Automation Engine Reference Guide - Esko Help Center

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Rip Node Enter the FlexRip or FlexProof PC name. Also enter the exact EskoLink Portnr. that the
specific Dispatcher has for its EskoLink queue.
Fill out these fields before you click Synchronize with Rip.This may take a few seconds.
Queue
Queue This field will have Screened Output1 Queue in it initially. This field will update
automatically when you rename the device.
Queue Job Limit A FlexRip's Dispatcher EskoLink queue can rip (= handle the expose-command
of) 2 jobs at the same time. If you want the Automation Engine Queue to allow sending 2 Expose
commands at the same time, then set the job-limit of the Automation Engine queue on 2. Putting
this job-limit on 1 will result in each expose command to that EskoLink being handled one by
one: the second job will be ripped after the first one is completely finished. Also remember the
following rules: - having jobs ripped earlier on the FlexRip does not mean your output device
can output them any earlier. - some people prefer the Automation Engine queue 'job limit' on
1 because that guarantees the 'first in first out' rule. Do consult your Esko workflow trainer or
customer service for more advice on these Queue 'job limits'.
Merge
Merge Select a unit.
Margin Set an extra margin around the separations.
If you decide to set it to Yes, other toggles will appear.GapExtra added zone (of empty pixels)
around each separation that will result in a ‘gap’ between the merged separations.
Minimum Fill Enter a percentage. The minimum fill is an economic measure, it ensures that no
output is generated before the fill quota is reached.
Note:
Putting Merge on 'Yes' may result in a very large output file.
TIFF
Click the Screened Output icon, select TIFF from the list, open the File Menu and choose New.
Three tabs appear:
• General
• Queue
• Merge
Note: When you have defined settings, do not forget to save them. Click Save in the File Menu.
General
Type When you configure a new device, the system will tell you that the Type is Unknown.
Rip Node Enter the FlexRip or FlexProof PC name. Also enter the exact EskoLink Portnr. that the
specific Dispatcher has for its EskoLink queue.