Overview

Why you should complete this activity

The Packaging Layout Automation (PLA) software accepts only SmartMarks in its layout. In Layout Automation, you can edit SmartMarks but not create ones. To create SmartMarks, you must use the Pandora software.

This activity provides you with an opportunity to create a SmartMark by converting a simple mark, to modify existing SmartMarks, and create a user defined mark set. You will also import marks to Layout Automation. 

Audience

Operators, or anyone who will use the Packaging Layout Automation software together with the Pandora packaging layout software regularly, should complete this activity.

Time required

Approximately 10–15 minutes

Recommended reading

• Packaging Layout Automation User Guide
• Pandora User Guide

What you'll need

For this activity, locate the following job files:

• PR_Jobname.pdf
• SmartMarks/CB_4-color.pdf
• SmartMarks/Die_Corner.pdf

Activity specifications

If you are confident that you can complete the activity on your own, view the following naming conventions and required settings.

Naming conventions

• XX_MarkSet (where XX is your initials)
• XX_Jobname_sm.pdf
• XX_4Colorbar.pdf
• XX_DieColor.pdf

Important: If you are using the translated version of Pandora in French, Spanish or German, remember to use a comma (,) for fractional measurements instead of a period (.). For example, English = 456.7 French/Spanish/German = 456,7