Flatten Layers For Subcontractors — AI Prompts for Adobe Acrobat

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Flatten drawing layers before sending to subcontractors

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I’m about to send subcontractors a preliminary set but I don’t want them editing geometry.…

I’m about to send subcontractors a preliminary set but I don’t want them editing geometry. Flattening layers will prevent accidental changes but could bloat files or lose clarity. Advise whether to flatten the entire set now or export locked PDFs with visible layers, name the immediate downside of flattening, and give the exact file naming and brief note I should send to trades explaining the locked nature.

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Architectural DrafterAdobe Acrobat

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