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1. sea 36 STL Deleting Local Fleur serie 37 3 12 Retrieving Printer Information se00ssssssssssnunnenssssssssssnnunnnssssssssssssssnnnnnnnse 38 3 13 Compiling Personal Printer List 000 0000sss00000000000000000000u000000000000000000000000 39 3 14 Defining Default Printer u 40 SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 1 Inhaltsverzeichnis PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Introduction 1 Introduction This document describes the main functions and features of PAD PLOSSYS Print Job Dialog It is intended for users who work with this interface By means of PAD you e select graphic files and transfer them to PLOSSYS netdome for printing e get information about the processing state of printing jobs e obtain information about the printers which are available on a PLOSSYS netdome server and e compile your own personal printer list PLOSSYS netdome discerns two types of jobs 1 Single job This contains just one drawing 2 set collation This contains a whole set of drawings which are printed together on a single output device in a fixed sequence Thus the indi vidual drawings of the set form a logical unit SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 user basic function type of job PAD User Manual 2 Introduction 1 1 Conventions The path information given in this manual is relative to the instal2. Active Delete HPLasenJets SEPPDOS44 7777 HPLaserJet3 Busy Lexmark SEPPDOS44 TITT Lexma zz 4 Delete printer from personal printer list 11 00 05 15 0 oe HPLaserdet HPLaserJet3 Lexmark 2 Lexmark 3 SEPPDOS44 1 SEPPDOS44 Ready 2 of 2 We Figure 3 13 Function Compiling Personal Printer List Inquire all printers that are available on a PLOSSYS netdome server In the lower list select the printers that is to be in your personal printer list By clicking Apply the selected entries are transferred to the upper list 1 e to the personal printer list Obtain the current state of your personal printers by clicking Update For deleting an entry from the personal printer list select the printer in the upper list and click Delete a Chapter 3 12 Retrieving Printer Information page 38 Displayed information is not automatically updated but after clicking Update SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 40 Functions 3 14 Defining Default Printer In the personal printer list a default printer is defined as follows see Figure 3 14 The default printer is always displayed at the beginning of the list v Ok ET PLUSS YS PAD any 1 Be into Printer Information view mode la x File Edt View mode RE Ti BB Par Pa ESS le Using PAD without user interface 1 e without possibility of setting the parameters during
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4. 3 Function Saving a Job List PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 29 Change to the Job Generation view mode Compile single jobs and set collations in a job list Choose File Save The file selection dialog is opened Select the directory in which the job list is to be saved Enter the desired name of the file in the input field Selection Click ox to save the job list and to exit the dialog SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 30 Functions 3 4 Opening a Saved Job List A saved job list is opened again as follows see Figure 3 4 i PLUS SY BAM _ amna lnh nanarakinni _ asd Fie Edi 1 Change into Job Generation view mode D A e E ESE a For PLOSSYS PAD anne Job oeneration pad lel FA 2 Job li EE Edit Whew 2 Open file selection dialog o 7 p a ar lan alt i ie oo S 5 trl S Job parameters Ven Plot Ctrl P Plot ID _______ Output device F d Jiten Plotparameter m All etngs Exit Heady items 0 selected All parameters Open saved job list z h i fil TA 3 Choose directory and file le x 4 Open file Contents of T keep Directories warkeep en Ga cd ht a 49604 job H 0 abbe ae agie link H E ah H E antiword LJ ar4 0 Nam 23 files 1 visible 1 selected Drives preset directories Filter Ta l Oj Directory history selectio
5. 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions Change to the Job Generation view mode If desired delete already existing entries from the job list by clicking or choosing File New Choose Insert Graphic file orclick Sei A file selection dialog is opened Refer to Chapter 2 3 File Selection Dialog page 8 for selecting graphic files The files are inserted as single jobs in the file tree on the left of the main window Selected jobs in the file tree are displayed in the table on the right Adjust the job parameters directly in the table or in the parameter window below Click or choose File Print In order to submit the selected jobs If no jobs are selected in the job list all jobs will be submitted The jobs and their configured parameters are transmitted to PLOSSYS netdome Choosing File Print all all jobs will be output regardless of any selection SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 25 v PAD User Manual 26 Functions 3 2 Creation and Output of a Set Collation fixed sequence More than one graphic file can be output as a set collation The advantage over output as single jobs is that the job list is fixed in a defined sequence in which the jobs will be printed see Figure 3 2 e PI 1 Change into Job Generation view mode per Bir File Edit View mode Insert Help 2 Create new job list mi 2 3 Insert set collation Fr Bee aaa ton PES 5 Job
