User Manual – Durst

Release – 1.19.2 (Description)

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Release Date: 03/31/2025

This article provides a detailed overview of

  • the new features introduced in version 1.19.2, and
  • the improvements implemented for users.

An overview of the new features can be found in the article Release 1.19.2 (Minor Release).

This article is also available for download as a PDF file. Release notes for all previously published versions are available in the Archive.

1. New Features

This section provides an overview of the new features implemented in the Impose Editor, the 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 implemented:

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. Up 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 now also have the option to set a vertical Y-Offset. This enhancement is particularly relevant for hybrid printing, as it allows precise adjustment of the mark position depending on different cylinder sizes. For example, you can create an Impose Template for a printer that is 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 is set to the ImageBox + Bleed [3] position 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 selected OMET Mark

  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 check box [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 choose whether unplaced Print Items should be removed from the newly created Production Job or retained when saving an Imposition.

This dialog is displayed only when creating a new Production Job. When editing an existing Production Job, removing unplaced Print Items is not possible.

To remove unplaced Print Items from a newly created Production Job, follow these steps:

  1. Create an Imposition via Automation > Impose Editor. The selected Impose Mode is not relevant.
  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. In this case, 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 again about the unplaced Print Items [11] as well as underproduced Print Items. You can choose whether to remove the unplaced Print Items from the Production Job or keep them.
  2. Click Accept [12] to 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].
  4. A Production Job will now be created containing only the Print Items that were actually used in the Imposition.

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

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!

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

As of version 1.19.2, the Impose Editor in Impose Mode Die Cut offers the option to switch to the imposition size of the N-Up.

To apply this setting, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Impose Editor.
  2. In the dialog New Imposition, select the Die Cut Impose mode, the desired N-Up, and under Impose Sheet Size, choose the option Use Substrate Definition, then create the imposition.
  3. The Imposition will 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 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 ability 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 – the specified number of copies is placed exactly in the multipage imposition, ensuring no overproduction or underproduction. As many pages are generated as necessary to accommodate all Print Items. By activating the option Remove sheet duplicates, the number of impositions to render can be reduced if identical layouts are produced.
  • Minimum Underproduction – a  one- or multipage imposition is created, with the Print Item having the smallest quantity fully placed. All other Print Items will be minimally underproduced. On the last page, the Print Item with the smallest quantity determines the maximum column length. Again, by activating the option Remove sheet duplicates, the number of impositions to render can be reduced if identical layouts are produced.

To create a multipage Step & Repeat layout and select the desired strategy, follow these steps:

  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 Remove sheet duplicates [21] to reduce rendering time.
  4. In the Grid Settings area, open the Strategy [22] dropdown menu.
  5. Choose either Exact Number of Copies [23] or Minimum Underproduction [24].
  6. In the following example (Figure 11), the strategy Minimum Underproduction was used.

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

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

Figure 12: An imposition using the strategy Minimum Underproduction

1.2. Approval Projects

The new structure for working with Approval Projects and creating Approval Reports, introduced in version 1.17.2, was further expanded in version 1.18.0. In version 1.19.2, both the Workflow in the Approval Dashboard and the Approval Portal have been revised again. The changes 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 displayed individually with clear text labels to simplify the approval process 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 automatically saved to your computer.
  2. You can find the report in your browser's default download directory or in 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 – proceed as follows:

  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 – the synchronization of the status change 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 dialog 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 – the synchronization of the status change 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 available starting from version 1.20.0. Until then, you need to add a new Print Item via the Workflow to the Approval Project and allow some time for the synchronization of the Print Item with the Approval Portal.

The development and release of the Approval Portal occurs independently of the Workflow versioning, which may lead to staggered releases.

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

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

Figure 17: The Approval Portal with the expiration display

1.2.3. Approval Dashboard – Change Expiration Date

Starting from this version, it is possible to set the expiration date of an expired Approval Project to a future date, thereby extending the project until that date. To facilitate quick editing of an expired project, the option Edit [39] is now available in the footer of each Approval Project.

To set the expiration date of an expired Approval Project to a future date, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard [37].
  2. In the quick filter bar, search for expired [38] Approval Projects.
  3. Select the desired Approval Project from the list.
  4. Click the Edit [39] icon, which will open the dialog Edit Approval Project.

