Activity 10: Combine a Die File With Step-and-Repeat Artwork

Who should complete this activity

This activity should be completed by anyone who plans to use Pandora regularly.

Why you should complete this activity
This activity demonstrates how to create a "ganged substrate" that includes combining a multi-station die file and artwork, with an independent PDF artwork file. Marks are then added.

Recommended reading

• Pandora User Guide for your version of Pandora software
• Pandora Release Notes for your version of Pandora software

Time required

30 minutes

What you'll need

For this activity locate these files:

• Pandora Activity Files\Hungry Cat Carton\Hungry Cat Carton 1.pdf
• Pandora Activity Files\Hungry Cat Carton\Hungry Cat Carton.CF2
• Pandora Activity Files\Neck Label\Neck Label.pdf

What you'll learn

• Objective 1—Create a new job
• Objective 2—Add job resources from the ShopMap palette
• Objective 3—Import and position a die and add artwork
• Objective 4—Add and position the independent PDF artwork
• Objective 5—Step and Repeat independent PDF artwork
• Objective 6—Add marks and information to substrate and artwork
• Objective 7—Save the job, then output as a PDF file
• Review what you've learned