This is the preferred application for supplying layouts and vector art with maximum compatibility and flexibility. All Illustrator files MUST be supplied in CMYK mode with all text converted into outlines. The file should be at a full scale with the artboard set up to the appropriate size and all printable objects within the artboard. For extremely large layouts over 15 feet (180 inches) half-scale or quarter-scale are also acceptable. To keep the file size down, all raster images in the document should be linked to tiff files (NOT EMBEDDED) and created to the above Photoshop specifications, and the file should be saved as an Illustrator file (.ai) with “Use Compression” checked and “Create PDF Compatible File” unchecked. The
files for or all placed artwork used in the document MUST be provided. Please
include the file extension in the name.