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The way that you create jobs can be affected by such factors as job types, product requirements and complexity, the number of people who work on jobs, and personal preferences.

This topic provides brief summaries of the steps involved. For details, see the applicable topics.
Note: Work on only one job at a time.

Choose a method:

Job type

Steps

Basic jobs

  1. Select File > New.
  2. Set up the run list in the Pages view.
  3. Build the layouts in the Press Runs view.

Manual ganging jobs
Jobs with a single product and binding style

  1. Select File > New.
  2. Set up the Files list.
  3. Build the layouts in the Press Runs view.

Jobs with multiple products, parts, binding styles
(without using product intent or the Assembly view)

  1. Select File > New.
  2. Use the Products list and Properties pane to define the parts and sections.
  3. Set up the run list in the Pages view.
  4. Build the layouts in the Press Runs view.

Jobs planned via product intent in the Assembly view

  1. Select File > New Job With Product Intent and provide the available information.
  2. If another product is needed in this job, select File > Add New Product Intent.
  3. Check and refine the job structure and properties in the Assembly view.
  4. Click Generate Press Runs.
  5. Set up the run list in the Pages view.
  6. Check and finalize the layouts in the Press Runs view.

JDF automation jobs

  1. Select File > Open.
  2. Locate and open the JDF file.
  3. Check and refine or complete the generated job structure and properties in the Assembly view.
  4. If you made structural changes, regenerate the press runs.
  5. Set up the run list in the Pages view.
  6. Check and finalize the layouts in the Press Runs view.

AutoGang jobs (standalone)

  1. Select File > New.
  2. Set up the Files list.
  3. Set up the AutoGang list.
  4. Generate the autoganged press runs.
  5. Check and finalize the layouts in the Press Runs view.
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