User Manual – Durst

Release – 1.19.2 (Description)

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Release Date: 03/31/2025

This article provides a comprehensive overview of

  • the new features introduced in version 1.19.2, and
  • the improvements implemented to improve the user experience.

An overview of the new features is available in the article Release 1.19.2 (Minor Release).

This article can also be download as a PDF file. Release notes for all previous versions are available in the Archive.

1. New Features

This section provides an overview of the new features implemented in the Impose Editor, Automation of processes, the new User Interface, Approval Projects, and Data Preparation.

1.1. Impose Editor

With version 1.19.2, existing features in the Impose Editor have been enhanced and optimized. The following new features and improvements have been introduced:

1.1.1. Nesting – Perforation for Flaps

Starting with version 1.19.2, a perforation for flaps is also output as a perforated line in the cutting file. Prior to this version, a perforation was only displayed as a dashed line in the Impose Editor but was incorrectly output as continuous cut line in the cutting file.

Figure 1: Left: Image of a perforated flap in the Impose Editor; Right: The cutting file with a perforated flap

1.1.2. Placeholder – Sequential Numbering

In version 1.19.2, the option to output sequential numbering for both Print Items and Impose Sheets has been introduced. Two placeholders are available for this purpose: the placeholder Sequential Numbering per Print Item, which was already available in earlier versions, and the new placeholder Sequential Numbering per Print Item per Page.

These placeholders can be used in the Impose Editor to automatically generate captions in the following format:

  • 1. of 3 copies of Print Item A on the Impose Sheet 1 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • 2. of 3 copies of Print Item A on the Impose Sheet 1 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • 3. of 3 copies of Print Item A on the Impose Sheet 1 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • 1. from 2 copies of Print Item B on Impose Sheet 1 of a total of 5 copies of Print Item B
  • 2. from 2 copies of Print Item B on Impose Sheet 1 of a total of 5 copies of Print Item B
  • ...
  • 1. from 7 copies of Print Item A on Impose Sheet 2 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • 2. of 7 copies of Print Item A on Impose Sheet 2 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • 3. of 7 copies of Print Item A on Impose Sheet 2 of a total of 10 copies of Print Item A
  • ...

To access this placeholder, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Impose Editor.
  2. Open an existing Imposition or create a new one.
  3. Switch to the tab Marks and add a Text caption under Captions.
  4. Click Insert Placeholder to open the dialog Select Placeholder.
  5. Select the desired placeholders, such as the text Copy  ${imposer.record_number_on_page} of ${imposer.records_per_page} on this page of ${motif.number_copies} copies. These placeholders specify which copy of a Print Item is on the current page and how many copies are planned in total in the multipage Imposition.
  6. Click Update to apply the placeholders to the caption.

Figure 2: An Imposition with Sequential Numbering per Page for the Print Item in the Impose Editor of a multipage Imposition

1.1.3. OMET Marks – Verticale Y-Offset

Until version 1.19.1, it was only possible to define a horizontal X-Offset for the OMET Register Marks and Rectangle Marks relative to the center of the Print Item. Starting with version 1.19.2, users can also set a vertical Y-Offset. This enhancement is particularly important for hybrid printing, as it enables precise adjustment of the mark position based on different cylinder sizes. For example, you can create an Impose Template tailored for a printer used in conjunction with OMET modules for finishing.

To create an Impose Template with a vertical Y-Offset, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Impose Editor in the desired Impose Mode – e.g., Step & Repeat.
  2. In the tab General, click the Edit Sheet Configuration [1] icon.

Figure 3: The General settings area with the option to edit the Sheet Configuration

  1. The corresponding dialog for the Sheet Configuration opens.
  2. In the Mark [2] settings area, select the OMET Mark type.
  3. By default, the mark position is set to ImageBox + Bleed [3] in the Impose Sheet Template.
  4. Specify the desired Y-Offset for the Register Mark and/or the Rectangle Mark [4].
  5. Click Save Template [5] to save or overwrite the template.

Figure 4: The Sheet Configuration settings area with the OMET Mark selected

  1. The dialog Edit Template opens.
  2. Enter a Name [6] for the Impose Sheet template.
  3. Alternatively, you can overwrite the currently used template by selecting the corresponding checkbox [x].
  4. Click Save [7] to save the template.

Figure 5: The dialog Edit Template

1.1.4. Remove unused Print Items from the Production Job

As of version 1.19.2, the Impose Editor user interface includes a dialog that allows users to decide whether unplaced Print Items should be removed from the newly created Production Job or retained when saving an Imposition.

This dialog appears only when creating a new Production Job. It is not available when editing an existing Production Job, where unplaced Print Items cannot be removed.

To remove unplaced Print Items from a newly created Production Job, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Impose Editor and create a new Imposition. The selected Impose Mode is not relevant for this operation.
  2. Add all desired Print Items to the Imposition and define the required size for the Impose Sheet.
  3. If more Print Items are added to the Imposition than can be placed on the sheet using the selected Placement Strategy, the unplaced Print Items will appear below [8] the Imposition.
  4. A message [10] appears in the top right corner of the Impose Editor, indicating that certain Print Items could not be placed.
  5. Click Save [9] to proceed and save the Imposition to a Production Job.

