Find and replace a graphic

[Nick Kazynski]

I have a 500+ page document that I need to replace a low res graphic in the header on MOST of the pages. I have an action list that will select the image and remove it, but having a problem adding a vector version back in only if I removed a graphic on that page. Is there a way to find and replace a graphic? I can add in the graphic but can't figure out how to only add it to pages that had a low res graphic removed. I do not have switch, only pitstop pro.

Here is what I've got so far, any ideas for a find and replace for a graphic? Thanks.

Select all
Select objects inside region
Select even pages
AND
Remove selection
Split Action List
Select all
Select objects inside region
Select odd pages
AND
Remove selection
Split Action List
Select all
Select odd pages
Add copied graphics
Split Action List
Select all
Select empty pages
NOT
Select even pages
AND
Add copied graphics

[magnussandstrom]

When you select the low res graphic, maybe you can add a small square in a unique color (or similar) before removing the low res graphic, Then use that unique square as an identifier to place the new graphics?

[JimmyHartington]

My tip would be a bit like Magnus’.

If you do not use the Art Box, then set the Art Box to the low res graphic before removing.
Use the Art Box as target for the new logo.
Lastly remove the Art Box.

[Nick Kazynski]

Thanks for this suggestions, it gave me ideas on how to make it work...

1) I rearranged the steps (first added vector graphic, then removed low res image)
2) When adding the vector graphic I could search for a image at a certain spot on the page. I then had to add SELECT PAGE IF CONTENT IS SELECTED.
3) I then went back and search for the low res image and removed it.

to add vector graphic only where a low res image is:
select images
select objects inside region
select even pages
and
and
select page if content is selected
add copied graphics

to remove low res graphic:
select images
select objects inside region
select even pages
and
and
remove selection

[magnussandstrom]

Sounds like a good solution Nick!