GS SOFTWARE MANUAL

Glenisys Graphic Security Design Software Package

General Information

Software Release Version 4

Welcome

Dear Customer,

Glenisys Ltd. welcomes and congratulations you on purchasing our world-leading product. GS Software Package is a result of our hard team work and experience at Glenisys, especially who are listed in Credits chapter. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the software as directed. Should you still need assistance, please dont hesitate to contact us at support@glenisys.hu or personally. Any other feedback is also highly appreciated. We wish you all the best and good luck.

Yours sincerely,

kos Janca Software Specialist, Editor

How To Use This Manual?

Start & View This manual can be started by pressing F1 in the application, and used as a webpage in a browser. For best view maximize to full screen on 1024 x 768 diplays. Using higher resolution is possible, but not necessary. Contents This manual contains detailed information about all the tools and commands. It is designed to be used as a reference tool in your everyday work with the application. Since the last Release version our software changed a lot. (See New Features.)

Legend (click on the signs)

Retracer. , Feature related to GS Frame, GS Layout, GS Engraver and GS New feature of this version (changes since last release version x.3.00). , , Included in version 1, 2, 3 and 4.

or (+) Contained only by GS Layout PLUS (not by GS Layout BASE). (*) Optional feature, see Software Modules.

Finding info
Navigating The screen is divided into three parts: there are 2 colored selector frames around the white pages of the book (like this). The selector frames are for convenient and fast lookup of the needed information. The headline contains the main topics (grouped in Global, Main Apps, Opt. Plugins, Index), and the left side panels contain their chapters. Click on a topic in the headline, then its chapters appear in the left panel. Click on a link in the left panel to view the related page of the book. Also jump with the cross-links between pages, as usual. You can return to the previous steps with the Back button of your browser or Backspace key. To find a feature by name, please use the alphabetical Index from the headline. To get back to the default view click on in top left corner Tutorial The Tutorial link in the headline is useful for systematic learning, it contains the features grouped by type, following the main steps of the workflow. The GS Tutorial folder on the hard disk contains according example files. This folder can be reached via the GS Tutorial shortcut from your Desktop. Basic knowledge This manual assumes that you have a basic working knowledge of your computer and its operating conventions, including how to use a mouse and standard menus and commands. It also assumes you know how to open, save, and close files. For help with any of these techniques, please see your Windows documentation. Choose & Select The words choose and select are often interchangeable in
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conversational English. In this manual, however, there is a distinct difference between the two terms: When the manual tells you to select something, it stays selected. This is the case with checkboxes and menu options. When the manual tells you to choose something, a one-time action is performed. This is the case with most commands; they perform their chosen action only once.

Special features of GS Software Package in general

Particularly high precision data processing & accuracy Internal data processing is much higher than usual. 0.001 mm intervals are easily defined. Linewidth can be as fine as 0.0001 mm (equals 0.1 micron). Movements or position difference can be as small as 0.00001 mm (equals 0.01 micron). The whole design artwork is created with the highest possible accuracy, 100% precision from creating elements up to finzalize the design artwork. Vector and pixel data processing, Large file processing Both vector and pixel graphics can be imported, created, edited and exported. Conversion between these formats, and retouching is possible. Handling scanned high resolution pixel graphic files from line work, halftone or continuous tone images, in several formats. Processing large files effectively. Speed optimization and fast save in binary format is included. Unlimited undo & history, Real-time operation Correcting mistakes up to unlimited number of last operations, even back to the very first operation step. Undo marks can be set for easy navigation between operation stages. A separate History Window shows the list of operation steps. The steps can be renamed for easier remembering. Special modifications are provided by unique Super objects with editable individual creation history. GS software execute commands immediately real-time. Unlimited zoom & measuring, Full preview & multiple views Infinite magnification of any portions of the design artwork, together with View marking and Zoom undo. Measuring distances, angles and lengths/areas precisely. Improved view modes from draft to full color preview with dual monitor capabilities. Multiple views can be set for the same artwork at the same time. Window position marking is possible. Compatibility, Importing-exporting file formats The design system is able to use files created on other systems by other software. The system is also able to export files to other systems and software. Native formats: GS Layout 3.0 (GLT, GLB); GS Engraver 3.0 (GET, GEB); GS Vector (GSV); GS InkChooser (INK). Known supported formats: Illustrator 7.0 (AI); Encapsulated Postscript 3.0 (EPS); Tagged Image Format 6.0 (TIF), AutoCAD 12.0 (DXF only output); Windows bitmap (BMP); JPEG File Interchange format (JPG); Other formats: CBM image format; Logo format (LOGO); CreoScitex New Line Work (NLW optional). Finalizing design artwork, Colorization, Printing GS design system is able to make a total composition, to arrange the elements of the design artwork onto layers, to name elements, to make grouping and masking, and to finalize the digital montage. Outputs in standard PostScript Level 2 and 3. Handling several color information including BW, Grayscale, RGB, CMYK, LAB and 1 to 12 color N-Separated. Uncoated and Coated Pantone colors are included. It is possible to send the digital information of the design to both PostScript and non-PostScript printers (ink-jet or laser printer) to get fast results on paper. Protection against unauthorised data access Multi-level data protection is provided, including the operating system password, a hardware-dependent software
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license and a hardware key. Online Help & Tutorial Software Manual is available on the screen. Tutorial example files are included on the hard disk.

Software Modules
GS Software Package is a modular system of applications. The elements of this system can be used in several combinations, providing a flexible solution for any security prepress design system.

Main Applications
GS Layout is the all-in-one graphic security application, which can be installed in 2 different levels: GS Layout BASE the elemental level GS Layout PLUS the extended level with additions GS Engraver GS Retracer is a software application for hand engravers or graphic artists is the application for easier recreation of old designs is a special limited level application for hosting optional plugins

GS Frame only, see below

Optional Plugins
Moreover there are optional features. They can be installed individually with a main application: GS Art Screen GS Barcode GS Crop Versatile security screening (Free Screen & G-Screen) Creating usual and 2D barcodes Previewing and editing huge pixel images Direct Laser Engraving interface 5 extra tools from GS Engraver

GS DLE Interface GS HandCraft Tools GS Impose

Producing plate-ready TIFF files for CTP machine Managing color lists

GS Ink Chooser GS Latent GS Legacy GS MultiStep

Latent image generator Creating Guilloches design elements quickly with Wizards Step & repeat function with distortion Measuring density of individual plates

GS Plate Statistics GS Rainbow GS RIP

Security colorization

Conversion to high resolution pixel files

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GS Screenphony GS Stroke3D

Advanced security screenings Functions & tools to control intaglio engraving machines

GS Vector High-precision vector element generation (2 levels: GS Vector Starlight and GS Vector Premium) GS View3D GS XeroGuard GS XeroShield 3D on-screen modeling Patent-pending anti-photocopy protection Anti-photocopy protection methods including GS XeroGuard

Important: Please note that due to the complexity of the modular system this manual may contain more information compared to your current installation. The aim is to provide the most details of the individual features, for better understanding the relationship between them, and to have an advanced overview of the system. Its still easy to identify the features and commands as we carefully marked them both in the application and this manual. (See also General > How To Use This Manual?)

Versions
We provide our software as New Versions and Service Packs, see below.

New Versions
Version number informs about the amount and level of included features (tools, commands, options) in the current application. The current version is 4, the included features are shown in the manual with this sign: . (Previous versions are referred as .) We provide new versions as upgrades higher versions certainly include the features of lower ones.

Service Packs
The result of usual enhancements and bug fixes of the previous Service Pack (x.3). We provide service packs as updates. The current Service Pack is x.4. Included features are marked in the manual with this sign: .

Your configuration
Your current software version number is shown in the following places: The titlebar of the applications main window.

