notes for Spot process colours in illustrator:
convert process colour to spot colour (pantone)
double click on the colour in the swatches palette, then chose spot artwork gets only automatically updated with spot colours! with process colours, check global (after double click auf swatch colour)
save swatches in illustrator
click on symbol in swatches palette save as ASE (only colours, no gradients/patterns, compatible with photoshop and indesign)
open swatch library
click on first symbol in swatches palette open swatch library
open specific pantone colour
click on first symbol in swatches palette color books -> pantone solid coated
CMYK/RGB
File -> Document Color Mode
gradients
select object click the gradient symbol in swatches window -> gradient drag colour from swatches onto gradient arrows to save, drag gradient (icon) into swatches for diagonal gradient, use gradient tool from toolbar (g) and drag
colour guides
window -> colour guide for the actual colour, the guide will show complimentary usw. save to swatches or command click several colours, then click ADD TO SWATCHES icon
limit colours to pantone colours
window -> colour guide bottom icon -> color books -> PANTONE
artwork colours into swatches
select all (command + a) in swatches palette bottom -> NEW COLOUR GROUP
test different colour schemes with live colour
select all artwork color guide -> click rainbow wheel click CREATE NEW COLOR GROUP to save different variations apply and test inside live color!
reduce number of colours
select all click wheel on top bar colors: 6 click NEW COLOR GROUP
proof colorspace (srgb)
view -> proof setup -> customize -> uncoated/blablabla view -> proof colors
prepare for printer
select all object -> expand -> stroke, fill NOT object (type!) join colours too! GLOBAL!
another method with GLOBAL replacement!
select all in swatches palette click "new colour group" check "convert process to GLOBAL" dann in swatches palette hold down ALT und select colours click on icon and MERGE