Image AddOns

Image AddOns

Image AddOns are canned modifications and additions that alter an image without requiring actual changes to the the image file itself. AddOns can be used to add Company Logos, Seam Extensions, Labels and other elements to images directly in the RIP without actually changing the image file itself and eliminating the need to manipulate the files in third party programs.

There is a multitude of different AddOns to choose from. AddOns are fully customizable and can even be combined with each other, empowering users to create unique combinations and applications to speed up and simplify their workflows.

To access AddOns to an image, select the image in the Job and go to Properties & Actions > Print Marks.

To apply an existing AddOn Preset, select it from the dropdown menu and click the Apply button. The preview will instantly reflect the AddOns.

To configure a new set of Printmarks, either select -Custom Settings- and then click the Edit button, or click the Add button to create a new AddOn Preset.

From the Image AddOns to be added dropdown menu, select the type of image AddOn you want to use. Click the green + button. The configuration window for the respective AddOn will appear, allowing you to make the appropriate settings.

Currently, the following AddOns are supporter by the ErgoSoft RIP:

Label

Places custom text at a specified place in or outside the boundaries of the image.

Postion Horizontal / Offset: Defines general horizontal position of the AddOn text. Offset is for incremental adjustments and always relative to the position. E.g. for position Right Inside, positive Offset will move the text further to the right, while negative/- Offset moves the text to the right.

Position Vertical / Offset: Defines general vertical position of the AddOn text. Offset is for incremental adjustments and always relative to the position. E.g. for position Top Inside, positive Offset will move the text further down, while negative/- Offset moves the text upward.

Font: Sets the font for the label text. Custom Fonts can be added using the Font Utility

Text height / Color: Sets height and color of the label text.

Outer Line / Color / Line Width: Activates an outline around the boundaries of the label text. Color and Line width adjust the appearance of the outer line.

Background / Color: Activates a background fill inside the boundaries of the label text. Color adjusts the appearance of the background fill.

Text: Sets the text for the label. This field also supports dynamic variable text by including it in curved brackets {} like the Printmarks do. Multiple keywords can be combined with/without static text strings. At the time the job is sent to print, these keywords are dynamically filled with the appropriate content. Supported dynamic text blocks are: {User} {Computer} {Program} {Version} {Date} {Time} {Elapsed} {PrintEnv} {Density} {OutputProfile} {SimProfile} {SimRendIntent} {Halftoning} {Resolution} {InkLimit} {PositionTemplate} {AppDefaults} {JobComment} {JobBarcode} {CustomerName} {CustomerResponsible} {CustomerOrderId} {CustomerOrderName} {CustomerProject} {FileName} {FilePath} {FileSize} {ColorSpace} {Size} {Area} {InputProfile} {RendIntent} {TileNr} {Rotation} {Mirror} {Scale} {Brightness} {Contrast} {Saturation} {ImageComment} {SeparationName} {JobPageNr} {ImageFormat} {ImagePreset} {AddOns} {PureColors} {JobProcessingPolicy} {MediaType} {MediaSize} {HalftoningLong} {ImageMargin} {Tune} {ColorReplace} {PsPdfColorSettings} {ExtraChannels} {PrintSizeChange} {ImagePrintJobInfo} {JobName} {JobID}

 

Image Label

Places dynamically generated text below the image. The text can consist of static custom text and dynamic tags in {} brackets that are automatically filled with the respective info when the AddOn is applied. By default the Image Label contains the image file name {Title} and the file comment {Comment} from Properties & Actions > File Comment. For more possible tags see the Print Marks dialog.

Image Label can be configured as follows:

Field height: Sets the height of the label field that the label text has to fit into.

No. Lines: Sets the number of lines available for the text. Field height and number of lines define Text/Line height.

Font: Sets the font for the label text. Custom Fonts can be added using the Font Utility

Text Color: Sets text color in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Image Label: Enter static text and dynamic tags encased in {} brakcets. For a list of possible tags see the Print Marks dialog. This field also supports dynamic variable text by including it in curved brackets {} like the Printmarks do. Multiple keywords can be combined with/without static text strings. At the time the job is sent to print, these keywords are dynamically filled with the appropriate content. Supported dynamic text blocks are: {User} {Computer} {Program} {Version} {Date} {Time} {Elapsed} {PrintEnv} {Density} {OutputProfile} {SimProfile} {SimRendIntent} {Halftoning} {Resolution} {InkLimit} {PositionTemplate} {AppDefaults} {JobComment} {JobBarcode} {CustomerName} {CustomerResponsible} {CustomerOrderId} {CustomerOrderName} {CustomerProject} {FileName} {FilePath} {FileSize} {ColorSpace} {Size} {Area} {InputProfile} {RendIntent} {TileNr} {Rotation} {Mirror} {Scale} {Brightness} {Contrast} {Saturation} {ImageComment} {SeparationName} {JobPageNr} {ImageFormat} {ImagePreset} {AddOns} {PureColors} {JobProcessingPolicy} {MediaType} {MediaSize} {HalftoningLong} {ImageMargin} {Tune} {ColorReplace} {PsPdfColorSettings} {ExtraChannels} {PrintSizeChange} {ImagePrintJobInfo} {JobName} {JobID}

Drill Holes

Adds drill hole marks to the image for use with drills. Drill holes can be added to the upper corners, bottom corners, and/or the middle of each side of the image.

Drill holes can be configured as follows:

Top Corners / Bottom Corners / Middle Left Right / Middle Top Bottom: Activates the drill hole placeholders on the respective position.

