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Function Overview - PHOTOGATE5 Products
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 Optional functions and modules:
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 New in Version 5:

 Proccessable file formatsList of the supported input file formats:
PHG5 RASTER
PHG5 PRO
Price
 Automatic file format recognitionFor all typical file formats in print production.
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 PDF/X-3Output possible. The PGM is required to use all functions of the file.
PGM + O
PGM
 
 Separated PDF filesComposite output possible. The FGM is required to print the file separated.
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 Raster formatsIncluding JPEG, TARGA, TIFF, BMP, PCD, PSD, etc.
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 POSTSCRIPT 3, separated PS, PDF 1.6, PDF/X-1a, EPS, DCS 2.0
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600.00 €
 MULTIPAGE PDF & POSTSCRIPT FILESSelection of a page, a document region or the entire document. 'Multipage container' can also be created in connection with 'Container'.
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200.00 €
 Job proccessing functionsList of the job-specific functions and setting options:
PHG5 RASTER
PHG5 PRO
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 PreviewSelected job in a window: Preview, placement on the output media, rotated view.
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 Split previewBefore-after job display for visualization of changes in color management and/or corrections.
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 Softproof previewSimulation of the print output on the screen for visualization of printer and/or simulation color space as well as color corrections or gray scale conversions. Separated PDF files will be displayed in composite mode (merging of all separations).
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  V5  Thumbnail previewDisplay of thumbnail preview and job properties when mouse pointer will be moved over the job. Display of thumbnails when jobs will be moved into the next queue.
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 Freely definable scalingProportional or non-proportional scaling of an job in height, width and percent.
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 Autom. adjustment to the medium sizeJobs can be automatically scaled to the media size.
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 VISUAL SCALINGScaling of an job with respect to the image through positioning of a distance tool.
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 Cut and registration marksPrinting of cut and registration marks.
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 ADVANCED CUT MARKSPrinting of special cut marks, for instance for automatic cutting machines from FOTOBA.
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200.00 €
 Mirror and rotate in 90° stepsMirror jobs and rotate in 90° steps for output.
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 Auto RotateAutomatically rotate jobs with space optimization.
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 Offset and centeringHorizontal and vertical setting of the offset or centering of an job on sheets or rolls.
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 Copy and layout printRepeating of jobs (copies, layouts) for optimized and media-saving production. Only one RIP process is needed for multiple copies.
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  V5  Fill rowsThe last row of a copy and layout print will be filled up with job copies to save media.
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 Job duplication / linkingDuplication of jobs or creation of links to existing jobs.
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 CroppingDefinition of print areas.
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 Auto TilingFor automatic segmenting with overlapping of an oversized job (wider than the medium).
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 VARIABLE TILINGFreely definable segmenting of the job with overlapping. Saving and loading of the settings or the segmentation properties. Printing of crop and overlapping marks for job segments. Changes to the separation are accepted without a new RIP process.
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300.00 €
 Format input and overlappingInput fields for definition of the width and height of an job segment and specification of individual overlapping regions on the left and/or right side.
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 RecessInput field for definition of a recessed area between two job segments.
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  V5  Horizontal TilingFreely definable horizontal segmenting of the job with overlapping. Saving and loading of the settings or the segmentation properties. Printing of crop and overlapping marks for job segmenting. Changes to the separation are accepted without a new RIP process.
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  V5  Tiling AssistantSimplified segmenting of print jobs. Input field for number or width of segments with automatic creation of equal segment sizes.
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  V5  Split Tiles Into JobsSimplified segmenting of print jobs. Splitting of a segmented job into separate jobs.
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 CONTAINERMerging of multiple jobs into a container (collective print job).
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400.00 €
 Auto arrangeAutomatic space-optimized arrangement of the selected jobs based on the selected media width.
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 Job propertiesChanges to the job properties, such as the printing and color settings of individual jobs.
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 LevelsOption for placement and output of jobs above or below one another, for instance to integrate logos.
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 Free placementFree placement of the jobs with the 'drag-and-drop function' or through input of the XY coordinates.
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 Freely definable scalingFree scaling of a job. The proportions of a job can optionally be retained or released for changes (job properties).
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 Job duplicationJobs can be duplicated based on a master copy principle. Changes to the settings of the master are applied to the duplicates.
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 Duplicate approvalDecoupling of a duplicate from the master for individual adaptation of the job properties.
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 Magnetic object edges / guide linesSpecification and visualization of horizontal and vertical spaces between objects and jobs. For precise job arrangement using magnetic object edges that are designated by temporarily visible lines. Activation of magnetic guide lines for precise job arrangement with an input dialog for the position coordinates.
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 Define job / object spacingInput of the distances between two objects for automatic job arrangement.
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 Copy and layout printFreely definable copy printing (number of outputs) of a container with input dialog for the spacing between the individual containers.
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 Multipage containerAssignment of multipage PDF and PostScript files to a container (collective jobs) with selection option for job pages. Possible in connection with options 'Multipage PDF & PostScript files' and 'Container'.
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 Tiling containerContainer generation (collective print jobs) while outputting segmented jobs. Segments can be rotated, e.g. to print large, single-colored areas in one piece. Possible in connection with options 'Variable tiling' and 'Container'.
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  V5  Printmode checkWarning message if there are jobs with different printing resolutions in a container. Changing of the printing resolutions of all jobs within the container properties.
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 Fixed output area (container size)Specification of the maximum container sheet size with output of cut marks and indication of protected margins. Possible in combination with 'Container'.
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 Contact printingAutomatic generation of image overviews (series).
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 Selection of standard formats for sheet and roll productsDepending on the printer used, standard formats for sheet and roll products are available.
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