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DynaStrip imposition software has been developed for imposition professionals. It is very flexible and easy to use. However, we recom -mend thatDynaStrip’s user be familiar with theMacintosh OS X or Windowsoperating system before starting this tutorial. DynaStrip's user interface is almost identical on all platforms. How -ever, some functions may differ slightly depending on the environ -ment. TheCommandkey on theMacintoshsystem is replaced by the Ctrlkey on theWindowssystem. The examples, templates, and source document files in thisTutorial are fictitious and should be used for the sole purpose of learning DynaStrip.
In this exercise, you will learn two different ways to modify a gutter. .......................................................................... 12
In this exercise, you will add a signature and place it inthe center of the sheet. Then you will move it to adjust thegripper width. ................................................................ 10
In this exercise, you will define the signature, including thePage andPageMarks 8parameters. .............................................
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Create a Sheet ............................................. 6
In this exercise, you will define the sheet parameters,add sheets, select sheets, and remove them. ...................... 6
In this exercise, you will create a new color-separated job for a 48-page saddle-stitched booklet. ...................................... 5
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Create and Edit a Signature .......................... 8
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
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Exercise 2
New Job ....................................................... 5
This exercise will demonstrate: light table, sheet viewing, plate identification, icons, and toolbars. .................................... 1
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Pagination ................................................... 23 In this exercise, you will paginate the signature manually,rotate the head of the pages, and save your folding template. 23 In this exercise, you will learn more about paginationsequences. .................................................................... 24 In this exercise, you will copy a sheet, apply the paginationfor the entire job, and learn about sheet templates. ........... 26 Color Table, Source Documents and Imposition Index ........................................................... 27 In this exercise, you will prepare the color table forthis CMYK job. ............................................................... 27 In this exercise, you will list the source documents, create the imposition index for the job and match colors. .................. 28
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Create a Linear Mark ................................... 15 In this exercise, you will create a fold mark and placetwo of them on the signature. ......................................... 15 Create a Register Mark ................................ 16 In this exercise, you will defineRegister Markparametersand place four of them on the sheet. ............................... 16 Import a Color Bar ........................................ 18 In this exercise, you will define a customized color bar andplace it on the sheet. ..................................................... 18 Create a Text Tag ......................................... 20 In this exercise, you will add a text tag to identify theplates (slug line). .......................................................... 20
Overview, New Job, Create a Sheet, Create and Edit a Signature
Overview
✔ ✐Exercise 1 lightThis exercise will demonstrate: table, sheet viewing, plate identification, icons, and toolbars. Open the fileDemoJobfrom theTutorialfolder (selectOpenin the Filemenu or double-click on the job icon). TheJob Definitionwin-dow will display. Click onOKto access the layout.
Functionstoolbar Sheet list Light table Front of sheet Back of sheet Objectspalette Actionstoolbar Object Positionmenu Assistant window Cursor Positionwindow
DynaStrip’s main design window represents yourlight table. Objects (press sheet, pages, marks) will appear on your light table as you create them.
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On the left side of the screen is theSheet Listshowing all the sheets found in the job.Any sheet or group of sheets selected in this list will be displayed on your light table.All sheets are numbered and identified according to their side:F for front andBfor back. For fast recognition, the front is gray and the back is blue.
Front of sheet 1
Back of sheet 1
Select sheets 2 and 4 in theSheet List on the left side of the screen. Sheets 2F, 2B, 4F and 4B will be displayed. (To select or unselect multiple sheets one by one, hold down theCommandkey while clicking on the sheet numbers of your choice. Holding down theShiftkey allows for selecting several consecutive sheets in the list at once.) the sheets and note that theMove your mouse over Cursor Position window (lower-left corner of the screen) shows the exact position of the cursor (sheet, side, and coordinates).
and the back can be displayed simultaneously or sepaThe front -rately. In theViewmenu, unselectSheet’s Back. Only sheets 2F and 4F are now displayed.
Sheet’s Back viewing
You may display the sheets’ back by clicking again onView > Sheet’s Back.
1st Lesson — Overview3 DynaStrip’stools are divided into three logical toolbars: -Objectspalette(appears when clicking on the upper-right large button): each icon gives access to an object mode (i.e.: sheet, signature, page, marks, etc.); once an icon has been selected, the object mode becomes activated and subsequent actions will apply to this particular object. -Actions toolbar (right-vertical bar): each icon performs a spe -cific action (i.e.: add, remove, edit, etc.) related to the active object mode.Icons appearing in theActions thus toolbar depend on the selected object mode.-Functions toolbar (top-horizontal bar): this toolbar includes basic function icons and gives access to special features (i.e.: layers, documents, pagination, etc.). For all toolbars, tool tips appear wh en the mouse cursor is placed on an icon for about one second. This function provides the icon defini -tion. Job Definition Color Table Save Current Sheet(s) Color Layers Source Documents Sheet Layers Plate Setups Imposition Index Versions Raster Mode
Apply Pagination Layout Reflow Zoom In Zoom Out Cancel Zoom
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A red triangle in the lower-right corner of anAction means icon that you can also apply this action to a selection of objects (objects highlighted in red). The red triangle means the action can apply to a selection of objects TheSheet Modeis the default mode. Click on the largeSheeticon to access theObject Modespalette and select thePageicon. Exam-ine the tools in theActionsvertical toolbar below.