Figure 6: An Imposition in the Impose Editor with unplaced Print Items

  1. The dialog Errors and Warnings opens, informing the user once more about the unplaced Print Items [11] as well as any underproduced Print Items. At this stage, you can choose whether to remove the unplaced Print Items from the Production Job or retain them.
  2. Click Accept [12] to confirm your selection and proceed.

Figure 7: The dialog Errors and Warnings

  1. The dialog Save Options opens.
  2. Activate the option Remove unplaced Print Items from Production Job [13].
  3. Click Save [14] to confirm.
  4. A Production Job is now created containing only the Print Items that were actually placed in the Imposition.

Figure 8: The dialog Save Options with the option to Remove unplaced Print Items from the Production Job enabled

Unplaced Print Items in an Automation Job

In the context of an Automation Job, all unplaced Print Items are always automatically removed from the Production Job without user interaction!

1.1.5. Impose Mode «Die Cut» – Size of N-Up

Starting with version 1.19.2, the Impose Editor in Impose Mode Die Cut offers the ability to align the Imposition size with the dimensions of the selected N-Up.

To apply this setting, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Impose Editor.
  2. In the dialog New Imposition, select the Impose Mode Die Cut, choose the desired N-Up, and under Impose Sheet Size, select the option Use Substrate Definition. Then, create the Imposition.
  3. The Imposition will now display the selected N-up layout placed on the size defined by the Substrate Definition.
  4. Click the three dots [15] next to the Dimensions entry.
  5. Select Adopt Repeat Size from N-up [16] to automatically adjust the Height and Width [17] to match the size of the N-up layout.

Figure 9: An N-Up layout in the Impose Editor with the option to Adopt the Repeat Size from the N-Up

  1. The Imposition now displays the dimensions of the repeat or N-Up directly on the Impose Sheet [18].

Figure 10: The Impositions surface with the dimensions of the N-Up

1.1.6. Step & Repeat – Multipage

For the Impose Mode Step & Repeat, the capability to create multipage Impositions has been introduced. Two strategies are available for this purpose: Exact Number of Copies and Minimum Underproduction. The strategies can be applied as follows:

  • Exact Number of Copies – ensures that the specified number of copies is placed exactly within the multipage Imposition, avoiding both overproduction and underproduction. As many pages as necessary are created to accommodate all Print Items. By enabling the option Remove sheet duplicates, redundant Impositions with identical layouts can be obmitted, reducing rendering time.
  • Minimum Underproduction – creates a one- or multipage Imposition in which the Print Item with the smallest required quantity is placed completely. All other Print Items may be slightly underproduced. On the last page, the Print Item with the smallest quantity defines the maximum column length. Enabling the option Remove sheet duplicates again optimizes the rendering process by removing identical layouts.

To create a multipage Step & Repeat layout and apply one of these strategies, follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Impose Editor and select the Impose Mode Step & Repeat.
  2. Open the tab Artboard [19].
  3. In the Settings area, enable the option Multipage Output [20], and optionally enable Remove sheet duplicates [21] to reduce the number of rendered Impositions.
  4. In the Grid Settings area, open the Strategy [22] dropdown menu.
  5. Choose between Exact Number of Copies [23] or Minimum Underproduction [24].
  6. In the following example (Figure 11), the strategy Minimum Underproduction was applied.

Figure 11: The tab Artboard for the Impose Mode Step & Repeat

  1. As illustrated in the following figure, the Print Item with the smallest quantity [26] is completely placed on the last page [25].

Figure 12: An Imposition applying the strategy Minimum Underproduction

1.2. Approval Projects

The new structure for managing Approval Projects and generating Approval Reports, introduced in version 1.17.2, was further enhanced in version 1.18.0. In version 1.19.2, both the Workflow within the Approval Dashboard and the Approval Portal have been further refined. The Updates include, among other things:

1.2.1. Approval Portal – Layout Adjustment

In the Approval Dashboard, the layout for approving, rejecting, and downloading Approval Reports has been adjusted. The corresponding buttons are now presented individually with clear text labels, making the approval process more intuitive and straightforward for customers.

«Download» Button

To download the Approval Report for the selected Print Item, proceed as follows:

  1. Select the desired design [27].
  2. Click the Download [28] button.

Figure 13: The Approval Dashboard in the new layout

  1. The downloaded Approval Report will be saved automatically to your computer.
  2. You can locate the report in your browser's default download folder or within your current download history.

Figure 14: The download history with the downloaded Approval Report

«Approve» Button

To release a selected Print Item in the Approval Portal – the currently selected Print Item is highlighted with a border – follow these steps:

  1. Click the «Approve» button [29] (Figure 13).
  2. The dialog Approve will open.
  3. Enter your initials or your full name in the Signature [31] field.
  4. Click Approve [32].
  5. The status of the Print Item will change to Approved, and the synchronization of this status update with the Workflow will start automatically.

