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Basics of Imposition
saddle stitch and perfect binding methods by stacking two or more groups one on top
of another on a common fold line and gluing them together; this is called a nested
saddle.
The binding method you use affects the order in which pages are placed on the sheet;
for example, the page ordering used to perfect bind a book must be different from that
used to saddle stitch the same job. Thus, your layout must specify the method by
which the finished job will be bound.
The choice of a binding method is determined by the job’s size, complexity, and
budget. Saddle stitch binding is very cost-efficient, but is more suitable for small
booklets than for large jobs. (A rule of thumb is that saddle stitch binding works best
for booklets or brochures with a maximum of 88 pages.) Conversely, perfect binding is
more expensive but more suitable for larger jobs.
DocBuilder Pro reorders imposed pages automatically according to your choice of
binding method, which can save a significant amount of time and effort. Consider, for
example, what must be done when a book that was to be saddle stitched exceeds the
bindery’s maximum page count and must be reimposed as a perfect-bound book. To
redo the imposition by traditional means would be labor-intensive; with
DocBuilder Pro, it takes only moments.
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