A Hotfix is a software package that you can install on an existing installation of our software. Each hotfix contains fixes for one or more known issues in our released software.
Because there is always a small chance for a hotfix to cause new issues, you should only install Required Hotfixes, unless otherwise instructed by your Esko Software Support team.
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Imaging Engine tasks: The ripping process may fail in case a Printing Condition is selected.
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13 Feb 19
Proof for Contract Approval: In very specific circumstances, opening a saved ticket on a Mac Pilot may fail to bring up the task panel.
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12 Feb 19
Due dates appear on projects when no date is set in the project template or where no date was present in earlier installation version (e.g: v 14).
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11 Feb 19
Create Sheet Layout / Step & Repeat CAD based: In very specific circumstances, these tasks may wrongly apply centerline truncation to resolve bleed overlaps where SmartFlapping was expected.
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11 Feb 19
Connecting a remote Imaging Engine may sometimes fail. A version conflict error with Automation Engine may be raised, even when the versions are actually compatible.
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11 Feb 19
Search Results can disappear depending on the permissions of a user, but the count still shows the correct number. Search Results can disappear when there is a document linked in multiple projects in the results but the results disappearing depends on the permissions of the user in those projects and also if the search is run for the first time. If there is no linked document in the search results, the problem does not occur. If the user has permissions to all projects of a linked document, the problem does not occur (which means that the problem never occurs for admins).
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11 Feb 19
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04 Feb 19
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01 Feb 19
Step & Repeat Tabular: Left / right bleed is unexpectedly applied before possible rotation, while it should be applied after rotation.
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30 Jan 19
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28 Jan 19
#Cutting Paths in LEN file are not shown or shown with wrong dimensions in BitMapViewer. #Similar behavior in the Merger software requires an update to DFS 18.1.
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25 Jan 19
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25 Jan 19
Export to PDF File: When opening the resulting PDF in Acrobat Pro, the ink list shown in the Print Production Output Preview dialog may be inaccurate in case of multipage files.
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24 Jan 19
SmartMarks may unexpectedly give error with the following message "Illegal operands used in comparison".
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22 Jan 19
Export IMP file to GRI/PDF File: Plate marks may be missing in the output.
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21 Jan 19
Application Server Java services show constant Very High CPU Utilization.
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10 Jan 19
Apply ArtPro Action List: Linked files in the input may not be referenced properly anymore in the output.
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10 Jan 19
Gang Run Printing: - In very specific circumstances, nesting may fail with a message "Rejected (Cut Path is not closed)". - The "Export Nested Layouts" task may fail on creating a PDF report in case there are many (more than 50) stations.
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09 Jan 19
Documents linked to a task are not shown the first time on project tasks overview page.
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04 Jan 19
This hotfix solves the following two issues: - Document references are not saved during Project Creation when Attribute Category is collapsed. - Attribute Category jumps back to top when repainted.
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03 Jan 19
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21 Dec 18
Approved documents remain in My Work > My Approvals.
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19 Dec 18
Wait for Action (Checkpoint): The task may steer user decisions to an incorrect output pin (sometimes even to multiple ones or to none).
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19 Dec 18
Create ArtiosCAD Layouts: ... # The task may fail for designs without menu variables. # The task may result in inconsistent naming for embedded (Enterprise) designs.
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17 Dec 18
Incorrect Line Break when content is pushed to Chili.
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14 Dec 18
Unable to select Master and Text Language when building Text Document Saved Searches, due to language codes being interpreted as hexadecimal numbers.
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04 Dec 18
Layers with same name are merged together in PackEdge 18.0.
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04 Dec 18
Viewer - annotations not/wrongly visible in compare-mode. Problems with annotations in the Viewer.
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27 Nov 18
Need for Universal Text to be able to use fonts added/activated while Adobe® Illustrator® is running.
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20 Nov 18
The Dynamic Marks position does not follow after changing the Trim Box size. This behavior depends on the version of Adobe® Illustrator®, it works fine in AI CS6.
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15 Nov 18
In certain circumstances, the application server will crash due to an error in the view server related to the Global Vision tools.
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07 Nov 18
Document Version shows a document has been uploaded more than once, in quick succession, leading to a misleading document history.
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07 Nov 18
Warning is displayed when entering document attributes that are backed by a list and configured to use the option 'Allow other values'.
