There are three groups of placeholders that are displayed by group in a table and are replaced in different ways. Below we will show you the placeholders available in Signa Station. See Insert placeholder for a description of how to insert.
In many workflows (e.g. working with barcodes) it is a good idea to use only certain characters or numbers in the existing placeholders.
Examples:
"$[jobname:3]" Only the first three characters of the placeholder will be used.
"$[jobname:-3]" Only the last three characters of the placeholder will be used.
Why it is feasible to limit the number of characters for placeholder replacement
The formatting instructions for the placeholders ensure that the mark always contains the same number of characters during placeholder replacement, which enables controlled use of the marks across jobs. Otherwise, it can happen, especially in the case of marks with multiple placeholders, that extensive job information exceeds the readability of the mark.
In the case of text marks, the sheet size limits the number of characters that can be represented. For binary, bar or area codes, the restriction is less obvious, but even with these codes, only a maximum number of characters can be represented at a time.
For example, a maximum of 72 characters is possible with a DataMatrix code 16x48, as in the standard "NelaPlateControl" mark. Without formatting instructions in the placeholders, a job with extensive details such as very long job names could produce undesirable results when generating the marks or replacement could not be performed at all.
Therefore, you should find out how many characters can be displayed with the code you are using before creating the marks. Either use the formatting instructions to limit the characters per placeholder so that the maximum number of characters is not exceeded, but a meaningful mark is still generated, or select a code that allows more characters to be displayed.
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Formats |
Explanation |
|---|---|
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:n or :+n |
Only the first "n" characters will be used. |
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:-n |
Only the last "n" characters will be used. |
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:(n1,n2) |
The first "n1" characters and the last "n2" characters will be deleted. |
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:(n1;n2) |
The first "n1" characters, if any, will be deleted and the next "n2" characters will be used (if there are less "n2" characters, only those will be used). |
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:# or :+# |
Only the leading digits will be used (no characters). |
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:-# |
Only the tailing digits will be used (no characters). |
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:* or :+* |
Only the tailing digits will be deleted (no characters). |
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:-* |
Only the leading digits will be deleted (no characters). |
Any natural digits can be specified in formats.
Examples:
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Format |
Replaced text |
|---|---|
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None |
Alphabet (lowercase): abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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44 |
Alphabet (lowercase): abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz |
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-44 |
Alphabet (uppercase): ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ |
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(64.0) |
Alphabet (uppercase): ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ |
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(17;27) |
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz |
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(alphabet,alphabet) |
(lowercase): abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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(abcdefgh;alphabet) |
ijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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(abc,44) |
defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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(abc;26) |
defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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(17,alphabet) |
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
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(17;alphabet) |
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - |
In row 1 of the table, the replaced text is to be viewed without a format. For example, to use the format from row 5, the placeholder "$[jobid:(17;27)]" is entered in the mark. When substrings are formed from the replaced text, the set limits are not applied to the substring if strings are used.
Formats for layer placeholders
Placeholders showing layer-specific data, like the name of the assigned PDF document, always show the data of the last active layer. In versioned jobs, this is generally the layer that is wanted.
The effect of format ":Ln" on layer-specific placeholders where n is greater than or equal to 0 and smaller than the layer total is that the data for the specified layer are replaced in the placeholder. In this process, layers are incremented, starting with 0. Format ":Lall" has a special position. This shows the data of all active layers.
At present, the following placeholders are supported:
•$[DocumentTitle]
•$[DocumentAuthor]
•$[DocumentSubject]
•$[DocumentKeywords]
•$[DocumentPageName]
•$[DocumentPageNumber]
•$[DocumentRecord]
•$[DocumentTrimSizeX]
•$[DocumentTrimSizeY]
In the case of segmented folding sheets, this format lets you address the assigned PDF documents on the single segments.
Examples:
•$[DocumentPageName:L0] - The name of the assigned PDF document of the first active layer of the page displays.
•$[DocumentPageName:Lall] - The names of all PDF documents of the active layers of the page display.
