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CAD Step

CAD Step for Packaging Jobs

IconPrerequisitePrerequisite: The "CAD" step displays only if the user logged in has packaging permissions and if an executable Package Designer is installed on the Prinect server and connected to the Prinect software.

Column set

This list box allows you to create and save your own column sets for different uses or to select the column set you want from existing ones. For information on adapting, creating or deleting column sets, refer to:

Define a custom column set,

Change the order of columns in a column set and

Deleting a Column Set.

IconNoteNote: In this step the contents of the columns show the results of the "CAD request" and cannot be edited. Changes are possible only in the "Start CAD Request" window. See ’Start CAD Request’ Window).

Columns available in the "CAD" step

Column

Display

CAD Type

This displays the type of CAD (shape or layout).

Box Number

This displays the box number. See also "Construction Code" box.

Status

The current processing status is displayed here. For more information, double click the respective column.

The following states can appear:

Working

The action is not yet finished.

Complete

The action is finished.

Aborted

The action was canceled.

Waiting

No processing is presently running. The system is waiting for an action to continue processing.

Warning

The action was finished or canceled with a warning.

Box Inner Dimensions

Displays the inner dimensions of the box.

Box Outer Dimensions

Displays the outer dimensions of the box.

Folded Dimensions

Displays the folded dimensions. These are the dimensions of the carton after it was sealed in the folder-gluer.

Printing Material Brand

Displays the printing material brand.

Printing Material Article Number

Displays the article number of the printing material.

Printing material quality

Displays the printing material quality.

Printing Material Weight

Displays the printing material weight.

Printing Material Thickness

Displays the printing material thickness.

Article Number

Displays the article number.

Shape Name

Displays the shape name.

Shape ID

Displays the shape ID.

Printing Material Dimensions

Displays the printing material dimensions. This is the size of the press sheet (size of the layout plus margins and gripper).

Layout Dimensions

Displays the layout dimensions. This is the size of the layout, measured from each outer cut edge.

Waste

Displays the waste in percent The waste is calculated from the area of the 1ups minus the sheet size (printing material dimensions).

Tool ID

Displays the tool ID.

Number of 1Ups

Displays the number of 1ups.

Cut Line Length

Displays the length of the cut lines. This refers to the overall length of all cutting knives on the layout.

Note: This value displays only with a "CAD" type of layout, and not with a layout of single 1ups.

Crease length

Displays the length of crease lines.

Comment

Displays comments entered in the "Comment" box. See also "Comment" in Context menu "Documents".

DesignCreation

This column displays the files created by Package Designer. You can open and view these files in an appropriately linked program (e.g. Adobe Reader, Acrobat Pro, Windows Photo Viewer, Package Designer) with a single mouse click.

Button bar at bottom

Button

Function

Start CAD Request

The "Start CAD Request" window opens. See ’Start CAD Request’ Window.

Reimporting MIS job

The "Apply layout" window opens. See 'Apply layout' Window.

Close Job

The job closes and you return to the "Jobs" area with the list of jobs or job groups.

"CAD" context menu

Click the right mouse button in the window of the "CAD" work step to open this context menu.

IconNoteNote: Some of the functions are identical to the buttons displayed in the "CAD" step.

Menu command

Function

Start CAD Request

The "Start CAD Request" window opens. See also ’Start CAD Request’ Window.

Apply layout

The "Apply layout" window opens. See also 'Apply layout' Window.

Expand All

The lower levels in the list are displayed ("expanded").

Collapse All

The lower levels in the list are hidden ("collapsed").

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