6. A document which is to be output by PLOSSYS netdome A job is accepted if the following files are copied to the respective gate directory 1 graphic file with correct file extension example example hpg1 2 possibly the job header example example hed 3 possible additional files such as color and pen tables 4 and finally the trigger file example example rady File in ASCII format with items for configuring the job gate directory Setting for processing and outputting a job yjob Display of the contents of a graphic file on the screen trigger file Combined set of jobs File with items for configuring the set collation set collation single job which forms part of a set collation job with one drawing header for a single job File by means of which the program is informed that all the data of a gt job have been copied to the gate directory and that the job can be processed now 2006 11 30 Version 3 3 1 SEAL Systems www sealsystems com Abbreviations 45 Abbreviations ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange PAD PLOSSYS Print Job Dialog by SEAL Systems PDF Adobe Portable Document Format PLOSSYS Plot Spool System by SEAL Systems SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 46 Index A All Jobs 10 13 All parameters 11 20 ASCII 45 B basic function 1 C change job 33 view mode 10 combo box 8 Server state 14 35 c
7. lee Insert Help Plotted jobs Fy Own jobs Z QUEEN Edit configuration Element Nr copies Scale factor Source node PLOSS YS se set membe Size Gd farb_deckel tif E3 hubschr hed SAE Ricca oer A tdinad l tif HPLaserJet3 SEPPDO bree ee Configure view iv 4 Apply and exit Cancel Apply Figure 2 9 Function Configuration of Table PAD User Manual In the table open the pop up menu and choose Configure view The dialog Edit configuration is opened It has two parts e The left list Element contains the table columns which are still available and can be displayed in the current table context e g job list or file selection e The right table view shows the table configuration currently set Select the desired item and move it to the other side by clicking gt or lt In order to move all items click gt gt or lt lt Adjust the width and filter of the columns Apply the settings by clicking Apply or apply the settings close the dialog and return to the main window by clicking oK 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 17 The modified configuration of the table is not automatically saved when the program is closed Use File Settings Save to save the current settings SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 18 PAD User Manual Usi
8. the selected jobs If no jobs are selected in the job list all jobs will be submitted The jobs and their configured parameters are transmitted to PLOSSYS netdome a Chapter 3 1 Selection and Output of a Graphic File page 24 Choosing File Print all all jobs will be output regardless of any selection SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 24 v PAD User Manual 28 Functions 3 3 Saving a Job List Single jobs and set collations have been already compiled into a job list After saving this job list you can open it later again and continue to work with it see Figure 3 3 age 1 Change into Job Generation view mode Ey PLG u File Kd t View mode Insert Help 2 aoe job list Job parameters Plot D Output device Type Set collation HPLaserJet3 SEPPDOS44 SET 4 Current jobs ep ta Set collation Ead Harley TIFF A ZZ QUEEN 3 tems 1 selected Tr Edit View mode Insert Help New Chri h a 3 alles file selection dialog f Job parameters Plotparamneter j Settings Exit 3 items selected 4 Choose directory and input file name Save job list ie Fi Directories Contents ore ore Z Name fje Size Fite yp 4 Cancel 9 cd H 0 abbe H E agie_link _ wer nn fe files O visible 0 selected Nrivesfpreset directories Filter TH job Directory history selection Figure 3
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10. Using and User Interface 2 4 View Mode The user interface of PAD has four different view modes Each view mode has a specific purpose see Table 2 1 Icon View Mode Function El Job Generation Creating editing and outputting single jobs and set collations m il Job Information Checking the current state of the jobs All Jobs Showing all jobs of any selected PLOSSYS netdome server Bi Printer Information Compiling the user defined personal printer list and displaying information about the printers on any PLOSSYS netdome server Table 2 1 PAD View Modes On changing the view mode the work space on the interface looks different In order to change the view mode click the corresponding icon in the tool bar see Figure 2 4 to 4 or choose the desired view mode in View mode cn PLOSSYS PAD anne Job generation File Edt View mode Insert Help Job list Current jobs Ff Set collation Figure 2 4 PAD Icons of the View Modes After starting PAD the Job Generation view mode is activated automatically The individual interfaces and functions of the view modes will be explained in detail in the following sections 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 1 2 4 1 Job Generation View Mode Figure 2 5 shows the work space of the Job Generation view mode It has three Bil parts e File tree In PAD jobs
11. a SEALSYSTEMS M THE DIGITAL PAPER FACTORY Bae PAD User Manual Version 3 3 1 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Copyright This document and all its parts are protected by copyright Their use without prior written consent by SEAL Systems is prohibited and subject to prosecution In particular this applies to reproduction translation microfilming and the storage and processing in electronic systems Customers that currently own a valid SEAL Systems software license for the product s described within the contents of this document may freely distribute this documentation in electronic form 1 e CD File Server or Intranet for internal usage only All product names mentioned are the registered trademarks of the associated companies Copyright 2006 SEAL Systems AG Lohm hlweg 4 D 91341 R ttenbach Germany Contents 1 Contents L INTEOAUCHON ehe beissen 1 LE Conyentionss nssi diac 2 1 1 Typographical Conventions sn ee 2 1 12 POSTAS ae area ee 2 E13 SE POU Beeren 3 ELE COSS Reken een 3 1 2 Oyerview OF the Contents u a 4 2 Using and LUser Interlace sans arena 5 2 1 Starine PAD sei RHiRiren 5 2 2 Basic Elements of the User Interface 0000000000000000000000000000000000000ssssnnnnnssssssceee 6 23 Eile Selection Dilor u a 8 2 NIW VIOCG eier 10 2 4 1 Job Generalnom View Mode ann a Scheel oe eS 11 2 4 2 Job Information View Mode cccccccccccsssssececceeseeeceeseeeneeccessaenseceeeaas 12 24