Formats for unit-specific placeholders
Placeholders that are unit-specific, in other words where the unit set in the Preferences plays a part, are normally always output in the unit set by default. For example, to be able to use a different unit in barcode marks for finishing than specified in the user interface of Signa Station, you can define placeholders that deviate from the default using these format instructions. This makes it possible to take into account technical requirements relating to machines without having to use units unfamiliar to the user in the user interface.
The format ":Uc" replaces the placeholder in the specified unit. In addition, a set number of digits can be added to unit-specific placeholders. In this case, the value that is output is rounded up as an integer and, if necessary, filled with leading zeros. The format available for this is ":n" or ":Uc:n" with n taken from (0..9) and c from (m, cm, dm, mm, um, point, inch, cicero, pica, didot, foot, pica).
At present, the following placeholders are supported:
•$[MasterPageX]
•$[MasterPageY]
•$[PositionOnPaper]
•$[ImpBleedSizeX]
•$[ImpBleedSizeY]
•$[PageTrimSizeX]
•$[PageTrimSizeY]
•$[PageOffsetX]
•$[PageOffsetY]
•$[PaperFormat]
•$[PaperThickness]
•$[PlateSizeX]
•$[PlateSizeY]
Examples:
•$[PlateSizeX:Umm] - Outputs the plate size in millimeters, independent of the set unit
•$[PlateSizeX:4] - Outputs the plate size as an integer in the set unit, with leading zeros added, if necessary
•$[PlateSizeX:Umm:4] - Outputs the plate size as an integer in millimeters, with leading zeros added, if necessary
Formatting of date placeholders
You can set the date and time in very different ways. This can be done through formatting because it is pointless to provide a separate placeholder for each possible notation. To format a date placeholder, the introductory formatting character, the colon, is followed by "@" and after that the date format is set.
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Letter |
Date or Time Component |
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Y |
Year |
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M |
Month |
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w |
Calendar week |
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d |
Day |
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u |
Day in week |
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H |
Hour (0-23) |
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h |
Hour am/pm (1-12) |
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m |
Minute |
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s |
Second |
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a |
AM/PM marker |
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Placeholders |
Replacement (example) |
|---|---|
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$[PrintDate:@yyyy.MM.dd - HH:mm:ss] |
2022.07.04 - 22:22:56 |
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$[PrintDate:@h:mm a] |
9:08 AM |
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$[PrintDate:@HH:mm 'hours'] |
14:08 hrs |
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$[PrintDate:@hh] |
12 |
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$[PrintDate:@yyyy.MM.dd - HH:mm] |
2022.07.04 - 2:08 PM |
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The following characters are permitted within the formatting: |
, . - _ / and blank |
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Free text: |
Place in apostrophes |
List of implemented placeholders for text marks by groups
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Placeholders that are replaced by the Prepress Manager in a Prepress Manager workflow, even if Signa Station is started from the Prepress Manager. |
Required placeholder reference in |
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|---|---|---|
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Date PDF document was modified Used, for example, on a correction PDF with the same name as the PDF already assigned to the pages. The benefit of using such PDFs is that the page assignment does not change. The disadvantage is that you cannot detect in the proof whether the new PDF was used. You can modify this using a suitable mark with a placeholder for the modification date. |
$[DocumentModificationDate] |
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Article Name |
$[ArticleName] |
Press sheet/cutting die/1up |
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Article Number |
$[ArticleID] |
Press sheet/cutting die/1up |
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If placeholders $[ArticleID] or $[ArticleName] are set in relation to the 1up, they return the article number or name of the 1up. If these placeholders are used in relation to the cutting die or press sheet, they return a list of all folding schemes used on the cutting die or press sheet. This list does not contain duplicate entries (each item is listed only once) and is sorted alphanumerically. In this way, you have, for example, an identification on each "separated die sheet" which articles are placed on it, and you can quickly identify whether the die sheet is homogeneous. |
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ASIR Details (2/5 Interleaved) |
$[ASIRDetailsI25] |
Folding Sheet |
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ASIR Details (Code 128) |
$[ASIRDetailsC128] |
Folding Sheet |
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Asir code (Müller Martini) |
$[ASIR] |
Folding Sheet |
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Job Name |
$[jobname] |
Press Sheet |
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Job Number |
$[jobid] |
Press Sheet |
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Output Date |
$[Date] |
Press Sheet |
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Output Time |