Figure 15: The dialog Approve in the Approval Portal

«Reject» Button

To reject a selected Print Item in the Approval Portal, proceed as follows:

  1. Click the Reject button [30] (Figure 13).
  2. The dialog Reject will open.
  3. Enter a Reason for Rejection [33] for the Print Item, e.g., «incorrect Print Item».
  4. Enter your initials or full name in the Signature [34] field.
  5. Click Reject [35].
  6. The status of the Print Item will change to Rejected, and the synchronization of this status update with the Workflow will happen automatically.

Figure 16: The dialog Reject in the Approval Portal

Upload New File

The Upload New Artwork feature will be introduced in version 1.20.0. Until then, to add new artwork to an Approval Project, you must add a new Print Item via the Workflow to the Approval Project and allow sufficient time for the synchronization with the Approval Portal.

Please note, that the development and release schedules of the Approval Portal and the Workflow are managed independently, which may result in staggered release timelines.

1.2.2. Approval Portal – Display of the «Expiration» of the Approval Project

Starting with this version, the Approval Portal will display a notification indicating the remaining runtime of the Approval Project. This enables users and customers to immediately see how much time is left before the project expires. The notification appears automatically in the following format: This Approval Project expires in [days] [36].

Figure 17: The Approval Portal with the Project Expiration Notification

1.2.3. Approval Dashboard – Change Expiry Date

Starting with this version, it is possible to extend the expiration date of an expired Approval Project by setting a new future date. To simplify the editing of expired projects, the option Edit [39] has been added to the footer of each Approval Project.

To extend the expiration date of an expired Approval Project to a future date, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard [37].
  2. Use the Quick Filter Bar to search for expired [38] Approval Projects.
  3. Select the desired Approval Project from the filtered list.
  4. Click the Edit [39] icon to open the dialog Edit Approval Project.

Figure 18: The Dashboard of the Approval Projects displaying the Expired Approval Projects

  1. In the dialog Edit Approval Project, the tab General Settings [41] is displayed by default.
  2. Here, you will see the Expiry Date [42] of the Approval Project.
  3. Click the calendar icon [43] to set a new Expiry Date – you can also specify the exact time by clicking the clock icon [44].
  4. Next, switch to the tab Share Options [45].
  5. Adjust additional settings as needed, such as adding a new EMail Recipient [46] or selecting the EMail Account (Sender).
  6. Click Save to apply the changes.
  7. When you save the updated Expiry Date, the following steps will be triggered automatically:
    • The data for the entire Approval Project is re-uploaded to the Approval Portal again.
    • An Email is resent to the specified Email Recipient.
    • The entry Approval Project expired [40] (Figure 18) will be removed from the Approval Dashboard.

Figure 19: The dialog Edit Approval Project with the tabs General Settings and Share Options

  1. Remove the previously applied Expired [47] Quick Filter.
  2. Click Refresh Display [48].
  3. The updated Approval Project, now showing the new Expiration Date [49], will appear in the list of Approval Projects.

Figure 20: List of Approval Projects displaying the updated Approval Project with the new Expiration Date

1.2.4. Timeline for Approval Projects

In this version,  the user interface of the Timeline for Approval Reports has been significantly improved to make it easier for users to track progress and review Approval activities.

The following enhancements have been implemented:

  • The width of the entire dialog Timeline of Comments has been increased for better readability.
  • Column headers [50] have been added to the dialog to clearly distinguish between actions performed locally in the Workflow and those executed in the Online Approval Portal.
  • Approval steps are now highlighted in green [51], while rejection steps are marked in red [52], allowing for faster visual interpretation of the Approval Process.

Figure 21: The Timeline of Comments with the newly enhanced user interface

1.3. Automation

Since version 1.19.0, users with the appropriate license in the Workflow have the ability to create Automation Jobs. This feature enables users to define custom Production Configurations for the production of print products and to process them automatically, increasing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

1.3.1. Operations

Improvements have been implemented for the following Operations.

Operation «Check-in Artwork and Normalize»

The following enhancements have been implemented for the Operations Check-in Artwork and Normalize:

  • Default Placeholder – the default placeholder for File name (without extension) ${factory_job.file_ref.plain_name} is now automatically applied.
  • Placeholders – the placeholders for Global > User Name ${global.current_username}; Automation Job > Created By ${factory_job.created_by}; Print Item > Number of Copies ${motif.number_copies} and Print Item > Ext. ID ${motif.external_id} are now correctly evaluated.
Operation «Create Production Job»

The following updates have been made to the Operation Create Production Job:

  • Renaming of the Operation – the Operation previously named «Create Production Job and Imposition» has been renamed to «Create Production Job». The previous name often caused confusion, leading users to select the wrong Operation when creating a simple Production Job. The updated Operation «Create Production Job» now focuses on generating a Production Job, with the Option to include an Imposition. The Operation works independently for both functions: creating a Production Job and generating an Imposition within a Production Job.
  • Edit Output Template – starting with this version, an Output Template can be edited directly within the Operation [53]. This allows users to make minor adjustments – such as selecting a different Substrate Definition or assigning a different Cutter Device – without needing to create a new Template from scratch.