The About box. (See Help > About.)

The bottom of Startup Screen. (See Help > Startup Screen.)

Version & Service Pack The first value is the Version number, the rest is the Service Pack number (see above). In this release configuration the Version is 4, the Service Pack is 4.01.01.

Features of Software Modules by Versions

GS Frame Arrange, Attributes, Circle, Corner, Direct Selection, Group, Hand, Image Attributes, Layer, Measure, Object Selection, Page, Path, Pen, Pencil, Pixelize, Plate, Rectangle, Scissors, Selection, Stroke & Fill, Transform, Zoom,
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ImportSettings, AI and DIB clipboard handling, Tool.

Advanced slider editing, Find

GS Layout BASE (including GS Frame) Align, Arrow, Aura, Blend, Blur, Colors & Patterns, Complex Transform, Cut&Reflect, Drop Along, Drop In, Dyna Screen, EpsPlace, Fragment , Gradient , Granit Screen, Grids & Guides, Image Filter , Image List , Image Rotate, Invert, K-Scope, LWM, LWM Classic, Move, Pathfinder, Pipetta, LayoutPlace, Polygon, Purge, Reflect, Rich Text, Rotate, Scale, Scale Screen, Screen Master, Screen Morphing, SelectSame, Set Size, Shear, Spiral, Spline Lift, Star, UnsharpMask, Bar, History, Offset, Type, Wave, Dithering Screen, Free Transform, Halftone Screen, M-Drop, Mosaic, PointMove, Recolorize, Relief, Round, Scanner, Screen Merge; Document statistics, Export PDF, Merge, Preview on ImageFilter, Tiling Tool, MultiMask, Pattern Screen. GS Layout PLUS (including GS Layout BASE) Dash, Envelope, Fade Out, Fractal, ImagePen, Lasso Select, Lasso Point Select, Line Select, LWM, PathFinder, ReBlend, Select Garbage, Selection Path, Simplify, Spider Boundaries, Spider Layer, SpiderNet, Vectorize, AutoCAD Export, FindEdges, Form, Median, MinimumBrightness & Contrast, Maximum, PlateKnockOut, Polyline Select, PrintLimit, Combine, Cut & Mask, Dash, Dauer, Gaussian Distort, Gradation, Greek, Labyrinth, Levels, Line Mesh, Maze, Posterize, Random Elements, Relief Blur, Replace segments, Shift, Threshold, Twirl, Complex Modulation, ImageSelect Tool, Image Selection menu, Kolam, Path Shape, Permanent Wave. GS Engraver (including GS Layout PLUS) Massage, Retouch, Spline, Wrinkle, Engraver, Comb, Dash Massage, LWSmooth, MultiBurin, Smooth, Magnetic, Pipe, Draw dash points. GS Retracer (including GS Frame) ColorFilter, Mergery, Mergery RGB, ReTracer; (extra if Layout BASE of Engraver exist: LLM Gradation, LWM Absolute change). GS Art Screen GS Crop Free Screen, G-Screen, Merge, Trim. U-Screen.

ExternCropTool,

GS DLE Interface GS HandCraft Tools GS Impose GS Latent

CNC-Area, Laura, RofinLogo. Massage, Retouch, Spline, Wrinkle, Smooth.

CTP Single Tool, Show CTP Single, Impose Bleed. LatentCreator, LatentImage. Background Wizard, Linemotif Wizard, Relief Wizard, Rosette

GS Legacy Wizard.

GS MultiStep Form (LayoutPlus), PlateExport, StepAndRepeat, IntaglioPlateExport (only with GS Stroke3D). GS Plate Statistics GS Rainbow GS RIP PlateStatistics. Vertical Rainbow.

Rainbow,

RIP PDF files.

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GS Stroke3D InkHolder.

2D->3D, Stroke3D, Stroke3DRetouch, Stroke3D Correction,

GS Vector VectorData (for database), VectorStarlight (without toolbox), VectorPremium, VectorPremiumPlus (built in Lua programming language). GS View3D GS XeroGuard View3D. XeroGuard.

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Interface Basics
Working With Files
The application handles both vector and high-resolution pixel graphic objects which are needed to complete the security graphic artwork. They can be fully employed, imported, created, edited and exported. All the well-known color formats can be used to colorize the pixel graphic objects (BW, Grayscale, RGB, CMYK, LAB, 1 to 12 color separated). Importing freehand drawings, photographic originals or elements of digital databases in native and foreign file formats is possible.

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Interface Basics
Starting The Application
1. After the successful installation the applications should run flawlessly. Please login with your user name (administrator privileges are recommended), and start the required application choosing an icon from Start Menu > Glenisys folder. (Note that its items on your computer may differ, according to your licenses.)

The Glenisys applications

1. The application window appears. (The version number is displayed at the top edge of the main window.) 2. The Startup Screen is shown for a while. At its bottom edge there is the version number and the license expiration date. (Note that the Startup Screen can be shown by choosing Help > Startup Screen.)

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The GS Layout Startup Screen

The GS Engraver Startup Screen

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The GS Retracer Startup Screen

The GS Frame Startup Screen

3. A new empty file also opened automatically. Use it or open an existing file and start to work. Hint: Faster launch Create a shortcut on the Windows Desktop or Taskbar to start the application. For further details see your Windows documentation.
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Shortcuts on the Windows Taskbar

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Interface Basics
Documentation
The manuals and other written material can be found in the Documentation subfolder. (Note that the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to open these PDF format files. The installer can be found on the CD-ROM.)

The Documentation subfolder

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Interface Basics
Using The Task Manager
Although it is not necessary, the Windows Task Manager can be used to monitor the CPU usage i.e. the calculations in the background during the work. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to switch to the Windows Security Window. Click on Task Manager. Minimize the appearing window by clicking on the according icon in the top right corner:

A small green rectangular icon appears in the bottom right corner of the Desktop, showing the CPU usage. Moving the cursor over this icon also shows a percentage value. (Doubleclick on this icon to open the window again, if needed.) For further details see your Windows documentation.

The Task Manager icon with the CPU Usage

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Interface Basics
About The Work Area
The work area occupies the entire space within the application window and includes the printable page containing your artwork. The Green Rectangle The page edge is indicated by a green rectangle. This area can be printed on a printer. Note, that many printers cannot print to the edge of the paper, so the printable area is smaller than the page, depending on the capabilities of the selected printer. Outside area The area outside the green rectangle represents a space on which you can create, edit, and store elements of the artwork. Objects placed here are visible on-screen, but will not be printed. Greyed-out menus & commands Menus and commands can be found on the top of main window, as usual. Note that they may not be available (greyed out) if there are insufficient input elements for the process. In this case please move the cursor over the menu command, and check if the Status Bar contains a helping message about usage. Alternatively find the necessary information in this manual. Personal settings The interface settings on screen belongs to the user. If you want to setup your environment differently, login with another user name (administrator privileges are recommended) and change the settings.

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Interface Basics
Using Command Windows
In addition to the menus that appear at the top of your screen, the application includes a number of smaller windows to help you monitor and modify your work. They display editable information that relate to the active tool, selection, or command. You can display and hide them as you work. Tools option windows will close when selecting another tool. Except if opened from the Window menu. See Window > Object & Tool Palette Windows.

To hide a window:
To show or hide a window, mark or unmark its name by selecting it under the Window menu.

To hide all windows:

To show or hide all open windows together, press the Tab key. (This is the default setting as Tab can be used to release selected objects. See File > Preferences > Selection.) If there is an opened dialog box over the command windows e.g. the parameter window of the Rotate Tool etc. , it may be closed before hiding them with the Tab key.

