These are configurable Elements that can be added to any Job to serve a multitude of functions. Job Elements include customizable barcodes, text fields, rectangle, separation lines. Once added, Job Elements can be edited and manipulated like any other image in the Job.
To access Job Elements, right click on an empty area of your Job and select Add Job Element....or press Ctrl+G on your Keyboard to open the selection window. From the dropdown menu, select the type of Job Element you would like to add. Click Ok to confirm your selection and proceed to configure your Job Element. When you are satisfied, confirm again to add the Job Element to your Job.
After adding a Job Element to the Job, it can be edited again at any time by right clicking the Job Element and selecting Edit Job Element Parameters.
There are several types of Job Elements available in the ErgoSoft RIP:
Generates a Barcode of one of the following types: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 39, Code 39 Extended. The Barcode Element supports the following parameters:
Barcode Type: Sets the type of barcode to be generated.
Barcode CMYK: Color Value for the Barcode in CMYK
White Background: Adds a rectangular white background behind the barcode.
Add Text: Includes the encoded text below the barcode in clear text.
Text: The text value to be encoded. 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}
Colored Rectangle
Adds a solid colored rectangle to the Job. The Colored Rectangle Element
supports the following parameters:
Width: Width of the rectangle
Height: Height of the rectangle
Color: Color Value for the rectangle in CMYK
Rotation: Rotates the rectangle at the given angle
Crest Stop Mark
Adds a horizontal line across the job width that functions as a stop mark for
Crest cutters. As the stop mark needs a specific format to be detected by the
cutter, this Job Element does not have any configurable parameters. Selecting
and confirming Crest Stop Mark will directly add it to the Job.
Flexa Horizontal Line
Adds a horizontal double-line across the job width that functions as a stop
mark for Flexa XY cutters. As the stop mark needs a specific format to be
detected by the cutter, this Job Element does not have any configurable
parameters. Selecting and confirming Flexa Horizontal Line will directly add it
to the Job.
Gradient Object Raster
Adds an ellipse or a rectangle with rounded corners with an optional gradient
fill that can be repeated in a grid. The Gradient Object Raster Element
supports the following parameters:
Filled: Sets if the object should have a color fill
Ellipse: Sets if the object should object should be elliptical. Will be rectangular if unchecked.
Width: Object width
Height: Object height
Color 1: Primary fill color of the object. If no gradient is used, this will be the fill color
Gradient: Activate to fill object with a gradient, fill is solid Color 1 if unchecked
Radial: Sets if the gradiant should be radial, will be linear if unchecked
Color 2: Secondary gradient color. When using a gradient it will go from Color 1 to Color 2
Frame: Adds a colored frame around the object
Frame Width: Sets the width of the colored frame around the object.
Frame Color: Sets the color of the frame
Stroke: ?
Rounded Strokes: ?
Round Corners: Rounds the corners if a rectangular object shape is used
Angle: Rotates the object to the specified angle
Raster: Repeats the object in a grid
Pure:
#X: Number of object repetitions in X axis
#Y: Number of object repetitions in Y axis
Distance X: Distance between objects on X axis
Distance Y: Distance between objects on Y axis
Angle: Rotates all repetitions to the specified angle.
Gradient Rectangle Raster
Adds a rectangle with an optional gradient fill that can be repeated in a grid.
The Gradient Rectangle Raster Element supports the following parameters:
Width: Object width
Height: Object height
Color Left: Primary fill color of the object. If no gradient is used, this will be the fill color
Gradient: Activate to fill object with a gradient, fill is solid Color Left if unchecked
Color Right: Secondary gradient color. When using a gradient it will go from Color Left to Color Right
Angle: Rotates the object to the specified angle
Raster: Repeats the object in a grid
Pure:
#X: Number of object repetitions in X axis
#Y: Number of object repetitions in Y axis
Distance X: Distance between objects on X axis
Distance Y: Distance between objects on Y axis
Angle: Rotates all repetitions to the specified angle.
Gradient Rectangle
Adds a rectangle with an optional gradient fill. The Gradient Rectangle Element
supports the following parameters:
Width: Object width
Height: Object height
Color Left: Primary fill color of the object. If no gradient is used, this will be the fill color
Gradient: Activate to fill object with a gradient, fill is solid Color Left if unchecked
Color Right: Secondary gradient color. When using a gradient it will go from Color Left to Color Right
Angle: Rotates the object to the specified angle
Job Length Line
Adds a horizontal line across the job width. The Job Length Line Element
supports the following parameters:
Line Width: Sets the line width
Color: Sets the line color in CMYK
MEEVO Top Start Cut Mark
Adds a horizontal line across the job width that functions as a start mark for
MEEVO cutters. Use this start mark if cut direction is the same as print
direction and place it at the top of the job.
As the start mark needs a specific format to be detected by the cutter, this
Job Element does not have any configurable parameters. Selecting and confirming
MEEVO Top Start Cut Mark will directly add it to the Job.
MEEVO Bottom Start Cut Mark
Adds a horizontal line across the job width that functions as a start mark for
MEEVO cutters. Use this start mark if cut direction is opposite to print
direction and place it at the bottom of the job.
As the start mark needs a specific format to be detected by the cutter, this
Job Element does not have any configurable parameters. Selecting and confirming
MEEVO Bottom Start Cut Mark will directly add it to the Job.
MEEVO Top Stop Cut Mark
Adds a horizontal line across the job width that functions as a stop mark for
MEEVO cutters. Use this stop mark if cut direction is the same as print
direction and place it at the top of the job.
