Configure JDF communication in the Prinect Manager.

To make JDF import settings, go to "JDF Import" in the "Administration" view.

List box "Currently Used JDF Level"

By selecting the JDF level, you define, which data will be imported from the MIS or the WEB Shop. In this way, you can restrict the number of imported data types and prevent faulty data from being imported into Prinect Manager. Depending on the selected level, the JDF Import tabs display more or less options. We will describe all the available options according to the highest JDF level (4) here.

Select Profiles

You can select one or several "Workflow Profiles" in the "Folder Structure", "Master data", and "JDF Data Additions" tabs. In this way, you define for which of the systems connected via JDF Import JDF data is to be configured and imported. The connection to an MIS is enabled by default and cannot be deactivated.

Selecting a profile will activate and configure the data exchange between Prinect Manager and another JDF-compatible workflow component by way of the "Job Definition Format (JDF)" mecha­nisms. You can configure the following connections:

•MIS (Standard)

The MIS workflow, i.e. the connection of Prinect Manager to an MIS via the JDF Import function, is enabled by default as soon JDF Import has been enabled and configured.

•Web-to-Print:

When selecting this profile, you configure the JDF connection to a Web-to-Print application in your system environment.

•Product

When selecting this profile, you can enable and configure the JDF Import connection for prod­ucts. See also Product Types.

•Prinect Portal

This profile represents the JDF connection with the Prinect Portal. You should always choose this profile if you are using the Prinect Portal.

•CIP3-PPF

With this profile you configure the connection of prepress systems compatible with CIP3-PPF. See also PPF Workflow — General.

•CSV Import

Certain data such as addresses for mail merge can be provided in "Character Separated Values" (CSV) format tables. This profile configures the JDF support for CSV data import.

•Signa Station

When selecting this profile, you can enable and configure the JDF Import connection of Signa Station. We recommend that you use this profile if a Prinect Signa Station is present in the sys­tem environment.

"JDF Communication" tab

In this tab, you can view and/or set up the following parameters:

•JMF Receiver URL: This URL can be used to access the JMF reception of Prinect Manager, e.g. from the MIS.

The default definition of this URL is: "http://[Prinect server name]:8889/jmfportal". In this con­text, the port number is "8889", and the path is "jmfportal".

You cannot edit this data. If the JMF sender of your MIS has a different target URL, you must change it on your Management Information System.

•Hotfolder: This is the input directory for incoming JDF files. Only JDF files which are saved in this directory are processed automatically. The default folder is: "\\[Prinect server name]\PTConfig\Connector\JDFImport".

The JDF Import function can process input files of the "jdf", "xjdf", "xml", "zip", "mjd", and "mjm" types. Files written to the hotfolder will be processed with a delay of 2 seconds.

•JMF Compatibility: Enabling the option "Heidelberg advanced settings are available" will add Heidelberg-specific extensions to incoming messages in the JMF (Job Messaging Format) format. You should enable this option if the upstream system(s) (MIS, WEB Shop) is a Heidel­berg product/are Heidelberg products. If not, disable this option to ensure the compatibility of the JMF format.

•Delete jobs: You can delete corresponding jobs in Prinect Manager if you enable the option "Allow deletion of jobs with JMF messages". You cannot delete such jobs in Prinect Manager without this option being enabled.

Confirm your settings with "Save". See also "JDF Communication" Tab.

Configuring MIS for JDF export

The Management Information System (MIS) must be configured appropriately so that the Prinect Manager can communicate with it. You must edit your configuration accordingly if your MIS was con­figured to store the JDF files in a folder different from the one shown here.

For more information, please refer to the documentation of your MIS (Online Help) or contact your local Prinect Service if applicable.