Getting gradients with spot colors to import and print (InDesign)

Getting gradients with spot colors to import and printA nice feature of InDesign is its ability to integrate with native files of other Adobe design products. As with all siblings, though, harmony doesn't always prevail. One such example is when you drag and drop or place a native Adobe Illustrator file that contains a gradient with spot color into InDesign. In doing so, you'll probably notice a color change in the gradient. This is because the spot color doesn't import into the Swatches palette and, therefore, separates to CMYK. The solution is to save the Illustrator file as an EPS file. This will ensure the spot color in the gradient separates and prints properly.