Figure 18: The Dashboard of the Approval Projects with 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 previously passed expiration date [42].
  3. Click on the calendar icon [43] to set the new date – you can also specify the exact time by clicking the clock icon [44].
  4. Next, open the tab Share Options [45].
  5. Make additional settings here, such as specifying a new EMail Recipient [46] or selecting the EMail Account (Sender).
  6. Click Save to apply the changes.
  7. By saving the changed expiration date, the following steps are automatically executed:
    • The data for the entire Approval Project will be re-uploaded to the Approval Portal again.
    • An Email will be sent again to the Email Recipient.
    • The entry Approval Project expired [40] (Figure 18) in the Approval Dashboard will be removed.

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

  1. Remove the previously set Expired [47] Quick Filter.
  2. Click on Refresh Display [48].
  3. The updated Approval Project with the new Expiration Date [49] will now be displayed in the list of Approval Projects.

Figure 20: List of Approval Projects with the updated Approval Project

1.2.4. Timeline for Approval Projects

In this version, several improvements were made to the user interface of the timeline for Approval Reports to make it easier for users to track progress.

The following enhancements are available:

  • The width of the entire dialog has been increased.
  • Column headers have been added to the dialog, indicating which actions for the Approval Report were performed locally in the Workflow and which ones were carried out in the Online Approval Portal [50].
  • Approval steps are highlighted in green [51], while rejection steps are highlighted in red [52].

Figure 21: The Timeline of Comments with the new, improved 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 allows users to define custom Production Configurations for the production of print products and process them automatically.

1.3.1. Operations

Improvements have been made to the following Operations.

Operation «Check-in Artwork and Normalize»

The following changes have been implemented for the Operation Check-in Artwork and Normalize:

  • Default Placeholder – the default placeholder for File name (without extension) ${factory_job.file_ref.plain_name} is now used.
  • 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 changes have been implemented for the Operatoin Create Production Job:

  • Renaming of the Operation – the Operation has been renamed from «Create Production Job and Imposition» to «Create Production Job», as the previous naming often led to users selecting the wrong Operation when creating a simple Production Job. The new Operation «Create Production Job» now generates a Production Job. Optionally, it can also create 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 from this version, an Output Template can be edited directly within the Operation [53]. This eliminates the need to create a new template for minor changes – such as selecting a different Substrate Definition or using another Cutter Device.

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

Operation «Create Production Job from Imposition»

The following changes have been implemented for the Operaton 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 – as of this version, an Output Template can be edited directly within the Operation [54]. This eliminates the need to create a new template for every small change – such as selecting a different Substrate Definition or using another Cutter Device.

Figure 23: The dialog Add Production Configuration with the correct sequence for a configuration with 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. In addition to the previous option of splitting the Print Item into Single Pages [56], it now also includes the options Page Range, Page Chunks, and Expert Mode [55] for splitting multipage Print Items. A more detailed description can be found in the following article Operation «Split Print Item».

Figure 24: The Operation Split Print Item with the extended options

Extended Features are not available

Please note that the extended features can only be used if your license includes the appropriate permission. For more information, please contact your Workflow sales representative.

Operation «Apply Fixups»

In Version 1.19.2, the Operation Apply Fixups was newly introduced to give users the ability to apply individual Fixups to Print Items without having to create a full Fixup Chain. When using this Operation, please note the following:

  • Multiple Usage – the Operation can be used 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 – one or more Fixups can be added to the Operation and arranged in the desired sequence – this is done by rearranging the numbers [58]. The same Fixup can also be used multiple times.
  • Parameterizing the Fixup – the values to be used when executing a Fixup can only be defined via a template selection. Save the desired parameters in the respective Fixups as a template and select this 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 Fixups is only granted if the corresponding permission is included in your license. For more information, please contact your Workflow sales representative. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to try out the feature free of charge until the end of June 2025.

Edit Print Items during Upload

Use the Operation Apply Fixups within Quick Print and Hotfolder to automatically process print data as it is uploaded into the Workflow. This feature allows you to add Bleed to Print Items, rotate them, set a Dieline on the TrimBox, or generate a white channel for the Print Item. With its wide range of applications, this feature quickly becomes an indispensable part of your 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, the fields No. of Pages [60] and Rotation for Imposition [61] were ignored.

