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<h2 dir="ltr">Multi-folded rulesheet</h2><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">With Multi-folded rulesheet, the template corresponds to the unfolded sheet. There are two pixel templates included in the template download - One for the Front side of the sheet (when the sheet is unfolded), the other for the Back side of the sheet. On the Front pixel template, you will see the text "Front" on the top left panel, as this is the panel representing the cover when the sheet is folded. Like-wise on the Back pixel template, the panel with the text "Back" (ie the bottom left panel) represents the back cover of the folded rulesheet.&nbsp; <span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">As such, you will be submitting 2 files <span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">for a Multi-folded Rulesheet - One for the front, and one for the back. <br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><h2 dir="ltr">Rulebooklets (4-page, 8-page, 16-page)</h2><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">With 4-page, 8-page and 16-page rulebooks, the template represents a single page instead of the spread. When you prepare the art, you will need to duplicate the template for the number of pages you have configured. The first image corresponds to the front cover and the last image corresponds to the back cover, and the images in between will become the internal images of the booklet based on the order you submit the images.

 Multi-folded rulesheet  With Multi-folded rulesheet, the template corresponds to the unfolded sheet. There are two pixel templates included in the template download - One for the Front side of the sheet (when the sheet is unfolded), the other for the Back side of the sheet. On the Front pixel template, you will see the text "Front" on the top left panel, as this is the panel representing the cover when the sheet is folded. Like-wise on the Back pixel template, the panel with the text "Back" (ie the bottom left panel) represents the back cover of the folded rulesheet.   As such, you will be submitting 2 files for a Multi-folded Rulesheet - One for the front, and one for the back.    Rulebooklets (4-page, 8-page, 16-page)  With 4-page, 8-page and 16-page rulebooks, the template represents a single page instead of the spread. When you prepare the art, you will need to duplicate the template for the number of pages you have configured. The first image corresponds to the front cover and the last image corresponds to the back cover, and the images in between will become the internal images of the booklet based on the order you submit the images.  

Using Launch Lab's template to prepare art for Rulesheet and Rulebooklet (for Tuckboxes)

How to use the the template for Rulesheet and Rulebooklet?

Rulesheet and Rulebooklet (for Tuckboxes) - How to use the template?

<span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">The Launch Lab interface for uploading PNG/JPG files for cards allows you to duplicate the art. For a card art that is to be repeated, you can upload it once, and click on the menu button on the top right of the art and select duplicate (see image below).&nbsp; <span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51192952600/original/Ssfbm-cdgIh2lJLIaXtQUDE1z9Og6etg2w.png?1731906993" style="width: 532px; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51192952600"> <span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;"><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(24, 50, 71); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">The Front-Back correlation of the resulting card deck is based on the art order. The first art on the Front file will be paired with the first art on the Back file, so on and so forth. It is therefore recommended to double check the PDF files our system generates by downloading them from the interface below: <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51192953917/original/d7xKIFak82VuCBQUukSrrA8_tTy3NLhuIg.png?1731907181" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51192953917">

 The Launch Lab interface for uploading PNG/JPG files for cards allows you to duplicate the art. For a card art that is to be repeated, you can upload it once, and click on the menu button on the top right of the art and select duplicate (see image below).    The Front-Back correlation of the resulting card deck is based on the art order. The first art on the Front file will be paired with the first art on the Back file, so on and so forth. It is therefore recommended to double check the PDF files our system generates by downloading them from the interface below:    

Uploading art for cards that use the same card art

I am using the same art for different cards, do I need to upload multiple copies of the same art?

