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The following table lists all activities included in this guide. Use this outline to determine which activities best suit your needs, based on your workflow and the licensed options included in your system.

Each activity is rated with a status of importance. All recommended activities will provide a fundamental understanding of the Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack workflows. Optional activities are based on your specific needs and also include activities specific to licensed options, which not everyone will have.

If you want to focus only on using Packaging Layout Automation in your workflow, Activities 1 and 52 to 58 are recommended; all the others are optional.

Activities 1 to 10 introduce and focus on the Prinergy workflow steps 1 to 4 (create a job, add input files, refine input files, edit and proof PDF artworks).

Activities 11 to 32 introduce and focus on the Prinergy workflow steps 5 to 8 (step and repeat refined artworks—with Kodak Pandora packaging layout software when necessary, output layout for proofing, output finals, and manage jobs for storage/destruction). Using ColorFlow features is also covered.

Activities 33 to 40 introduce and focus on the Prinergy automated workflows. These activities are considered advanced, and you should discuss them only after the operators acquire a solid foundation in the use of the basic Prinergy workflow.

Activities 41 to 43 introduce and focus on advanced Prinergy licensed options. You should discuss them only after the operators have acquired a solid foundation in the use of the basic Prinergy workflow.

Activities 44 to 50 introduce and focus on advanced Prinergy trapping features using the Kodak Prinergy Advanced Trap Editor software. You should discuss these activities only after the operators acquire a solid foundation in the use of the basic Prinergy workflow.

Activities 52 to 58 introduce and focus specifically on automated creation of packaging layouts using the Kodak Packaging Layout Automation software, which works in conjunction with Rules-Based Automation and Pandora.

