Use RBA to automate the creation of documents from files for submission to a digital print device.
In digital printing, a document combines content files (for example, PDF or variable-data print (VDP) files) with a job ticket (JDF file).
You can use RBA to prepare documents and target them for a digital production press using the following events and actions:
Use this event | To do this |
|---|---|
Digital Submit event | Start the rule when files are submitted using the Prinergy Digital Submit software. A rule set that starts with the Digital Submit event must by enabled for the entire system. |
Job Changed to Production event | Start the rule when files are moved to Production using the InSite Prepress Portal software or InSite Storefront software. |
Job Hot Folder Drop event | Start the rule when files are dropped into a hot folder. |
Manual Trigger event | Start the rule manually. |
Use this action | To do this |
Perform Loose Page Output action | Prepare a PDF or PostScript file to be used in a document. |
Set JDF Intent action | Prepare a job ticket (JDF file). |
Edit JDF for NexPress front end action | Prepare a job ticket (JDF file) specifically for the NexPress digital press. The job ticket is to be used in a document. |
Create Document action | Combine a content file with a job ticket (JDF file) and target them for the print device. |
Submit Document action | Send the created document to the digital print controller connected to the Prinergy system. You can change the order of the print queue. |
Delete Document action | Delete the document to save disk space. |