Version 5.3.02 - Serendipity Software

Testing
Once the configuration is complete, you can test the parameters are correct. The configuration must be saved before a
test can be done. If it is not saved, you will be prompted to save and test. A test poll checks RIP connection, Path
validity and job presence. Messages appear in the window to alert you to any problems or give confirmation of a valid
configuration.
Signature Group
Import or create groups of Signatures, defining the page, sheet
and size parameters of press impositions. The imposed files
can then be submitted for de-­‐imposition from the RIPMonitor and
separated during processing into smaller groups or individual pages to
fit the media, or to view a publication in its intended form.
The interface has a toolbar with various options and a series of five (5)
panels used to configure the Signatures. A display panel shows the
layout of the selected signature(s) to the right.
Toolbar Options
• Group – Groups two or more pages together. Pages must be the
same size and alignment. The Group button is only available when valid pages are selected.
• Ungroup – Ungroup a group of pages. Only available when a group is selected.
• Suppress Pages – Suppress the selected page or pages (marks it as not for print).
• Auto Paginate – Automatically allocates page numbers to the signature. This will include any page currently
suppressed.
• Offset Page Numbers – Offsets the selected page numbers by the desired amount. Enter the offset value to be
added to or subtracted from the page numbers.
• Edit Page Numbers – Edits the page number of those selected. Tab moves to the next selected page. The page
numbers can also be edited by clicking on the page.
• Pair Pages – Automatically pairs the pages along the long sides. The pages must match, the headers must be in
the same position and they must be joined (no gaps). If there is a gap, the manual pair option must be used.
After pairing you may need to use the Close Page Number Gaps option. See below for further information.
• Pair Pages Horizontally – Pairs pages in the horizontal direction.
• Pair Pages Vertically – Pairs pages in the vertical direction.
• Rotate Selected Signatures – Rotates the selected signatures by the amount chosen. The options are:
o 90 Degrees Clockwise
o 90 Degrees Counter Clockwise
o 180 Degrees
• Rename Signatures – Selecting this displays a rename box to search for and replace names. Options are:
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Find – Enter the characters to find in the list.
Replace With – Enter the text to insert in place of the characters found. You can use any valid
characters, including spaces. If nothing is entered, the characters found are deleted if one of the
rename options is selected.
o Ignore Case – Choose whether your match is case sensitive.
o Wrap Around – Continue from the top of the list when the bottom is reached.
o Rename All – Rename all items that are found.
o Rename Selected – Rename the selected signatures if the characters are found.
o Rename Current – Rename the currently selected signature if the characters are found. If more than
one signature is selected, the first one in the list is checked for a match and renamed if true.
o Find Previous – Searches backwards.
o Find Next – Searches forwards.
o Prefix With/Append – Two options allowing you to add characters before or after the names.
• Import Signatures – Import a signature made by another application. The available types are:
o DynaStrip – Files are usually named with a sheet number and a .dsf extension.
o Preps – Files are Prep Templates.
o Krause – Files usually end in a number, such as jobname.001.
o JDF – Files usually have a .jdf extension.
o Facilis – Files are usually named with a .dai extension.
• Selective Import – Enable this to choose or alter any/all Signatures from the source file prior to import. The
following options are available:
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