Adobe Illustrator 10.0.

3 Update ReadMe
This ReadMe document contains information about the Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3 update.

Overview
Photoshop 7 Compatibility
The update provides compatibility with Photoshop 7 files. Specifically, Illustrator 10.0.3 can import Photoshop 7 files that contain any of the five new blend modes in that program. Illustrator 10.0.3 correctly exports PSD files which utilize Photoshop 7s antialiasing and layer slices.

Performance
The update addresses performance issues on both the Mac OS and Windows platforms.

Printing
The update addresses numerous printing and flattening issues.

PANTONE Libraries
The update includes four Pantone libraries: PANTONE Solid Color, PANTONE Solid Matte, PANTONE Solid Uncoated, PANTONE Process Coated. The first three libraries have corrected CMYK color values for Pantone colors 7492-7547. The fourth library has been updated so swatches are set to Illustrators Global Process colors rather than Spot Colors.

System Requirements:
Any version of Adobe Illustrator 10 English (10, 10.0.1, 10.0.2), and 25MB free hard disk space

Installation Instructions:
1. Disable all virus-protection software. 2. Double-click the Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3 Update application. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. After completing the update and launching Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3, choose About Illustrator... from the Help menu and you will see 10.0.3 above the Venus image on the right side of the Adobe Illustrator 10 splash screen. Note: This update is only for the English version of Adobe Illustrator 10.x. For information on other language versions of Illustrator, please visit http://www.adobe.com or your local Adobe web site.

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