Apply an automation template

For repetitive jobs it is possible to select one or more templates with pre-defined settings. They will prepare a job using PRISMAprepare in the background. These templates are called automation templates. They can be applied manually or automatically. 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.

If the system administrator allows the use of automation templates, they become available in the [Order processing] console and in the [Product and order editor] workspace.

• [Order processing] console

  You can apply automation templates manually to jobs.

• [Product and 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.

Apply one or more automation templates

1. Select a job.

2. Click [Apply automation templates].

3. You can:

   • Click the automation template that you want to apply to the files of the job. After the template is applied, you can apply another template.

   • Select the [Multiple automation templates] option.

     Select which templates you want to apply. Put the templates in the correct order. Click [OK].

   The job receives the layout as defined by the templates.

The automation template cannot be applied

The application of a template can fail. For example, the automation template can only be applied to the job partially. In this case, an error is reported in the [Order processing] console on job level in section [Automation templates].