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 – which define how files in the Workflow are automatically processed using the assigned Production Configuration, based on specific conditions and at predefined intervals. These improvements aim to enhance the automation and management of Production Configurations. Key enhancements include newly introduced and improved filter options, as well as a redesigned user interface for sorting 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 of a user-defined field in dropdown lists simultaneously as filter criteria. This feature allows for more flexible filtering and customization.

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 from this version, all filters that involve a date and time information – such as Created, Modified, or user-defined date fields – now allow for the selection of specific times or ranges of time in a particularly user-friendly manner.

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 entering a start time [63] and an end time [65]. For both fields, the following predefined times are available:

  • 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 shows the selected time period in relation to the current time, providing a clear overview of the period covered by your 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 define from which point in time date values should be found that are greater than or equal to the selected entry [67]. You can choose from the predefined entries described earlier in the selection 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 define from which point in time date values should be found that are less than or equal to the selected entry [69]. You can choose from the predefined entries described earlier in the selection menu.

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 for sorting the list in the Production Scheduler. These can be sorted in ascending or descending order using the respective icon [70].

Figure 31: The list of Production Schedulers with the new sorting functions

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 until this version, only the primary key – the ID for Imposition templates and the GUID for N-Up layouts – could be read as a value in the Automation Variable. Starting from this version, it is now possible to use the following values:

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

To access the referenced fields, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Automation > Automation Variables.
  2. Click on 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. The following options are now available in the Referenced field [75] selection field:
    • ID (Primary Key)
    • Internal name
    • Name
  5. Next, select the field to be referenced for the variable.
  6. Click Save.

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

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

  1. Select the desired Impose template and click Edit [77]. The Primary Key [78] will be displayed directly behind the 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

Follow the same procedure if you want to reference a different value when selecting the Type Selection of an N-Up [81].

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

  • GUID – a globally unique identification number of an N-Up
  • Name – typically the tool number in practice
  • External ID – often 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

When creating an Automation Job using a Production Configuration that includes Automation Variables, an error message will be displayed if the content of the referenced Automation Variable cannot be found.

1.4. New User Interface

With version 1.19.2, various enhancements were made to the new user interface:

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 to normalize 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, various improvements were made to Color Books under Color > Color Books & Grid Charts. These 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 message [87] is shown indicating that the creation process has been 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

If icons were selected for Display of Labels in the view option, the correct icons for Used Colors [88] and Color Book [89] are now available as of this version.

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

1.4.3. Adding Tags to Production Jobs

The previously missing ability to assign tags to Production Jobs is now available 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. Then execute the Edit [90] function.

Figure 39: The list of Productions Jobs

  1. In the dialog Edit Production Job, select the first button [91] if you want to apply the tags to all selected Production Jobs.
  2. Select the tab General [92].
  3. In the Tags [93] selection menu, choose all tags you wish to assign.
  4. Click Save to aply the selected tags to the Production Jobs. 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

Create new tags for Production Jobs under Administration > Settings > Tags > Production Job. There, you can assign a color to each tag and edit the name of the tag. This allows for clear categorization and visual identification of Production Jobs.

1.4.4. Settings Area «Honor Source Profiles»

The Honor Source Profiles [94] settings area is now also available in the new user interface under Settings > Color Management > General. This allows users to manage Source Profile Usage directly in 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 of a specific Order Item. Previously, a Production Job could only be created for all or selected Print Items within an entire Order. With this Update, individual Order Items can now be edited [95] or deleted [96] as well.

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 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. Here, select the desired Print Items (either individually or all) from the selected 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 functions of three existing Fixups were extended:

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 allows a caption – the selected text – to be added to the selected edges in the specified position, font, size, and color. In addition, in the advanced settings, this caption can be generated with its own Dieline in the form of a flap.

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

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

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

Add Grommets/Drillholes

The Fixup Add Grommets/Drillholes adds Grommets/Drillholes to the selected horizontal or vertical edges. Users can specify how many grommets should be added and the spacing between them. The size and color of the Grommets/Drillholes can be configured in the tab Advanced.

