PDF Assistance

Unfortunately, simply using the templates will not guarantee the generation of acceptable pdf. There are a number of tools available to help with the process of converting source files to acceptable pdf. Instructions and templates are at the bottom of this page. You can also check out the PDF FAQ section.

In addition, APS/URSI/AMEREM 2006 has registered for use of a new IEEE tool: IEEE PDF eXpress™. PDF eXpress will take your source files (word, dvi, etc.) and create pdf that meets IEEE's guidelines. it is important to note that PDF eXpress converts the file, but you must still submit the converted pdf file to the APS/URSI/AMEREM submission website.

IEEE PDF eXpress™ Login Page
Note: Conference ID is apsursi06.

The new IEEE Xplore^® Requirements for PDF will be enforced as of 2005. All conference articles submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore must adhere to the IEEE Xplore PDF specification for compatibility.

IEEE PDF eXpress is a free service to IEEE conferences, allowing their authors to make IEEE Xplore-compatible PDFs (Conversion function) or to check PDFs that authors have made themselves for IEEE Xplore compatibility (PDF Check function).

Steps for submission:

1. Create your manuscript(s)
2. Proofread and check layout of manuscript (it is highly recommended that you do this BEFORE going to IEEE PDF eXpress.)
3. Create IEEE PDF eXpress account
4. Upload source file(s) for Conversion; and/or PDF(s) for Checking
5. Use IEEE PDF eXpress to attain IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s). The site contains extensive instructions, resources, helpful hints, and access to technical support.
6. Submit final, IEEE Xplore-compatible PDF(s) [per the conference’s instructions]. The deadline is 01/13/2006.

Instructions for preparing PDF to be compatible with IEEExplore

• Instructions for using IEEE PDF eXpress™
• IEEE PDF Preparation Guidelines
• IEEE PDF Settings Files (IEEE Hosted - recommended)
• IEEE PDF Settings Files (locally hosted - updated 12/8/2005)

Tips for LaTeX users to generate usable PDF

1. Generate your abstract using the ursi2005.cls or aps2005.cls files, as appropriate.
2. Convert to postscript using the command
> dvips -Ppdf -t letter -G0 <filename>
The first switch forces the use of Type 1 fonts. The second switch forces letter paper, and the third switch eliminates ligatures (i.e. replacing fi with the symbol for Pound Sterling). The -G0 switch may not be necessary with recent distributions of TeX.
3. Convert the postscript to pdf using Acrobat with the appropriate IEEE settings file.

If the above procedure still fails, try using IEEE PDF eXpress, which will accept dvi files and convert them.

Good luck! Drop us an email if you find another way that works.

Templates

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