$[Time] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet |
$[Sheet] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet Description |
$[SheetDescription] |
Press Sheet |
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Document of page |
$[DocumentPageName] |
Page |
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Layer Name |
$[LayerName] |
Press Sheet |
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Trim Box (width in document) |
$[PageTrimSizeX] |
Page |
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Trim Box (height in document) |
$[PageTrimSizeY] |
Page |
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Trim box, horizontal offset |
$[PageOffsetX] |
Page |
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Trim box, vertical offset |
$[PageOffsetY] |
Page |
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Date PDF was created |
$[DocumentCreationDate] |
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Data Record Number in PDF/VT |
$[DocumentRecord] |
Page |
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Folding Sheet ID |
$[FoldingSheetID] |
Folding Sheet |
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Separation |
$[Color] |
Press Sheet |
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Color separation (color code) |
$[ColorCode] |
Press Sheet |
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Color separations: All color names 'On all Colors' |
$[color all-a] |
Press Sheet |
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Color separations: All color names in separation colors |
$[color all-c] |
Press Sheet |
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You can display the $[color all-c] and $[color all-a] placeholders to view the color separations in the graphic view of the press sheet, in the list view and in the report. For more details, see Use of the placeholders for color separations for press sheets and/or lists and reports. |
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Customer Nickname |
$[NickName] |
Press Sheet |
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Customer Name |
$[customername] |
Press Sheet |
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Customer ID |
$[customerid] |
Press Sheet |
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Layout Bleed Size (Width) |
$[ImpBleedSizeX] |
Page |
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Layout Bleed Size (Height) |
$[ImpBleedSizeY] |
Page |
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Layout Name |
$[ImpPlanName] |
Folding Sheet |
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Delivery quantity |
$[Quantity] |
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$[QuantityPerSheetRegion] |
Folding Sheet |
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This placeholder displays the delivery quantity, divided by the number of copies placed on the sheet. If the last step of the surface is produced on different machines and not all of the available sheets are to be processed, the mark tells you when the desired delivery quantity is reached. It does not include the quantity in cases where the job is spread across several sheets in gang jobs. |
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Paper Thickness |
$[PaperThickness] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Size |
$[PaperFormat] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Grammage |
$[PaperGrammage] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Grain Direction |
$[GrainDirection] |
Press Sheet |
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The paper grain direction is defined in the paper resource that is assigned to the press sheet. The "Paper Grain Direction" placeholder is replaced by the localized text of the paper grain direction. The arrow indicating the grain direction has dashed lines in the graphic view if "undefined" is set in the related paper resource or if no paper resource is assigned to the press sheet. |
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Paper Name |
$[PaperName] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Grade (ISO) |
$[PaperFormat] |
Press Sheet |
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Product Code |
$[Productcode] |
Folding Sheet / Page |
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Process Calibration Curve |
$[ProcessCalCurve] |
Press Sheet |
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Page rotation (0, 90, 180, 270 degrees) |
$[PO] |
Page |
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Page Comment |
$[PaperComment] |
Page |
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Page List |
$[PageSetName] |
Page |
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Layout Page Number |
$[PagePositionName] |
Page |
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Page Number in Document |
$[DocumentPageNumber] |
Page |
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Page Scale (width) |
$[PageScaleX] |
Page |
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Page Scale (height) |
$[PageScaleY] |
Page |
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Keywords in the document |
$[DocumentKeywords] |
Page |
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Product Part |
$[ProductName] |
Press Sheet |
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Subject of the document |
$[DocumentSubject] |
Page |
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Document title |
$[DocumentTitle] |
Page |
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Author of the document |
$[DocumentAuthor] |
Page |
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Target Date |
$[DeliveryDate] |
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Note: The replacers are also always part of the "Replaced in all workflows" group. Because of the increased number of replacers as of version 2015, these are grouped separately in the table for a better overview.
