When you select a step-and-repeat tool, the available properties to define or edit your pattern are displayed in the Step & Repeat Properties pane. As you make changes to the properties, the changes are automatically applied to the Press Runs view. | Name | The default step-and-repeat name is displayed. You can rename the step-and-repeat pattern. | | Step & Repeat Element | The option that appears depends on the action you have taken. You can select or update the element from the drop-down menu: - File—a list of the available files and their pages; <filename>, <page number>, <pdf>
- Section—a list of the available intent sections; <product>, <section number>
- Placeholder
| | Size | The size of the step-and-repeat element is shown in width and height. | | Repeat | The repeat of the step-and-repeat pattern, as defined by the number of rows and columns | | Arrange Pages | - Trim to trim—the pages are placed from trim edge to trim edge
- Bleed to bleed—the pages are placed from bleed edge to bleed edge
- Gutters—lets you define the horizontal and vertical gaps between the pages
- Distance—lets you define the horizontal and vertical offset parameters
| | Stagger Type | - None
- Staircase up
- Staircase down
- Castletop - 1st lane up
- Castletop - 1st lane down
| | Stagger Amount | You can define the offset (or stagger amount) by selecting a fraction of the page height or by entering custom value. - Default
- 1/4
- 1/3
- 1/2
- Custom—lets you define the required amount
| | Save As | An option that lets you save a pattern for reuse. Completing the dialog will save the pattern to your Step & Repeat patterns in Resources > Layout. |
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