"Density" Group => Editing Density Values

The "Density" group lets you enter the tonal values as density values instead of dot percentages. In other words, it provides you with a way of editing density values.

•"Dot Percentage" set: Is the default. The table and diagram show dot percentages.

•"Density" set: You can set this option only if you entered a plausible "solid density". This value is the density value at 100% dot percentage relative to paper white.

The "Measured%" column now displays as "Measured D" so that the table now contains the editable density values in this column. (In process curves, the column displays as "Process D".)

The density values are never shown as a diagram but are always converted immediately to dot percentages and shown as such.

•"Info" list box:

A density value fundamentally only provides you with information if the density status is known and if a polarization filter was used when measuring the data.

For your own record, this option lets you add comments about how you measured density.

·"Select Wavelength": You can select this only if you have a data record with a spot color. For spectral densities, you can select the wavelength with maximum absorption and note this using the Info box.

When you repeat spectral density measurements, you should always make sure to measure using the same wavelength. The reason for this is that the wavelength at which the color shows maximum absorption is the set reference point that enables you to compare your results.