With version 1.19.2, the following feature has been added:

  • It is now possible to create Grommets/Drillholes without a Fill Color but with a Stroke. To achieve this, the color value of the Fill Color [101] to 0/0/0/0 and activate the opiton Overprint [102]. This automatically 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] – keeps 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, additional improvements have been implemented. These include:

2.1. Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates

In version 1.19.2, the check Object is not CMYK has been added to the Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates. Additionally, the information icon used in the display of 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 feature allows users to identify all objects within a PDF file that are not defined in the CMYK color space. Optionally, the check can be limited to ICC-based or DeviceCMYK objects.

The check can be further refined using the following options [105]:

  • Objects that are not CMYK – identifies all objects not using the CMYK color space.
  • Objects that are not Device CMYK – identifies all objects that are neither in the CMYK color space nor using DeviceCYMK. This includes ICC-based CMYK objects.
  • Objects that are not ICC-based CMYK – identifies all objects that are neither in the CMYK color space nor ICC-based CYMK. This includes DeviceCMYK objects.

Figure 47: The Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template with the check Object is not CMYK

2.1.2. Severity Level Icon «Information»

Starting with version 1.19.2, a blue icon is 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. Previously, the icon´s visibility was suboptiomal in some environments due to its color scheme.

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

2.2. API Improvements

In this version, the following improvements have been made to the API.

2.2.1. Deleting a Production Job

A corresponding API call has been provided for deleting a Production Job.

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

2.2.2. Subscriber Information in Request

Version 1.19.2 introduced the ability to pass subscriber information and parameters in the subscriber URL.

Figure 50: Commands for transferring subscriber information

2.2.3. Displaying Fixup Variables in Fixup Chains

In order to quickly read the variable name of a Fixup in the user interface, a button [108] has been added to the Edit Fixup Chain dialog in Administration > Fixup Chains. Activating this button allows you to quickly read the following information about the variables:

  • AutomationKey [107] – the name of the Fixup that has to be transferred to call the Fixup.
  • VariableName [111] – the name of the variable.

Obtain additional information about a variable by moving the cursor over the (i) icon [110]. Clicking Copy to clipboard [109] copies the content to the clipboard so that you can transfer the values to your code more quickly.

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 has been provided for the printer software PS Platform Operating Software, which can be used to map new functions. The new functions 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.
  • Individual pages of the multipage print job can be printed independently of the other pages as soon as they are rendered.

2.4. Deleting Production Jobs

In version 1.19.2, the delete logic that is already used for Articles and Print Items is now also available for deleting Production Jobs.

This deletes selected Production Jobs together with the Print Items, even if the Print Items are assigned to an Order. Referenced Print Items are separated from the order so that the Print Items remain in the order. Print Items marked with a green check mark [112] are deleted.

Alternatively, select the following option:

  • Force Delete – will not move to trash, will remove permanently. Moving the items to the trash is skipped, and the Production Job and all Print Items are deleted immediately.

Figure 52: The Delete Production Job dialog

2.5. Deleting Orders

In version 1.19.2, the delete logic already used for Articles and Print Items has also been made available for deleting Orders.

Only the Order is deleted together with the Print Items if the Print Items are not used in another Production Job. If the Print Item is marked with a red (X) [113], the Order with the Print Item is not deleted.

Alternatively, select the following option:

  • Force Delete - will not move to trash, will remove permanently. Moving the items to the trash is skipped, and the order and all Print Items are deleted immediately.

Figure 53: The Delete Order dialog

Deleting Orders

To delete as many Orders as possible, we recommend that you first remove all possible Production Jobs with the option Force Delete - will not move to trash, will remove permanently before deleting any further Orders. This ensures that there are not too many references left in the Orders, which makes it possible to delete multiple Orders.

2.6. Working with Filters in Lists

In version 1.19.2, the filter function has been revised to provide users with a clear and understandable overview of the available options. The user interface of the selection menu is now as follows:

  • Saved Filter Sets [114] – this is where your saved filter sets are located.
  • Save [115] – use this to overwrite a selected filter set with the changes you have made.
  • Save As [116] – save either the currently set filters as a new filter set or save an existing filter set under a new name.
  • Delete Filter Set [117] – delete a filter set you have saved completely from the list of filter sets.
  • Delete Filter [118] – delete the currently set filter from the filter bar; the currently selected filter set is preserved.

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 refer to the settings you have made at a later date, it is essential that you save these settings.