Figure 22: The Operation Create Production Job with the option to directly edit an Output Template

Operation «Create Production Job from Imposition»

The following changes have been implemented for the Operation Create Production Job from Imposition:

  • Renaming of the Operation – the Operation has been renamed from Create Production Job to Create Production Job from Imposition to clarify that the Operation Create Imposition must be executed beforehand. The Operation is not standalone and cannot be used independently within a Production Configuration.
  • Editing the Output Template – starting with this version, the Output Template can be edited directly within the Operation [54]. This enhancement removes the need to create a new Template for every minor change – such as selecting a different Substrate Definition or switching to another Cutter Device.

Figure 23: The dialog Add Production Configuration with the correct sequence for a Configuration including the Operation Create Production Job from Imposition

Operation «Split Print Item»

The following changes have been implemented for the Operation Split Print Item:

  • Extended Features – in this version, the Operation has been expanded beyond the previous capability of splitting the Print Item into Single Pages [56]. It now also supports splitting by Page Range, Page Chunks, and includes an Expert Mode [55] for advanced splitting of multipage Print Items. For a more detailed description, please refer to the article Operation «Split Print Item».

Figure 24: The Operation Split Print Item with the extended Splitting Options

Extended Features are not Available

Please note that the extended features are only available if your license includes the corresponding permissions. For further details, please contact your Workflow Sales Representative.

Operation «Apply Fixups»

The Operation Apply Fixups was introduced in version 1.19.2 to allow users to apply individual Fixups to Print Items without the need to create an entire Fixup Chain. When using this Operation, please take note of the following:

  • Multiple Usage – the Operation can be added multiple times within a Production Configuration.
  • Not usable – the Operation cannot be used in a Production Configuration after the following Operations – Create Production Job, Create Production Job from Imposition, Create Imposition, and Send to Printer.
  • One or more Fixups – you can add one or more Fixups to this Operation. The order in which the Fixups are executed can be adjusted using the sequence numbers [58]. The same Fixup can also be used multiple times, if needed.
  • Parameterizing Fixups – Parameters for Fixups must be defined via template selection. Save the desired parameters in the respective Fixups as a template and select that template from the dropdown menu [57].

Figure 25: The Operation Apply Fixups

No Access to the Operation and all Fixups

Please note that access to the Operation Apply Fixups, as well as all available Fixups, is only granted if your license includes the corresponding permissi. For more information, please contact your Workflow Sales Representative. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to test this feature free of charge until the end of June 2025.

Edit Print Items during Upload

Leverage the Operation Apply Fixups within Quick Print and Hotfolder Workflows to automatically process print data as it is uploaded into the Workflow. This functionality enables you to apply actions such as Adding Bleed to Print Items, rotating them, defining a Dieline on the TrimBox, or generating a white channel for the Print Item. With its broad range of use cases, this feature quickly becomes an essential component of a streamlined and efficient production process.

Operation «Update Print Item details»

The following improvements have been implemented for the Operation Update Print Item details:

  • Saving information – as of this version, all entries made in the tab Advanced [59] of the Operation are now saved and applied correctly. Previously ignored fields such as No. of Pages [60] and Rotation for Imposition [61] are now fully supported and processed as expected.

Figure 26: The tab Advanced of the Operation Update Print Item details

1.3.2. Production Scheduler

Starting with version 1.19.2, several enhancements have been introduced in the area of Production Schedulers. These Schedulers define how files within the Workflow are automatically processed using the assigned Production Configuration, based on specific conditions and at predefined intervals. The improvements are designed to increase automation efficiency and simplify the management of Production Configurations. Key enhancements include newly introduced and improved Filter Options, as well as a redesigned user interface for sorting and managing the list of Production Schedulers.

Multiple Selection in Selection Lists of User-Defined Fields

In Production Schedulers, it is now possible to select multiple entries from dropdown lists for a user-defined field when setting Filter Criteria. This enhancement enables more flexibility and precise filtering, allowing for greater customization of automated processing Workflows.

Figure 27: The tab Apply to of the dialog Add Production Scheduler with the user-defined field Substrate defined as a selection list

Date and Time Filters

Starting with this version, all filters involving date and time information – such as Created, Modified, or user-defined date fields – now support selecting specific times or time ranges within an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

The following options are available in a date and time filter:

From – To

Select the option From – To [62] to define the desired time period by specifying a start time [63] and an end time [65]. For both fields, the following predefined times can be selected:

  • Yesterday – 24 hours ago from the current time
  • Now – the current time
  • Tomorrow – in 24 hours from the current time
  • 7 days ago – in 7 days ago at 0:00 a.m. based on the current time
  • In 7 days – in 7 days at 11:59 p.m. based on the current time
  • Start of week – on Monday at 0:00 a.m. of the current week
  • End of week – on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of the current week
  • Start of the month – on the first day at 0:00 of the current month
  • End of the week – on the last day at 23:59 of the current month

The Timeline [64] visually clearly displays the selected time range relative to the current time, providing a clear overview of the period covered by your Filter Selection.

Figure 28: The tab Apply to of the dialog Add Production Scheduler with the selected From – To date filter

Date Filter: Greater Than or Equal To

By selecting the option Greater than or equal to [66], you specify that date values should be matched if they are greater than or equal to the selected entry [67]. The predefined entries described previously are available for selection in the dropdown menu.