To arrange windows & toolbars:

The application remembers the position of the main window and command windows, so automatically will use it after has been set. (See also Window > Mark & Restore Window Positions) Normally toolbars are used at the edge of the main window. If a toolbar appears in a separate window, it may be enclosed to the edge of the main window, by dragging & dropping or simply double-clicking on its titlebar. On the next picture we show one version of arrangements of windows. On the left side, under each other: Colors & Patterns Window, Plate Window, Layer Window and History Window. On the top, at the edge of the main window: Stroke & Fill Window, Transform Window, Image Attributes Window and Attributes Window.

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A recommended arrangement of windows

Tabdecks
More command windows can be grouped in a common dock to save space on the screen. To dock windows hold Shift and simply drag one window over the other so the cursor changes to a special rectangle showing the docking possible. Note: The new tabdeck is being created after the active one in the dock. When removing tabdecks from a dock, hold Shift again. Note: The last remaining tabdeck also must be dragged out from the dock to convert to a usual window back.

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The Transform Window and Stroke & Fill Window separately

The Transform Window and Stroke & Fill Window docked

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Interface Basics
Window Conventions
The following buttons, checkboxes or menus appear on many windows. Listed alphabetically.

Apply button
The Apply button

Pressing this button shows the result of the parameter settings use it when the Online option is off. The window remain opened.

Cancel button

The Cancel button

Cancels the operation, doesnt execute the command. Closes the window.

Create button

The Create button

Pressing this button executes the current command according to the parameter settings a Super Object is created. (For the details see Super Objects > Principle.) Closes the window.

Create always checkbox

The Create always checkbox

Turning this checkbox on the current tool will create enhanced objects even when dragging. Turning this option off the tool draws in a usual way.

Default data

Default data command

Default data A titlebar menu command to load the default data in the fields of the dialog box.

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Enhanced Value Fields & Sliders

An Enhanced Value Field

On most windows Enhanced Value Fields can be found (e.g. all fields for distance, angle, resolution, plus Complex Transform > Scale, Drop Along > corrections) providing several convenient ways of value entering. The values can be typed here directly, can be copied and pasted between fields by right-clicking for Copy/Paste, and can be set by sliders (dragging or moving also with arrow keys and mouse wheel). Basic mathematical formulas e.g. (2+sin(60))/2 can be used with: + / * ( ) ^ abs sqrt sin cos for substraction, addition, division, multiplication, brackets, power, absolute value, evolution, sinus, cosinus. Both dot (.) and comma (,) are accepted for decimal points. Right-click on a slider to set its parameters.

An Enhanced Value Slider and its helping tooltips (on Complex Transformation window)

Gradiation curve
This controls the changing between the side values of the modulation. The curve can be edited in several ways: Clicking on the curve allows to add new control points. The control points and segments of the curve can be dragged by the mouse, moreover right-clicking on the curve field a menu appears:

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The Gradiation curve and its option menu

Line/Spline Selects between the two modes of the curve. When set to Line, sharp changes can be created by adding new control points to it. When set to Spline, the curve is changing smoothly. Percent/Value Selects between the two display modes of the Tooltip (see below) When set to Percent, the two numbers appear in percentages, when set to Value, the two numbers appear calculated in the grayscale range, between 0 and 255. Show Tooltip Turning this option on shows the actual input/output levels when moving the cursor over a control point. Reverse Curve Mirrors the curve to the horizontal median of the curve field. Edit Curve Opens the Gradiation data pairs window where the control points can be defined by data pairs. The first number controls the type of the curve (0 = Line, 1 = Spline), the second number defines the number of control points, the third and fourth number (a pair) defines the coordinates of the leftmost control point, the next pair defines the coordinates of the second control point from the left etc. Hint: These values can be copied to a text editor for saving the settings, if needed. Reset Curve Clears the changes, returns to the default state of the curve. Special effect Certain regular shapes can be selected here for easier setting of the curve. Load Loads a saved setting for the Gradiation curve from the hard disk (GLC format).
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Save Saves the current settings of the Gradiation curve to the hard disk (GLC format).

Keep original checkbox

The Keep original checkbox

Turning this checkbox on the Create button is disabled, only the OK button can be pressed. In this situation the selected input files of the command will be kept (i.e. their copy), separately from the output. When turning this option off, the input files will disappear, but they will be preserved in the created Super Object, as its Sources (see Super Objects > States).

Measurement units

Measurement units conversion

In the value fields the measurement unit also can be typed as required, regardless of the default setting of the field. (See File > Preferences > Guide.) Right-clicking on the values, various measurement units can be selected from the appearing small window the application automatically converts the value as required.

Message field
A non-editable field for showing helping information, error messages, or OK if theres no problem with the parameter settings.

The Message field

Name fields

A name field 27

On some windows there are fields for specifying (group) names of objects. (For naming groups see Window > Attributes Window.) Enter the name directly or right-click and select from the appearing Groups list. Alternatively use the Selection Tool or the Object Selection Tool to drag the object itself from the page to this field this loads its name automatically.

OK button
The OK button

Pressing this button also executes the current command according to the parameter settings, but in a usual way, without Super Object creation. Closes the window. Normally OK is activated when closing a parameter window by pressing Enter. (See Create is Default in Attributes Window.)

Online checkbox
The Online checkbox

When this option is on the application immediately calculates the result of the parameter settings. Turning this option off allows you to make all the changes and press Apply for showing the result this is recommended when working with a big amount of data, e.g. large objects, huge amount of spline points etc.

Preview checkbox

The Preview checkbox

When this option is on, the application shows the result helping to estimate if the settings are OK before proceeding with the current command. Note: Zooming in/out while working in option windows shows only the selection in the next magnification. To see also the elements, turn off/on the Preview checkbox again.

Processing window
A window showing the progress of current process in percents. (with different random animations) The two vertical bars on the left show swapping (see Image Swap Preferences) and CPU usage rate progresses.

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The processing indicator

Log In some cases a Log button appears in the bottom right corner of the window. Clicking on it a text field expands informing about the details of the current process.

Recall button
The Recall button

Recall 1) Loads the values of the previous transformation (even if it was done by hand e. g. dragging an object etc.) in the fields of currently opened parameter window. 2) Also useful to recall the latest value of Measure Tool: while in the currently opened parameter window, select Tool Palette > Measure Tool, measure a distance and click on Recall.

Reset button
The Reset button

Reset Resets all parameters to the default setting.

Titlebar icons and menu

The titlebar icons

In the top right corner on the titlebar of some windows there are small icons (triangles or/and an X) in order to select the following options. (Note: Please note that in Windows Vista these signs appear as simple characters like >.) 1. The small triangle pointing up/down works as a button to maximize/minimize the command window when minimize, this is still opened on the screen, showing limited information. (Most command windows can be hidden fully by double-clicking on their titlebar.) 2. The other small triangle pointing to the right brings up the Titlebar menu (can also be opened by right-clicking on the titlebar). This menu usually contains the following commands. (See Super Objects > States for the details.)
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The titlebar menu commands

Make/Release Creates or cancels the current effect. Expand Convert the selected element from a Super Object to a regular one, according to the Result data. Result Changes the state of the Super Object from Default to Result. In this state individual parts of the object can be modified by hand. Doing this a message alerts about hand modification.

Alert of hand modification

Source Changes the state of the Super Object to Source. This state allows modifying the input data of the object. Reset Hand Modification After a confirming message it will change back the hand modified object to its Result state.

Confirmation message

Reset Transformation Choosing this command any additional transformations will be lost, and the object returns to its state before those transformations.

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Interface Basics
Resetting The Application
Hold down Ctrl+Shift on start
When starting the application, hold down Ctrl+Shift. The Modify registry window appears showing the current licenses with version number, creation date and expiration date. Turn the needed options on then click OK to execute: Delete window positions: Resets the position of command windows only. Set default tool data: Reloads the factory settings for the tools (initializing).