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Group: Replacer in Signa Station Placeholders that are always replaced by Signa Station in every workflow, even if the job/product part is edited in Prepress Manager: |
Required placeholder reference in |
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|---|---|---|
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Absolute Job Path |
$[JobPath] |
Press Sheet |
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No. of 1ups (per cutting die / per sheet) |
$[OneUpCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Press Sheet Count in Product Part |
$[PressSheetCount] |
Press Sheet |
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For gang jobs, the information about how many gang parts are on the sheet and how many copies per gang part are on the sheet is important for finishing. |
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Nr. Gang Part 1ups |
$[GangPartOneUpCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Nr. Gang Part 1ups on Sheet |
$[PressSheetGangPartOneUpCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Nr. Copies per Gang Part 1up |
$[CopiesOfGangPartOneUp] |
Assembly Block/Folding Sheet |
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Nr. Copies per Gang Part 1up on Sheet |
$[PressSheetCopiesOfGangPartOneUp] |
Assembly Block/Folding Sheet |
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Folding Sheet Count in Product Part |
$[FoldingSheetCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Application |
$[Application] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet Quantity (Sheet Optimization) |
$[LabelPrintingVolume] |
Press Sheet |
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Output parameter set |
$[OutputParameterSet] |
Press Sheet |
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Required Material (Total Area) |
$[RequiredReelArea] |
Press Sheet |
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Required Material (Total Length) |
$[RequiredReelLength] |
Press Sheet |
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User-defined field 1...5 (part of gang job) |
$[GangPartUser1...5] |
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Binding Methods |
$[Binding] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet Number |
$[SheetNo] |
Press Sheet |
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Surface |
$[SurfaceCharacter] |
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Lot Number |
$[LotID] |
Page |
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Press Date |
$[PrintDate] |
Press Sheet/Assembly Block |
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The print date results counted back from the target dates. |
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Printing Type |
$[PrintType] |
Press Sheet |
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Trim Box (width in layout) |
$[LayoutTrimSizeX] |
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Trim Box (height in layout) |
$[LayoutTrimSizeY] |
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Created by |
$[Creator] |
Press Sheet |
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Folding Sheet Description / Version |
$[FoldingSheetDescription] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Sheet ID |
$[SheetRegionID] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Sheet Group |
$[SheetRegionGroupIndex] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Sheet Index in Folding Sheet Group |
$[SheetRegionInGroup] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Sheet Number |
$[Sheetregionno] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Rule (HDM) |
$[StahlFold] |
Press Sheet |
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Folding Scheme Name |
$[SchemeName] |
Folding Sheet |
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Folding Scheme Name (CIP4) |
$[SchemeNameCIP4] |
Folding Sheet |
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Note: The placeholders $[SchemeName] and $[SchemeNameCIP4] can also be replaced on a press sheet basis. If these placeholders are used in marks set on a press sheet, they output a list of all folding schemes used on the press sheet. Each scheme - even if it placed multiple times - is listed only once. |
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Collating Number |
$[SheetregionGroupno] |
Folding Sheet |
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Collating Number as Letter |
$[SheetregionGroupnoAsCharacter] |
Folding Sheet |
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Max. Folding Sheet Group |
$[MaxSheetRegionGroupIndex] |
Folding Sheet |
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Max. Folding Sheet Index in Folding Sheet Group |
$[MaxSheetRegionInGroup] |
Folding Sheet |