Figure 29: The tab Apply to of the dialog Add Production Scheduler with the selected date filter Greater than or equal

Date Filter: Less than or equal to

By selecting the option Less than or equal to [68], you specify that date values less than or equal to the selected entry [69] should be included. The selection menu offers the same predefined time options described previously.

Figure 30: The tab Apply to of the dialog Edit Production Scheduler with the selected date filter Less than or equal to

Sorting the List

In this version, two new sorting functions – Created  [71] and Modified [72] – have been added to the Production Scheduler list. Users can sort these fields in ascending or descending order by using the corresponding icon [70].

Figure 31: The list of Production Schedulers with the newly added sorting functions for Created and Modified columns

1.3.3. Automation Variables

In this version, the Automation Variables integrated in version 1.19.1 – which allow users to use the content of a user-defined field for processing in the Operation – have been extended in their functionality.

Using References

Up to this version, only the Primary Key – the ID for Imposition Templates and the GUID for N-Up layouts – could be used as a value in an Automation Variable. Starting with this version, the following additional values can now be referenced:

  • Primary Key
  • Internal name and Name for Impose Templates
  • Name and External ID for N-Up

To configure an Automation Variable using these new options, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Automation Variables.
  2. Click Add [73].
  3. In the now opened dialog Add Automation Variable, select the desired Type [74] for your Automation Variable – e.g., Impose Template for the Nesting Impose mode.
  4. In the Referenced Field [75] dropdown, the following options are now available:
    • ID (Primary Key)
    • Internal name
    • Name
  5. Next, select the appropriate field to reference for the variable.
  6. Click Save to confirm your changes.

Figure 32: The dialog Add Automation Variable with the field Referenced Field selection for an Impose Template

You can find the appropriate values for the referenced field of an Impose Template under Administration > Settings > Impose Editor > Nesting, Step & Repeat and Tiling Templates [76].

To access the required information:

  1. Select the desired Impose Template and click Edit [77]. The Primary Key [78] is displayed directly after the Template name.
  2. In the subsequent dialog Edit Template, you can now view the values for the referenced fields Name [79] and Internal Name [80].

Figure 33: Left: The Impose Editor settings area from the menu Administration > Settings; Right: The dialog Edit Template displaying the information for Name and Internal name

To reference a different value when selecting the Type Selection of an N-Up [81], follow the same procedure as described for Impose Templates.

The following options are available in the Referenced field [82] for N-Ups:

  • GUID – a globally unique identifier for the N-Up layout
  • Name – typically used to represent the tool number in practice
  • External ID – often corresponds to the tool number from leading ERP systems

Figure 34: The dialog Add Automation Variable with the Type Selection of an N-Up selected

You can find the values to be entered for the referenced field of an N-Up under Administration > Die Cut Library > N-Up.

  1. Click the Copy to Clipboard [83] icon to copy the GUID of the desired N-Up to the clipboard.
  2. The values for Name [84] and Ext. ID [85] are displayed directly in the list view of all available N-Ups.

Figure 35: The list of N-Up options under Administration > Die Cut Library > N-Up

Error Message for Missing Reference

If an Automation Job is created using a Production Configuration that includes Automation Variables, an error message will be displayed if the referenced Automation Variable cannot be resolved or its content cannot be found.

1.4. New User Interface

With version 1.19.2, several improvements have been implemented in the new user interface to enhance usability and overall user experience.

1.4.1. Print Item Detail View

In this version, the detail view of Print Items now displays which Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template was used during the normalization process of the Print Item [86].

Figure 36: The tab Document Information of a Print Item showing the Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template information

1.4.2. Color Books

In version 1.19.2, several enhancements were made to Color Books under Color > Color Books & Grid Charts. The improvements include the following:

Refresh Display After Creating a Color Book

As of this version, newly created Color Books are displayed immediately after being added. A notification message [87] confirms that the creation process has been successfully initiated.

Figure 37: The list of Color Books within a Color Book Definition, including a message indicating that the creation of a Color Book has been started

Missing Icons in the List of Color Book Definitions

As of this version, when icons are selected for the Display of Labels in the view options, the correct icons for Used Colors [88] and Color Book [89] are now properly displayed.

Figure 38: The list of Color Book Definitions with Icon display

1.4.3. Adding Tags to Production Jobs

The previously unavailable functionality to assign tags to Production Jobs is now supported as of this version. To assign one or more tags to a Production Job, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to Production Jobs > Production Jobs.
  2. In the list of Production Jobs, select the Production Jobs to which you want to add a tag.
  3. Click the Edit [90] function to proceed.

Figure 39: The list of Productions Jobs

  1. In the dialog Edit Production Job, select the first button [91] to apply the tags to all selected Production Jobs.
  2. Navigate to the tab General [92].
  3. In the Tags [93] selection menu, choose all tags you wish to assign.
  4. Click Save to apply the selected tags to the Production Jobs. Please note that any existing tags on the Production Jobs will remain unchanged.

Figure 40: The tab General in the dialog Edit Production Job

Create New Tags

New tags for Production Jobs can be created under Administration > Settings > Tags > Production Job. In this section, you can assign a color to each tag and edit the tag name. This enables clear categorization and easy visual identification of Production Jobs.