Our team has prepared a video to discuss the process of creating custom punchboard tokens for Launch Lab using Adobe Illustrator. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rt8ECJtZqSk??si=wi1vcHDAgEW5X5No&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe> In addition to the video, please also read the article below on how to prepare your own PDF: <a href="https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base/article/preparing-your-own-production-ready-pdf">https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base/article/preparing-your-own-production-ready-pdf</a>

  Our team has prepared a video to discuss the process of creating custom punchboard tokens for Launch Lab using Adobe Illustrator.     In addition to the video, please also read the article below on how to prepare your own PDF: https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base/article/preparing-your-own-production-ready-pdf  

A guide for using Adobe Illustrator to create custom dielines for Launch Lab

Creating custom dieline in Adobe Illustrator

Create custom dieline using Adobe Illustrator 

When preparing your artwork for Launch Lab components, it's important to follow our guidelines to ensure your product is printed correctly and professionally. This article explains how to use our artwork templates (dieline guides), submit your files, and avoid common pitfalls.<hr><h2 dir="ltr">What is an Artwork Template?</h2>An Artwork Template—also called a Dieline Template—is a visual guide that helps you position your design elements correctly for print production. It includes key indicators:<ul><li>Bleed – Extend background artwork into this area to avoid blank edges after trimming.</li><li>Cut Line – The final edge where your artwork will be trimmed.</li><li>Margin – Keep text and critical elements within this area to ensure they are not cut off.</li><li>Fold Line – Indicates where folds will occur (if applicable).</li><li>Profile – Shows the outline of the component's shape or size.</li></ul> <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51225434573/original/-ztovHFDe3SQEA8Z_hMDGbcwOZYLO1Cvxw.png?1747631083" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51225434573"><hr><h2 dir="ltr">Submitting Your Artwork</h2>Launch Lab supports JPG and PNG file formats. When you upload these files, our system automatically converts them into production-ready PDFs. <blockquote>⚠️ Important: Do not include dielines in your submitted images. If the template lines (cut, bleed, fold, etc.) are still visible in your artwork, they will appear on the final printed product and cannot be removed.</blockquote> JPG and PNG files are raster formats—they don’t support layers. This means that if you export your artwork with the template still visible, those lines become part of the image itself and will be printed. <h3 dir="ltr">Why do I still see dielines after uploading?</h3>After you upload your artwork, Launch Lab generates a production-ready multi-page PDF. As part of this process, we automatically apply the correct dielines to each page to align your images with our production specifications. This is intentional and expected. These system-applied dielines are for internal use only—to guide our print and cut processes. They are not part of your submitted image and will not be printed on the final product. If you’re comparing this to customers who submit production-ready PDFs:<ul><li>They are required to include dieline layers themselves.</li><li dir="ltr">For JPG/PNG uploads, we handle this for you behind the scenes.</li></ul> So if you see cut lines, fold marks, or margins in the final production PDF:✅ Don't worry—this is normal.✅ It doesn’t mean you forgot to remove dielines.✅ It simply means your file has been prepared for print following our standard workflow.<hr><h2 dir="ltr">Prefer Working With PDFs?</h2>If you're familiar with commercial print production and prefer to handle your own PDF generation, you're welcome to submit production-ready PDF files directly. This bypasses the image-to-PDF conversion process.Learn more here: <a href="https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base/article/preparing-your-own-production-ready-pdf" target="_blank">Preparing your own production-ready PDF</a><hr><h2 dir="ltr">Best Practices</h2><ul><li>Always use the dieline template as a reference during design—but remove it before exporting your final files.</li><li>Ensure your artwork dimensions match the required specs for your chosen component.</li><li>Double-check bleed and margin areas to prevent unwanted borders or trimming issues.</li></ul><hr><h2 dir="ltr">Resources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base" target="_blank">Launch Lab Knowledge Base</a></li><li><a href="https://launchtabletop.com" target="_blank">Launch Tabletop Website</a></li></ul>

