Enable plate on sleeve planning mode

To plan and output a plate-on-sleeve job, you must select this check box.

If you enable this option, the Switch to Plate on Sleeve Planning tool  appears in the toolbar, and the Sleeve Planning option is available from the Modify menu.

All the other preferences described here determine the default settings for Plate on Sleeve Planning mode.

Rotate TIFF files in preview

If the incoming plate-on-sleeve jobs require rotation before wrapping, select this check box and the degree of rotation.

Calculate job parameters automatically

If you select this check box, TIFF Assembler Plus calculates the job parameters automatically.

Plate gap

Define the gap between the edges of the plate when mounted on the sleeve.

Minimum segment length

In the  box, define the shortest vertical segment you are allowed to create when you create the seam. In the  box, define the shortest horizontal segment you are allowed to create when you create the seam.

Minimum gap between line and data

Define the minimum distance allowed between the seam line and the data.

Lane auto-fit margin

Define the size of the margin around the lane when you use the Auto-Fit option. For the procedure, see Creating the lanes.

Cutting plate face down

If you select this check box, the filename and the seam/lanes ID are inscribed on the bottom side of the plate (facing up).

Close the preview window when switching to this mode

Select this check box to close the preview window when switching to the plate-on-sleeve planning mode.