1.4.4. Settings Area «Honor Source Profiles»

The Honor Source Profiles [94] settings are now also available in the new user interface under Settings > Color Management > General. This enables users to manage Source Profile Usage directly within the updated UI.

Figure 41: The tab General showing the Use Source Profiles settings area in Color Management

1.4.5. Create Production Job for Print Items in an Order Item

Starting with version 1.19.2, it is now possible to create a Production Job for all Print Items within a specific Order Item. Previously, a Production Job could only be created for all or selected Print Items across an entire Order. With this Update, individual Order Items can now also be edited [95] or deleted [96].

To use the new feature to create a Production Job for all Print Items in an Order Item, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to Orders > Orders.
  2. Select an Order that contains multiple Order Items.
  3. In the action bar of the desired Order Item, click on the menu Additional Functions [97] and select the option Create Production Job [98].
  4. The dialog Create Production Job will open.

Figure 42: View of an Order with extended functions for an Order Item

  1. In the dialog Create Production Job, switch to the tab Print Items [99].
  2. Select the desired Print Items (either individually or all) from the chosen Order Item.
  3. Click Save to apply the settings and create the Production Job with the selected Print Items from the Order item.

Figure 43: The dialog Create Production Job with the tab Print Items for an Order item

1.5. Data Preparation

As part of the development of version 1.19.2, the functionality of three existing Fixups has been enhanced.

1.5.1. Improvements to Existing Fixups

Improvements have been made to the following three existing Fixups – Add Caption, Add Grommets/Drillholes, and Add Pole Pocket.

Add Caption

The Fixup Add Caption enables the addition of a caption – using the selected text – to be added to the selected edges in the specified position, font, size, and color. Additionally, in the advanced settings, this caption can be created with its own Dieline as a flap.

With version 1.19.2, the functionality has been extended with the following option:

  • When adding a caption, the BleedBox is now enlarged only on the side [100] where the caption was added.

Figure 44: The dialog of the Fixup Add Caption with the set origin of a caption

Add Grommets/Drillholes

The Fixup Add Grommets/Drillholes allows users to add Grommets/Drillholes to the selected horizontal or vertical edges. Users can specify the quantity and spacing of the Grommets. The size and color settings for the Grommets/Drillholes can be configured in the tab Advanced.

With version 1.19.2, the following feature has been introduced:

  • It is now possible to create Grommets/Drillholes without a Fill Color, using only a Stroke. To achieve this, set the color value of the Fill Color [101] to 0/0/0/0 and enable the option Overprint [102]. This ensures that no Fill Color is generated internally.

Figure 45: The tabs Basic Settings and Advanced of the Fixup Add Grommets/Drillholes

Add Pole Pockets

The Fixup Add Pole Pockets adds a pole pocket to the selected edge on the front side of the Print Item. The back side is mirrored based on the front. The overlapping area from the back onto the front can be defined up to the maximum size of the pole pocket.

With version 1.19.2, the following options have been added:

  • Use Existing Bleed [103] – preserves an existing Bleed.
  • Keep Second Page as original [104] – ensures the back side (second page) is created as an «unchanged» original.

Figure 46: The dialog for the Fixup Add Pole Pockets

2. Improvements

In version 1.19.2 of the Workflow, further enhancements have been implemented. These include:

2.1. Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates

In version 1.19.2, the check Object is not CMYK was added to the Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates. Additionally, the information icon displayed in the Preflight Results has been updated with a new symbol.

2.1.1. Check «Object is not CMYK»

As of version 1.19.2, the new check Object is not CMYK is available. This functionality enables users to detect all objects within a PDF file that are not defined in the CMYK color space. The check can optionally be limited to ICC-based or DeviceCMYK objects.

The following Options [105] are available for refining the check:

  • Objects that are not CMYK – detects all objects that do not use the CMYK color space.
  • Objects that are not DeviceCMYK – identifies all objects that are neither in the CMYK color space nor using DeviceCYMK. ICC-based CMYK objects are included in the results.
  • Objects that are not ICC-based CMYK – identifies all objects that are neither in the CMYK nor ICC-based CYMK. DeviceCMYK objects are included in the results.

Figure 47: The Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template with the check Objects that are not CMYK

2.1.2. Severity Level Icon «Information»

Starting with version 1.19.2, a blue icon is now consistently used to represent the « Information» severity level in the Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates. This icon appears, for example, in the Preflight Results [106] of the Print Item Editor. This change addresses a previous issue where the icon´s visibility was suboptimal in certain environments due to its former color scheme.

Figure 48: The Information icon in the Print Item Editor for a Preflight Result

2.2. API Improvements

In version 1.19.2, the following API improvements have been implemented:

2.2.1. Deleting a Production Job

Starting with version 1.19.2, an appropriate API call has been introduced to delete a Production Job. This addition allows external systems to programmatically manage and clean up Production Jobs within the Workflow environment.

Figure 49: The corresponding API call for deleting a Production Job

2.2.2. Subscriber Information in the Request

Starting with version 1.19.2, the Workflow now supports passing subscriber information and parameters directly in the subscriber URL.