 When preparing your artwork for Launch Lab components, it's important to follow our guidelines to ensure your product is printed correctly and professionally. This article explains how to use our artwork templates (dieline guides), submit your files, and avoid common pitfalls.   What is an Artwork Template?  An Artwork Template—also called a Dieline Template—is a visual guide that helps you position your design elements correctly for print production. It includes key indicators:   Bleed – Extend background artwork into this area to avoid blank edges after trimming.  Cut Line – The final edge where your artwork will be trimmed.  Margin – Keep text and critical elements within this area to ensure they are not cut off.  Fold Line – Indicates where folds will occur (if applicable).  Profile – Shows the outline of the component's shape or size.         Submitting Your Artwork  Launch Lab supports JPG and PNG file formats. When you upload these files, our system automatically converts them into production-ready PDFs.     ⚠️ Important: Do not include dielines in your submitted images. If the template lines (cut, bleed, fold, etc.) are still visible in your artwork, they will appear on the final printed product and cannot be removed.     JPG and PNG files are raster formats—they don’t support layers. This means that if you export your artwork with the template still visible, those lines become part of the image itself and will be printed.     Why do I still see dielines after uploading?  After you upload your artwork, Launch Lab generates a production-ready multi-page PDF. As part of this process, we automatically apply the correct dielines to each page to align your images with our production specifications.     This is intentional and expected.     These system-applied dielines are for internal use only—to guide our print and cut processes. They are not part of your submitted image and will not be printed on the final product.     If you’re comparing this to customers who submit production-ready PDFs:   They are required to include dieline layers themselves.  For JPG/PNG uploads, we handle this for you behind the scenes.      So if you see cut lines, fold marks, or margins in the final production PDF:  ✅ Don't worry—this is normal.  ✅ It doesn’t mean you forgot to remove dielines.  ✅ It simply means your file has been prepared for print following our standard workflow.   Prefer Working With PDFs?  If you're familiar with commercial print production and prefer to handle your own PDF generation, you're welcome to submit production-ready PDF files directly. This bypasses the image-to-PDF conversion process.  Learn more here: Preparing your own production-ready PDF   Best Practices   Always use the dieline template as a reference during design—but remove it before exporting your final files.  Ensure your artwork dimensions match the required specs for your chosen component.  Double-check bleed and margin areas to prevent unwanted borders or trimming issues.    Resources   Launch Lab Knowledge Base  Launch Tabletop Website  

Learn how to prepare your artwork for Launch Lab components using dieline templates. Avoid common mistakes and ensure your files are print-ready for high-quality production.