3. Minor Improvements

In addition, several minor improvements have been implemented in this version.

The menu item Interfaces in Administration > Interfaces has been revised. During this process, the Analytics Collector was removed from the user interface and minor improvements were made to the internal logic.

3.2. Naming the Print Configuration

Starting with this version, the name of the Print Mode [119pri] in Printers > Print Configuration in the Workflow must be unique for each printer. This prevents confusion when using the Print Configurations. If users attempt to assign the same name again, an error message appears stating that the name or value for the Print Configuration is not allowed.

Figure 55: The dialog for a Print Configuration with the error message for an identical name

3.3. Quick Print – Changed Production Configuration

When adding an Operation to a Production Configuration in Automation > Quick Print, the newly added Operation is now also displayed in the Operations overview [120]. This was not the case in previous versions.

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

3.4. Color Setup – ∆E00

When creating a Color Setup in Color > Color Setups, the color difference ∆E00 is used by default starting with this version. Previously, ∆E76 was used.

3.5. HHR Version 14.2

The release of HHR version 14.2 in version 1.19.2 has resulted in a significant performance increase, particularly for shaded fills and patterns in print files. Improvements of up to 90% have been achieved for certain files.

Performance improvement not for all files

Please note that this performance improvement cannot be expected for all files. The improvement is mainly noticeable with complex print files that contain shaded fills or patterns, which were, e.g., created in Illustrator.

3.6. Reset all System Settings

Resetting all System Settings [121] is possible from this version onwards in Settings > General Settings in the new user interface.

Figure 57: The Reset System Settings function in Settings

3.7. Spot Color Report with Fixed Output Values

Starting with this version, it is possible to output fixed color values for the selected Spot Color in the Spot Color Report.

To create a Spot Color Report with fixed output values, proceed as follows:

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

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

  1. Now create a Spot Color Report [125] in the respective Article or Print Item.
  2. Wait until the report is ready for download.

Figure 59: The Print Data tab of an Article with the option to create a 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

In this version, several changes have been made to the Spot Color Definitions. These include 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 for the Print Item or directly saved system-wide. To do this, proceed as follows:

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

Figure 61: The Create Spot Color Definition dialog 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 also possible to enter the corresponding Processing Steps Group and Processing Steps Type for Spot Colors that are output as Separations.

To do this, proceed as follows:

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

Figure 62: The Edit Spot Color Definition dialog 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 in connection with the Processing Step Types has been revised and adapted to the ISO standard.

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

3.9. Print Item Editor – Displaying Preflight Results

In this version, the results of the check have been moved to the Preflight Results tab [134] in the Print Item Editor. Up to this version, the Preflight Results were loosely attached to the analysis area, which could be distracting when viewing the Print Item.

Activating a Preflight Result displays the position of the error [135].

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

3.10. Show Suggested Fixups for Preflight Checks Without Primary Keys

The primary key for Fixups [136] (Figure 64), which was displayed to resolve a problem found in the Preflight Results, is no longer displayed as of version 1.19.2 to avoid confusion. This number was previously used as an indicator for the frequency of the found error.

3.11. Production Information – Rotation for Imposition

Starting with this version, the value for the Rotation for Imposition [137] can be displayed in the Production Information of the detail view of a Print Item. Select the option in the Display Options [138].

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

Rotation for Imposition

If a Print Item always has to be imposed with a defined rotation, specify this in the detail view of the Print Item.

3.12. Substrate Import – No Longer Mandatory for Suppliers

Starting with version 1.19.2, when importing Substrates from a printer, you no longer need to specify a Supplier to 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 again with version 1.19.2.

3.14. Upload ICC Profile

When uploading an ICC profile, starting with this version, the file name of the ICC profile will be displayed after the upload instead of the internal name of the ICC profile.

3.15. Fixups – Edit Templates

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

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

3.16. Grid Charts

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

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 with a GRID Chart with Comment

3.16.2. Brightness Axis with Unit

Starting with this version, the percentage value is also displayed in the slider for the Brightness axis.

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

3.17. Changes to the Installation Routine

Starting with this version, the WCLID file must be uploaded immediately when running the installer for the first time in order to continue. Without the WCLID file, the installation cannot be completed.

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

Starting with this version, the GUID of a One-Up and an N-Up 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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