The default behavior of Rokicki's DVIPS is to embed Type 3 bitmapped fonts. You need access to the Type 1 versions of the fonts you use in your documents in order to embed the font information (see Fonts). Type 1 versions of the Computer Modern fonts are available in the BaKoMa collection and from commercial type vendors. Before distributing files with embedded fonts, consult the license agreement for your font package. Some typeface vendors do not allow you to embed complete fonts into a PDF or Post-Script language file for public distribution. Contact the type vendor for more information. You may embed all fonts included in the Adobe Type library. When using LaTeX, only embedded fonts should be used to ensure a decent conversion to PDF. Use of Times fonts is highly recommended for consistency and readability both on screen and in print.
With LaTeX2e use the command \usepackage{times} and with LaTeX 2.09 use the command \documentstyle[times]{...}. You will also need the following packages: times.sty, rawfonts.sty.
For more information, refer to this URL: http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/543e.htm
If you are unable to submit your paper in any of the electronic formats, or if we encounter problems converting your electronic submission, your paper will be scanned and converted to PDF for inclusion on the CD. Although a scanned paper looks identical to the original when printed, it is slower and more difficult to view on screen. If you do plan to deliver your paper by hard copy avoid typefaces smaller than 11 points.
Generating PostScript and PDF Files
The submission of your document as a PDF file is the preferred method. PDF files are more likely than others to preserve your intended layout.
Almost all applications/systems can produce a suitable PostScript file, which can then be converted to PDF. PostScript files may be generated in a wide variety of ways. In all cases, the quality of your PostScript file will have a direct impact on the quality of the converted file. A high quality PostScript file is one that reliably produces pages with the desired look, as efficiently as possible.
Please review the following suggestions for producing your PostScript file. This will ensure it is usable and presented in the manner you wish.
Use only base fonts (see Fonts). If you use ANY OTHER font(s), you must embed those fonts in the PostScript file. If using a Windows system, select the "Use Printer Fonts for all TrueType Fonts" option in the "Advanced Options" dialog box for the PostScript printer driver.
Make sure that your submitted paper prints correctly to a PostScript printer. Files that cannot be printed usually cannot be converted. Select the following for PostScript output:
| Windows 3.1, 3.11 | PostScript Printer driver |
| Windows ’95 | AdobePS 4.1 (available from www.adobe.com) OR any Linotronic printer driver |
| Windows NT | any Linotronic printer driver |
| Mac OS | LaserWriter 8.x driver |
| OS/2 | any Apple LaserWriter w/ PostScript driver |
Always use the latest version of your PostScript driver and select PostScript Level 2 if available.
If you design your document using color, select a color PostScript printer to create your PostScript file. Note that many applications create color data only when printing to a color printer and will create a grayscale document unless a color PostScript printer is selected.
Do not use custom halftones (photographs) and pattern fills. Instead use solid-color or grayscale fills to produce a more readable document on-screen that will also load and print significantly faster.
Do not select “Smooth Graphics”. This option often produces extremely large files that will take a long time to display and print. The Smooth Graphics option is usually found in the Page Setup Dialog box in Macintosh applications and some Windows applications.
After the properties are set, you may also create a PDF by choosing File | Create Adobe PDF | Print via PDFWriter. If you have used only base fonts (see Fonts) you need not embed any fonts.You must, however, change the compatibility setting as instructed above.
If you have only a PostScript driver you will need to create the PostScript file first, then convert it to PDF as follows:
To run LaTeX on Windows:
On Windows, you will need the MiKTeX distribution. You can install MiKTeX (basic
features) on your PC. It is DOS-based and therefore works with all versions
of Windows. Go to http://www.miktex.de/getting.html
and use the server closest to you. Open the zip file and run setupwiz.exe.
When prompted for "Local TEXMF Tree", respond Yes, this is where I'll put
the IEEE style file. The wizard will perform the installation automatically.
