Explanation Headers and Buttons
Job name formatting
What does Job name formatting mean and how do the different variables work in Job name formatting Job name formatting gives the opportunity to give the Job, generated by the Cloud Nester, a specific name using variables. Default "Auto-created nest ...
Nest info page
Explanation Headers and Buttons Available from version 6.91.0 This shows you a Preview of the Nest result which we call a Candidate. A Candidate is not a Job, so it's not Submitted to the RIP manually or automatically yet. Example of Media Type ...
How to add new media sizes to the Cloud nest Queue bucket
When creating a Cloud Nest Queue bucket, you will see a drop down list of default media sizes. As you are not directly connected to the RIP from here, this list does not represent media sizes available for your printer, this list is the same for all ...
Cloud Nester
Preset Settings How the resulting Nest is positioned on the Media “Butt-up” Nests items without spacing and makes a single-cut CutContour where the Parts overlap (for cutting purposes) to make cutting more efficient. “Spacing” Distance between the ...
Understanding Margins in Cloud Nesting
When using PrintFactory's cloud nesting , it’s important to understand how margins are handled, especially when dealing with a wide range of printers. Note: This article provides an overview using specific examples, though the principles apply ...
Cloud releases
Version 6.73.0
Cloud nesting Preset: Fill up with Complete jobs
Fill-up with Complete Jobs This function defines whether the fill-up of non-expired jobs keeps all copies of this document together or allows spreading them over various nest whilst improving the efficiency of the nested job. How it works Fill-up ...
Color bars option in Cloud Nesting Queues
Color bars can also be added to Cloud nesting Jobs. They can be added either on one or both sides of the nested job and define the width of the total bars, similar to the Layout function and The difference with the Layout feature is that Color bars ...
Job Tracking
It is possible to track your jobs and the individual images in a nest by accessing the Tracking tab in the Cloud. From here you can preview the nested job & print part labels that can be kept with the job as it travels around your workplace. Lets ...
AWS OpenSearch configuration
To enable direct delivery of all job data and have control over the data retention it is possible to have your own ElasticSearch compatible server at Amazon and get it directly connected to the PrintFactory cloud infrastructure under the Automation ...
Job XML generator for Cloud nest jobs
This documentation explain each element in the XML generator at https://app.printfactory.cloud/automation/xmlgenerator The XML generator is a quick way to compile a sample next job. For the full documentation of the job format and API please consult ...
Cloud Certification
By default a QR code is printed next to the Certification strips. This feature allows you to : certify jobs remotely share the certification results online pull the certification results via a mobile scannable QR code still certify jobs that are no ...
Private Cloud Storage
PrintFactory default account set-up is to store your data in the data center the belongs to your region. This means that if your company is located in Europe then the data will be stored in the European data center. In case you would like to store ...
Uploader (Legacy Product: For version 6.6 and below)
The Uploader tool is a versatile tool to upload files and XML jobs to the PrintFactory Cloud.(No longer available in V6.7, replaced with Workflow) The tool can be used for: Manual submitting files (Drag & Drop) to Nesting Queues Connecting file-based ...
Tile ID Custom Label
To create a tile ID label that can be placed on any side of the image you need to create a custom label. You can watch the video here showing you in more detail how to do this. The keyword required in your label is $TILEID$ Tile label positions After ...
Layout Job Grouping
What The Layout Job Grouping function allows you to group various images on the canvas and apply finishing, labelling and marking features to the images as a group, rather than individually. How Open Layout and add multiple jobs or send jobs from ...
Creating an Account in the Cloud
There are several ways to create an account in PrintFactory. Usually a company account will already have been created and an administrator account setup. The administrator can then add new users to the account using the Add User button in Account ...
License Update
Go to the Software Manager application Click the “Update” button. From Version 6.7. onwards, the update button can be found in the Help menu. The Software Manager application can be accessed by accessing “License Info” from the Help menu in either ...
Cloud REST API
The Cloud REST API gives access to your complete production infrastructure, both on-premises as in the cloud, that is linked to your company its account. The API defines an interface to the following elements: Jobs Documents Resources Configuration ...
Password policy
Access to PrintFactory functionality, both on-premisis (desktop) or in the cloud, are controlled by the company and user account in PrintFactory Hub (https://app.printfactory.cloud). The default password policy has a 180 days password rotation setup. ...