How to Use Artwork Templates in Launch Lab | Launch Tabletop Help

Using Artwork Templates for Launch Lab Components

<h3>Introduction</h3> This article uses Standard Poker Card as an example to demonstrate the use of Launch Lab’s pixel template in Canva. By applying these general steps, you will be able to prepare PNG files for other Launch Lab components at their required pixel dimensions. Configure your component in Launch Lab and download its template files: <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945249/original/BoJQulV3og42CwmhZZCg_Pwkqmg4GfMgew.png?1748599797" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945249"><hr><h3>Download template</h3> In the downloaded zip archive folder, you will find a .png template for your component. If you right click this file, you will see the pixel dimension of this file. In the case of 63.5mm x 88.9mm Imperial Poker cards, the pixel dimension (inclusive of bleed area) is 820px x 1120px. This dimension is also shown in the instruction PDF for the component: <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945270/original/YoaClAkCGtzaSHrHPVG6vvnRX8Mj2-af6w.png?1748599813" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945270"> <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945276/original/IqbVKmUmadJoNPj3628Besjz1KpfZeoahw.png?1748599822" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945276"> <hr><h3>Setting up the template in Canva</h3><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945288/original/LdPr-dLqnhgPJHss7c6eKm_VKhk09sT5JQ.png?1748599832" style="width: 403px; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945288"> <ol start="1"><li>Click on “Create design” in Canva</li><li>Select “Import File” from the menu</li><li>Import the PNG template</li><li>Click on “Use in new design” and select “Custom Size”</li><li>The pixel dimension of the PNG template is automatically displayed. If not, enter the pixel dimensions.</li><li>Click create new design</li></ol> <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945316/original/JhLj8PEqUz6zdT9JNv10Uno2zSGQqQ6dnw.png?1748599849" style="width: 557px; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945316"> Note that the pixel dimensions of the PNG template is shown on the screen. Now you have properly set up your template in Canva!<hr><h3>Preparing your art</h3> <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945604/original/KQdAOP64cUVlik1RMvbtmir_rZ2zKCG9eQ.png?1748600123" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945604"> Click on “Position” and select “Layer”. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945612/original/FOyokbGp9kqaJIPoEcYu7kS_2l7Gqx8G5w.png?1748600130" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945612"> The top layer is your template layer. Use this to help you position your art elements, but remove this layer before downloading the art. You may add your art in any layer other than the template layer. Add additional layers as you need. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945645/original/JRp1FOlPZiGSEu0eoH2e4NmKangw_X1ljA.png?1748600159" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945645"> For illustrative purpose, a burger clip art on a lime background is used to represent the card art. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945650/original/lGmMJ4RSL82uK6YLZ-NaulEPX6EzAk7oWg.png?1748600165" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945650"> When you are happy with your art, delete the template layer. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945658/original/oFfxtT6c4_j7ahIFmDK3BpYZuPN1lCCs3g.png?1748600180" style="width: auto;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945658"> Go to “File” and select “Download” from the menu. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51227945678/original/Ouri2ecv--fDe73YMhjQ0wnY4HgdqD9SfA.png?1748600199" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51227945678"> <div style="background-color: #e8f4fd; border-left: 6px solid #0288d1; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;"><h4 style="margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0277bd; font-size: 16px;">Do not change the size before you download!</h4>The size should be identical to the original pixel dimension of the template by default (i.e. 820 × 1120px in this case).</div>Select Download and this PNG should be ready to go!

 Introduction     This article uses Standard Poker Card as an example to demonstrate the use of Launch Lab’s pixel template in Canva. By applying these general steps, you will be able to prepare PNG files for other Launch Lab components at their required pixel dimensions.     Configure your component in Launch Lab and download its template files:        Download template     In the downloaded zip archive folder, you will find a .png template for your component. If you right click this file, you will see the pixel dimension of this file. In the case of 63.5mm x 88.9mm Imperial Poker cards, the pixel dimension (inclusive of bleed area) is 820px x 1120px.     This dimension is also shown in the instruction PDF for the component:                Setting up the template in Canva         Click on “Create design” in Canva    Select “Import File” from the menu    Import the PNG template    Click on “Use in new design” and select “Custom Size”    The pixel dimension of the PNG template is automatically displayed. If not, enter the pixel dimensions.    Click create new design               Note that the pixel dimensions of the PNG template is shown on the screen.     Now you have properly set up your template in Canva!   Preparing your art          Click on “Position” and select “Layer”.             The top layer is your template layer. Use this to help you position your art elements, but remove this layer before downloading the art.     You may add your art in any layer other than the template layer. Add additional layers as you need.          For illustrative purpose, a burger clip art on a lime background is used to represent the card art.          When you are happy with your art, delete the template layer.          Go to “File” and select “Download” from the menu.           Do not change the size before you download!  The size should be identical to the original pixel dimension of the template by default (i.e. 820 × 1120px in this case).   Select Download and this PNG should be ready to go! 

Follow this step-by-step guide to prepare print-ready PNG files using Launch Lab’s pixel template in Canva.

