In this article, you will learn
- how to export Fixup Chains and
- how to import Fixup Chains.
1. Introduction
Fixup Chains eliminate the need to apply individual Fixups manually in sequence. A Fixup Chain can contain multiple Fixups arranged in the desired order, according to the defined parameters. This allows print data to be automatically corrected, optimized, and prepared for printing. With the ability to export and import Fixup Chains, they can also be transferred to other Workflows without the need for manual reconstruction.
2. Export Fixup Chains
Once a Fixup Chain has been created and configured with the desired parameters, the Fixup Chain can be exported to make it available for other Workflows. The export generates a file with the extension .chain, containing all relevant information about the Fixup Chain. This file can subsequently be used to import the Fixup Chain.
Create Fixup Chains
To learn how to create and parameterize Fixup Chains, you can read in the article Create a Fixup Chain.
To export a Fixup Chain, proceed as follows:
- Select the menu item Administration > Fixup Chains.
- Select the desired Fixup Chain [1] to be exported.
- In the Additional Functions [2] dropdown menu, select the option Export [3]. The export will start automatically, and the
.chainfile will be saved in your download directory.
Figure 1: The settings area Fixup Chains of the menu Administration
3. Import Fixup Chains
The exported Fixup Chain can now be imported into another Workflow. Please note the following information:
- If a Fixup Chain with exactly the same name already exists in the Workflow, the imported Fixup Chain will have its ID (identification number) appended to the name.
- If variables have changed or new functions have been added between the export and import of the Fixup Chain, the import will be blocked.
To import a Fixup Chain, proceed as follows:
- Select the menu item Administration > Fixup Chains.
- In the Additional Functions [4] dropdown menu, select Import [5]. A dialog will open.
- Upload the previously exported Fixup Chain either by clicking in the dialog or by dragging and dropping it onto the drop zone.
- Click Import [6] to complete the process.
- The imported Fixup Chain will then be displayed in the selection area Fixup Chains.
Figure 2: Left: The settings area Fixup Chains of the menu Administration; Right: The dialog Import Fixup Chain
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Please note that the option to export and import Fixup Chains has only been made available starting with version 1.18.1.
Article update: Workflow 1.21.2 – 10/2025