As the start mark needs a specific format to be detected by the cutter, this
Job Element does not have any configurable parameters. Selecting and confirming
MEEVO Top Stop Cut Mark will directly add it to the Job.
MEEVO Bottom Stop Cut Mark
Adds a horizontal line across the job width that functions as a stop mark for
MEEVO cutters. Use this start mark if cut direction is opposite to print
direction and place it at the bottom of the job.
As the start mark needs a specific format to be detected by the cutter, this
Job Element does not have any configurable parameters. Selecting and confirming
MEEVO Bottom Start Cut Mark will directly add it to the Job.
Separation Line
Adds a dotted horizontal line across the job width.
This Job Element does not have any configurable parameters.
Star Raster
Adds a star object to the Job that can be repeated in a grid. The Star Raster
Element supports the following parameters:
Points: Number of points on the star
Radius: Star radius
Second Radius / Radius: Adds a second set of points to the star with the specified radius
Third Radius / Radius: Adds a third set of points to the star with the specified radius
Color Left: Primary fill color of the object. If no gradient is used, this will be the fill color
Gradient: Activate to fill object with a gradient, fill is solid Color Left if unchecked
Color Right: Secondary gradient color. When using a gradient it will go from Color Left to Color Right
Angle: Rotates the object to the specified angle
Raster: Repeats the object in a grid
Pure:
#X: Number of object repetitions in X axis
#Y: Number of object repetitions in Y axis
Distance X: Distance between objects on X axis
Distance Y: Distance between objects on Y axis
Angle: Rotates all repetitions to the specified angle.
Variable Text
Adds a text field to the Job. Variable Text may also be used in Variable Data
templates to create dynamic text field that are automatically filled fron
external sources. The Variable Text Element supports the following parameters:
Text: Sets the text in the Variable Text field. 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}
Font: Select the font for the text from the ErgoSoft RIP font selection. Custom fonts can be added by using the Font Utility
Font Height: Sets the font height
Fill / Fill Color: If active, fills the font letters with the specified CMYK color.
Outline / Outline Color / Outline Width: If active, outlines the font letters with a line in the specified CMYK color at the specified outline width.
Frame / Frame Color: If active, adds a solid filled rectangle behind the text in the specified CMYK color
Arc (%): Bends the text to the specified arc percentage
Angle: Rotates the Variable Text at the specified Angle
Adds a horizontal ruler to the job. The ruler is inserted as an image in the job and can be manipulated as such. By default, the ruler is inserted with the width of the job, e.g. if you have 2 images in your job with a total width of 100cm, the ruler will be 100cm long.
The following settings are available for the ruler:
Tickmark Height: The height of the tickmarks on the ruler.
Color: The color of the ruler (Numbers and lines).
Full Width: How wide the ruler should be. The default is 0.0 which will automatically make the ruler as wide as the job is, i.e. the width of all images in the job. Enter a different value for a custom ruler size.
Use Inch Scale: Check this to switch the ruler to inches.
Adds a Vertical ruler to the job. The ruler is inserted as an image in the job and can be manipulated as such. By default, the ruler is inserted with the length of the job, e.g. if you have 2 images in your job with a total length of 100cm, the ruler will be 100cm long.
The following settings are available for the ruler:
Tickmark Height: The height of the tickmarks on the ruler.
Color: The color of the ruler (Numbers and lines).
Full Height: How wide the ruler should be. The default is 0.0 which will automatically make the ruler as wide as the job is, i.e. the width of all images in the job. Enter a different value for a custom ruler size.
Use Inch Scale: Check this to switch the ruler to inches.
The Symbols feature lets you add shapes and symbols like arrows, icons, warning labels from a predefined library to the job. It is also possible to add your own custom libraries to the symbols feature so you can customize the feature to your requirements.
By creating a symbol Preset and parameters for the symbol you can add them automatically to your jobs to reduce prepress work and reduce production errors by clearly labeling printouts and products.
To use symbols make sure no image is selected so the Properties & Actions pane displays the Job Properties. Go to Job Elements and you will find the Symbols Feature at the bottom of dialog.
To create a new Symbols Preset, click the green + icon under the Symbol Presets drop-down. A new dialog will open and show the settings for the Symbols Preset. Here you can configure the symbol you want to use and how it should be added to the Job. There are several settings available:
Symbol Image: Specifies the actual symbol you want to add. Ergosoft comes with several symbol libraries preinstalled: Arrows, Marks, Packing and Stamps. You can also use the Import icon to the right to add your own Symbols (Most popular image formats are supported) so they are available in the Symbols feature.
Image Format: Lets you set the size and scaling for the symbol as well as alignment and rotation.
Image Margin: Lets you set a margin on each side for the Symbol.
Extra Channels: Lets you set Extra Channel mapping for your Symbol. This is useful if e.g. you want to do a color replacement on your Symbol image or print your Symbol in a special color such as white. For more information on how to use Extra Channel Mapping see the corresponding article.
Color Management: Lets you specify individual Color Management for the symbol images.
Confirm with Ok and set a name to your Symbol preset.
Once you have created your Symbol Preset, select it from the drop-down menu in Properties & Actions > Job Elements and click the Add Button. This will add your Symbol to the Job.
You can also add Symbols to your Position Templates, Variable Data Templates, Variables and Elements & Picture Templates to easily use them as part of your standard jobs.