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Super Objects
Principle
Super Object processing (formerly called Enhanced Objects are renamed since of the unique developments in the application. The details are following here. ) is one

During the work most of the design elements are made from another ones, step by step, by modifying their attributes or using special filters, effects etc. Super Objects remember each step of these procedure their so-called history. A super object is created clicking on Create buttons in option windows (if the Keep original checkbox is turned off see Using command windows). Clicking on OK instead runs the usual current process without Super object creation. This history of a selected object is drawn in a tree-structure list, in the Attributes Window (right-click on the Show Tree View option in its titlebar menu, or click-on the small triangle). The branches of the tree are specific parts, graphic commands, filters, effects etc. Each node represents one step in the procedure. (See Window > Attributes Window.) Working with the history is different from the Undo/Redo process. The designer is able to modify each step directly, e.g. refine shapes, tuning parameters etc., without going back and making the whole process again from the very first step. The individual inner steps (i.e. the nodes inside) also can be switched to Release state or Expanded (by right-clicking on them and selecting the according command). This unique feature gives the maximum flexibility in editing. The simplest Super Objects are the Filter Objects. They can be created with commands from the Filter menu or the Image > Filters menu depending on whether they work with vector or pixel based objects. More sophisticated objects can be created from the Object menu (Blend, K-Scope, Type, Envelope (+), Form (+), LWM (+), GS Vector (*) etc.).

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Super Objects
States
While Super Object handling is fully automated in the application, the following details are essential for better understanding. Super objects are based on Source data, and they produce Result data using parameters of the process. Source and result data are usually basic drawing objects, and the parameters are set up in option windows. According to this, Super Objects have three states, the Default, Result and Source states. They can be displayed and changed when the Super Object is selected.

Default State
Default State is current, when both the Result and Source checkboxes in the Attributes Window are turned off. (This state becomes active right after creating a super object by clicking the Create button.) In this state the object can be handled as one in the further processes. This is a safe state; use the Selection Tool to select the Super Object fully. Although in some cases the individual elements of the object are still reachable discretely with the Direct Selection Tool or Lasso Point (+) Tool etc. The ?! characters appearing at the end of a super object name mean that the process creating the object has been aborted (see Window > Attributes Window).

Source State
Source state can be selected turning the Source checkbox of the Attributes Window on. This state allows modifying the source data of the Super Object, as follows. To modify the source data: 1. Right-click on one of the desired nodes of the tree-structure list (history) in the Attributes Window, and choose Select&Modify. Alternatively: a) expand and right-click over the items in Layer Window, or b) move the cursor above the selected object on the page and use the right mouse menu. 2. The corresponding option window or a part of the Super Object appears, depending on the selected step of the procedure. Make the necessary changes, and click OK, if required. 3. Right-click on the same node of the history, and choose Recalculate. Alternatively: a) right-click over the expanded items in Layer Window, or b) move the cursor above the selected object and use the right mouse menu again. A fourth way of recalculating is to switch back to Default state. All of these commands will automatically refresh the history of the Super Object and show the new result. To modify the last filter parameters: For easier editing simply double-click on the Super Object to bring up the last commands option window. Modify the parameters as needed, and click OK.

Result State
Result state can be selected turning the Result checkbox of the Attributes Window on. This state allows to modify the individual elements of the Super Object further. Trying this a message appears, to warn the designer that the object was modified by hand, i.e. what is drawn on the screen is different from the result of the history process. This message must be confirmed clicking the OK button. Switching back to Default state the commands of the history process will override the freehand modifications. So the additional modifications will be lost, according to another warning message. Further processing with Result state Please note that if applying a new filter command on a partly selected Result state Super Object, the further history (shown in Attributes Window) will be based on the selected paths only and not on the whole objects and their history commands. (Similar to partly selecting an object, and Copy/Paste it to a new document the latter one will not remember of the original object.)

Modifications
A modification of a Super Object can be stored in the file in different ways, depending on the current situation. 1. It is preferably stored by changing the filter parameters of the object (i.e. logically inside the object). 2. If its not possible, it is stored by adding it with the objects transformation matrix. Its called Hand Transformation. 3. If they are not possible, it is stored additionally to the object (logically outside of the object) after automatically switching it to Result state. Its called Hand Modification. For example a simple 75% horizontal scaling will be applied in three forms according to the type of Super object: 1. The Type objects horizontal distortion parameter will be changed to 75%. 2. The GS Vector (*) objects item will get a T sign in Attributes Window. Note: This can be removed by right-clicking on the item and choosing Reset transformations. 3. The Star objects item will get a small asterisk * sign (= hand modified) and an R sign (= Result State) in Attributes Window. Note: This can be removed by clicking on the Result checkbox, turning it off and switching the object back to Default State. Hint: Reset Hand Modification and Reset Hand Transformation commands can be found in almost all titlebar menus. (See Interface Basics > Window Conventions > Titlebar icons and menu.)

<For the example design click here>

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Examples of modifications (SuperObjectModifications.glt)

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Super Objects
Expand & Release
Expand
Selecting this command by clicking on the Expand button in the Attributes Window, or rightclicking on one of the nodes in the history list, or right-clicking on the object itself on the drawing area, will forget the contents of the history, and will convert the Super Object to a regular one, according to the Result data.

Release
This command also forgets all the data of the history, but will not convert the Super Object into its Result state. Instead, this will return to its Source data.

Example 1
1. Place the RosBeg01.jsp file from the JSP Standard Collection. The screen shows the GSVector object:

GSVector object

The colored cross and text GSVector (RosBeg01_1) shows that the object is in Default state. The text shows the type and the name of the Super object in brackets. The name can be rewritten in the Attributes Window or Layer Window. 2. Next step will be to apply a linewidth modulation with the LWM (+) Tool, from top left corner to bottom right corner. Set the minimum width to 0.05 mm and the maximum width to 1.0 mm. The result will look like this:

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Lwm object on GSVector object

When applying more Super Object commands, one after the other, the selected object(s) i. e. the sources of the new command will be automatically switched to Result state before the new command proceeds. Therefore undoing this command will show the previous Super Object in Result state. To change it back to Default state (as it was before) a second undo is needed. (So undoing one step the GSVector object would be shown in Result state.) 3. In the Attributes Windows Tree View it can be seen that the source of the Lwm object is the GSVector object. Modification of the GSVector object is possible by rightclicking on the object name and choosing Select&Modify.

History of Lwm object on GSVector

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4. We got back to the GSVector object. Choosing Object > GSVector > Copy we can copy it for the standalone GSVector application. Start it, and choose Paste. Change the steps in the multiple_sines tool from 12 to 8, (remove the rectangle around) and copy and paste back to the application. 5. Recalculation is possible by right-clicking on the object name and choose Recalculate. The result is like this:

Lwm object on modified GSVector object

6. Lets apply the Screen Morphing filter on the top of the Lwm object. Choose Filter > Screen Morphing. Click on Create button to create a Super Object. The method should be Poles and the default parameters can be applied. The history will look like this:

History of ScreenMorphing on Lwm on GSVector

7.

After right-clicking on Lwm and choosing Select&Modify the parameters for this
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Lwm objects can be modified.

The LWM Option window

8. After the modification right-click and choose Recalculate to update the whole objects tree. The result is:

ScreenMorphing on modified Lwm

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Example 2
1. Lets make a blend made of five lines, with approximately 40 mm length and 0.2 mm width. You can see on the screen:

Blend object

2. Again, the coloured cross and text Blend (Blend1) shows that the object is in Default state. The text shows the type and the name of the Super Object in brackets. The name can be rewritten in the Attributes Window or Layer Window. Select the KScope Tool and make an A2 type background with 2x2 pieces. The result is something like this (smaller size!):

K-Scope object on Blend object

3. Next step will be to add an Envelope object to the top of the K-Scope. Choose Object > Envelope (+) > Make, and select the Circle icon. The result is here:

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Enveloped K-Scope object on Blend object

4.