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07 Nov 18
Screen freezes during Create Project from Template and Complete Task.
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07 Nov 18
In specific circumstances, Web Service Access Points may fail to work properly.
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02 Nov 18
Unable to do task related actions (Create, Start, Complete).
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02 Nov 18
Dynamic Content - Dynamic Tables: Wrong nutrients added to table.
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31 Oct 18
# WebCenter 18.0.1 Viewer Approval "Some attributes are not filled out correctly." # Viewer - annotations not/wrongly visible in compare-mode. # Issue with approval of graphics. # Version 18.0.1 Viewer Compare Side by side view - Reference Version's Annotation boxes missing. # Problems with annotations in the viewer.
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30 Oct 18
Changes made to any project attributes via saved searches do not get saved in Project History.
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26 Oct 18
Studio Designer files unable to be viewed in WebCenter Collada Viewer. Some files are not openend, others are opening really slow.
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25 Oct 18
Users have a strange IE display behavior for document references.
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25 Oct 18
Security scan reveals XXE vulnerability in saved search.
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25 Oct 18
WebCenter cannot communicate with Chili over HTTPS using TLS1.2.
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25 Oct 18
Commercial Print - Add to Pages View: The task may cause the Pilot Pages View to get blocked when run on a multi-book imposition input.
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25 Oct 18
HTML5 Viewer does not show pending approval status in certain situations for pagelist files.
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24 Oct 18
Role/Group overwrite on import when names are common. During import of a Project Template, any Role defined in that template that is not already previously defined in WebCenter, and whose name matches that of a group already existing in the system, will overwrite that group with the role. Similarly, if importing a group into a system where the group does not already exist but a role already exists by the same name, the role will be overwritten by the new group. This impacts the set up of project templates in terms of security settings, invitees, and how invitees of existing projects from that template are assigned to roles and tasks.
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24 Oct 18
Action buttons in tasks are sometimes not available. This issue is Browser related.
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24 Oct 18
VDP Text object spreads out excessively when converted to Universal Text.
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23 Oct 18
VDP Text object spreads out excessively when converted to Universal Text.
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23 Oct 18
Fixed Run-Time Error #340 And Fixed for Unreadable Japanese Phrases in some fields.
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22 Oct 18
Correct FlexRip output for PDF files with recognized text in optional group.
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11 Oct 18
Pilot: It may not be possible to open the "Organize Favorites" dialog.
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11 Oct 18
Due dates appearing on projects when no date is set in the project template.
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05 Oct 18
Gang Run Printing: Improved handling of CAD objects (from normalized PDF files) in gang run nesting and cutting export.
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04 Oct 18
Workflow parameters may not resolve properly in case custom SmartNames exist that have a name starting with the prefix "wfp.". This can happen for workflow parameters to be resolved in a child workflow for instance or for workflow parameter values that are loaded through XML.
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04 Oct 18
The "Gravure Tiff" action in an "Apply ArtPro Action List" task may in very specific circumstances cause wrong output in case of objects with grouped transparency (for example: overlapping objects).
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04 Oct 18
Document Reference attribute style shows up different and blinks when loaded.
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03 Oct 18
Hotfix 201806008 may cause entries in the To Do List to lose the 'View' link for their associated files.
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03 Oct 18
Apply ArtPro Action List: Add support for ArtPro+ defined station numbers for (MFG based) Step and Repeat.
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03 Oct 18
Gang Run Printing: In case of irregular shaped cutlines, some of the iCut Marks may wrongly get positioned inside the printing area.
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26 Sep 18
Opening many files in ArtiosCAD Enterprise is causing a resource leak causing crashes and the toolbars to not show up.
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11 Sep 18
Pack Proof: The report printed below the job in case of inline verification may be incomplete.
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05 Sep 18
Approved document can still be annotated, even though the Approval preferences are set to prevent this from happening.
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28 Aug 18
PDF thumbnails or previews may not show as expected: overprint effects may not be taken into account properly.
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27 Aug 18
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23 Aug 18
Statuses of Imaging Engine tasks are no longer updated in Auomation Engine.
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21 Aug 18
This hotfix solves the following issues: * Microcell dots are not taken into account to be screened when there is a cut in the curve to lower the 100% ink. * HD dot settled in file after rip changed to C dot.
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17 Aug 18
When doing delegated work, WebCenter does not detect annotations.
