFit into other applications
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