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Configuration for True-Shape Nesting

Introduction

With PRISMAguide XL Engine 2.1 you can nest complex multi-layer applications with ProCut Prepress benefitting of its true shape nesting capabilities. This helps customers reduce waste and increase productivity.

The application PRISMAguide XL Connector facilitates the communication between PRISMAguide XL Engine and the ProCut Server.

Before you begin

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

Procedure

  1. Install the software PRISMAguide XL Connector

    See Install the PRISMAguide XL Connector for the details.

  2. Configure the settings in ProCut Server
    • Create a hot folder for communicating with PRISMAguide XL Engine

      At least one hot folder needs to be configured in the ProCut Server.

    • Configure ProCut automations. The ProCut automations are part of the workflow in PRISMAguide XL Engine.

      At least one automation needs to be configured in the ProCut Server.

      See Configure the ProCut Server for the details.

  3. Configure PRISMAguide XL Engine settings

    See Configure PRISMAguide XL Engine ProCut settings for the details.

    Optional

    (additional configuration for a fully automated workflow)

  4. Configure a hot folder in PRISMAguide XL Engine settings

    The hot folder enables a fully automated workflow for multi image jobs with the same recipe (with cut path) that are automatically nested with similar jobs and are automatically sent to the printer. See Configure PRISMAguide XL Engine ProCut settings for the details.

  5. Configure ProCut nesting automations

    See Configure the ProCut Server for the details.