The default path for the screen sets is J:\_SO_Config
ScreenSet1.xml – ScreenSet10.xml
This default path is on the PST for Packaging server. The steps below, except for the Microsoft Excel one, reference this path. If you do not have access to the PST for Packaging server or wish to edit on a different computer, copy the ScreenSets to your desired location for editing, then copy the edited versions back to the default location on the PST for Packaging server.
Name | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, and 1 thru N, where N is the max number of spot separations. Must be 1-N in order. |
ScreenType | AM (Maxtone), AMCX (Maxtone CX), AMSX (Maxtone SX) |
DotShape | For AM = Round, Round-Square(Euclidean), EllipticalP, Square1, Square, Line, Line1, Light Elliptical, Heavy Elliptical, Rhomboid For AMCX = Round, Round-Square(Euclidean), EllipticalP, Square1, Square, Line, Line1, Light Elliptical, Heavy Elliptical, Rhomboid For AMSX = Round1, Euclidean |
ScreenRuling | (See Process Template Editor for complete list of available ScreenRulings) For AM = 80, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 133, 141, 150, 175, 190, 200 For AMCX = 80, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 133, 141, 150, 175, 190, 200 For AMSX = 80, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 133, 141, 150, 175, 190, 200 |
Angle | For AM/AMCX = 0, 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 18.4, 71.6, 90, 97.5, 105, 120, 135, 157.5, 165, 172.5 For AMSX = 0, 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5 |
Highlight_SX | 1x1, 1x2, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3, 3x4, 4x4 |
Shadow_SX | None, 1x1, 1x2, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3, 3x4, 4x4 |
Highlight_CX | A calculated micron size as an integer value only. Such as, 10, 20, 30. A value must be set, use "0" if no value. |
Shadow_CX | A calculated micron size as an integer value only. Such as, 10, 20, 30. A value must be set, use "0" if no value. |
Calibration | C3-XX or None, where XX is the end of the created Process Template names that have a specific calibration applied. Process Templates with no calibration should end in "None". Note: If you want create a custom curve, the name of the process template must be SO_Base_<custom name>. You can then use the <custom name> when editing ScreenSets or in the job to edit screens on-the-fly. |
HyperFlexClassic | Used with Maxtone CX to support highlight dots. Integer value, Requires default value "0” |
MinCalibrationTint | Used to cut off high light dots. Decimal value, Requires default value "0" |
Requirements: A version of Notepad++ should already be installed on the PST for Packaging server. If not, or if you’ would like to download the latest version, go to https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download and download the x64 version.
Requirements: Download XML Notepad (v2.7, requires .NET 4) from http://www.lovettsoftware.com/downloads/xmlnotepad/readme.htm. Alternate download (v2.5, requires .NET 2) from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7973.
Install the application.
J:\_SO_Config
and select a ScreenSet#.xml
fileIt is not recommended to install Microsoft Excel on the PST for Packaging server. If you want to use Excel, copy the ScreenSets to the computer where Excel is installed and then copy the edited versions back to the PST for Packaging server.
The following steps are based on Microsoft Excel 2016.
ScreenSet#.xml
file.ScreenSet#.xml
file, and click Save.