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Information about placeholders (Max.) Folding Sheet Group/(Max.) Folding Sheet Index in Folding Sheet Group: For finishing, barcode marks are generally used that help to identify a folding sheet. In mixed binding, the folding sheet groups and the relation of the folding sheets are also interesting in this case. Using the placeholders for folding sheet groups and folding sheet index, you can create marks that provide this information. In ganging optimization, the data are read from the gang part analog to the folding sheet number if the folding sheet concerned was sent for ganging from the Cockpit. |
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Work Style |
$[PrintWorkstyle] |
Press Sheet |
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Color Total |
$[ColorCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Number of 1ups on Sheet |
$[PressSheetPageCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Modified by |
$[Modifier] |
Each reference |
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Max. Folding Sheet Number |
$[MaxSheetNumber] |
Folding Sheet |
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Shape Name |
$[ShapeName] |
Folding Sheet |
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Shape ID |
$[ShapeID] |
Folding Sheet |
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Lenticular Lens Width |
$[LenticularPitch] |
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Lenticular Mode |
$[LenticularMode] |
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Lenticular Scaling |
$[LenticularScaling] |
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Last folding sheet (tag) |
$[LastFoldingSheetMarker] |
Folding Sheet |
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Version Index (e.g. for Barcode) |
$[VersionIndex] |
Folding Sheet |
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Master Page (Width) |
$[MasterPageX] |
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Master Page (Height) |
$[MasterPageY] |
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Press Name |
$[PressName] |
Press Sheet |
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Name of the cutting die file |
$[CuttingDieName] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate Template Name |
$[PlateTemplate] |
Press Sheet |
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Job Notes |
$[OutputComment] |
Press Sheet |
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Job Notes |
$[JobInfo] |
Press Sheet |
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Collating Group Number |
$[CollatingGroupno] |
Folding Sheet |
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Station Number |
$[StationNumber] |
Page |
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OPP / OPC |
$[OPP] |
Press Sheet |
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Grain Direction (part of gang job) |
$[GangPartGrainRestiction] |
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Pagination Number |
$[PaginationNumber] |
Folding Sheet |
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Paper Usage (Sheet Optimization) |
$[LabelOptimizationPaperUsage] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Usage per Sheet (Sheet Optimization) |
$[LabelOptimizationPaperUsagePerSheet] |
Press Sheet |
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Paper Name (Sheet Optimization) |
$[LabelOptimizationPaperName] |
Press Sheet |
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A particular structure for a Data Matrix mark was agreed upon with Nela for the interaction with Nela plate logistic systems so that the mark to be imaged on the plate can transport all necessary information. The content is described in the SF-NELA-Prinect.xlsx barcode definition. The "PlateSizeX/Y" and "SurfaceCharacter" placeholders are contained in the "NelaPlateControlDetails" standard mark. To be able to be read as a barcode for the Nela plate logistic systems, the $[PlateSizeX] and $[PlateSizeY] placeholders are always output as four-digit integers using the ':Umm:4' format. |
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Plate Size (width) |
$[PlateSizeX] |
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Plate Size (height) |
$[PlateSizeY] |
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Position on Paper |
$[PositionOnPaper] |
Press Sheet |
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Report Page Number |
$[ReportPageNo] |
Press Sheet |
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Web Name |
$[WebName] |
Press Sheet |
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Front and Back / Top and Bottom |
$[SurfaceName] |
Press Sheet |
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Segment Name |
$[SegmentName] |
Segment (as segment label), folding sheet/assembly block or page |
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During optimization with segments, the placeholder with the name of the used segment template is replaced if segmented folding sheets are not involved. If the mark is placed onto the paper, subject or press sheet, all segments on these items separated by commas are replaced by the placeholder. The names of the initial segments do not display. |