12. ally numbered symbols such as will be positioned on the left margin The number symbols refer to the individual steps which are highlighted in the figure itself by a frame and a refer ence text To clarify the sequence the reference text starts with the number of the step to which it refers The text describing the figure generally employs the number symbols to provide a reference to the step being discussed 1 1 4 Cross References Sometimes cross references to other chapters are necessary but interrupt the reading In this case the cross references are hidden in footnotes at the end of the page to provide the necessary information in the printed document For PDF documents the glasses symbol is available in addition to the foot note Click the symbol to move directly to the corresponding page If this kind of cross references appears within a table the footnote is displayed directly below the table above the table labelling 1 Chapter 1 1 4 Cross References page 3 2 Chapter 1 1 4 Cross References page 3 SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 PAD User Manual PAD User Manual Introduction 1 2 Overview of the Contents This documentation deals with the following topics Chapter 2 Using and User Interface page 5 describes the interface its basic elements and the different view modes of PAD In Chapter 3 Functions page 23 you will find step by step procedures for the most frequen
13. are represented in the form of a file tree For information about how to work with the items in the file tree refer to Chapter 2 2 Basic Elements of the User Interface page 6 e Table Jobs which are currently selected in the file tree are displayed in the table Here you modify some job and set parameters e Parameter window 3 In this window all modifyable job parameters of the job selected in the table are displayed Here you set parameters of several jobs simultaneously The parameter window s only opened if the option All parameters below the file tree 1s active i PLOSS S PAD anne Job generation pad Oy x File Edit View mode Insert Help Current jobs 2P Set collation N 3 5 items Z selected Scale factor E Scale type Maximum stamp 1 Figure 2 5 Work Space of the Job Generation View Mode SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 12 Using and User Interface 2 4 2 Job Information View Mode Fil In this view mode you obtain information about the processing state of the jobs which you have submitted The interface of this view mode is built analog to that of the Job Generation view mode see Figure 2 6 e File tree Here you find the jobs you have submitted last e Table 2 In this table the jobs that are selected in the file tree are displayed EN PLOSSYS PAD anne Job information pad Fi
14. bmitted all or partly as single jobs to PLOSSYS netdome see Figure 3 1 f PLO 1 Change into Job Generation view mode J 2 Create new job list gt si RE zT mene mee e 7y ea Si Z A 3 3 Open file selection dialog file selection dialog ACI p EELE Job list Job parameters z puidevice Type PlotID Output Type Select grafic file Be E Cm mR 4 Select graphic file Directories Pontents of Tkeepitestfillesihpe 15994 hpgl_ dina4 po hed 311 hed ancel 0 items hpgl dina4 po hp 16980 hp multi page hed 310 hed App Bly multi_page hp 97630 hp Ready pentest hed 167 hed View pentest hp 1181 hp 134 hed queen hed 183592 hp 360 pen queen pen 76 files 78 visible 1 selected Drives TA preset directories Filter r oe Directory history T ikeepitestfiles hpgl gt 7 eS PLOSSYS PAD anne File Edit Wiew mode Insert Job generation pad Help 7 Output graphic files T Bi z m r a RV Current jobs Sits Se optics QUEEN HPLaserJet SEPPDOS4AA HPGL zg 6 Adjust job parameters 2 items selected Y All parameters L QUEEN Output device HPLaserJet2 S PROOS Nr copies PT Scale factor 1 0 r Paper type Any Scale type Maximum H Stamp 0 O H Stamp 1 hi Ready Eee re Figure 3 1 Function Selection and Output of a Graphic File PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3
15. e Choose the PLOSSYS netdome server in the option menu Server state Click Update to obtain the current state of all jobs Select the job in the list that is to be marked as own job Open the pop up menu and choose Mark as own job 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 37 3 11 Deleting Local File Local files on the PC is deleted by means of the file selection dialog as follows local file see Figure 3 11 7 PLOSSY S PAD anne Job generation pad 1 Open file selection dialog x File Edit View mode Insert Help zu a Gi al Fs i ati Bi A ree Select grafic file Oy Directories Contents of T keepitestfilesihpgl eS TA i Ok keep hpgl_dina4 po hp 16980 hp Fl testfiles multi_page hed 310 hed Cancel 1 am multi page h 97630 hp 2 167 hed Apply 1181 Drives preset directories TA T a Directory history TAkeepitesttilesihpgl 4 Delete 4 Commit deletion Delete fle Meen hp RK Abbrechen Figure 3 11 Function Deleting Local File Open the file selection dialog Select the local file in the table on the right Open the pop up menu and choose Delete In the next dialog confirm the deletion by clicking oK SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 38 Functions 3 12 Retrieving Printer Information From every PLOSSYS netdome that is communicating with PAD infor
