In XMF, you can set how to process a job as a workflow, and control the output of the job.
Set the workflow according to the device for output and the data format. If necessary, you can also pause a job before it is output, and integrate the approval process. Using workflows for different purposes allows you to select the device according to the lots and deadline, switch the output destination, and select the data format for export.
Use Job Workflow Manager to set a workflow.
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Workflow Set Tabs |
When multiple workflow sets are configured for the job, you can switch between the workflow sets. Furthermore, if you select [All] tab, all of the workflow set information is displayed in Workflow Edit Area. Description: Displays the name of the selected workflow set.
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Workflow Edit Area |
Set a workflow by dragging and dropping the workflow items required for job output from [Items] palette. Note
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Click this to display the Parameters pane in a separate window. To return to the previous window, click [ |
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View Job Settings |
Displays the setting details of the job in the Parameters pane. |
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Switch Display Button |
Switches between displaying and hiding each pane of [Job Edit] screen. Each click switches between display and hide.
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Cancel |
Cancels the setting. |
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Save |
The job will be executed in accordance with the set workflow. Caution
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Items |
Displays the workflow item icons. Drag the icons of the items required for job output and drop them in Workflow Edit Area. Caution
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Click to display the workflow parameter template for each setting item. Selecting the workflow parameter template to use applies the preconfigured settings as a template. Note
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Setting Item List |
If there are items that cannot be displayed in the Parameters pane at once, the items to be set can be displayed quickly. Click [ |
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Parameters Pane |
Click a workflow item in Workflow Edit Area to display the Parameters pane for the selected workflow item. |
The following workflow items can be set.
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Configure the settings of the press that is the final output target of the job. Caution
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In the case of a digital press flow, configure the settings of the digital press device that is the final output target of the job. |
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Configure the settings for the Jet Press/J Press device that is the final output target in the Jet Press/J Press flow. |
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Configure the settings for the Jet Press F/J Press F/Jet Press R device that is the final output target in the Jet Press F/J Press F/Jet Press R flow. |
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Configure the settings for the Jet Press W/J Press W device that is the final output target in the Jet Press W/J Press W flow. |
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Set this when outputting to CTP. |
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Set this when outputting to a proofer. |
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Set this when outputting to a ROOM (RIP Once Output Many) proofer. |
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Set this when outputting a PDF file. |
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Set this when outputting a JDF file. |
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Set this when approval is required before execution of the workflow process. |
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Set this when pausing workflow execution. |
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Set this when outputting a JDF file to the binding process in the JDF workflow. |
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Set this when performing remote approval using XMF Remote. |
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In TIFF Bypass jobs, only [Plates] and [ROOM Proof] can be used.
In variable jobs, the following workflow items can be used.
If you right-click a workflow item placed in Workflow Edit Area, you can perform the following editing.
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Connect |
Connects 2 workflow items that are not connected. Caution
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Disconnect |
Disconnects 2 workflow items that are connected. Caution
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Delete |
Deletes the workflow item. Note
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Hold |
Pauses processing of the workflow item. Note
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Workflow Item Template Name |
This is displayed when a workflow item template is set. It applies the setting values of the preset workflow item template to the settings of the workflow items. Note
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Use Defaults |
Resets the workflow item settings to the default settings. |
Save Settings |
Saves the workflow item settings as a workflow item template. Note
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Rename |
If you select this, [Rename Workflow Item] dialog is displayed and you can rename the workflow item. Note
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If you right-click Workflow Edit Area, you can perform the following editing.
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Deselect |
Deselects the workflow item. |
Delete Selected |
Deletes the selected workflow item. |
Delete All |
Deletes all workflow items except [Press]. If you select this menu item, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] to delete the items. |
If you right-click a workflow set tab (or [Description]), you can perform the following editing.
* This is not displayed for a TIFF Bypass job.