admin_sequence_templates

The basic concept of an automated workflow as provided by Prinect Production is based on all the steps of an output process being configured and saved as templates in advance.

The various steps are grouped together as "Sequences". The actual configuration of your Prinect system (i.e. which options are enabled) and your device configuration provide the framework for defining the steps that you can set in each sequence. The following sequence types are available:

•Sequence Templates - Qualify

•Sequence Templates - Preliminaries

•Sequence Templates - Pages

•Sequence Templates - Proofing

•Sequence Templates - Plate Output

•Sequence Templates - Printing (Offset) and Finishing

•Sequence Templates - Digital Printing

•Sequence Templates - Export / Import - Archiving

When you define different output configurations, you can combine several sequences to form group templates for a better overview and easier handling of your work. See Group Templates.

You can define sequence, smart and group templates in "Administration > Resources > Templates". You can define "smart templates" for special requirements, especially for web-to-print applications. Smart templates contain predefined process setups where you can store complete editing processes for automated workflows. You will find more details about smart templates in: Smart Templates.

The columns show not only the names of the sequence templates, smart templates and group templates but also the properties and status details about each template:

•Active

"Active" enables the sequence in question for use on print jobs that were created in a Management Information System (MIS), a Web-to-Print Manager or with Portal Services. In an MIS, a Web-to-Print Production with Portal Services, you can set up certain output options that are then run by the active sequences when such jobs are imported to Prinect Production. You can set a sequence to "Active" by selecting the sequence and setting "Active for JDF Import" in the context menu. The sequence then displays "Yes" in the "Active" column. In other words, the value in this column only affects job processing if jobs are imported from a connected MIS system, a Web-to-Print Manager or from Portal Services. You will find more information about the import of jobs at the following point: Succession.

The "Active" property also controls replacement of sequences in a smart template: Only "active" sequences are replaced in a smart template.

•Criterion

This column is related to the use of the sequence concerned for processing jobs that were imported from a Management Information System (MIS), a Web-to-Print Manager or from Portal Services. You will find more information about the import of jobs at the following point: Succession. Each criterion of a sequence that is suited for an MIS job import is indicated by an icon in this column. The icons for active sequences ("Yes" in the "Active" column) are colored. Icons for inactive sequences are hidden. "Device ID" or "Plate size" are criteria, for example. You can assign certain criteria to a sequence with the "Properties..." button or the appropriate command in the context menu.

The "Criterion" property also controls replacement of sequences in a smart template: Only "active" sequences are replaced automatically in a smart template.

•Machine

This column only displays an item if the sequence concerned is connected to an output device (a "machine"). For example, in proof sequences, the proofer selected in the sequence displays. In "SheetfedPrinting" the press selected in the sequence displays.

•Created on/Created by

These columns show the creation date and/or the name or initials of the author.

•Modified on/Modified by

These columns show the modification date and/or the name or initials of the operator.

•Comment

Certain sequence types, e.g. "PDFEdit" let you enter comments. These comments are shown in this column. You can type comments directly into the sequence settings or using "Properties" in the context menu.