Diameter: diameter of the drill hole circle

Line Width: Line width of the drill hole circle.

Distance: Sets the distance of the drill hole center to the image corner.

Color: Color of the drill hole circle in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Company Logo
Adds an overlayed image to your image file. Useful to insert e.g. your own company logo on a print.

Company Logo can be configured as follows:

File Name: Sets the file that is overlayed on top of your image. Click Change... to select a file from an accessible drive.

Position / Distance: Sets the position where the overlayed image is placed. Distance is the distance to the designated edge.

Rotate: Sets a rotation for the overlayed image in degrees.

Scale: Scales the overlayed image size in %

Canvas Mounting Extension

Adds margins to the image that can be used to mount the printed image onto a frame. The Canvas Mounting Extension can also mirror a stripe of the inner edges of the image to ensure a continuous image even on the sides of the frame and avoid white being visible due to inaccuracies in mounting.

Canvas Mounting Extension can be configured as follows:

Frame Thickness: Sets the size of the mirrored area of the image.

Frame Width: Sets the size of the mounting area.

Background Color: Sets the color of the mounting area (Default is Yellow).

Dashed Cut Line

Adds a dashed line around the image file.

Canvas Mounting Extension can be configured as follows:

Line Width: Sets the width of the dashes.

Line Length: Sets the length of the dashes.

Gap Length: Sets the length of the gaps in between dashes.

Line Color: Sets the color of the dashes.

Horizontal Ruler

Adds a horizontal ruler to the image (Top or bottom). To change the unit of the ruler, change your default measuring unit in Tools > Options > User Interface Preferences.

Horizontal Ruler can be configured as follows:

Part Length: Sets the length of the strokes that make up the ruler.

Position: Sets the position of the ruler (Top / Bottom).

Distance: Sets a distance between the ruler and the image.

Color: Sets a color for the ruler in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Vertical Ruler

Adds a vertical ruler to the image (Left or Right). To change the unit of the ruler, change your default measuring unit in Tools > Options > User Interface Preferences.

Horizontal Ruler can be configured as follows:

Part Length: Sets the length of the strokes that make up the ruler.

Position: Sets the position of the ruler (Left / Right).

Distance: Sets a distance between the ruler and the image.

Color: Sets a color for the ruler in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Eyelets

Adds round eyelets to the image. Can be used to reserve eyelet position for canvases.

Horizontal Ruler can be configured as follows:

Top / Bottom / Left / Right: Sets which sides should have eyelets applied.

Gap: Gap between eyelets.

Diameter: Sets the diameter of the eyelets.

Line width: Sets the line width of the eyelets.

Distance from edge: Sets the distance of the eyelet from the edge of image.

Color: Sets a color for the eyelet in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Dashed: Activate to use a dashed line for the eyelets.

Frame

Adds a single colored frame around the image.

Frame can be configured as follows:

UseFrame: Activates the fill color of the frame. If deactivated, the frame appears transparent and only the outline is visible.

Left /Right / Top / Bottom: Sets the thickness of the frame in a given direction.

Color: Sets the fill color for the frame.

UseOutline: Activates an outline for the frame. If the deactivated the outline does not appear around the frame.

Line Width: Sets the line width of the outline.

Color: Sets a color for the outline in CMYK or through sliders when using the ... button.

Seam Extension

Adds extensions to each side of the image that mirror the content of the image. These extensions can be used for seam areas to avoid the material color showing through in places where two pieces are joined, ensuring a continuous image/pattern.

Seam Extension can be configured as follows:

Left / Right / Top / Bottom: Width of the Seam extension on each side.

Edge Line Color: Color of the dashed line that marks the end of the image and the beginning of the seam extension.

Line Length / Line Width: Length and Width of each dash in the dashed line that marks the end of the image and the beginning of the seam extension.

Gap Length: Length of the gaps in between dashes of the separator line.

 

Cut Lines

Adds a discrete Cut Line inside the image area that can act as a guide to cut off unwanted parts.

Seam Extension can be configured as follows:

Distance: Sets the distance of the cut line from the edges of the image. Positive values push the lines further inward.

 

Applying AddOns

After confirming the configuration dialog with Ok, you’ll notice that the AddOn has been added to the list of Active AddOns. This list reflects all AddOns currently applied to this image. Click Apply to confirm the AddOn and apply it to your image. You can always add more AddOns to this list by selecting a new one from Image AddOns to be added and clicking the green + Icon again.

Active AddOns can always be edited later on should you need to make adjustments. Selecting an AddOn from the active list and clicking the Edit button will bring up the configuration window again, allowing you to make modifications directly on the current instance of the AddOn.

Certain AddOns may interact differently depending on which one is applied first. To change the order in which AddOns are applied, select an AddOn from the list and use the arrow keys to change its position.

To remove an AddOn, select it from the Active AddOns list and click the red X button. This will remove the AddOn from the image, but the AddOn itself can still be selected from the dropdown menu.

Legacy AddOns

Certain AddOns that were available in previous version are only available in Legacy form in Version 16. To use these AddOns, add a new AddOn Preset by pressing the green + button and selecting the Install... button. This opens a file explorer window that lets you select from both current and legacy AddOns. Select an AddOn and confirm with Open. This installs the AddOns and makes it available in AddOn Presets and Custom Settings.

Note that since these AddOns are only supported in legacy form they are not officially supported and maintained anymore. 

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