The objects history can be checked in the Attributes Windows Tree View:

Object History view

It shows that the Envelopes source is the K-Scope based on Blend object. Envelope also has an assistant path which is still active in Default state, so the shape of Envelope can be modified by dragging this bounding line. 5. Lets do a modification, increase the number of blend lines by one. Right-click on the blend and choose Select&Modify. After typing 4 instead of 3 into the Blend Option window Recalculate can be choosen from the Attributes Window of Blend object or right40

clicking over one of the objects lines in the drawing area.

Example 3
1. Next example shows the possibility of variable height microtext creation. Draw a Bzier-curve with the Pen Tool and modify the linewidth by selecting only some point on the curve (use the Stroke & Fill Window). Make some copy of the curves and type a text to be dropped along the paths.

Source data for DropAlong

2. Select all and choose Filter > Drop Along. Drag-and-drop the Text object to the Groups field of the DropAlong window to enter Text1, which will be the name of the group to be effected. All other paths will be used as the place where to drop. Textmode switch should be on, Width correction is 5 percent, Vertical correction is zero and Enable rotate and Enable scaling based on linewidth are on. 3. The object history can be checked in the Attributes Windows Tree View:

Object History view

The Text has no Source it has only Result. The DropAlong filter has two sources, one is the
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text and the other is the seven paths. You can modify the text by right-clicking on it. After modify the text in the Text option window (from JURA to GLENISYS for example), click on the Apply button. Choose Recalculate by right-clicking over the object. The result will look like this:

Modified result with different words

Notes
Easy Edit Double-click on Super Objects them brings up their option window for easier editing. Rename Super Objects can be renamed both in Attributes Window and Layer Window. Modify Right-click over a super object to bring up a menu and select Modify to change its parameters. Select Use the Selection Tool to select a Super Object fully, and use other selection tools to select its parts. Change together Several Super Objects can be selected and switched to Source/ Result state together in one step. ?! In the end of the name of Super Objects shows that the generating process was aborted. (I.e. although the Super Object is created as a data container, its content is not ready it should be recalculated/rebuilded.) Modify History Steps Remove/include one certain step from/into the history is possible, see Attributes Window. Partial Release/Expand Multi-level Super Objects parts (inner levels) can be Released/Expanded individually the rest of the structure will not change.

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Color Management
HowTo

I. Color management and GS Layout

Proofing a single document design with high resolution and printing draft printouts during the design workflow. For proofing security design from GS Layout does not need Postscript RIP as the rasterisation is done by our program. Driving the printers through their standard printer driver is simple and delivers high quality and high resolution proofs directly from the GSLayout software. The resolution of these printers is usually enough the render microtext and fine line structures. The parameters of proof printing has to be adjusted individually for the printer and the kind of work. The correct workflow is part of the training.

I.1. Proofers
We have seriously tested and recommend Epson printers and our designer team is using an Epson R800 and R2400 printers. The A3 counterpart of the R800 is the R1900. We could also provide you with a set of sample printouts from these printers if you wish. REPRODUCING COLOR CALIBRATED SINGLE ORIGINAL: Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Printer Specifications: Printing method: A3+ colour inkjet photo printer with Epson UltraChrome K3 inks Epson Micro Piezo, Epson Variable-sized Droplet Technology with Epson Ultra Micro Dot for 3pl droplets Print Head of 1440 nozzles Resolution: Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi on suitable media using RPM (Resolution Performance Management) Maximum media with size: A3+, A3, A4, 100mm x 8m, 210mm x 10m, 329mm x 10m,10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm Media thickness: 0.08 mm 1.3 mm Driver:
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Windows Vista/XP; Mac OS.X, OS9

I.2. Imposition proofing

To check the whole layout of step&repeated imposition before outputting the document to a printing plate we recommend using a wide format ink-jet printer. It's resolution usually does not allow to print proofs of the finest details of the security design, but it enables the final checking of individual plates, the placement of registration, crop and other important marks and signs. The speed, resolution and size of the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 printers is best suited for this purpose. REPRODUCING FINAL STEP&REPEAT IMPOSITION: Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Specifications: Printing method: Epson Micro Piezo drop-on-demand inkjet technology Epson Variable-sized Droplet Technology and 3.5 pl Epson Ultra Micro Dot Print head configuration: 180 nozzles x 8 colours Resolution: 2880 x 1440 dpi Bi-Directional, Epson Variable-sized Droplet Technology Maximum media with size: 44" (A0+/B0+) Media thickness: 0.08 mm 0.5 mm Driver: Windows Vista/XP; Mac OS.X, OS9

I.3. Additional software and hardware items

Generally it is advisable to invest into a spectrophotometer equipment with an associated software which could enable you to accurately calibrate and profile your monitors and printers. Beside that calibration possibility the recommended spectrophotometer is directly interfaced with GSLayout. This enables the measurement of ink patches and importing their spectrums into a GSLayout document. The recommended hardware is the X-Rite Eye-One spectrophotometer. ProfileMaker5 Publish i1iO UV Cut Bundle You can create and edit high quality ICC profiles for monitors, digital studio cameras, RGB, CMYK, Hexachrome, CMYK+Red/Blue and CMYK+Red/Green output devices that will enable you to capture a broad gamut of colors, while minimizing retouching. The result - you'll be able to achieve excellent color fidelity and
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exceptional output quality while saving time and money. Product Features: Digital Camera create ICC profiles for digital cameras Monitor capture color information and create ICC profiles for CRT and LCD displays Output create ICC profiles for RGB, CMYK, Hexachrome and CMYK + Red/Green output devices Editor edits profiles or fine tunes the ones you've created working with lightness, contrast, saturation, white point or gradation curves. ColorPicker converts spot colors (CxF or Pantone) to process color MeasureTool for data collection from color measurement devices and accurate profile computation

I.4. Monitors
To accurately display security design it is unavoidable to use high resolution displays. Today LCD panels deliver the best possible solution for this purpose. TN, S-PVA and IPS are different technologies for LCD panels, where IPS is considered to be the best for graphic arts and color critical work. The observed color of these displays does not depend from the viewing angle and they deliver a wide enough gamut. Most of the high-end offerings for professional displays are equipped with IPS panels. Sizes of 24" and above are best suited for this kind of work. LCD monitors from Eizo, NEC, Lacie and Quato are recommended. HP or DELL is also acceptable.

II. Monitors
II.1. Calibration
Allow about half an hour for the monitor to reach operating temperature. Switch off the screen saver and power saving functions in your operating system as those can disturb the course of calibration. Before starting the actual calibration you may discover the user interface of the monitor and search for the adjustment possibilities. For the NEC 30 displays in their menu set the color temperature of 5000K, switch on uniformity and make sure the auto brightness feature (in the Brightness/Contrast Controls) is switched off. Use the application MeasureTool and the section Monitor Calibration (Device/Port configuration in emission mode) Adjustment of the settings of the monitor (OSD) to reach optimum for: white point, gamma, luminance (optimum values between 120 and 200 cd/m2 depending on ambient room illumination and personal preferences)

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To reach optimum values you may go through steps 1-6 back and forth. Measure Tool then creates the video card gamma table.

II.2. Creating the ICC profile

Use the ProfileMaker software. Create your ICC profile for your monitor immediately after calibration. Select eye-one pro in the field for Measurement Data. (Make sure to quit the MeasureTool application before starting the process.)

