The license is issued by PrePress digital on the basis of the Order by the OEM partner with or without software maintenance. Since version 1.16.0, you will receive the WCLID file from the partner. This file serves as the key for activating the license on a Workstation. Thereby, you are able to register a new installation, activate the license, and transfer it to another hardware at any time.

• If you want to register a new installation and activate it via the Internet, go to Online Activation.
• If the Workflow does not have access to the Internet, read the article Offline Licensing.
• If you want to transfer an existing Workflow to another hardware, please refer to the article License Transfer for instructions.
• If you want to change an existing Workflow before version 1.16.0 to 1.16.0 with access to the online license server, proceed as described in the article Switching to the Online License Server.
• If you need to license a Workflow with a version older than 1.16.0, proceed as described in the article Licensing up to Version 1.16.0.

We offer a variety of training courses on Workflow and related topics. If you are interested, please contact Prepress digital !

• Workflow
  The training focuses on creating Color Setups, Articles, and Orders combined with data analysis, Data Preparation, and Spot Color matching. Another emphasis lies in compiling and handling Production Jobs and imposing Print Items on the available Substrate till they are output. An additional focus lies on the exploitation of automation potential with regard to data preparation and the final output/production on the Printer. Furthermore, the training deals with handling the Color Books and Grid Charts which can be generated as support from the Workflow.
• Variable Data
  In this training the structure of print jobs with variable data is pivotal. Topics such as the following points are covered:
  • the structure of a control file,
  • the application of barcodes using extended parameters,
  • the generation of serial numbers in connection with the arrangement in the Imposition,
  • the handling of variable images and
  • the handling of the generation of variable text chains in connection with variable color markings.
• Color Management
  The training includes background information on the topic "Basics of Color Management", as well as the available options in the Workflow, the color transformations implemented in the Workflow with its implemented logic, and analysis of color problems in the digital printing environment. Furthermore, you'll learn about Color Setups, as the correct Color Setup of the printing system is the basis for the best possible color reproduction.
• PDF Basics
  The content of the training is the structure, analysis, and editing options for PDF files including background knowledge of color spaces, fonts, various vector object types, and images in PDF with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Check and Preflight Templates
  Learn more about the creation and preparation of Check and Preflight Templates based on callas pdfToolbox, including translation files, which can be used in the Workflow.
• OnPoint PDF Editor
  Learn more about performing data analysis and data preparation using the native PDF Editor, and ensure print data optimization for proper processing of print data by your RIP.

Software support is mostly handled directly by the OEM partner. In case the OEM support is not staffed, the support request via [email protected] is still available in exceptional cases.

Artikel update: Workflow version 1.16.0  08/2023