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16 Aug 18
Note: This hotfix is Mandatory for customers using the LEN/LENX output format. Special character support for LEN/LENX files was broken.
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16 Aug 18
Window of BOM dialog on second screen when detaching second screen.
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13 Aug 18
Gang Run Printing: Printing a layout from the 'Display Layouts' view may cause the corresponding output workflow to fail.
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13 Aug 18
Pilot's Job Overview: Filtering by Customer Name doesn't work.
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10 Aug 18
Using the "Intersect Design tool" changes view side.
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07 Aug 18
Proof for Contract Approval: In very specific circumstances, proof verification may fail with unexpected and incorrect high dE results.
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07 Aug 18
Equinox proofs produce wrong output in case any of the process inks (inks from the input strategy) is missing.
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01 Aug 18
Grouped Output Email/Zip Options: The options on grouped output (radio buttons) are not working. Any selection made will be ignored.
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30 Jul 18
Compression Analysis give blank results when switching to another language.
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27 Jul 18
The Automation Engine Viewer may not open properly when trying to view a file on an output pin of a task or a control from within a launched workflow.
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20 Jul 18
Classic normalization (or viewing with the Automation Engine Viewer) of very specific PDF files may seem to hang (or show nothing).
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18 Jul 18
PDF Processor based tasks may unexpectedly alter their output PDF file structure such that subsequent BRIX graphic kernel based tasks may end up with a normalized PDF output that has unexpected or way too much layers.
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09 Jul 18
WebCenter SDK output contains unescaped ampersand character.
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06 Jul 18
Shuttle clients may lose the connection with the AE server, which makes it impossible to launch workflows.
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05 Jul 18
Jobs arrive in the Proof Client with status "Not Supported" on non-English Windows systems, when sending the proof overprint charts within Color Pilot.
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02 Jul 18
Previews of images used as graphic could be missing on the PDF layout reports.
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21 Jun 18
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20 Jun 18
Comparison viewing may not be possible against older versions.
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19 Jun 18
Integrate with WebCenter task can't upload documents when any document type is selected.
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11 Jun 18
Preflight with PitStop: In very specific circumstances, executing a PitStop action list may cause wrong output with unexpected visual changes.
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08 Jun 18
Export Nested Layouts: When saving cutting files as PDF, all objects (except for the i-Cut regmarks) get a stroke and the fill attribute is removed.
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01 Jun 18
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01 Jun 18
ArtiosCAD Enterprise users are experiencing delays when reaching to certain parts of the software when using a subscription license.
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30 May 18
Check Job Parameters: add proper support for MFOLD screen (after being renamed from MF).
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29 May 18
Classic Step & Repeat tasks: PLATEFIT SmartNames may not fit properly around SmartMarks in case these are attached to "Visible Objects".
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28 May 18
Application closes because it cannot check out subscription license. You can sign in but the subscription is not validated and the application is not licensed.
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22 May 18
WebCenter 16.1.1 Task Specification/Attribute value disappears after proceed to fill other value(s) followed by key 'Enter' or 'Return'.
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21 May 18
Imaging Engine tasks: Changes on ruling and angle made via public parameters may not be taken into account for spot colors.
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17 May 18
#Missing lines/ gaps in lines on a PDF report. #ArtiosCAD 16.1.x gets slow performance when saving files on resource (database). Also getting file database information is taking more time to show.
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09 May 18
VPLATEFIT/HPLATEFIT not fitting around SmartMark objects when SmartMarks are attached to "Visible Objects".
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02 May 18
Device Manager fails to create pixel+ plates after upgrade to 16.1.1.
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23 Apr 18
All objects (except for the i-cut regmarks) containing the selected ink(s) for cutting, get a stroke and the fill attribute is removed.
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20 Apr 18
Linecount information in the LEN file cannot be read by DFS anymore because of a "," in the information for 'solid screens'.
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19 Apr 18
Subscription Service fail to access internet when behind PAC server without authentication to check if Named User Subscription assigned is still valid. Application shows Sign In Panel, after signing in, it is possible to use the application for a few times.
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16 Apr 18
On the particular computer hardware the customer is using (very new), trying to use any of the Resampling Options in the Imaging Engine ticket causes the task to fail.