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At the end the software asks whether you want to set the newly generated profile as a default monitor profile. Select yes, and the profile will be copied into the \WINDOWS \system32\spool\drivers\color directory. This is the place where ICC profiles are stored in the Windows operating system. Programs like Photoshop search this directory to make available the containing profiles for use. By right click selection you can also install (i.e. copy into this directory) a profile from the operating system. You can double-check the installed monitor profile by opening the Display Control Panel and under the Advanced settings in the Color Management tab our newly generated profile should be selected as default profile. If that is the case, Photoshop and GSLayout will use it as the monitor profile. The supplied X-rite accessories CalibrationTester and DisplayProfile may also help to check the installed profiles and active video card gamma table.

III. Printers
III.1. Testchart printing
Switch off color management in the printer driver: Select correct paper type and speed.

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Print out a suitable version of the 9.18 RGB testchart from Photoshop with switched off color management. The testcharts are saved in the \Program Files\GretagMacbeth \ProfileMaker Professional 5.0.8\Testcharts\Printer directory. Or on the \Program Files (x86) in case of 64 bit operating systems.

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III.2. Measuring the chart

Let the printed testchart dry for a couple of hours. Measure it with Measure tool (dont forget to set the device configuration to Reflection and Spectral) and save the text file.

III.3. Creating the profile

Using ProfileMaker at the Printer tab you can drag your measurement text file onto the field of Measurement Data. That way you already define reference in the same time:

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For accurate profiling select Large Profile Size. If you also want to print photographs with perceptual rendering intent using the profile you may experiment with the type of Perceptual Rendering Intent and Gamut Mapping. Settings of Paper-colored Gray and LOGO Chroma Plus or LOGO Colorful are good options. For proofing (with colorimetric rendering intents) these settings do not have significant influence. Include important information into the name of your profile like printer and paper type, date. Do not rename your profile later because the internal name can not be changed and applications usually refer to profiles by their internal name.

IV. Printing from GSLayout

Try to setup your document to simulate paper color and printing inks by their color spectrum. To accurately simulate Rainbow colors on your print use the Print Preview (+) function. Set your printer profile as the default profile in the Color Management tab of your printers Properties panel. Alternatively you can also put the required profiles into the Resources folder of your GS Layout application.

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The preferred resolution of the printer is read automatically by GSLayout from the printer driver settings. The antializing plays an important role in the calculation as well. 720 dpi and 4x4 settings for the Epson printers are a good starting points. Override the printing resolution by the Use CT resolution value if you encounter moir effects (in case you are using periodic screening technologies for example). You can try 360 dpi and 8x8 antializing in this case. You may also try and experiment with exporting Lab tiff files to see the results of preview printing. In this case the resolution, antialiazing and use of dot-gain settings will be defined in the Preferences > Proof section.

V. Printing from Photoshop

Select Photoshop Manages colors, USE THE SAME DRIVER SETTINGS AS FOR PROFILING, select the appropriate Printer Profile and rendering intent. (Absolute Colorimetric if for example printing an exported Lab tiff which contains paper color. Use Relative colorimetric or Perceptual rendering intent if printing photographs. The usage of Black Point Compensation is usually recommended.)

V.1. Printing a Lab tiff file from Photoshop

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Messages
This chapter contains the most important informating or error messages and their explanations. Message saving: The appearing messages can be automatically copied to the Clipboard when closing them clicking on OK while holding Shift. The contents of the Clipboard then easily can be pasted to an email for Glenisys Support (support@glenisys.hu), for example.

[\Temp\\AutoSave.glb] file was not deleted!

If Autosave is on and the application has been terminated unusually, this message appears about the autosaved temporary file on the hard disk. This file can be used for retrieving the original information, in case. If not needed, please delete it. See also General Preferences > Autosave.

[].tif was converted from [] into [] color model.

If changing the color mode of a linked image in an external editor, the application will virtually reconvert it to the previous color mode when opening the containing file again (i.e. treats the image according to the information originally placed in the file). This message informs about it. See also File > Place.

ArtGScreen filter was failed during generation ArtGScreen1 output!. Please use B&W input images only!
G-Screen (*) needs bitmap input images.

Cannot replace [].glt file! Temporary file [].gltTemp will not be deleted!
This message appears after editing a read-only file, when saving it. This means the original file couldnt be rewritten. But the changes has been already saved in another temporary file for your convenience. If you dont need it, please delete manually later. See also File > Save, Save As, Save All.

Color will be separated into visible plates. Continue?

After changing a color in Window > Colors & Patterns Window or Plate Window (double-click and edit of their Color Mix field or drag another color there) this message appears about color separation into visible plates. (Please note, if the Rainbow Window (*) has already been modified so there is no connection with Plate Window another question also appears: Separation uses first color of Rainbow data.) Click Yes for confirm, else No.

Compound Path works only with ungrouped simple paths.

When trying to use Compound Paths with elements in groups, Super Objects etc., this message appears and the process aborts. Change the input elements (ungroup, expand etc.) before invoking the command.

Current Layer is locked!

This message appears when trying to release an Orloff mask on a locked layer in GS Rainbow (*).
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Please, unlock its layer first. (See also Layer Window.)

Default colors were added

May appear when opening files created with previous versions of GS Layout.

Error: Destination nod is LayerMask! or No LayerMask belongs to the selection!

Invoking the Realize Layer Mask command if the Layer Mask itself is also selected results these error messages. Workaround: Unselect the Layer Mask only (but not the other elements on another layers). See also Layer Window.

Extra Channel found

Its not possible to load an image with extra (e.g. alpha) channels into some tools. This message warns about it. See GS Vector (*) > relief tool, switch tool.

FadeOut filter was failed during generation FadeOut1 output! Place the compound path OVER the lines to be faded out!
This message appears when using Fade Out (+), and the compound path defining the border of the effect is under the linescreen. Please change their order (e.g. by dragging in Layer Window) before invoking the command.

Form is used! Area: (,)-(,) mm

This message appears when trying to delete a Form item from the Form Options Window, but its in use (i.e. selected for an element). Delete that element first, or select another filling for it then the Form can be removed.

Gradient color can not be used for stroke color!

This message appears when trying to use gradients for stroke colors. See Colors & Patterns Window.

Gradients on objects may have limitations

Although its possible, but not recommended to use gradient colors on Super Objects as it may have limitations. Trying it this message informs. See also Colors & Patterns Window.

illegal free
May appear at high resolution RIPping to a new document (see GS RIP (*)). Workaround: Save the work and restart the application.

Image has more than 65535 colors thus it cannot be saved in NLW format.
Workaround: Reduce the number of colors, and export again. (Image > Export)

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Incompatible binary format!

This message appears in Open dialog box (if Generate thumbnail option is turned on), when selecting a GLB file created with a previous version of GS application. The Creator on the right shows the according version: 32-bit or 64-bit.

The warning about mismatching binary format

Please use the mentioned version to open the file. If the OK button is pressed, another message warns:

Opening error: file is incompatible, please use the mentioned version

Layer separation blocked EPSPreview generation.

When exporting EPS with Generate preview turned on, but the Layer separation (Export Preferences) option is also turned on, this message informs that the preview is not created. See also File > Export.

Less than two lines in Horizontal Group (Found [number])

There are not enough lines in Horizontal lines group of Drop In option window. The message also tells how many. Workaround: Use at least 2 lines.

Less than two lines in Vertical Group (Found [number])

There are not enough lines in Vertical lines group of Drop In option window. The message also tells how many. Workaround: Use at least 2 lines.

