Create a custom application

Introduction

In this example, we are creating a double-sided application with a separate logo placed on the front side.

The application can be saved as a recipe. The logo is saved as a locked file within the recipe.

Open PRISMAguide XL Engine via the shortcut on your desktop or start menu.
Click on [New job]
Select the [New roll application] recipe.
The [Overview] tab opens.
Check / select the settings for:
- [Preset]
- [Media]
- [Resolution]
- [Mode]
Click on [Select file].
Open the PDF you want to use for the print application.
NOTE
In this example the PDF has two layers, one intended for the front and one for the back side.
Click on [New file] to add the PDF that contains the logo.
Open the [Layers] tab.
For each input file, a single layer is created.

Click on the duplicate button to create an extra layer.
Move the new layer to the back by dragging or by using the icons.

Assign the [Layer source] and [Type] according to the table below.

You can assign pages, layers or spot colors, present in the input file(s) as input to a print layer.

Layer	[Layer source]	[Type]	Remark
[Front] 2	Input file-Layer-1	[Color]	The image is printed in CMYK. The layer will be merged with the other [Front] layer.
[Front] 1	Double_sided.pdf-Layer-1	[Color]	The image is printed in CMYK.
[Back] 1	Double_sided.pdf-Layer-2	[Color]	The image is printed in CMYK.

Layer

[Layer source]

[Type]

Remark

[Front] 2

Input file-Layer-1

[Color]

The image is printed in CMYK.

The layer will be merged with the other [Front] layer.

[Front] 1

Double_sided.pdf-Layer-1

[Color]

The image is printed in CMYK.

[Back] 1

Double_sided.pdf-Layer-2

[Color]

The image is printed in CMYK.

The logo will be printed on top of the front image on a specific place.
Select the [Front] 2 layer and change the offset values of the image. Check the preview in the [Overview] tab to see the result.
Select [Front] 1 and [Front] 2 layer and click [Merge selected layers].
Open the [Overview] tab. Click-and-hold the left mouse button to rotate the 3D view to check the application. Notice that the logo is visible on the front side of the application
Define the [Media layout] and [Print] specifications, then click on the [Print] button.

NOTE
You can save the application as a recipe for future use. The recipe will include the logo on the front side, its offset values, and the merging of Front 1 and Front 2 layers. See: Save a custom application as a recipe.