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10 Apr 18
Ripping certain jobs at 960 ppcm = 2438.4 ppi fails with : "PixelMachine.kWorkerCrashed".
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06 Apr 18
Clean install of FlexProof does not create a necessary share during post-install.
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06 Apr 18
RGB channels of TIFF images change to black when placed in i-cut Layout.
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06 Apr 18
Save Results to Excel generating duplicates when Excel is requested again from the same page when the previous request was still ongoing.
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04 Apr 18
i-cut Layout keeps tiling options from a previous PDF, and does not update the file tiling sizes automatically when new PDF is selected.
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04 Apr 18
The i-cut Layout exported production CUT files might have double cut contours. This can happen when the export dialog shows multiple inks with the same name in the list.
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28 Mar 18
Preflight with PitStop: It is not possible anymore to create CertifiedPDF without a digital signature.
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22 Mar 18
Database Access Points looking at an external database configured to be accessed through a specified JDBC driver, may stop working after upgrading to Automation Engine 16.1.x.
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19 Mar 18
Export Imposition to PDF: the task may fail for impositions referring to non-normalized PDFs with more than 100 pages.
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13 Mar 18
Conditional SmartNames no longer work when using non-existing Job Parameters.
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12 Mar 18
Unable to load Pallet Load containing Recessed Solutions.
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12 Mar 18
Masks are not adjusted after nesting, this can result in one graphic bleeding into the adjacent graphics.
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02 Mar 18
In specific circumstances, the "Upload to Cloud Storage" task may have problems with uploading to an Amazon S3 bucket (and fail).
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01 Mar 18
Adobe® Illustrator® crashes during import of PDF files due to too deep nesting of groups or too many layers.
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01 Mar 18
Fix for crash on clean install of ArtPro+ 16.1.1 (fixes for Select Same and Create Rectangle are also included).
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28 Feb 18
Licensed applications take very long to launch or even do not startup at all.
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23 Feb 18
Licensed applications take very long to launch or even do not startup at all.
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23 Feb 18
Pack Proof: The status of a requested verification may not be reported back properly in case of a WT7900 proofer in combination with an ILS20 spectrophotometer.
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22 Feb 18
PackEdge hangs on startup (and never starts up) when there are too many SmartNames in Automation Engine. Reading a SmartName config database from an Automation Engine Server with more than 5000 entries failed during initialization and the application did not startup ( endless loop ).
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13 Feb 18
Automation Engine workflows may in specific circumstances take a (very) long time to start.
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08 Feb 18
"Error in cascading attributes: Ajax call unsuccessful. Status: 404 The resource you are looking for has been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable."
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06 Feb 18
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02 Feb 18
Add SmartMarks: Enabling the option "Fit Margins" on PDFPLA files containing objects in PDF blend mode "Overlay" may result in missing objects in the output.
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29 Jan 18
When exporting TIFFs from Studio Visualizer using a Model from Studio Toolkit for Flexibles on MacOSX 10.12, white artefacts will appear after the export.
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24 Jan 18
On Pallet load diagrams, no corner posts were shown on the Word document produced through 'Print Custom Template' option.
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12 Jan 18
Since 16.1, it is no longer possible to create a Staged Approval having only one Stage in order to access the 'name' field.
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08 Jan 18
Dynamic Marks Layer expands in Illustrator Layers menu if other layers are manipulated (hidden/shown/locked) or after file save, if the Dynamic Mark set contains a barcode.
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02 Jan 18
Warning displayed when keying in document attributes that are backed by a list and configured to use the option "Allow other values".
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21 Dec 17
When interfacing through JDF to launch a "Proof (FlexProof)" task on Automation Engine, the task may fail in case ink selection is requested.
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20 Dec 17
Imaging Engine tasks may fail if the output folder is located on a share using non-Latin (such as Chinese for instance) characters.
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19 Dec 17
Calculate Ink Key Settings (CIP3): On a non-English OS, the task may generate CIP3 files with an incorrect decimal separator.
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18 Dec 17
Content within PDF files may lose clipping masks when processed by PDF Processor based tasks such as "Optimize PDF Separations" or "Extract Inks".
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18 Dec 17
WebCenter - Document References are not properly uploading during Project Creation when required fields are initially missing information and later corrected.
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15 Dec 17
Licensed applications take very long to launch or even do not startup at all.