Set Up Launch Lab Pixel Template in Canva

How to set up a PNG template in Canva

<h2 dir="ltr">Introduction</h2>Launch Lab provides a convenient image-to-PDF conversion interface, enabling creators to drag and drop pixel-based images like `JPG` or `PNG` to generate a production-ready PDF file. However, there are instances where you might need more control over the production settings, or the Launch Lab’s system may not be suitable, especially in a commercial environment. <h2 dir="ltr">Use Cases for Preparing Your Own Production PDF</h2><ul><li dir="ltr">Certain component options may not support the image-to-PDF process. For example, if you select a punchboard token sheet with a custom option, you must supply cut lines for your uniquely shaped tokens.</li><li dir="ltr">Projects combining RGB and CMYK artwork require granular control over the colour conversion process, not provided by the standard tools.</li><li dir="ltr">Workflows that involve exporting from a workspace to various vendor platforms - such as for prototyping or mass production - benefit from the streamlined process of uploading PDF files.</li></ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Your Reference Artwork Template</h2>Each Artwork Template archive includes a `pdf_template.pdf`, which should be used as your reference for the component PDF you are preparing. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aus-cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/51229542734/original/THvrs8Qi1lmwlDTUKjMUv63XneFWP50miw.png?1749434597" style="width: auto; max-width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dib" data-attachment="[object Object]" data-id="51229542734"> <h2 dir="ltr">Recommended Workflow</h2>To minimise errors, open the `pdf_template.pdf` and directly place or import your artwork into this document. This template is already a validated document (except for your artwork and page count), helping to reduce potential mistakes. If you are using InDesign, or have an existing workspace, you can either copy and paste the `pdf_template.pdf` vector objects onto your canvas or import them as a linked document. Ensure that the template size, spot colour settings, and names remain unchanged. <h2 dir="ltr">Preparation Guidelines</h2><h4 dir="ltr">Cut Line Requirements</h4><ul><li dir="ltr">Include at least one vector cut line. Multiple may be necessary, such as for punchboard token sheets.</li><li dir="ltr">Assign a spot colour to each cut line, using either “Cutline” or “Dieline” as the name.</li><li dir="ltr">Ensure the cut line size matches that referenced in the `pdf_template.pdf`.</li></ul> <h4 dir="ltr">Artwork Requirements</h4>1. Maintain a resolution of at least 270dpi; 300dpi is preferable.2. Extend artwork boundaries past the cut line to reach the bleed line, as referenced in the `pdf_template.pdf`. <h4 dir="ltr">Page Count Requirement</h4>The validator will check if the number of pages in your PDF matches the expected count for your component. Most components require two PDF documents - for each side. For example, an 18 card deck should have an 18-page document for each side. Components considered multi-part items, like the Game Box, should have each part on separate pages within a single PDF file. For instance, a Game Box requires a two-page PDF - one for the top and one for the bottom. <h2 dir="ltr">Warnings &amp; Recommendations</h2>Validation will pass if you meet the listed requirements. The validator’s report will also suggest potential issues for improvement, including:<ul><li dir="ltr">Avoid using text smaller than 5pt to prevent legibility issues.</li><li dir="ltr">Vector lines should not be thinner than 0.25pt to ensure visibility.</li></ul> For a detailed list of validation checks, please refer to the “PDF Verification Error Codes” in the <a href="https://launchtabletop.com/knowledge-base/subcategory/pdf-verification-error-codes/51000550209">Launch Lab Knowledge Base</a>. <h2 dir="ltr">Drawing Your Cut Lines</h2>When required to draw your own cut lines, such as for a custom punchboard token sheet, consider the following guidelines:1. Create standard punchboard token sheet components and use the downloaded artwork template for reference.2. Ensure each cut line vector object is assigned the spot colour “cutline”.3. Maintain a minimum 6 mm spacing between tokens, with a 3 mm bleed for each. <h2 dir="ltr">Limitations</h2>When designing token cutlines, be aware of production limitations:<ul><li dir="ltr">Avoid overly intricate shapes due to the constraints of physical die moulds.</li><li dir="ltr">Consider rounding off corners to increase durability and prevent fraying.</li></ul> Ensure the arrangement of tokens on the backside of your sheet is a horizontal mirror of the front to avoid common mistakes. <h2 dir="ltr">Best Practices</h2><h4 dir="ltr">Illustrator Users</h4>Disable “Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities” to prevent embedding an `.ai` file within the PDF, which significantly increases the file size. <h4 dir="ltr">Resample High-Resolution Images</h4>Resample images down to 300dpi&nbsp;to optimise file size and processing time. <h4 dir="ltr">Flatten or Rasterise Intricate Vector Illustrations</h4>Consider converting complex vector illustrations into a single image object to reduce the validation system’s processing time and overhead, while maintaining vector benefits in your source files.

