Defaults

This tab shows you typical defaults for the functions usually used. The defaults are only meant to sim­plify your work and can be changed at any time later in the job.

You can also set options for special functions that simplify or automate a certain procedure.

Bleed Default

Bleed

The default for the bleed is 3 mm.

You can find more details about bleeds in Master Pages.

in routing margin

Prerequisite: Perfect binding is chosen as the binding method.
You can change the bleed in the routing margin. This enables you to handle the special requirements of different gluing techniques.

Negative values produce a "colorless" area at the routing edge of a page.

Defaults for folding sheet generation

Minimum and maximum routing margin

The routing margin defines the space that is required only in perfect binding to get a "smooth" gluing edge.

The default for the "minimum routing margin" is 2 mm and for the "maximum routing margin" 3 mm.

You can find more details about the routing margin in Use routing margin.

Maximum head gap / Maximum gap width

The defaults for maximum head gap and maximum gap width define the largest possible spacing of the gaps on a folding sheet.

These defaults are applied when you use the "Automatic Gaps" function in the "Schemes" step.

Min. Gripper Fold Values / Max. Gripper Fold Values

By setting minimum and maximum defaults for front fold and rear fold, you confine the gripper margin to a reasonable range, matching the saddlestitcher used in finishing.

The minimum value is set with the "Gripper Collator" function in the "Binding" step. It is no longer possible to enter a value higher than the maximum.

Paper Thickness Factor

Paper thickness is used as the default for automatic calculation of creeping. You can change the value manually in the "Binding" step.

Gap Top Border

In automatic gap computation, this parameter defines an unused area at the top edge of the paper. The area available for automatic gap computation (normally this is the width and height of the paper) is shortened in height by this value. The gaps are calculated to fit on the smaller area.

Because of the possible tolerances with different paper suppliers, it is best to specify this border for portrait orientation. To be then able to have a precise head trim at the top of the pages. This should always be cut.

Several Switches

Scheme filter

Only schemes that fit on the paper and where the number of pages is less than or equal to the num­ber of unplaced pages are displayed for selection.

You can disable the filter later when selecting a scheme, for example, using the "Schemes" step.

One Folding Sheet per Sheet

The "One Folding Sheet per Sheet" option is the default for the same option in the "Schemes" step > "Press Sheet Layout". See One Folding Sheet per Sheet for details.

Constant Press Sheet Order

You can change the folding sheet order for better pagination in the "Schemes" step > "All Folding Sheets". This change also changes the press sheet order. Enable this option if you wish to keep the press sheet order unchanged.

Restrict 'Apply' functions in Page Inspector

In some cases, it may not make sense to apply placement rules and marks to all pages in the job. When this option is enabled, you can restrict the function to the pages of the currently active folding sheet/assembly block.

Use Media Box for Positioning

Normally, when you import a PDF content file that has a trim box (equivalent to the "trimmed size" in Signa Station), positioning is based on this trim box.

However, enable this option if you prefer to use the media box as the basis for positioning your data.

You cannot enable this option in a Prinect workflow.

For more information, see the Glossary and the Placement rule for assigned pages.

"AutoArrange" after Plate Loaded from Product Part Template

Prerequisite: Both product parts must be gang run forms. The "Gang run form" option must be set in the "Plates" step.

During an import, the option automates the "AutoArrange" button in the "Schemes" step > "Press Sheet Layout". For a description of this function, see Position and orientation of folding sheet 1up (gang run form only).

Automatic lock for Product Part Inspector

A currently selected product part is locked automatically by Signa Station when you make custom changes to it (e.g. in the Press Sheet Inspector).
If the option is not set globally in the Preferences, you can still set it separately for each product part in the "Product Part" step.

You can find more details on the functionality in the "Product Part" step in No-change lock.

Preset margins of new assembly blocks with bleed value

When this option is enabled, the margins of new assembly blocks are set to the default bleed (see above) if they are created without a template (= no assembly block is selected). The margins are set by default to '0' if the option is disabled.