Figure 50: Commands for passing subscriber information

2.2.3. Displaying Fixup Variables in Fixup Chains

To assist integrators in quickly identifying the variable name of a Fixup within the user interface, a new mbutton [108] has been added to the dialog Edit Fixup Chain under Administration > Fixup Chains. When this button is activated, the following key information about the variables can be quickly accessed:

  • AutomationKey [107] – the identifier of the Fixup that must be referenced when triggering the Fixup.
  • VariableName [111] – the specific name of the variable associated with the Fixup.

Additional details about a variable can be viewed by hovering the cursor over the (i) icon [110]. To streamline the implementation, the value can be copied directly to the clipboard using the Copy to Clipboard [109] icon, allowing for easy integration into your code or configuration.

Figure 51: The Fixup variable in the user interface of a Fixup Chain

2.3. New Job Ticket for PS Platform Operating Software

In version 1.19.2, a new job ticket was introduced for the printer software PS Platform Operating Software, enabling support for new functions. The new capabilities include:

  • Sending a multipage Imposition to the printer as a single print job.
  • Creating individual print jobs for each page of the multipage print job.
  • Printing individual pages of the multipage print job independently, as soon as they are fully rendered.

2.4. Deleting Production Jobs

Starting with version 1.19.2, the deletion logic previously available for Articles and Print Items is now also supported for deleting Production Jobs.

This enhancement allows selected Production Jobs to be deleted along with their associated Print Items – even if those Print Items are assigned to an Order. In such cases, the referenced Print Items are detached from the order, ensuring they remain preserved within the order. Only Print Items marked with a green checkmark [112] will be deleted.

Alternatively, you can use the following option:

  • Force Delete – the order is not moved to the trash but is permanently deleted. The stepf of moving items to the trash is skipped, and the Production Job, along with its Print Items, is deleted immediately.

Figure 52: The dialog Delete Production Job

2.5. Deleting Orders

In version 1.19.2, the deletion logic previously used for Articles and Print Items has also been extended to support the deletion of Orders.

Only the Order and its associated Print Items will be deleted – provided that the Print Items are not used in another Production Job. If the Print Item is marked with a red (X) [113], the Order and that Print Item will not be deleted.

Alternatively, you can choose the following option:

  • Force Delete - the order is not moved to the trash but is permanently deleted. The step of moving items to the trash is skipped, along with its Print Items, is removed immediately.

Figure 53: The dialog Delete Order

Deleting Orders

To maximize the number of Orders, that can be successfully deleted, we recommend to first remove all associated Production Jobs using the option Force Delete – which skips the trash and deletes them immediately – before proceeding to delete additional Orders. By removing Production Jobs beforehand, the number of existing references within the orders is reduced, making it easier to delete multiple Orders subsequently.

2.6. Working with Filters in Lists

In version 1.19.2, the filter functionality has been revised to present available options to users more clearly and intuitively. The user interface of the selection menu now includes the following elements:

  • Saved Filter Sets [114] – displays all your saved Filter Sets.
  • Save [115] – overwrites the currently selected Filter Set with the applied changes.
  • Save As [116] – saves the currently applied Filters as a new Filter Set, or renames and saves an existing Filter Set under a new name.
  • Delete Filter Set [117] – permanently removes a saved Filter Set from the list.
  • Delete Filter [118] – removes the currently applied Filter from the Filter bar without modifying the selected Filter Set.

Figure 54: The revised Filter menu

Unsaved Filters

Filters that have not yet been saved are marked with an asterisk (*) in the user interface. To ensure you can access these settings later, they must be explicitly saved.

3. Minor Improvements

Several additional minor optimizations have also been implemented in this version.

The menu item Interfaces under Administration > Interfaces has been revised. As part of this Update, the Analytics Collector has been removed from the user interface, and the internal logic has been optimized in several areas.

3.2. Naming of the Print Configuration

Starting with this version, the name of the Print Mode [119] under Printer > Print Configuration must be unique per printer within the Workflow. This change helps prevent confusion when managing Print Configurations. If users attempt to assign a duplicate name, an error message will be displayed indicating that the specified name or value is not permitted for the Print Configuration.

Figure 55: The dialog of a Print Configuration with an error message due to a duplicate name

3.3. Quick Print – Modified Production Configuration

When an Operation is added to a Production Configuration at a later stage under Automation > Quick Print, the newly added Operation is now also displayed in the Operations overview [120]. In previous versions, newly added Operations were not visible in this overview.

Figure 56: The Quick Print menu interface with information about the Operations

3.4. Color Setup – ∆E00

Starting with this version, the color difference ∆E00 is used by default when creating a Color Setup under Color > Color Setups. Previously, ∆E76 was used. as the default.

3.5. HHR Version 14.2

The integration of HHR version 14.2 into version 1.19.2 has led to a significant performance improvement – particularly for shaded fills and patterns in print files. In some cases, performance gains of up to 90% have been achieved.

Performance Improvement not Applicable for All Files

Please note that this performance enhancement may not be evident with all files. The improvement is most noticeable in complex print files containing shaded fills or patterns – such as those frequently created in Adobe Illustrator.

3.6. Reset all System Settings

Starting with this version, resetting all System Settings [121] is now possible through the new user interface located under Settings > General Settings.

