Billboard 1/48 scale

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Version: 11
Date: 05/09/2022
 
 
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Template file:
Sample file:
Sample files are 12 x 3.5in (scaled down at 1/48),  576 x 168in full size
 
Description
Billboard at 1/48 scale with options to add thumbnails, job info, installation marks, warning  labels.
 
Requirements:
  • 1 page PDF artwork
Preview:

Production
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Variables

Variable name

Description

Type

Default

 Range

tffin_create_bleed

Mirror bleed (for sewing, hems and webbing)

Boolean

1

  

tffin_bleed_allsides

Bleed size (at full scale)

String

0.0

  

tffin_bleed_method

Bleed method?

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Mirror as image (edges and corners)
  •  Mirror as image (edges and corners)
  • Repeat last pixel as image (edges and corners)
tffin_create__position_marks Add position marks Boolean 1
  • 0
  • 1
tffin_create_location_label Add location label Boolean 1
  • 0
  • 1
tffin_create_polepocket_info Add pole pocket info Boolean 1
  • 0
  • 1
tffin_create_thumbnails Add thumbnails Boolean 1
  • 0
  • 1
tfall_client_name Client name String %client.name%  
tfall_job_name Job name String %job.name%  
 

Notes:
Trim size various

Production file
Add 0.125” of white to all sides (6” at full size) 
Create Install Marks, install marks indicate Live Size for installers
Corner marks (bottom left & right)
Info created for pocket area :
Place “Pocket Label” in white pocket area  around entire perimeter
Pocket Label needs to have the following info : (see sample file)
·         Small Image of Live Area (thumbnail)
·         Job #
·         Live Size
Place Location Labels (Top Left, Top Right, etc)
Place Warning copy in white pocket area around perimeter : “Do NOT fold graphics ink-to-ink. Folding ink-to-ink can cause damage to image” 
Check if font is not embedded
Set black to overprint and white text and vector to knockout
Article ID: 1167, , Modified: 1/24/2023 at 3:20 PM

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