This shows the layout properties. You can choose between the "Properties", "Colors", "Materials" and "History" tabs.
You can change the name of the layout in the "Properties" tab.
The layout turns into a proof layout when you click the box in "Proof Layout". This is indicated by a tick and it is not linked to any output sequence.
The other data are for your information only.
You will find a description of most of the data in Columns in the list view of the "Imposition view".
In the "Colors" tab, you can view the product colors for a layout, map colors to another color and change the printing order of the colors. You will find more information in the "Colors" Section.
Color List
You can choose between the following views:
•All Colors
All available product colors are shown in "Layout Colors" if you select "All Colors".
•Existing Colors
Only the product colors in the layout are shown in "Layout Colors" if you select "Existing Colors".
Note: If you select an element (surface or sheet) in versioned layouts and edit the only variable color attribute, "Target", in the "Colors" tab, a warning appears (unless all variants of the element are selected at the same time), drawing your attention to the fact that the change will be applied to all further variants of the element.
You can view the material parameters for a layout or select a different material in the "Materials" tab.
"Printing Material" Group
"Width/Height Unit" list box
This is where you can change the unit of measure.
"Change" button
Click the "Change" button to open the "Select Printing Material" window (see also the "Select Printing Material" Window). You can select a different printing material in this window.
"Edit Format" button
Click the "Edit Format" button to display the "Edit Paper Size" window. This is where you can change the paper size. (see also "Edit Paper Size" Window)
You can also view history details about the selected layout in the "History" tab.
Button bar at bottom
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Save |
You can select this button only if inputs or changes can be made in the "Properties". In this case, the change is applied and saved when you click this button. |
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Close |
Click this button to close the layout properties and display the dynamic window again in its full size. If you made changes that were not saved, you are prompted to save or discard them before closing the window. |
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Detach from main window |
Click this button to separate the "Properties" window from the main window and show them in their own window. |
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Attach to main window |
Click this button to insert the "Properties" window back into the main window. |