Memo::Free 00000000
May appear at high resolution RIPping to a new document (see GS RIP (*)). Workaround: Save the
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More ([number]) cross between Horz([number]) and Vert([number])

There are more crosses between a line of the Horizontal group and a line of the Vertical group in Drop In option window. The message also tells the line numbers (0 means the 1st line, 1 means the 2nd line etc.). Workaround: Change the artwork to ensure that every pair of lines (one-one from each group) have only one crossing point.

Not enough disk space for Undo file, Reseting Undo

The available amount of space is not enough to store the undo information. Please Reset the Undo in History windows titlebar (or also empty the operating systems temporary folder, see Installation Notes), or reduce the value of General Preferences > Undo limit (free) option, and restart GS Layout.

Please enter a number

Another characters entered, or a comma (,) has been used instead of the decimal point (.). Enter the corrected value again.

Process terminated after 1 sec. of no response

It is recommended to save the work, and restart the application.

Rainbow color was not changed for plate

There is no connection between the colors of Plate Window and Rainbow Window (i.e. the default connection has been already modified). Now you have changed a color in Plate Window so this message informs about that the Rainbow Window didnt change. (See also GS Rainbow (*).)

Saving the Undo is aborted! (Maybe the disk is full.)

There is not enough hard disk space to store the Undo data. Save the file and restart the application.

Screen Master filter was failed during generation ScreenMaster1 output!

A problem obstructs the execution of the command. Check if the input image is grayscale, or the screen library is OK, e.g. theres a 000.tif file in it etc. See also Screen Master.

Selection too big!

Refreshing displayed list items in Attributes Window would take too long, therefore stopped. Workaround: Right-click on the object on the page instead, and use commands there.

The horizontal/vertical start position of the cropped file is out of original one!
There is a problem with the From X, From Y values in GS Crop (*) option window. Please, correct the values.
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The help file is missing.

Please install the help file in the indicated folder (usually in the applications Manuals subfolder).

The position of the cropped file is too much! / The position of the cropped file must be greater than 0!
There is a problem with the From X, From Y, Width and Height values in GS Crop (*) option window. Please, correct the values.

The width/height of the cropped file is too much!

The cropped file is too wide or high. Specify a smaller value in the Width/Height field of GS Crop (*) option window.

There is no group to DropIn!

Specify the Group(s) of elements to be distorted in Drop In option window.

There is no line in Horizontal group!

Specify the Horizontal lines of distorting grid in Drop In option window.

There is no line in Vertical group!

Specify the Vertical lines of distorting grid in Drop In option window.

There is no two lines to drop along!

This message appears when trying to use Two line mode of Drop Along without the 2 lines.

This image cant be saved in the given format! Please choose another format!
BW and Lab images cannot be exported in JPEG (see Image > Export). Workaround: Choose another target format.

This tool works with only with single coloured B&W images in this stage!
The PlateStatistics Tool (*) can be used with simple and multichannel B&W images (also in Super objects) only. Images must be on one plate in 100%, and on another plates 0%. Trying to use on a page containing other color format images or vector-based elements (even if nothing selected) results this message. Workaround: Choose other input elements. (See also Image > Mode.)

Undo database is corrupt

Choose File > Save, Save As to save the file. Note: It may be needed to turn Enable undo option off in History Window before. Then restart the application. (And turn Enable undo option on again.)

Unknown Dialog Error

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An invalid character entered in the option window. Invoke the command again, and enter the corrected value.

Unknown Error. Please save the file with a different name and restart.
It is recommended to save the work, and restart the application.

Unprintable object is not found!

The Select UnPrintables (+) command has no result. (Click OK.)

Use LineSelect before ReBlend!

Please select the objects to be ReBlended with Line Select (+) Tool right before the process.

Warning: White overprint

The application sends this message when exporting EPS and there is an overprinting element in the file with white or gradient color. It is recommended to turn overprinting off or modifying the colors (although white overprinting works as transparent both on screen and film). See also Colors & Patterns Window and File > Export.

Warning: PlateKnockOut has Draft result on composite printers

When exporting a file containing a Plate Knock Out (+) object in EPS or AI format, the application sends this message about draft results on composite printers (i.e. in case of downloading the exported file to a printer, the result will look the same as in Draft mode). This is also true for using the File > Print Draft command, however there is no such message when printing. See also File > Export.

Warning: Plates with same name will go to one plate

The application sends this message if there are similarly named Plates in the file when exporting EPS the elements will appear on a common printing plate. See also Plate Window and File > Export.

Warning: RGB/Lab color will be separated to CMYK by RIP

The application sends this message when exporting EPS, if there is an RGB or Lab image in the file its color information will be converted to CMYK. See also Image > Mode, Image > Export and GS RIP (*).

Warning, this operation may overwrite the current tree! (Overwrite/Insert)

When in GS Vector Premium (*) trying to paste a branch next to the existing tree (right-click and Paste over the yellow window), this message appears. Please press Overwrite to replace the existing tree with the pasted one, or press Insert to add the new tree right to the existing one.

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Known Limits & Workarounds

This chapter contains all known minor bugs or problems found during careful testing of this application version. Most of them has a workaround with a detailed explanation included. Please follow these steps if needed. Your valuable opinions and comments are highly appreciated. Please contact us if experiencing any further problems. Send your messages to support@glenisys.hu. Thank you.

Clipboard formats
Copy from Illustrator Editing and copying a text from Adobe Illustrator to the Clipboard, and pasting it as a Type Object in GS Layout, some characters and formats (such as italic) may not appear. Workaround: Try to use (i.e. paste to) Rich Text Tool, instead of Type Tool.

Open
Colors in AI files AI files normally can be opened up to Illustrator version 8.0. In rare cases some colors appear differently. Workaround: Please use Illustrator format 7.0 instead. Level 3 PS files When opening PostScript files, the data is interpreted by the GS RIP (*) software. The application opens Level 2 compatible EPS files. Opening Level 3 PostScript files may not be possible, according to the limitation of GS RIP. Thumbnails Turning the Generate thumbnail checkbox on, and canceling it or clicking between file icons in the option window may freeze the application. Workaround: If happens, please select slower leave some time for the calculations.

Select UnPrintables (+)

Ignoring colorless objects Super Objects with no stroke & fill color will not be selected, even if the Neither stroke nor fill option has been turned on. Workaround: Try to select those objects by other options, if possible.

Type Tool
Font name Select the typeface from the list of installed TrueType or OpenType fonts. (Known Limitation: Saved texts created of additionally installed i.e., nonsystem fonts with space(s) in their font names may be not recognized when opening the file again. See also File > Open.) Justification Paragraph justification is not available yet.

Non-English languages Typing in languages other than English some characters may not appear. Workaround: Use Rich Text Tool instead.
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Shortcuts
By alphabetical function list
Actual Size Append color Append color column Artwork mode Attributes Window Bar draw from center Bar draw exact square Blend Bring Forward Bring To Front Circle draw from center Clear Close window Colors & Patterns Window Comb (*) Tool Complex Transform Compound Paths Create Compound Paths Release Connect option Contour path Copy (to Clipboard) Copy when drag Copy when drag Tools Copy colors Corner Tool Cut Ctrl+1, double-click on Zoom Tool Ins (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+Ins (GS InkChooser) F9 Ctrl+Alt+A hold Alt hold Shift Ctrl+Alt+B G Shift+G hold left Alt Del Ctrl+W Ctrl+Alt+C K Ctrl+Alt+D Ctrl+8 Ctrl+Shift+8 hold X with Pen Tool or Spline (*) Tool Alt+Ctrl+Shift+C Ctrl+C hold Alt hold Alt or Ctrl (GS Vector (*)) drag Shift+C Ctrl+X
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CutReflect Tool Cutline move Cutting abort Cutting direction change Cutting mode change Cutting slices Delete Delete color Delete color column Delete Direct (+) Delete Fit (+) Deselect All Direct Selection Tool Disable Selection Draw Draft mode Engraver View Engraver (*) Window Expand Super Objects Export file Find color Find tool Fit In Window Fragment Free Tool Gradient Tool Grids & Guides Window Group Hand Tool Help

