You can automate a repetitive task so that you can do the task again with a single click. For example, you want to apply the same layout to certain documents. You can create an automation template for each repetitive task. They will prepare a job using PRISMAprepare in the background. The benefits of the automation templates are:
Saving time and minimizing errors as the layout is standardized and preparation is done in the background.
Consistent layout in a multiple operator environment.
The system administrator defines if the automation templates are available to you. If the system administrator allows the use of automation templates, they become available in the [Order processing] console and in the [Product & order editor] workspace.
[Order processing] console
You can apply automation templates manually to jobs.
[Product & order editor] workspace
The system administrator can assign one or more templates to a product. Each job is created using a product. The automation templates assigned to the product will be applied automatically when the job arrives on the server.
Select an order.
Click button [Apply automation templates].
The list with available templates appears.
You can:
Click the automation template that you want to apply to the order.
You can apply one template at a time. After the template is applied, you can apply another template.
Select option [Multiple automation templates].
Select which templates you want to apply. Put the templates in the correct order. Click [OK].
The templates are applied to all jobs of the order. The jobs receive the layout as defined by the templates.