Create Versions with Base Layer

When you use versioning, the different versions are by default generated as a combination of the base layer and the follow-up layers. To create versions without base layer, you can use the function "Define Versions without Base" in the "Version Editor". To create the versions without base layer by default, disable the option "Create versions with base layer" here in the Preferences: Although being present, the base layer will not be assigned to any version.

This setting also applies when importing an MIS JDF.

Subject Settings

Center subject

The subject is centered in all directions relative to the paper when you select "Sheetwise (front and back)" as well. The lower edge of the subject with the bleed offset is positioned on the lead edge (blue line) when this option is disabled.

In the "Packaging" or "Ganging Optimization > Sheet Optimization for Packaging" work mode

Make subject settings in the "Plates" work step as follows:

If the “Center Subject” option is enabled in the Preferences, the “Position Punch Forms Centered on the Paper” setting is used. All the cutting dies are distributed evenly in each direction and centered as a whole to the paper or half of paper. If this is not possible because there is not enough space, then the cutting dies are arranged one below the other and centered to the paper or half of paper.

When the option is disabled, the "Center cutting dies horizontally on paper and ver­tically on the gripper edge" setting is used.

See Points to note for "Plates" in the "Packaging" or "Sheet Optimization" mode

In the "Ganging Optimization> Sheet Optimization without Layout Default" work mode

Make subject settings in the "Plates" work step as follows:

	"Center Subject" option enabled in the Preferences: The subject is centered horizontally and vertically, regardless of the placement defaults in "Optimization > Advanced Settings...". The centering refers to the range specified by the margins in "Geometry Data for Sheet Optimization".
	"Center Subject" option disabled in Preferences: The subject is centered horizontally, referring to the range specified by "Margin left" and "Margin right". The vertical position is - according to the placement defaults - within the range defined by "Top Margin" and "Bottom Margin" in "Geometry Data for Sheet Optimi­zation".

See Points to note for "Plates" in the "Ganging Optimization" mode

Consider Gripper Margins and Non-Printable Margins

During the automatic calculation of the number of 1ups, this includes the gripper margin and the areas for lead edge of print and tail edge of print as well as the margins on the side as set in the machine parameters. A warning will be issued if subject, folding sheet, bleeds or marks are found in one of the critical areas during printing. You can enable/disable the option for a specific job also in the "Plates" step (see Subject Settings).

Switches for Marks Handling

Subject-Clipped Marks Centered on Plate

Color control marks with enabled "AutoClip" are automatically centered on the plate.

Invert Print Order of Marks

By default, the marks are printed in the following order:

1.Page-related marks

2.Folding sheet-related marks

3.Subject-related marks

4.Paper-related marks

5.Plate-related marks

This means that the plate-related marks are printed over the other marks.

When this option is enabled, the marks are printed in exactly the reverse order, in other words, the page-related marks are printed over all the other marks.

Note: The other preferences for handling marks are set in the Resources as automarks sets (for a description, see Automarks).

Arrow Keys

•Increment (Offset)

Defines the distance you move objects in the graphic window each time you click an arrow but­ton, e.g. when moving assembly blocks.

Default: 1 mm per step (click on arrow key)

•Increment (Scaling)

In the "Press Sheet Inspector > Marks", this defines by how much a value is changed each time you click an arrow button when scaling marks using the arrow buttons.

Defaults for Master Pages (Placement Rule)

In the available work modes, you can set the placement rule by default when assigning pages/1ups. You can choose between "From Trim Box" and "Center".
You can find more details about the placement rules in Placement rule for assigned pages.

The default for the "Imposition/Automatic Imposition" work mode is "From Trim Box", and the default for the "Packaging" and "Montage" modes is "Center".

You will find an illustration of the function in the "Packaging" or "Assembly Block" steps in "Placement rule for assigned 1ups".