Customizing an existing fold pattern

To add a resource to the Fold Patterns list, you select a fold pattern on which to base the custom fold pattern.

For example, you might need to rotate a fold pattern's orientation on the sheet so that its folds can follow the stock grain. You can apply the rotation for the one job, or you can store it as a reusable fold pattern resource. Experienced users can also create fold patterns that change the orientation of pages in reference to the binding edge, such as for books that are bound on the right side or calendars with head-to-foot pages.

1. Choose a method to access the Fold Pattern dialog box:
   • Select Resources > Fold Patterns.
   • In an assembly job, define a part with values for its Planned Page Count and Largest Section, select a section to display its properties, and in the Fold Patterns list, select Browse for fold pattern.
2. In the Fold Sets pane, choose a method to specify the fold pattern on which to base the new resource:
   • Select a fold pattern from the search results in the Available Fold Patterns list, or scroll through the JDF or custom fold patterns and select a fold pattern.
     A thumbnail of the selected fold pattern appears in the Preview pane.
   • Select a fold set to display thumbnails of its fold patterns in the Preview pane.
3. In the Preview pane, select a fold pattern thumbnail to activate its Rotate and Flip buttons.
4. To change the orientation of the fold pattern, click Rotate and Flip, as needed.
   The thumbnail shows how the fold pattern will appear in the workspace when you add it to a press run.
5. Skip this step if you do not need to designate a different binding edge.
   Note: This is an advanced task for experienced users.
   1. Ensure that the correct thumbnail is selected in the Preview pane, and click Bind Edge.
   2. In the Transformation list in the Bind Edge dialog box, choose a rotation or flip increment to change the orientation of the pages in reference to the binding edge.
      For example, for a calendar, you might rotate right-side binding, the pages might need to be flipped once.
   3. When the desired transformation is displayed in Preview, click Select.
      In the Fold Pattern dialog box, the adjusted fold pattern thumbnail is selected, and its buttons are activated.
6. Click Save As.
   Note: When you click away from the thumbnail, its buttons revert to text that display the current rotation amount and flip status.
7. Give the fold pattern a name, and optionally assign the fold pattern to a new or existing fold set.
   The fold pattern name and the name of its base fold pattern appear in the Custom Fold Patterns list in the Fold Sets pane lists, in the Fold Patterns list in the Layouts resource and Properties panes. The software stores the list details in the FoldingPatterns.xml file in the Resources folder. 
   Note: Standard fold patterns are never affected by edits that you make when creating a custom fold pattern.