Replacing existing substrates using an automatically sized substrate

Note: The Pandora software can retain the die line offset when you change the substrate.

Important: Confirm that the settings in Preferences > Substrate Tab for using Automatically Sized Substrates are already configured.

1. In Preferences, select the element (or elements) to which you want the substrate sized.

2. Add a die, plate, film, or step-and-repeat to a layout with an existing job element.
   If you selected Always create substrate with these default settings in Preferences, the new substrate automatically replaces the existing substrate.
3. In the Replace Substrate dialog box, in the Width and Height area, type the dimensions of the substrate.
4. (For die only) In the Size Based On area:
   • Select All lines in die file to base the die size on the outermost dielines.
   • Select All die stations to base the die size on the all the stations in the die.
   • Select Line type to specify a line type to use to size the die.
5. In the Margins area:
   1. Type an amount for the margins. The substrate cannot be larger than 482.6 x 482.6 cm (190 x 190 in.).
   2. If you want a die centered on the substrate, select Center die on substrate; if you want the plate or film centered, select Center substrate horizontally.
   3. In the Units list, select millimeters, centimeters, or inches.
   4. Select a grain for the substrate: Long, Short, or None.
6. Click Yes.
   The job element replaces the existing substrate on the layout.