16. e In the file tree select the job that is to be changed It will be displayed in the table on the right Change the job parameter directly in the table or in the parameter Q 2 Click Update to obtain the current state window Choose Edit Change in PLOSSYS or open the pop up menu and choose Change jobs sre Native jobs can not be changed SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 34 Functions 3 8 Deleting Job from PLOSSYS netdome Jobs that are available on PLOSSYS netdome is deleted as follows see Figure 3 8 Biel x i PLOSSYS PAD anne Job information pad File Edit Wie 1 Change into Job Information view mode 0 Fa Fe 8 Kelle last update 10 39 54 15 07 2002 10 39 54 15 07 2002 15 07 2002 Update ml tpt device _ JOveue pos State type 3 7 Repeat a aie Delete jobs from PLOSSYS L 27 2 Select 5 items 1 selected 1 items 1 selected All parameters Ready 2 Figure 3 8 Function Deleting Jobs from PLOSSYS netdome Change to the Job Information view mode In the file tree select the job that is to be deleted Choose Edit Delete from PLOSSYS or open the pop up menu and choose Delete jobs from PLOSSYS For deleting an entry from the job list and not from PLOSSYS netdome select the job and click amp or choose Edit Cut PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Man
17. es SIERT Flat cies SEPPDOS44 last upd 0 1 4 50 15 07 2002 Update Plot all 000013 hubschr tif multi_tiff tif tdin_all tif aJ Ti 1 aIr 2i items 1 selected Save the settings fotID 7 save settings P rear PDF TIFF TIFF TIFF TIFF TIFF TirLr Busy Yaiting Vaiting Viaiting Waiting Vaiting waiting LEFF fate anne anne anne anne anne anne anne State _ Juser Source node ERFDOS44 EFPDOS44 SEPPDOS4A SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS4A4 SEPPDOS4A SsEPPDOS44 mr Paar oe Figure 2 12 Modify the settings as desired see Chapter 2 5 1 Configuration of Table page 16 to Chapter 2 5 4 Customizing Properties of Windows page 20 Choose File Settings Save SEAL Systems www sealsystems com Function Saving Settings 2006 11 30 Version 3 3 1 PAD User Manual 22 Using and User Interface PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 23 3 Functions In this section you find step by step procedures for the most important and frequent opera frequently used operations while working with PAD tions In the instructions normally both icons and menus are specified icons and menus SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 24 Functions 3 1 Selection and Output of a Graphic File single job One or more graphic files are compiled n a job list and they are su
18. g the corresponding icon e On the right the table which shows the files that are currently selected in the file tree e Combo boxes 3 for jumping into directories which are predefined or used previously and for setting filter e Icons 4 depending on the type of the dialog OK tranfers the selected file into the job list and closes the file selection dialog Cancel cancels the file selection dialog without executing any operation Apply transfers the selected file into the job list without closing the file selection dialog View shows the contents of the selected graphic file e On saving the job list an extra input field Selection exists where you input the name of the file 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface Select grafic file 1 Directory structure Directories Contents of Tikeepitestfilesiy Name fr Size Filetype __ Directory history epitestfiles cqm Figure 2 3 PAD File Selection Dialog SEAL Systems www sealsystems com A oll ceg W 3bzoll cgm qm 36zoll hed gm_ansia_l ccg cgm ansia_l cgm cgm_ ansia_l hed cgm ansia p ccg cgm ansia p cgm gm ansia_p hed 2006 11 30 Version 3 3 1 2 Files in directory 66510 cq 463 15433 ccg 327 42 cqm 466 hed 15433 ccg 327 42 cgm 101 files 101 vis te Dsetected 3 Directories and filter PAD User Manual 10 change view mode PAD User Manual
19. generation of a job the default printer is used Personal plotter list Output device Plotter State Update HEISE ee f HPLaserJet2 Busy z Lexmark Active Delete EEEa Title ee Lexm a See Ve Opper cere Printer oar 11 00 05 15 0 00 05 15 0 Server state SEPPDOS44 BD HPLaserJet3 3 SEPPDOS44 Apply Lexmark 1 SEPPDOS44 Lexmark2 Active 2 0 SEPPDOS44 H Ready 2 of 2 AEEA Figure 3 14 Function Defining Default Printer Change to the Printer Information view mode If not yet done compile a personal printer list In the personal printer list select the printer that is to be the default Open the pop up menu and choose Default Printer The printer is transferred to the beginning of the list a Chapter 3 13 Compiling Personal Printer List page 39 PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com List of Figures List of Figures Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 Figure 2 11 Figure 2 12 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Figure 3 13 Figure 3 14 SEAL Systems www sealsystems com PAD Basic Elements of the User Interface a 6 PAD kons tir Ce Tool Bar ee ae 6 BAD EFileSelecth07 Dialoe a ae ee a ae 9 PAD IC5n5 01
20. iew mode has two parts see Figure 2 8 e Personal printer list O In the upper part the list of personal printers is displayed that every user compile separately Only the printers of this list are available on creating an job You may change the name of the printer in this list as desired e List of the printers of the selected PLOSSYS netdome server In the lower part all printers of the PLOSSYS netdome server are displayed which has been selected in the option menu Server state En PLOSSYS PAD anne Plotter information pad OF x File Edt View mode Insert Help Elle als a ole 4 ale Personal plotter li Output device HPLaserJet3 SEPPDOS44 7777 HPLaserdet3 mm Seel Lexmark1 SEPPDOS44_7777 10 SEPPDOS44 1 5EPPDOS44 1 SEPPDOS44 0 SEPPDOS44 0 SEPPDOS44 Figure 2 8 Work Space of the Printer Information View Mode PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 2 5 Customizing the User Interface The following sections show some possibilities of adjusting the layout of PAD s user interface SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 layout 15 PAD User Manual 16 Using and User Interface 2 5 1 Configuration of Table You configure the number type and sequence of the columns in each table within PAD as follows see Figure 2 9 i PLOSSYS PAD anne Job information pad File Edit View mode HE ei PSH el ee