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Number of Pages |
$[PageCount] |
Press Sheet |
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Page Cut Index |
$[PageCutIndex] |
Press Sheet |
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Part Number |
$[Tile] |
Press Sheet |
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Product Part Comment |
$[JobpartComment] |
Press Sheet |
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Product Part Template Name |
$[JobPartTemplateName] |
Press Sheet / Page / Folding Sheet |
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Overproduction (part of gang job) |
$[GangPartOverproduction] |
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Version Description (Language Version) |
$[VersionDescription] |
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Version Name (language version with sheet variant) |
$[VersionName] |
Folding Sheet |
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Version Description (Language Version) |
$[VersionNameSimple] |
Folding Sheet |
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Tool ID |
$[ToolID] |
Press Sheet |
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Outer Shape (Tag) |
$[OuterFormMarker] |
Folding Sheet |
Note: As of version 2018, the following special placeholders for gang jobs were replaced by universal placeholders irrespective of the work mode:
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Placeholder up to version 2017 |
General placeholder |
|---|---|---|
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Part of Gang Job (Job Number) |
$[GangPartJobID] |
$[jobid] |
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Part of Gang Job (Job Notes) |
$[GangPartJobInfo] |
$[jobname] |
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Part of Gang Job (Job Name) |
$[GangPartJobName] |
$[JobInfo] |
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Part of Gang Job (Customer Name) |
$[GangPartCustomername] |
$[customerid] |
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Part of Gang Job (Quantity) |
$[GangPartQuantity] |
$[Quantity] |
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Part of Gang Job (Paper Name) |
$[GangPartMaterial] |
$[PaperName] |
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Part of Gang Job (Target Date) |
$[GangPartDeliveryDate] |
$[DeliveryDate] |
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Part of Gang Job (Document of Page) |
$[GangPartContentData] |
$[DocumentPageName] |
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Part of Gang Job (Final Size) |
$[GangPartFinalDimension] |
$[PageTrimSizeX], |
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Part of Gang Job (Overproduction) |
$[GangPartOverproduction] |
$[GangPartOverproduction] |
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Part of Gang Job (Grain Direction) |
$[GangPartGrainRestiction] |
$[GangPartGrainRestiction] |
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Folding Sheet Count in Product Part |
$[GangPartFoldingSheetCount] |
$[FoldingSheetCount] |
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Folding Sheet Number |
$[GangPartSheetregiono] |
$[Sheetregionno] |
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Part of Gang Job (Colors Front) |
$[GangPartColorsFront] |
$[ColorCount] ** |
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Part of Gang Job (Colors Back) |
$[GangPartColorsBack] |
$[ColorCount] ** |
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Part of Gang Job (Pages) |
$[GangPartPages] |
$[PageCount] |
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Part of Gang Job (User-defined Field n) |
$[GangPartUser1] - $[...5] |
$[GangPartUser1] - $[...5] |
* Placeholder $[GangPartFinalDimension] is replaced by the two placeholders $[PageTrimSizeX] and $[PageTrimSizeY].
** The $[ColorCount] placeholder is replaced by the number of colors on the surface on which this placeholder is placed.
The general placeholders are replaced in the gang job by the data of the gang part if they are placed related to the folding sheet or page. If these placeholders are placed related to the press sheet (plate, subject or paper), then they are replaced by the values of the gang job. In general, the following is applicable for replacement: placeholders that will be replaced by information from the gang part are always replaced by Signa Station. Placeholders of the gang job continue to act as before and, if necessary, are also replaced by the Cockpit.
The previous "GangPart" placeholders continue to be replaced as before. However, they are no longer listed in the list of placeholders.
If the placeholder for the gang job is to be replaced, although it was placed related to the folding sheet or page, then this is done by a prefixed "%". For example, folding sheet-specific placeholder $[jobid] is replaced by the job number of the gang part but placeholder $[%jobid] by the job number of the gang job.