 Introduction  Launch Lab provides a convenient image-to-PDF conversion interface, enabling creators to drag and drop pixel-based images like `JPG` or `PNG` to generate a production-ready PDF file. However, there are instances where you might need more control over the production settings, or the Launch Lab’s system may not be suitable, especially in a commercial environment.     Use Cases for Preparing Your Own Production PDF   Certain component options may not support the image-to-PDF process. For example, if you select a punchboard token sheet with a custom option, you must supply cut lines for your uniquely shaped tokens.  Projects combining RGB and CMYK artwork require granular control over the colour conversion process, not provided by the standard tools.  Workflows that involve exporting from a workspace to various vendor platforms - such as for prototyping or mass production - benefit from the streamlined process of uploading PDF files.      Your Reference Artwork Template  Each Artwork Template archive includes a `pdf_template.pdf`, which should be used as your reference for the component PDF you are preparing.          Recommended Workflow  To minimise errors, open the `pdf_template.pdf` and directly place or import your artwork into this document. This template is already a validated document (except for your artwork and page count), helping to reduce potential mistakes.     If you are using InDesign, or have an existing workspace, you can either copy and paste the `pdf_template.pdf` vector objects onto your canvas or import them as a linked document. Ensure that the template size, spot colour settings, and names remain unchanged.     Preparation Guidelines  Cut Line Requirements   Include at least one vector cut line. Multiple may be necessary, such as for punchboard token sheets.  Assign a spot colour to each cut line, using either “Cutline” or “Dieline” as the name.  Ensure the cut line size matches that referenced in the `pdf_template.pdf`.      Artwork Requirements  1. Maintain a resolution of at least 270dpi; 300dpi is preferable.  2. Extend artwork boundaries past the cut line to reach the bleed line, as referenced in the `pdf_template.pdf`.     Page Count Requirement  The validator will check if the number of pages in your PDF matches the expected count for your component. Most components require two PDF documents - for each side. For example, an 18 card deck should have an 18-page document for each side.     Components considered multi-part items, like the Game Box, should have each part on separate pages within a single PDF file. For instance, a Game Box requires a two-page PDF - one for the top and one for the bottom.     Warnings & Recommendations  Validation will pass if you meet the listed requirements. The validator’s report will also suggest potential issues for improvement, including:   Avoid using text smaller than 5pt to prevent legibility issues.  Vector lines should not be thinner than 0.25pt to ensure visibility.      For a detailed list of validation checks, please refer to the “PDF Verification Error Codes” in the Launch Lab Knowledge Base.     Drawing Your Cut Lines  When required to draw your own cut lines, such as for a custom punchboard token sheet, consider the following guidelines:  1. Create standard punchboard token sheet components and use the downloaded artwork template for reference.  2. Ensure each cut line vector object is assigned the spot colour “cutline”.  3. Maintain a minimum 6 mm spacing between tokens, with a 3 mm bleed for each.     Limitations  When designing token cutlines, be aware of production limitations:   Avoid overly intricate shapes due to the constraints of physical die moulds.  Consider rounding off corners to increase durability and prevent fraying.      Ensure the arrangement of tokens on the backside of your sheet is a horizontal mirror of the front to avoid common mistakes.     Best Practices  Illustrator Users  Disable “Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities” to prevent embedding an `.ai` file within the PDF, which significantly increases the file size.     Resample High-Resolution Images  Resample images down to 300dpi to optimise file size and processing time.     Flatten or Rasterise Intricate Vector Illustrations  Consider converting complex vector illustrations into a single image object to reduce the validation system’s processing time and overhead, while maintaining vector benefits in your source files. 

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