The only thing left to you is to add c:\texmf\miktex\bin
to your path. On Windows NT, add set PATH=%PATH%;c:\texmf\miktex\bin
to your autoexec.bat. On Windows 98, click on start\run\sysedit and then add c:\texmf\miktex\bin
to the path in autoexec.bat
To generate a PDF file from your LaTeX source:
Copy the IEEE style file to the local texmf tree (if it is c:\localtexmf, you might want to put it in c:\localtexmf\tex\latex\IEEE\. Copy all your files (*.tex, *.eps, *.bib to a local directory, d:\paper for example). If you do not have a local texmf tree, then be sure to copy the style file to this directory as well. Then open a DOS prompt window and cd to d:\paper.
To generate PostScript use the commands: latex mypaper, bibtex mypaper, dvips mypaper, etc, in the DOS prompt window.
To generate PDF use one of the following:
The following fonts are considered base fonts, and you are encouraged to limit your font selections to this list. These fonts are automatically installed with the viewing software and made available to all papers included on the published CD without having to be included within individual PDF files. Please note that Times is the preferred font.
Using these fonts will reduce the size of your converted paper as well as speed up the display and printing of your paper for the readers. Additionally using only the specified fonts provides a consistent look across to all material on the published CD. If you decide to use fonts other than “base fonts” you must submit your paper as a PostScript or PDF file with embedded fonts. The embedded fonts will be preserved during the conversion process.
All images must be embedded in your document. The type of graphics you include will affect the quality and size of your paper on the electronic document disc. In general, the use of vector graphics such as those produced by most presentation and drawing packages can be used without concern and is encouraged. The use of bitmapped images such as those produced when a photograph is scanned require significant storage space and must be used with care. Bitmap graphics store an image as a series of numbers that represent the color of each dot in the image. Increasing the size, resolution (dots per inch), or number of colors in an image will dramatically increase the size of the image. If your paper contains many large images they will be down-sampled to reduce their size during the conversion process. However the automated process used will not always produce the best image, and you are encouraged to perform this yourself on an image by image basis. Some suggestions for improving the quality of bitmap graphics: bitmapped images should be limited to no more than 256 (8 bit) color/gray scale, 150 dots per inch, and should be kept as small as possible.
Reduce the number of display colors before making screen shots. The majority of computer applications use less than 16 colors for their menus, dialogs etc.
Select higher resolutions only for images that a reader will magnify. Image resolution of bitmapped images does not increase when readers zoom in on an image.
When transferring files to the FTP site, if you have a choice between ASCII
and binary modes, use binary. Although ASCII mode works well most of the time,
binary mode incurs fewer problems.
What you need to FTP your file(s).
Step-By-Step Instructions
Note: If you have created a directory before on this system, your personal information, including your password, will be shown on the screen. If you make any changes, this will update all of your directories.
Q. How will I know if my paper was received?
A. You will receive a confirmation email when your paper is received successfully.
Q. I uploaded my paper to the ICME 2000 FTP site, but when I went back later
to see if it was there, it was gone. What happened to it?
A. Once your submission is detected on our site, we move it
to a location inside our firewall where our Production Team can access it.
Q. What if I need to send a new version?
A: Use the same FTP location, User ID, and Password
you used before and upload the new version of your paper.
There is no need to create a new directory.
Q. I have uploaded two different versions of my paper. How do you know which one to use?
A. Each version of your submission is automatically numbered so that we know which one is the most current.
Q. My system keeps timing out when I try to upload my file. What should I do?
A. You can try two things. If your file is large, you may want to compress
it before uploading it. (zip, sit, tar, etc.) If you have already done this,
you should wait a little while and then try to upload your file again. Sometimes
your specific Internet route may experience heavy Internet traffic, slowing
down your connection and resulting in time-outs and/or painfully slow transmissions.
We prefer that you send your manuscript to the ICME 2000 FTP site. If you are unable to do so, you may send a 3½ inch or Zip disk formatted for Macintosh or PC to the address below. You must also send two camera-ready copies of your paper.
If you need further technical assistance, please call: +1 800 447 9100.
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