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Group: Replacement during output (Latestage) Marks of this type are replaced only after generation of the Tiff-B data and immediately prior to platemaking. The use of such marks is only useful in a Prinect system. As the placeholders of the "Latestage" group are replaced only in Tiff-B data, they will not be replaced when used in other marks. |
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Group identifier |
$[GroupID] |
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Plate batch identifier |
$[PlateBatchID] |
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Plate cart name |
$[PlateCartName] |
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Plate stack size |
$[PlateStackSize] |
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Group: Never Replace Placeholders that are not replaced by Signa Station but by the Prepress Manager: |
Are not replaced. Should refer in |
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Resolution (X Direction) |
$[ResolutionX] |
Press Sheet |
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Resolution (Y Direction) |
$[ResolutionY] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet Variant Name |
$[VariantName] |
Press Sheet |
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Sheet ID |
$[SheetID] |
Press Sheet |
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Surface Comment |
$[SurfaceComment] |
Press Sheet |
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Press ID |
$[PressID] |
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Printing Plate Count |
$[PrintPlateCount] |
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Folding Sheet Number |
$[SheetRegionSystemNo] |
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ICC Press Profile |
$[ICCPressProfile] |
Press Sheet |
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ICC Proofer Profile |
$[ICCProoferProfile] |
Press Sheet |
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Customer Approval Comment |
$[CustomerApprovalComment] |
Press Sheet |
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Customer Job Name |
$[CustomerJobname] |
Press Sheet |
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Customer Job ID |
$[CustomerJobID] |
Press Sheet |
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Linearization Group |
$[LinearizationGroup] |
Press Sheet |
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Linearization Curve |
$[LinearizationCurve] |
Press Sheet |
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MetaDimension Interpreter |
$[Interpreter] |
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Name of Sequence Template |
$[SequenceTemplateName] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate Date |
$[PlateDate] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate ID |
$[PlateID] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate ID all plates |
$[PlateID all] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate Code |
$[PlateCode] |
Press Sheet |
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Plate Product ID |
$[PlateProductID] |
Press Sheet |
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The plate ID is generated in the Cockpit whenever plates are created ("ImpositionOutput" sequence). This plate ID is unique in the system and, for that reason, can be used during printing to sort the plate stack or assign it to the press. Also if a plate is to be re-imaged, for example, if errors were detected in a separation, this plate ID can help find this plate easily for re-imaging. The re-imaged plate then has exactly the same plate ID. The plate product ID is generated by the software in which the job is created. For example, this can be Business Manager or a third-party software. Because the plate product ID is not generated within the Cockpit, there is no guarantee that it is unique in the Prinect system. The plate product ID is accepted by the Cockpit and can also be processed in it. |
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Production Approval Comment |
$[ProductionApprovalComment] |
Press Sheet |
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Project ID |
$[ProjectID] |
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Proof Date |
$[ProofDate] |
Press Sheet |
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Proof ID |
$[ProofID] |
Press Sheet |
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Proof Code |
$[ProofCode] |
Press Sheet |
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Process Calibration Group |
$[ProcessCalGroup] |
Press Sheet |
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Dot shape |
$[DotShape] |
Press Sheet |
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Screen system |
$[ScreenSystem] |
Press Sheet |
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Screen Frequency |
$[ScreenRuling] |
Press Sheet |
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Screen Angle |
$[ScreenAngle] |
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Page Source Job Number |
$[PageSourceJobID] |
Press Sheet |
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Signature Number |
$[Signature] |
Press Sheet |
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Submit Comment |
$[SubmitComment] |
Press Sheet |
Use of the placeholders for color separations for press sheets and/or lists and reports
The $[color all-c] and $[color all-a] placeholders are replaced during processing. As a result, details can display in the graphic view of the press sheet, in the list view and in the report.
1.Create a new text mark in "Resources > Marks".
2.Give it a suitable name and insert the placeholder, e.g. "$[color all-c]". If necessary, customize the settings, for example, the font size.
You can place the new mark on the press sheet and/or use it for the list view or report.
Press Sheets:
•In the Press Sheet Inspector in the "Marks" tab, click "Select mark from Resources for placement...".
•Place the new mark in the graphic view of the press sheet.
List/report:
•In the list view, invoke "Select Columns..." from the context menu.
•Click "Add Mark" in the "Select Columns" dialog.
•Select the new mark and click "OK".
•Assign a column name (e.g. "All Colors") and click "OK" twice.
The data are listed in the table and also appear in the report.
Placeholder for specifying the program version
By entering the "$[ProductVersion]" placeholder, you can place a mark on the press sheet that displays the program version of Prinect Signa Station. You cannot select the placeholder from the list of placeholders but must enter it manually.