Hi there,
our workflow relies on the fact that XMP metadata from individual layout objects in InDesign CS5.5 documents will be exported to PDF >= 1.4 (no flattening, live transparency).
We found that application of certain effects to placed images in InDesign CS5.5 causes a loss of XMP metadata for these layout objects in the finally exported PDF file.
This does not happen w/ all effects: namely those which create a transparent mask to overlay a placed object - inner shadow + glow, bevel & emboss and satin - lead to lost XMP metadata. Not affected are drop shadow, outer glow and the *_feather effects.
In all cases the exported PDF document contains separate objects for the original image and an additional SMask for transparently rendering the effect. There is no flattening applied.
Does anyone in this forum have any idea how this behaviour could be avoided?
If it's a bug, it may be fixed in CS6? ... or should I file a bug report?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards ... Michael