PATCHPLANNER

In this tab you can define the settings for the PATCHPLANNER option.

  • JOB MARKS PATH: here you can define the path for the job marks. Job marks are also referred to as cylinder marks in PATCHPLANNER.
  • FONT PATH: here you can define the path for the fonts used.
  • MARKS PATH: here you can define the path for the patch marks.
  • MOM OUTPUT PATH: here you can define the output path for MOM XML output file.
  • MIRROR PROOFS OUTPUT PATH: here you can define the output path for the mirror proof PDF.
  • DRILL MOUNT OUTPUT PATH: here you can specify the output path for the drill mount.
  • JOBS PATH: here you can define the path for the jobs.
  • PATCH SHEETS PATH: here you can define the path for the sheets.
  • PDF OUTPUT PATH: here you can define the path for the black color PDF file to be RIPped.
  • PDF OVERVIEW OUTPUT PATH: here you can define the path for the PDFOverview file.
  • FORMAT OUTPUT FOR
    • Default mount method: here you can define the default mount method. Options:
      • Automatic (MOM): select this option in case the patches will be mounted automatically on the carrier in the mounting machine. A MOM XML file that contains the coordinates of the patches will be exported .
      • Mirror: select this option in case the mounting of the patches will be done by mirror mount. A mirror proof PDF will be exported. This file is printed and taped onto the proofing drum of the mounting machine. It will display through a mirror and the marks allow for the patched job to be positioned exactly.
      • Drill Mount: select this option in case the mounting of the patches will be done by drill mount.
      • Mirror and Automatic (MOM): select this option if you want to combine the two options above.
    • Cutting method: here you can select the default cutting method.
    • Cut gutter: here you can select the cut gutter.
    • Start layout from: here you can define where the layout on the sheet should be started.
    • Output patch sizes: if you select this checkbox, the patch sizes will be added to the MOM XML file.
  • ORIGIN
    • Origin: here you can define the origin of the patches.
    • Orientation: here you can define if the coordinates are right-handed or left-handed.
    • Offset x: here you can define the offset relating towards the x axis.
    • Offset y: here you can define the offset relating towards the y axis.
  • SHEET
    • Margins: here you can define the left, right, top and bottom sheet margins.
    • Default Size: here you can define the default width and height of the sheet.