21. lation directory of PAD This is usually the home directory of the user plossys The path infor mation is given in UNIX notation for the most part Except when otherwise declared this notation is equal to the notation under Windows 1 1 1 Typographical Conventions The following table lists the typographical conventions employed in this docu mentation for file names paths variables etc Typographical Description Convention Courier File names paths commands key terms special values short scripts and examples Courier italic Parameters variables that must be replaced by current values Courier small More extensive scripts and examples Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions Employed in this Documentation 1 1 2 Pictograms As an aid for understanding warnings and tips are indicated by a pictogram on the margin The following table lists all these pictograms and their meanings Pictogram Meaning Handling tips and tricks Warning Pay particular attention here Application example Step by step instruction Command Reference to a source with additional information Table 1 2 Pictograms Employed in this Documentation PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Introduction 1 1 3 Figures Some of the figures used in this documentation describe step by step procedures needed to achieve a specific goal In such cases sequenti
22. le Edit iew mode Insert Help Z K Zur last update 5 items 2 seleeted items 1 selected ___ 2222 All parameters Head Figure 2 6 Work Space of the Job Information View Mode PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 13 2 4 3 All Jobs View Mode In this view mode you obtain current information about all jobs of any selected PLOSSYS netdome server see Figure 2 7 e Option menu Server state Choose the server which you want to obtain information from e Job list 2 Here all jobs available on the selected server are displayed E PLOSSYS PAD anne All jobs pad IO x File Edt View mode Insert Help ar i D me 1 Selection a server wer state SEPPDOS44 ast upd09 16 51 08 07 2002 Adina _l tif Busy anne farb_ wmill tif Veaiting anne generic stp tit Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 harley tif Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 hubschr tif Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 multi_tiff tif Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 tdin_all tif YYalting anne SEPPDOS44 tdinal_I tif Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 tdinal _I tif Veaiting anne SEPPDOS44 tarb_aufkopf tif YYalting anne SEPPDOS44 CGM ANSI A quer Yalting setcoll plossys 19 items 1 selected Ready Figure 2 7 Work Space of the A11 Jobs View Mode SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 14 Using and User Interface 2 4 4 Printer Information View Mode Di The Printer Information v
23. list Job parameters Current jobs PlotiD _ Outputdevice Type PLOSSYS PAD anne Job a pad 4 O ite Ele Edt View mode Insert Help Bi PiE Bi PiE Bi Bi SE B ae H Ready l Es Job list E 4 Current jobs Z Sel Set conation Job parameters PlotD JOutput device Set collation HPLasewet3 SEPPDOS44 SET 6 f PLOSSYS PAD anne Job generation pad BOuuRSencolenen lolx File Edit View mode Insert Help O AEE tleil aa elal o a e Job list Job parameters Current jobs ees eee ee Ede Set collation Set collation HPLaserJet3 SEPPDOSAA E Harley TIFF JA E QUEEN 5 3 items 1 selected 5 Adjust job parameters M All parameters Set collation Output device HPLaserJet3 SEPPDOS Paper type Default ocale type Maximum amp 0 Stamp 1 Ready Figure 3 2 Function Creation and Output of a Set Collation PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions Change to the Job Generation view mode If desired delete already existing entries from the job list by clicking or choosing File New Choose Insert Set collation or click in f In the file tree a new empty set collation is inserted Pick up single graphic files into the set collation Adjust the job parameters directly in the table or in the parameter window below Click or choose File Print in order to submit
24. mation about type and current state of the output devices is retrieved as follows see Figure 3 12 ES PLOSSYS PAD anne Plotter information pad Edit lew mode 7 1 Change into Printer Information view mode dA sieht Eier HPLaserlet3 Busy Lexmark1 SEPPDOS44 ffi Lexmark Stopped 2 Select server Server state SEPPDOS44 last 11 00 05 15 0 Plotter state Jobs Servername SEPPD E Update Delete 3 Show status HPLaserJet2 Busy 10 SEPPDOS44 HPLaserJet3 Busy 3 SEPPDOS44 Apply Lexmark Stopped 1 SEPPDOS44 Lexmark 0 SEPPDOS44 Ready 2 of 2 FE Figure 3 12 Function Retrieving Printer Information Change to the Printer Information view mode Choose the PLOSSYS netdome server in the option menu Server state Obtain the current state by clicking update The complete list will be displayed in the lower field Displayed information is not automatically updated but after clicking Update PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 39 3 13 Compiling Personal Printer List Every user can compile his or her personal printer list from the list of all available printers see Figure 3 13 EH PLOSSYS PAD anne Plotter information pad File Edit View mode Insert Help ne le ee Personal plotter list GITTER 7 a 1 Update ie Mo ae le ee errr HPLaserJet Busy ae Lexmark SEPPDOS44 7777 Lexmark