Shift+K hold Alt with CutReflect Tool Esc with CutReflect Tool Z with CutReflect Tool X with CutReflect Tool numbers 1-9 with CutReflect Tool Del Del (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+Del (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+Del Crtl+Shift+Del Ctrl+Shift+A A Ctrl+H F10 Ctrl+E Ctrl+Alt+E F5 F2 Ctrl+F (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+, Ctrl+0 Ctrl+Alt+F R Shift+G Ctrl+Alt+G Ctrl+G H F1 in GS Layout or GS Engraver
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Hide Hide/Show all windows History Window Image Attributes Window Image Crop (+) Tool Image Select (+) Tool Insert color Insert color column Join Jump between window fields K-Scope Tool Lasso (+) Tool Lasso Point (+) Tool Last filter repeat (w/change) Layer Window Line break Line Select (+) Tool Load values Lock LWSmooth (*) Tool Magnetic (*) Tool Mask Create Mask Release Massage (*) Tool Measure angle Move Multiply selection New color database New file Object Selection Tool

Ctrl+3 Tab Ctrl+Alt+H Ctrl+Alt+I R R Shift+Ins (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+Shift+Ins (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+J Tab, Shift+Tab Shift+K Q Shift+Q Ctrl+Shift+E, Ctrl+Shift+Alt+E Ctrl+Alt+L Shift+Enter with Type Tool L drag objects to fields Ctrl+2 W G Ctrl+7 Ctrl+Shift+7 M press Space (with Measure Tool) double-click on Selection Tool hold Shift Ctrl+N (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+N G
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Overlap selection Offset path Offset Tool Open color database Open file Open selective Paragraph break Paste Paste in Back Paste in Front Pen Tool Pencil Tool Pipetta Tool Place file Plate Window Polygon draw vertically aligned Polyline Select (+) Tool Preview mode Print file Quit GS Vector (*) Read only color database ReBlend (+) Rebuild Super Objects Rectangle draw from center Rectangle draw exact square Redo Reflect Tool Release Super Objects Remove image pixels

PgUp/PgDn (with e.g. Object Selection Tool) Alt+Ctrl+Shift+O S Ctrl+O (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+O hold Ctrl+Shift when opening Enter with Type Tool Ctrl+V Ctrl+B Ctrl+F P N I F3 Ctrl+Alt+P hold Shift Shift+L F11 Ctrl+P Alt+F4 Ctrl+R (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+Alt+R Shift+F6 (see Attributes Window) hold Alt hold Shift Ctrl+Shift+Z O F8 hold Shift with ImagePen (+) Tool
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Reset Line Select (+) Tool Reset on start Retouch (*) Tool Retouching mode (inc/dec) ReTracer (*) Tool Reverse path Rotate precisely Rotate Tool Rulers Save color database Save file Save As Scale proportionally Scale Tool Scissors Tool Select All Select cut parts Select branch Select First child group Select Groups by Name Select Inverse Select Next group Select Parent group Select Previous group Selection Tool Send Backward Send To Back

X hold Ctrl+Shift E X with Retouch (*) Tool F Alt+Ctrl+Shift+R hold Shift R Ctrl+R Ctrl+S (GS InkChooser) Ctrl+S Ctrl+Shift+S hold Shift S C Ctrl+A PgUp/PgDn (with Scissors Tool) click w/ middle button (GS Vector (*)) Gray Ctrl+Alt+N Gray * PgDn Gray + PgUp V F Shift+F

Set Same Dir. (in Line Select (+) Tool) Ctrl+\ (backslash) Shear Tool S
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Smart Angles Smooth Tool (*) Show All Sort to Back (in Line Select (+) Tool)

hold Shift U Ctrl+Alt+3 Ctrl+]

Sort to Front (in Line Select (+) Tool) Ctrl+[ Spiral draw precisely rotated Spline Spline (*) Tool Splitting by paths Star draw regulary Star draw vertically aligned Stroke & Fill Window Switch tools Targeted dragging of Tools Tool Palette Transform Again Transform Again Inverted Transform Window Type Tool Type Tool Window Undo Ungroup Unlock All Wrinkle (*) Tool Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom Tool Zoom Undo hold Shift Alt+Ctrl+Shift+S B Define split line (Ctrl+;), Split (Ctrl+) hold left Alt hold Shift Ctrl+Alt+S click w/ Alt or right-click (on some tools) hold Shift when drag (GS Vector (*)) F12 Ctrl+D Ctrl+Shift+D Ctrl+Alt+T T Ctrl+Alt+Y Ctrl+Z Ctrl+Shift+G Ctrl+Alt+2 Shift+W Ctrl++, click with Zoom Tool Ctrl+-, click w/ Zoom Tool hold left Alt Z Ctrl+*

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Credits
Developers, Designers, Supporters
Bence DM bence.adam@glenisys.hu Lszl ANDRIK laszlo.andriko@glenisys.hu Attila BAB attila.babo@glenisys.hu Barna BARABS barna.barabas@glenisys.hu Attila BART attila.barat@glenisys.hu Gellrt BART gellert.barat@glenisys.hu Lszl BAROS laszlo.baros@glenisys.hu Attila BIR attila.biro@glenisys.hu Ott DEZS otto.dezso@glenisys.hu Pter ELEKFY peter.elekfy@glenisys.hu Ivn IMHOF ivan.imhof@glenisys.hu kos JANCA akos.janca@glenisys.hu Dvid KHALMI david.kohalmi@glenisys.hu Gbor KRIST gabor.kristo@glenisys.hu Piroska REMNYI piroska.remenyi@glenisys.hu Balzs SOMOGYI balazs.somogyi@glenisys.hu Gabriella SPTEI gabriella.soptei@glenisys.hu Balzs SZAMDY balazs.szamody@glenisys.hu Ferenc TAKCS ferenc.takacs@glenisys.hu Nra TASNDI nora.tasnadi@glenisys.hu Balzs TDS balazs.tudos@glenisys.hu Lszl VARGA laszlo.varga@glenisys.hu Zsolt VARGA zsolt.varga@glenisys.hu

Printed
Printed in Hungary, 2008.

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Copyright
Copyright Glenisys Ltd., 19912008. All Rights Reserved.

Address
Glenisys Software Ltd. Fszek u. 3., H1121 Budapest, Hungary Phone: +3613910240 Fax: +3613910249 Email: glenisys@glenisys.hu

Customer support
support@glenisys.hu

Legal Notices
This documentation is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions: This documentation contains proprietary information of Glenisys Ltd. The text and drawings herein are for the purposes of illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without notice. This software and the accompanying written materials are protected by copyright laws and international treaties. You may not reproduce, copy, photocopy, store in a retrieval system, transmit in or convert into any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble either the software or such materials, or create derivative works based thereon without the prior written consent of Glenisys Ltd. Glenisys Ltd. does not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use, or the results of the use of the software or written materials in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability, currentness or otherwise. Neither Glenisys Ltd. nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production or delivery of this product shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the product. The software and the written materials are subject to change without notice. The license is governed by the laws of Hungary and consents to jurisdiction in courts located in Hungary. JSP, Jura Security Printing Design System and the JSP logo are trademarks of JURA-TRADE Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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 PostScript, Illustrator and PhotoShop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. TIFF is a trademark of Aldus Corporation. PANTONE Computer Video simulations displayed may not mach PANTONEidentified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for accurate color. PANTONE, PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM, PANTONE Process Color System are the property of Pantone, inc. Pantone, Inc., 1989, 2008.

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