A job that was previously saved from any version of the software can be reopened when it needs to be completed, revised, printed, or reprinted.
You can save and close a job with product intent only, and then reopen the job later to complete the layouts.
Also, note the following points about file compatibility between software versions:
- You can use the Preps 8.x software to open jobs or templates that were created in any version of the software up to the version of the software you have installed.
- When you use the Preps 8.x software to reopen and save a legacy job (for example, from Preps 6 or earlier), it becomes a Preps 8.x job.
- You cannot use versions earlier than Preps 8.x to open Preps 8.x jobs.
- You can use any version of the Preps software to open templates that were created in any version of the software. Any unsupported features are typically ignored.
- Static marks in a legacy file will be converted to SmartMarks or deleted, depending on the mark type.
- You can open a previously output JDF file to reprint or revise the original job.
- Select File > Open.
- Locate and open the JOB or JDF file.
- Respond to any messages about issues with the job file.
For example, messages that tell you if a legacy job contains static marks or if its referenced template is missing. - Make your changes, and save the job.
The JOB file format stores the job layout information with no reference to a template.
Note: In earlier versions of Preps this data was stored separately in TPL files.