Layout Properties.

This shows the properties of the layout. You can choose between the "Properties", "Colors", "Materials" and "History" tabs.

"Properties" Tab

"Name" box

You can edit the name of the layout in this box.

"Proof Layout" option

The layout is defined as a proof layout if you select this option. In this case, the layout 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".

"Colors" tab

In this 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 display in the table.

•Existing Colors

Only the product colors in the layout display in the table.

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.

Context menu for the "Target" column

This is where you can assign a plate ID to the colors of the job, among other things. In particular, you can choose between "Full Varnish" and "Spot Varnish" for the varnish properties. These properties mean:

•Full Varnish:

A "Full Varnish" color is ignored during CTP output (no plate is created) but it is still assigned a color code. This color is designed for varnishes that will be applied to the entire surface of the printed result (all color separations), without being assigned to a specific color separation. Accordingly, no plate ID is assigned on principle to full varnish.

•Spot Varnish:

A "Spot Varnish" color is applied to a certain color separation after printing. This means that the varnish is assigned to a certain process color. A plate is not generated from a spot varnish as well, however a spot varnish is assigned to a specific plate. Accordingly, a plate ID is assigned automatically to a spot varnish.

If a color whose plate still does not have a plate ID is set to "Spot Varnish", a dialog displays where you must enter the missing plate ID. This plate ID must be unique. In other words it must not be the plate ID of a separation that is not a spot varnish. This is included in the "Assign Plate ID" dialog. A warning displays if applicable. If a spot varnish plate ID was already assigned, you can assign this plate ID to another spot varnish color.

Note: You decide between "Full Varnish" and "Spot Varnish" only at this point and not in the "Colors" section. Only the "Varnish" property is assigned there.

"Materials" Tab

You can view the material parameters for a layout or select a different material in this 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)

"History" Tab

You can view history details about the selected layout in this tab.

Button bar at bottom

Button	Function
Detach from main window	Click this button to separate the "Properties" window from the main window and show them in their own window.
Attach to main window	Click this button to insert the "Properties" window back into the main window.
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.
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.