Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20140312131425

Optimisation of automatic variable graphic layout and imposition

Sanja Brekalo orcid.org/0000-0002-8631-0821 ; Međimurje University of Applied Sciences in Čakovec, Bana Josipa Jelačića 22a, 40000 Čakovec, Croatia
Klaudio Pap orcid.org/0000-0001-7320-7764 ; University in Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Getaldićeva 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Nikolina Stanić orcid.org/0000-0003-0426-1075 ; University in Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Getaldićeva 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The benefit of automation in graphic prepress lies primarily in an increase of efficiency in the production of layout and imposition of repetitive tasks by shortening lead time. Another benefit is cost reduction, since more work can be done with fewer staff members. One way of automating is by using scripts. Scripts can be written to execute just one task, complex scripts can perform multiple tasks and some scripts automate the entire publishing process. With scripts that execute complex tasks execution period can be time consuming. This paper describes the script that was made to automate variable data layout, imposition and to number digital printing. Quantitative research was carried out in this paper to determine achieved automation and time reduction by using automated processes. This paper also deals with written script optimization in order to shorten the time of its execution and to identify factors that affect the script execution time.

Keywords

automation; imposition; numeration; optimization; scripting; variable graphic layout

Hrčak ID:

153160

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/153160

Publication date:

19.2.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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