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Configure PRISMAguide XL Engine ProCut settings

Introduction

Configure the settings for the connection to the ProCut Server.

Before you begin

  • PRISMAguide XL Connector must be installed and configured. See Install the PRISMAguide XL Connector for the details.

  • PRISMAguide XL Engine 2.1 (or higher) and ProCut Server must be installed.

Define the ProCut settings

  1. Open PRISMAguide XL Engine

  2. Click on the [Menu] and go to [Settings]

  3. Fill out the settings in the ProCut section

    • [Host/IP] (IP address where PRISMAguide XL Connector is installed)

    • [Port] (the port defined in PRISMAguide XL Connector)

    • [API key] (copy from the PRISMAguide XL Connector Settings page)

    • Check out: [Auto print]. All jobs from ProCut will be printed automatically.

  4. When IP address, port and certificate are correct, the status will change to [Ready].

    If the status indicates: [Invalid certificate], click on [Import new certificate] in the [Connection security] section to import a certificate or check the check box [Bypass certificate validation (self-signed)] to generate a (self-signed) certificate.

  5. Click on [Back to active jobs], to close [Settings].

Optional: Add a hot folder for Auto nesting

  1. Click on the [Menu] and go to [Settings]

  2. Click on [Add new hot folder] in the Hot folders section

  3. Define the settings for the hot folder

    1. Add the path to the hot folder

    2. Select the recipe in the drop-down list.

      Use a recipe that is compliant with ProCut submission. It must contain a cut path mapped with the recipe.

    3. In [Auto submit] select ProCut

    4. Select the ProCut automation for auto nesting.

      See Configure the ProCut Server.

  4. Click Save

    When the settings are correct, the status will change to ready.

  5. Click on [Back to active jobs], to close [Settings].