Imposition tools include tools with functions frequently used in imposition such as rotation, alignment, and placing signatures and custom marks.
When [Group Tools] checkbox is checked in [Settings] pane, the object rotation tools and alignment tools are displayed in groups.
The alignment buttons of the toolbar cannot be used for rectangle marks, line marks or text marks. Align rectangle marks, line marks and text marks in [Alignment] pane.
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Rotates the selected object 90 degrees clockwise. Note
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Rotates the selected object 90 degrees anticlockwise. Note
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Rotates the selected object 180 degrees. Note
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Flips the selected signature. |
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Aligns the top edges of multiple objects. Note
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Vertically centres multiple objects. Note
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Aligns the bottom edges of multiple objects. Note
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Aligns the left edges of multiple objects. Note
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Horizontally centres multiple objects. Note
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Aligns the right edges of multiple objects. Note
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Applies the gap set in [Alignment] - [Space Trim Boxes] - [Horizontal] as the horizontal space between all the selected objects. When clicked while pressing the Alt key, [Alignment] pane is displayed, and [Space Trim Boxes] - [Horizontal] - [Gap] is selected. Note
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Applies the gap set in [Alignment] - [Space Trim Boxes] - [Vertical] as the vertical space between all the selected objects. When clicked while pressing the Alt key, [Alignment] pane is displayed, and [Space Trim Boxes] - [Vertical] - [Gap] is selected. Note
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Applies the gap set in [Alignment] - [Space Trim Box Centres] - [Horizontal] as the distance between the centres of all the selected objects. When clicked while pressing the Alt key, [Alignment] pane is displayed, and [Space Trim Box Centres] - [Horizontal] - [Gap] is selected. Note
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Applies the gap set in [Alignment] - [Space Trim Box Centres] - [Vertical] as the distance between the centres of all the selected objects. When clicked while pressing the Alt key, [Alignment] pane is displayed, and [Space Trim Box Centres] - [Vertical] - [Gap] is selected. Note
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Centres the selected objects in the horizontal direction of the paper. Note
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Centres the selected objects in the vertical direction of the paper. Note
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Centres the selected object on the paper. Note
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You can specify the position for the selected object with numbers. Select an object and click this button to switch to the Parameters pane of the selected object and display [Position] pane. When you select multiple objects and click this button, [Alignment] - [Position] pane is displayed, and you can specify the position of the selected object group. Note
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You can configure the settings for step and repeat. Select a signature and click this button to display [Signature] - [Step and Repeat] pane. |
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Links multiple signatures. You can move linked signatures together as a group. A line indicating the link is displayed between linked signatures. Select a linked signature and click this button to unlink the signature. Note
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Click to display [Select Imposition Pattern] dialog, where you can set a new signature. |
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Select 1 signature and click this button to display [Signature] pane, and display the grey box in the preview. If you click the location to place the signature, a signature with the same settings as the selected signature is added. The pages are flowed automatically. |
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[Custom Marks] pane is displayed, and a list of custom marks is displayed below [New] button. A custom mark is placed by selecting the custom mark to place and dragging and dropping it onto the preview. |
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Deletes the selected object. Note
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*1 The positions at which signatures are aligned differ depending on the settings for [Calculate Grid] and [Use Reference Point Object as Origin] in [Alignment] pane.
*2 Objects linked directly or indirectly to plates or paper are not centred. Neither are they included in the target for determining the centring position.
*3 Whether or not the gripper height is included in the reference area for centring varies according to the setting in [Administration] screen - [System Preferences] pane - [Center reference on sheet]. For details, contact the administrator.