[scribus] PDF rendering of lines (image frame)

[S C ribus]

> 
> hi c,
> 
> > 
> > > > I found that some PDF viewers (Foxit in
> particular) do
> > > not render the lines around image frame
> > > 
> > > That is most likely a bug/problem in Foxit. Most
> of the
> > > "small and
> > > fast" PDF viewers have some problems handling
> files from
> > > Scribus.
> > > 
> > > If the file looks good in Adobe Reader it is most
> likely
> > > correct.
> > > 
> > > /Peter
> > > 
> > fair enough I don't mind going through one more step
> to ensure it
> > will be printed, but this is my question, what can I
> do to ensure the
> > frame will always be displayed by any PDF viewer and
> most importantly
> > ensure my printshop will print it? I am thinking of
> creating a
> > separate object altogether, but what could I do 1) to
> do this quickly
> > or on multiple object (potentially is there a script?)
> 2) keep them
> > synched (not have to do it again if the image frame
> changes size -
> > well if I have to do it at the very end it's fine
> too)
> 
> imo you can't be sure that you can correctly display a PDF
> in a PDF viewer which was built with the idea that not all
> the PDF will be shown correctly.
> 
> in your case, though, i think you can try to upload to the
> bug tracker the .sla and the resulting .pdf for testing: a
> line which is 5pt thick should always be displyed.
> 
> and for the printshop: make sure they're using acrobat (or
> any professional pre-press tool) and you won't have any
> problem.
> 
> ciao
> a.l.e
> 
> 


Hmm do I need to upload a sla file to test:
new document
create imageframe, get an image
set line to 5pt, set colour line  ?

I am more looking for a workflow step which will make it foolproof (eg if you look at the support of lines in inkscape when exported, transform the paths into shapes).
I am not into trying to blame my printshop or scribus, I am just keen on making sure I provide my printshop with a pdf where no ambiguity remains, even if it gives me a bit more work