25. n T keep x Figure 3 4 Function Opening a Saved Job List Change to the Job Generation view mode Choose File Open The file selection dialog is opened Select the directory and file in which the job list has been saved Click ok to open the job list and exit the file selection dialog PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 31 3 5 Retrieving Information about Own Jobs The state of jobs that have been submitted to PLOSSYS netdome by means of PAD is displayed as follows see Figure 3 5 M PLOSSYS P Pla ES 1 Change into Job Information view mode ET EEE ee Plotteg last update 10 39 54 15 07 2002 T Update D PlotID___ Output device Queue pos State Type tdina tif HPLaserJetI SElr 3 TIFF of farb_deckeltif QUEEN HPLaserJet3 SE r GKSMS E hubschr hed Capitol HPLaserJet3 5E 3 Waiting PDF MEE QUEEN T Capitol Own jobs 5 items 3 selected 3 items 0 selected All parameters Ready We Figure 3 5 Function Retrieving Information about Own Jobs Change to the Job Information view mode 2 Select the jobs in the file tree on the left Click Update so that the current states of the selected jobs are displayed The most interesting table column is QueuePos that shows the job s posi tion in the printer s queue If this entry is 0 the job is currently not in the queue In case of set collation
26. n Compiling Personal Printer List ccccccccccccssssseeeeceeeceeeeeeeeseeeeees 39 Punchon Delinins Default Printer ann ae ae 40 2006 11 30 PAD Version 3 3 1 User Manual 42 List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions Employed in this Documentation ueeennen 2 Table 1 2 Pictograms Employed in this Documentation uussssssssssssseeeeeensnnnnnnnenneneeeeennnnn 2 Table 2 1 BADEN EW MOOS Eileen 10 PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Bibliography 43 Bibliography PAD_KONFIG PAD Configuration Quick and Easy User Manual SEAL Systems PAD_TEC PAD System Description SEAL Systems SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 44 Terminology Terminology The following section explains the most important terms that are used in this documentation Terms identified by refer to other terms in this section Default header Gate Gate directory Header Header entry Job Job header Job input directory Job parameter Output job Preview Ready file Set collation Set header Set job Set member Single job Single job header Trigger file PAD User Manual job header with presets for the header entries Job input for PLOSSYS netdome PAD or padcli File directory into which incoming jobs are copied job header Entry in the job header which consists of a key word and a value
27. ng text On UNIX systems select an element using the middle mouse button and set the value Values which cannot be changed by the user are represented in a different color In order to delete a selected item from the file tree click ra or choose Edit Cut The item 1s saved to the internal buffer In order to paste an item from the internal buffer into the file tree first select the item in the file tree behind which the new item is to be placed Then click or choose Edit Paste EB In order to copy a selected item in the file tree click or choose Edit Copy A copy of the item is saved to the internal buffer SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 file tree table selection pop up menu modify table item cutting pasting copying PAD User Manual navigation operations Selection PAD User Manual Using and User Interface 2 3 File Selection Dialog Using the icons or menus listed below a file selection dialog is opened or File Open 5 gt SAVE Awad Ho Insert Graphic file The file selection consists of the following parts see Figure 2 3 page 9 e On the left the file tree O which shows the directory structure Here you navigate comfortably through the directories Open directories have a embedded in their names Directories which contain subdirectories but are not yet expanded have a cim Open or close the directory by clickin
28. ng and User Interface 2 5 2 Filtering Data in Table In case of very large tables e g information about all jobs of PLOSSYS netdome it is helpful to filter the items in the table see Figure 2 10 Only the rows matching the filter are displayed All jobs Server state The currently used filter is indicated in the title of the column f PLOSSYS PAD anne All jobs pad File Edit View mode Insert Help Tale tal RD ee lee ee OLX SEPPDOS44 last updl 0 14 50 15 07 2002 Update PLS number PltD Type state User____ Source nod 000005 tdinad _I tif TIFF Busy anne sEPPDOS4 gt 000008 farb_wmill tif ee ob anne SEPPDOS4 000010 generic stp tif TIFF a EPPDOSA 000012 harley tif TIFF eo uaa view EPPDOS4 000013 hubschr tif TIFF N Tanne SEPPDOSA 000015 multi_tiff tif TIFF anne SEPPDOS4 000018 tdin_all tif TIFF Yearling anne SEPPDOS4 000020 tdinaD_1 tif TIFF Vraiting anne sEPPDOS4 000021 tdinal_1 tif TIFF faiting anne SEPPDOS4 000022 farb_aufkopf tif PDF aiting anne SEPPDOS4 000004 CGM ANSI A quer CGM aiting setcoll plossys plossys 000026 QUEEN GKSMS Busy anne SEPPDOS4 000027 Capitol PDF Waiting plossys pls node 4 1 items 1 selected Filter set E Type q o D OON S Em __ Cancel Function Filtering Data n Table I 14 Figure 2 10 Click double the title of the column which is to be filtered or open the pop up menu in this c