Status of importance	Activity name and description	Time to complete (minutes)
Recommended	Activity 1: Log onto the Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack server Demonstrates how to log onto the Prinergy system and start Workshop	10
Recommended	Activity 2: Create a job and refine an input file Demonstrates how to create a job, then add and refine an input file Covers Virtual Proofing System integration with Workshop	15
Recommended	Activity 3: Set a trim box using Enfocus PitStop Demonstrate how to use Enfocus PitStop software for setting trim boxes. The PDF file will be refined again to embed trim information	15
Optional	Activity 4: Use Prinergy PDF file editor for changing artwork elements Demonstrates how to use the PDF File Editor to edit refined PDF files with Adobe Illustrator CS3, CS4, or CS5. Covers PDF File Editor	20
Optional	Activity 5: Refine a Copydot file Demonstrates how to handle input files that contain copydot data, match the resolution of the target output device and avoid moiré artifacts	20
Recommended	Activity 6: Refine a 1-up artwork PDF file to set color mapping Demonstrates various methods used to handle spot colors in a Prinergy workflow	20
Recommended	Activity 7: Refine a 1-up artwork PDF file to set automatic trapping Demonstrates the automated batch-trapping feature built-in to every Prinergy system	15
Optional	Activity 8: Refine a PDF File using Preflight Profiles Demonstrates how to create and use Preflight Profiles in a Prinergy workflow	45
Recommended	Activity 9: Create and use a refine process template preserving transparency Demonstrates how to use the Process Template Editor to create a refine process template, and to preserve the transparency attribute of an artwork	30
Recommended	Activity 10: Create and use a loose 1-up artwork output process template Demonstrates how to use the Process Template Editor to create a loose page proof process template	15
Recommended	Activity 11: Build a Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack job — job 1 Demonstrates how to refine a label job file and then step and repeat in a layout for proofing	20
Recommended	Activity 12: Build a Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack job — job 2 Demonstrates how to process job files using pre-made Pandora layouts Covers Bypass refine	20
Recommended	Activity 13: Set up the Pandora ShopMap palette Demonstrates how to enter data into the Kodak ShopMap software for use in jobs to come	15
Recommended	Activity 14: Create a layout in Pandora — layout A: Hungry Cat Carton Demonstrates how to create a layout in Pandora and apply artwork to the layout	15
Recommended	Activity 15: Create a layout in Pandora — layout B: Petra Jobs Demonstrates how to create a layout in Pandora and apply artwork to the layout	15
Recommended	Activity 16: Create a layout in Pandora — layout C: Tights Demonstrates how to create a layout in Pandora and apply artwork to the layout	15
Recommended	Activity 17: Create SmartMarks and mark sets Demonstrates how to convert a simple mark to a SmartMark and edit an existing Smartmark	15
Recommended	Activity 18: Create a new layout using SmartMarks and mark sets Demonstrates how to create a layout and then apply artwork and SmartMarks to the layout	15
Optional	Activity 19: Modify a SmartMark Demonstrates how to add a modified SmartMark to a press sheet	15
Recommended	Activity 20: Create a Pandora template and a double-sided layout Demonstrates how to create a Pandora template and then access the pre-made template from the Packaging Automation Expansion Pack. You will also create a two-sided layout in Pandora.	30
Recommended	Activity 21: Create and use a step and repeat output process template Demonstrates how to use the Process Template Editor to create a step-and-repeat output process template	20
Optional	Activity 22: Center one-up artwork Demonstrates how to center a piece of artwork on an imposed layout using the center 1-up artwork feature of Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack	30
Recommended	Activity 23: Manually step and repeat a label—Flexo Demonstrates how to adjust bleed margins for a single knife layout	15
Recommended	Activity 24: Manually step and repeat a nested label—Flexo Demonstrates how to create a nested step-and-repeat layout	15
Recommended	Activity 25: Manually step and repeat a bag job—Flexo Demonstrates how to create a stagger layout for a flexographic job	30
Optional	Activity 26: Create a CF2 file using CAD Correct Demonstrates how to build a combo sheet for use in Pandora by stepping and repeating multiple items	15
Optional	Activity 27: Edit a CF2 File using CAD Correct Demonstrates how to find all matching items in a die file and save it for use in Pandora	15
Optional	Activity 28: Map spot colors during the output Process Demonstrates how to reduce the number of color separations during output	15
Optional	Activity 29: Create final output process template for use with Print Console Demonstrates how create a final output process template in prinergy that will rasterize the separations and send the data file to the imaging head of a platesetter	30
Recommended	Activity 30: Export and import jobs Demonstrates how export all or parts of a job, and then import the data into another job	15
Optional	Activity 31: Archive, purge and retrieve jobs Demonstrates how to archive, purge, and retrieve job information in a Prinergy system	30
Optional	Activity 32: Select ColorFlow Color setups in Prinergy Demonstrates how ColorFlow generated color setups and options can be selected at different stages in a Prinergy workflow	45
Optional	Activity 33: Create and use a template job Demonstrates how to create a template job that can be used as a base for multiple jobs	15
Optional	Activity 34: Create and use a hot folder Demonstrates how to create an automated process with an input hot folder	15
Optional	Activity 35: Create and use an automated workflow template Demonstrates how create and use a workflow template triggered by a hot folder	15
Optional	Activity 36: Create and use a smart hot folder Demonstrates how to create a Smart Hot Folder to create a job, add and refine an input file, and generate VPS proofs	20
Optional	Activity 37: Use Rules-Based Automation Demonstrates how use sample rules to create an automated workflow. Activity also demonstrates how to create a complete rule	30
Optional	Activity 38: Use Automated Page Assignment—assign to all Demonstrates how to automatically assign 1-up artwork to all placeholder in a layout	15
Optional	Activity 39: Use Automated Page Assignment—assign to range Demonstrates how to automatically and sequentially assign 1-up artworks to a layout based on placement ranges selected as part of the Automated Page Assignment (APA) rule	15
Optional	Activity 40: Use Automated Page Assignment—assign to noncontiguous Demonstrates how to automatically and sequentially assign 1-up artworks to a layout based on noncontiguous placements selected as part of the APA rule	15
Optional	Activity 41: Use Plate Builder Demonstrates how to use Plate Builder to add white, bump, and varnish plates to a Prinergy job	20
Optional	Activity 42: Use compare and merge Demonstrates how to find the differences between two PDF files. This activity also demonstrates how the contents of two PDF files can be merged into one file.	20
Optional	Activity 43: Use Prinergy DotShop for object based screening Demonstrates how to use the Kodak Prinergy DotShop software to edit halftone screening in PDF files	20
Optional	Activity 44: Create a basic vector trap Demonstrates how to create, view and edit a trap	15
Optional	Activity 45: Create a rich black trap Demonstrates how to trap a booster color	15
Optional	Activity 46: Set opacities for trapping Demonstrates how to specify different ink opacities for trapping purposes	15
Optional	Activity 47: Handling varnishes and die lines when trapping Demonstrates how to specify a varnish layer, and remove trapping requirements	15
Optional	Activity 48: Trap with multiple trap widths Demonstrates how to set various trap widths to suit specific types of inks and printing processes	15
Optional	Activity 49: Create a reverse trap (keepaway) Demonstrates how to invoke a keepaway trap line to avoid ink contamination	15
Optional	Activity 50: Use trap trimming Demonstrates how to "clip" a trap line that extends beyond the midpoint of the object being trapped	15
Optional	Activity 51: Destroy jobs Demonstrates how to destroy jobs that you don't want to keep	15
Recommended for NW*	Activity 52: Layout automation: label layout Demonstrates how to create a layout quickly using a layout ticket prepared beforehand. You add a die and an artwork to the layout form. After submitting to Prienrgy, Workshop automatically create and process the job, and output a layout proof.	15
Recommended for NW*	Activity 53: Layout automation: create SmartMarks and mark sets Demonstrates how to create SmartMarks in Pandora and edit them in Prinergy Layout Automation software	15
Recommended for NW*	Activity 54: Layout automation: create a layout using a mark set Demonstrates creation of a new layout that takes advantage of a mark set	15
Recommended for NW*	Activity 55: Layout automation: modify a SmartMark and edit a layout Demonstrates how to modify a SmartMart and hence the layout it embedded before	15
Recommended for NW*	Activity 56: Layout automation: step-and-repeat: Hungry Cat Label Demonstrates creation of a step-and-repeat layout with SmartMarks added	20
Recommended for NW*	Activity 57: Layout automation: step-and-repeat a label: Flexo Demonstrates how to automatically step-and-repeat a single-sided label for a narrow web and adjust bleed margin	30
Recommended for NW*	Activity 58: Layout automation: step-and-repeat a nested label: Flexo Demonstrates creation of a layout that step-and-repeat a nested label	15

*NW=Narrow web printing with Packaging Layout Automation