Figure 57: The function Reset System Settings in the menu Settings

3.7. Spot Color Report with Fixed Output Values

Starting with this version, fixed color values selected for a Spot Color can also be included in the Spot Color Report.

To create a Spot Color Report with fixed output values, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the desired Article or Print Item and select a Spot Color.
  2. Using the function Managing Spot Color Definitions to define the Fixed Output Values [123] when the Color Mode Lab [122] is selected.
  3. Click Calculate [124] to compute the values for the other color channels, then Save the values.

Figure 58: The dialog Create Spot Color Definition with the Fixed Output Values

  1. Now, you can create a Spot Color Report [125] within the respective Article or Print Item.
  2. Wait until the report has been generated and is available for download.

Figure 59: The tab Print Data of an Article with the option Create Spot Color Report

  1. The Spot Color Report displays the Fixed Color Value [126] for the respective Spot Color.

Figure 60: Excerpt from the Spot Color Report for this file

3.8. Spot Color Definition

Several changes have been made to Spot Color Definitions in this version, including but not limited to the following:

3.8.1. Save Color Values from Grid Chart System-Wide

Starting with this version, Spot Color Definitions from a Grid Chart can be saved either for the specific Print Item or saved system-wide. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Select the desired color value [128] in the Grid Chart.
  2. In the dropdown menu [129] of the Save button, select the entry Save as.
  3. In the dialog Create Spot Color Definition, select the option System [127].

Figure 61: The dialog Create Spot Color Definition with the option to save the Spot Color system-wide

3.8.2. Processing Steps for Spot Colors of the Type «Output as Separation»

Starting with this version, it is possible to specify the corresponding Processing Steps Group and Processing Steps Type for Spot Colors that are Output as Separations.

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. In the dialog Create Spot Color Definition, select the option Output as Separation [130].
  2. Choose the desired Processing Steps Group [131] and Processing Steps Type [132]. If no Processing Steps Type is available, you can create a new Type by clicking Add [133].
  3. Click Save to apply the settings.

Figure 62: The dialog Edit Spot Color Definition with the option to specify the Processing Steps Type

3.8.3. Processing Steps for Spot Colors of the Type «Technical Colors»

In version 1.19.2, the list of Processing Step Groups and their associated Processing Step Types was revised and aligned with the ISO standard.

Figure 63: The dialog Create Spot Color Definition in Color > Spot Colors with the Processing Step Groups and Types

3.9. Print Item Editor – Display of Preflight Results

In this version, the results of the check have been moved to the tab Preflight Results [134] within the Print Item Editor. Previously, the Preflight Results were loosely displayed on the analysis area, which could be distracting when reviewing the Print Item.

Now, by selecting a Preflight Result, the exact position of the error is displayed [135].

Figure 64: The Print Item Editor with the tab Preflight Results

3.10. Show Suggested Fixups for Preflight Checks Without Primary Keys

Starting with version 1.19.2, the Primary Key for Fixups [136] (Figure 64), which was previously displayed to assist in resolving issues detected in the Preflight Results, is no longer shown to avoid user confusion. Previously, this number was mistakenly interpreted as an indicator of how frequently the issue occured.

3.11. Production Information – Rotation for Imposition

Starting with this version, the value for the Rotation for Imposition [137] can also be displayed in the section Production Information of the Print Item´s detail view. To enable this, select the corresponding option in the Display Options [138].

Figure 65: The tab Production Information with the Rotation for Imposition

Rotation for Imposition

If a Print Item must always be imposed with a specific rotation, you can define this setting in the detail view of the Print Item.

3.12. Substrate Import – No Longer Mandatory for Suppliers

Starting with version 1.19.2, specifying a Supplier when importing Substrates from a printer is no longer required to successfully import the Substrate into the Workflow.

3.13. Inks for Durst Printing Systems

The list of available inks for Durst printing systems has been updated in version 1.19.2.

3.14. Upload ICC Profile

Starting with this version, the file name of the ICC profile – rather than its internal name – is displayed after uploading.

3.15. Fixups – Edit Templates

Starting with this version, selected Templates within a Fixup can be edited with regard to their Name and Comment [139].

Figure 66: The dialog Save Settings as Template for a Template within a Fixup

3.16. Grid Charts

The following minor improvements have been implemented for Grid Charts under Color > Color Books & Grid Charts in this version.

3.16.1. Show Comments

Starting with this version, Comments [140] for Grid Charts are displayed in the Grid Charts list.

Figure 67: The list of Grid Charts showing a Grid Chart with a Comment

3.16.2. Brightness Axis with Unit

Starting with this version, the percentage value is also displayed on the slider of the Brightness axis.

Figure 68: The slider of the Brightness axis for a Grid Chart

3.17. Changes in the Installation Routine

Starting with this version, the WCLID file must be uploaded immediately upon the first execution of the installer to proceed. Without the WCLID file, the installation cannot be completed.

3.18. Die Cut Library – GUID of an N-Up

Starting with this version, the GUIDs of single (One-Up) and multiple (N-Up) Impositions in the Die Cut Library can be copied to the Clipboard [141].

Figure 69: A One-Up with the option to copy the GUID to the Clipboard

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