29. olumn and select Filter The dialog Filter set is opened Enter the text that the data of the table must match Click ox to apply the filter and close the dialog The filter configuration of the table is not automatically saved when the program is closed Use File Settings Save to save the current settings 2006 11 30 Version 3 3 1 SEAL Systems www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 19 2 5 3 Sorting Data in Table The lines of a table can be sorted according to the contents of a certain column see Figure 2 11 PLOSSYS PAD anne All jobs pad JOf x File Edit View mode Insert Help ae tal ep el ln Fal el ool ee All jobs oEPPDOS44 v last upd 10 14 50 15 07 2002 Update 1 Open pop up menu in the desired column ne State f ser Source nod TIFF anne SEPPDOGA PDF anne SEPPDOSA Configure view ICy Waiting anne SEPPDOSA anne 5EPPOOS4 alle anne SEPPDOSA tdin_all tif YV aiting anne SEPPDOSA tdinaQ I tit V aiting anne SEPPDOSA tdinal_1 tif V aiting anne SEPPDOSA farb_aufkopf tif V aiting anne SEPPDOSA CGM ANSI A quer VWraiting setcoll plossys plossys QUEEN Busy anne SEPPDOS4 Capitol V aiting plossys pls node 38 21 items 1 selected Ready nh a Pr Figure 2 11 Function Sorting Data in Table 4 Open the pop up menu in the column that is to be sorted 2 Select Sort type up Or Sort type down Selecting Sort type none the sorting is
30. ompile personal printer list 39 configure PAD 5 table 16 copy 7 create set collation 26 customize properties of windows 20 cut 7 D data filter 18 35 sort 19 default header 44 default printer 40 delete job 34 local file 37 desktop 5 dialog Edit configuration 16 Filter set 18 F file selection dialog 8 25 30 37 file tree 7 file delete local 37 filter data 18 35 G gate 44 gate directory 44 graphic file output 24 PAD User Manual Index H header entry 44 header see job header help function 6 I icon 5 6 23 information retrieve 31 35 retrieve printer 38 install PAD 5 internal buffer 7 J job 44 change 33 delete 34 native 33 repeat 32 type 1 Job Generation 10 11 job header 44 Job Information 10 12 job input directory see gate directory job list open 30 save 28 job parameter 11 25 27 44 M Mark as own job 36 menu 23 Edit Change in PLOSSYS 33 Edit Copy 7 Edit Cut 7 34 Edit Delete from PLOSSYS 34 Edit Paste 7 Edit Repeat in PLOSSYS 32 File Open 8 File Open 30 File Print 25 27 File Print all 25 27 File Save 8 File Save 29 File Settings Save 17 18 19 20 21 Insert Graphic file 8 25 Insert Set collation 27 menu bar 6 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Index N native job 33 O open job list 30 output graphic file 24 set collation 26 output device 38 output job see job P PAD 45 c
31. on 10 W window position 20 size 20 Windows 5 7 20 work space 7 PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com
32. onfigure 5 install 5 start 5 usage 6 user interface 5 view mode 6 pad res 20 padcons 5 paste 7 path information 2 PDF 45 personal printer list 40 PLOSSYS 45 PLOSSYS netdome 1 10 13 33 38 PLOSSYS Print Job Dialog 1 pop up menu 7 Change jobs 33 Configure view 16 Filter 18 Mark as own job 36 Repeat 32 Sort type down 19 Sort type none 19 Sort type up 19 position of window 20 preview 44 printer define default 40 Printer Information 10 14 printer list compile personal 39 default printer 40 properties of windows customize 20 Q QueuePos 31 35 R ready file see trigger file SEAL Systems www sealsystems com 47 repeat job 32 retrieve nformat on 31 35 printer information 38 state 31 S save job list 28 save settings 21 select 24 Selection 8 29 selection 7 Server state 14 35 set collation 1 44 create 26 output 26 set header 44 set job see set collation set member 44 settings save 21 single job 1 44 single job header 44 size of window 20 sort data 19 start PAD 5 state 12 error 32 executed 32 State retrieve 31 status line 6 T table 7 configure 16 tool bar 6 tool tip 6 trigger file 44 type of job 1 U UNIX 5 7 20 usage of PAD 6 user user interface of PAD 5 y view Printer Information 14 view mode 6 All Jobs 10 13 change 10 Job Generation 10 11 2006 11 30 PAD Version 3 3 1 User Manual 48 Index Job Information 10 12 Printer Informati
33. r Interface The menu bar O and the tool bar are operated in the usual way icons Figure 2 2 shows you the tool bar and the icons displayed in the tool bar Depending on the view mode different icons are active Save job list rint selected jobs au da oS AE Insert set collation race Insert graphic file Figure 2 2 PAD Icons in the Tool Bar iy Di help function When the mouse pointer is left on an icon for some time an explanatory text se R called a tool tip appears in a box and in the status line J The status line also displays status messages and progress messages PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface The work space is usually divided into a file tree and a table Generally the following applies to both areas Elements in the file tree or in the table are selected in the usual way Click on the left mouse button to select a single item press SHIFT CTRL to select a region or multiple items Selected elements are highlighted in a different color There are pop up menus which are activated using the right mouse button The menu items which are available in the pop up menu mostly refer to the selected elements The values of individual table fields can be changed directly On Windows systems select the element using the left mouse button When text is to be entered press F2 afterwards in order to edit already existi
34. revoked The sorting of the table is not automatically saved when the program is closed Use File Settings Save to save the current settings SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 20 user defined Windows UNIX PAD User Manual Using and User Interface 2 5 4 Customizing Properties of Windows The following properties can be modified by every user e size of window e position of window e state of option All parameters On Windows systems the width of the window Job list and the window Job parameters can easily be changed in the user interface Move the mouse pointer between these two parts It will change to a double arrow Now change the width by dragging the mouse On UNIX systems open the X resource file pad res in the installation directory of PAD and adjust the fonts size colors and others of the user interface The properties of the windows are not automatically saved when the program is closed Use File Settings Save to save the current settings 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 2 5 5 Saving Settings In order to maintain the current properties of the windows layout of the table filter and sorting after starting PAD again the settings must be saved see Figure 2 12 21 f PLOSSYS PAD anne All jobs pad MES Edit wiew mode Insert Help 2 altel akli de ee ave Rirk
