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I think the industry is in limbo currently regarding flattening.
It's not always bad, and not always good either. It depends on the software used to output.
I can send layered PDF 1.6 to Meta RIP, but it's going to flatten it - and do an excellent job even.
But I choose to flatten up front by writing .ps > X1a for over 90% of our work. Even files with many layers and lots of trans & dropshadows being used. Works a charm. Only when writing .ps and distilling produces unwanted results do I have my people export layered PDFs, when available. Quack will flatten right out of the gate - so no choice there.
I still think that if re-creating the art to produce the intended results works, do it. As long as it looks the way it should for your client, they don't know the difference in the end, and it works with your software and equipment. Go for it!!
After all, when it's all said and done - it's ALL pixels & all flat.
Vee
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