AutoGang presets
AutoGang presets apply specific settings and optimization priorities.
Marks will be added automatically by the Marks Rule that you created in Module 4, Activity 4: Work with JDF jobs.
Creating an AutoGang preset
- Select Resources > AutoGang Presets.
- Click [+] to add a new preset.
The AutoGang Setting dialog box opens. - In the AutoGang Preset box, type a name for the preset.
In this case, type My Company
. - In the Media list, select PressSheetSize.
- In the Stock list, select 30 in × 40 in (A0).
- In the left Press Sheet Margins box, change the value to
0.25
(6.35 mm). In the right Press Sheet Margins box, change the value to 0.175
(4.5 mm). - In the Work Style list, select Sheetwise if it isn't already selected.
- In the Step Direction area, select Horizontal.
- Ensure the Allow Rotation check box is not selected.
- Click OK.
- Click Done.
Creating an AutoGanged job
- Switch to the Press Runs view.
- In the Media list, double-click Press Sheet Size.
- In the Stock list, double-click 30 in × 40 in (700 mm × 1000 mm).
- Locate these files and drag them to the Files pane:
ChysisPostcard.pdf
Flyer2pg_Spa.pdf
OrchidBusinessCard3.pdf
- Click the AutoGang
icon on the workspace toolbar, or select Job > AutoGang. - Choose to gang all three files by selecting the check boxes.
- Enter the following quantities:
- For
ChysisPostcard.pdf
: 1000
- For
Flyer2pg_Spa.pdf
: 500
- For
OrchidBusinessCard3.pdf
: 2500
- Click Gang.
The ganged layout is automatically created. If you're happy with the layout, you can print it.
Or, you can use the Step & Repeat tool to add to the layout. You can redo the layout by changing or editing the preset that you used. - Save and print the job.