35. s the entry in the column QueuePos is always 0 SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual 32 Functions 3 6 Repeating Jobs in PLOSSYS netdome state Jobs that have the state executed or error on PLOSSYS netdome is repeated as follows see Figure 3 6 Pale Es DE EN PLOSSYS Pig File Edit Wie ar ee TERA sw Ae ae u z SOSE 1 Busy TEE 5 items t elected 1 items 1 selected All parameters Ready Pr Figure 3 6 Function Repeating Jobs in PLOSSYS netdome Change to the Job Information view mode In the file tree select the job that is to be repeated Choose Edit Repeat in PLOSSYS or open the pop up menu and choose Repeat PAD 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems User Manual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 3 7 Changing Jobs in PLOSSYS netdome Jobs that are available on PLOSSYS netdome is changed as follows see Figure 3 7 33 f PLOSSYS PAD anne Job information pad 1 File Edit Wiewy 1 Change into Job Information view mode 2 Select Fr ast update 10 39 54 15 07 2002 Fran 1 Busy Tyee _ 5 items selected 1 items 1 selected 4 Ch t Y All parameters ICE Nr copies Scale factor N D Paper type Any ocale type Maximum Flag page Yes Ready Ln ve 5 Change job Change jabs Figure 3 7 Function Changing Jobs in PLOSSYS netdome Change to the Job Information view mod
36. sealsystems com 2006 11 30 Version 3 3 1 35 states of all jobs 3 Show status e NCCT seppposa4 last upd10 53 24 15 07 2002 SsEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 SEPPDOS44 plossys SEPPDOS44 pls node COMM nC AA P PAD User Manual 36 operations fh PLOSSYS PAD anne All jobs pad File Edit View mode EN All jobs Server state Functions 3 10 Marking as Own Job Jobs that have been transmitted to PLOSSYS netdome under the same user but not via PAD are transmitted from the job list in the All Jobs view mode to the Job Information view mode see Figure 3 10 For this reason it is possible to change repeat and delete this job Pile Es 1 Change into All Jobs view mode 4 i E I plies i meee C SEPPDOS44 last upd 0 53 24 15 07 2002 tdinad_I tif Busy anne TT farb_wmill tif Yraiting anne SEPPDOS44 i Yraiting anne SEPPDOS44 Yralting anne SEPPDOS44 anne SEPPDOS44 arm anne SEPPDOS44 Yraiting anne SEPPDOS44 Yraiting anne SEPPDOS44 tdinal uf a Yralting anne SEPPDOS44 farb autkopf tit 72 Pe Waiting anne SEPPDOS44 CGM ANSI A g ite Waiting setcoll plossys plossys QUEEN Busy anne SEPPDOS44 Capitol Yraiting plossys pls node feaeh Aantal 414 Tl fam ha m ra mom om m CC e AA 1 items 0 selected Ready PAD User Manual Figure 3 10 Function Marking as Own Job Change to the A11 Jobs view mod
37. tly used and important operations in PAD For an easier overview a table of figures table of tables terminology list bibli ography and index are included at the end of the documentation 2006 11 30 SEAL Systems Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Using and User Interface 3 2 Using and User Interface This section describes the interface of PAD ts bas c elements and the var ous view modes 2 1 Starting PAD On Windows systems double click the following icon that is normally locatedon Windows your desktop On UNIX systems enter the following command in the shell UNIX padcons It is possible that PAD has been integrated in the work flow in more than one way In that case ask your system administrator for more information Detailed information about the installation and configuration of PAD are given in PAD_TEC and PAD_KONFIG SEAL Systems 2006 11 30 PAD www sealsystems com Version 3 3 1 User Manual Using and User Interface 2 2 Basic Elements of the User Interface After starting the user interface of PAD appears see Figure 2 1 The basic elements and their usage are explained in the sections below 1 tf PLOSS S PAD anne Job generation tion pad ge 2 le Edit View mode Insert Help SS beil sid talal Lad Harley TIFF Ed Multilmage TI E TIFF DIN A4 h 6 items 1 selecte All parameters ee Figure 2 1 PAD Basic Elements of the Use
38. ual Version 3 3 1 www sealsystems com Functions 3 9 From every PLOSSYS netdome that is communicating with PAD information about all jobs is retrieved as follows see Figure 3 9 Retrieving Information about All Jobs i PLOSS7S PAD anne All jobs pad 1 Fille Edit Yiew mode Sg gt PEA 1 Change into All Jobs view mode 3 All jobs Server state tdina2_l tif farb _wmill tif generic stp tif harley tif hubschr tit multi_tiff tif tdin_all tif anne anne anne anne anne anne anne anne anne anne plossys anne plossys ee oL Busy Waiting Waiting Waiting Waiting Yiaiting Waiting Waiting Waiting Waiting Yralting setcoll Busy Waiting Td dem hsm m tdinal_l tif tdinal_1 tif farb_aufkopf tif CGM ANSI A quer QUEEN Capitol farh Analenl at 21 items 1 selected Ready Figure 3 9 Function Retrieving Information about All Jobs Change to the All Jobs view mode Choose a PLOSSYS netdome server in the option menu Server state Click Update to obtain the current states of all jobs on the selected PLOSSYS netdome server The most interesting table column is QueuePos that shows the job s position in the printer s queue If this entry is 0 the job is currently not in the queue In case the displayed job list is very large it could be helpful to define a filter for the data a Chapter 2 5 2 Filtering Data in Table page 18 SEAL Systems www
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