AutoGang presets

AutoGang presets apply specific settings and optimization priorities. 

Marks will be added automatically by the Marks Rule that you created in Module 4, Activity 4: Work with JDF jobs.

Creating an AutoGang preset

1. Select Resources > AutoGang Presets.
2. Click [+] to add a new preset.
   The AutoGang Setting dialog box opens.
3. In the AutoGang Preset box, type a name for the preset.
   In this case, type My Company.
4. In the Media list, select PressSheetSize.
5. In the Stock list, select 30 in × 40 in (A0).
6. In the left Press Sheet Margins box, change the value to 0.25 (6.35 mm). In the right Press Sheet Margins box, change the value to 0.175 (4.5 mm).
7. In the Work Style list, select Sheetwise if it isn't already selected.
8. In the Step Direction area, select Horizontal.
9. Ensure the Allow Rotation check box is not selected.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Done.

Creating an AutoGanged job

1. Switch to the Press Runs view.
2. In the Media list, double-click Press Sheet Size.
3. In the Stock list, double-click 30 in × 40 in (700 mm × 1000 mm).
4. Locate these files and drag them to the Files pane:
   • ChysisPostcard.pdf
   • Flyer2pg_Spa.pdf
   • OrchidBusinessCard3.pdf 
5. Click the AutoGang icon on the workspace toolbar, or select Job > AutoGang.
6. Choose to gang all three files by selecting the check boxes.
7. Enter the following quantities:
   • For ChysisPostcard.pdf: 1000
   • For Flyer2pg_Spa.pdf: 500
   • For OrchidBusinessCard3.pdf: 2500
8. Click Gang.
   The ganged layout is automatically created. If you're happy with the layout, you can print it.
   Or, you can use the Step & Repeat tool to add to the layout. You can redo the layout by changing or editing the preset that you used. 
9. Save and print the job.