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13 Dec 17
When saving ArtPro (16.1 and older) file from Mac High Sierra on Windows Server 2008R2 gives the error "Error #0: …".
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11 Dec 17
Color Engine Pilot crashes when synchronizing PantoneLIVE libraries.
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05 Dec 17
Using the Shuttle plugin causes Adobe Illustrator to crash.
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28 Nov 17
After a reboot, only WebCenter_Inst is available, not the custom instances. WA: restart the services a second time.
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28 Nov 17
After a reboot, only WebCenter_Inst is available, not the custom instances. WA: restart the services a second time.
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28 Nov 17
Gang Run Printing: Nesting of (very) large format PDF files may cause a wrongly scaled result.
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28 Nov 17
Classic normalization (or viewing with the AE Viewer) of very specific PDF files may give a wrong result.
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27 Nov 17
After a proofer recalibration (through the "Check and Recalibrate" wizard in Color Engine Pilot), a "Print verification strip" request in a "Proof for Contract Approval" task (Pack Proof) may cause strips to be printed that unexpectedly and wrongly fail when being measured / verified.
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27 Nov 17
When parts of a CAD layout are mapped onto lines in registration color, the geometry could shift position on the back side (turn/tumble front to back).
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24 Nov 17
Document Search Results in a "Card View" do not appear after upgrading to WebCenter 16.1.1.
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13 Nov 17
Classic normalization of PDF files that have inks that are used in opacity masks only, may result in normalized PDF files which, when processed further by BRIX graphic kernel based tasks, may cause wrong output.
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10 Nov 17
Project characteristic is used to display action button only in some projects (the one that have this characteristic). But when using JavaScript in the Button, it becomes available in all projects even if the correct characteristic is not present.
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09 Nov 17
Attributes of new components wrongly become read-only when project creator does not have change rights in template project folder.
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08 Nov 17
When using the "Normalize PostScript / PDF / Illustrator 8.0 File" task, while selecting "Convert using profile tag" for the option "Objects with RGB Profile Tags" on the "Color Management" tab to normalize a PDF with a combination of DeviceRGB and ICC tagged images, color profiles may get mixed up, possibly causing wrong image color results.
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08 Nov 17
After calculating the Data-Input for first time, the calculation for the second export go into a temp folder instead of the private path when the customer wants to save it.
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16 Oct 17
When exporting a layout, the scissors icon has to be selected for the extra structural inks (ex. crease/drill, etc.) upon each export. To avoid it, there is now a preference option where one can specify a list of separation names (with wildcards).
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13 Oct 17
Expand Dynamic VDP Data: In specific circumstances, technical ink objects may be missing in the output.
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12 Oct 17
When placing PDFs in ArtPro+, the resulting Placed Art may not look OK or may not get processed correctly.
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12 Oct 17
Not possible to allocate Named User Subscription licenses for Store Visualizer when a proxy server is involved.
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03 Oct 17
Cascading list attributes in search do not find correct results when selecting a value containing characters like ( ) ~| & etc.
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14 Sep 17
Automation Engine may be unstable and eventually go down under heavy load of Imaging Engine tasks.
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11 Sep 17
ArtiosCAD Enterprise will not detect the WebCenter 16.1.1 license. New features such as Task Management in ArtiosCAD will not be available in ArtiosCAD Enterprise. When going to the browser, you do NOT see the "MY TASKS" section. The reason is that the license is not detected and this feature will be hidden.
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06 Sep 17
When creating a child project, the autonaming will accept attributes which are filled in at parent level, but if an attribute is used that is only being filled in during child project creation, the value is not being used for autonaming.
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06 Sep 17
Expansion fails due to restricted license for font.
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29 Aug 17
Regression when using brackets in cascading list attributes in search.
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11 Aug 17
CreateUser SDK call does not correctly check the user limits in the named user license model.
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11 Aug 17
When opening (multipage) graphical files with multiple versions in the viewer, the thumbnails in the document selector do not work. It is not possible to view or compare older versions of the file, errors like "Cannot read image parameters of file" occur. Document selector in HTML5 Viewer contains broken thumbnails. It is not possible to compare with older versions of the file. Not all pages of previous versions are shown in document selector. Error messages are displayed in the viewer. (i.e. "Cannot read image parameters of file")
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11 Aug 17
Regular user cannot open the iframe to select a document from MediaBeacon. This can only be done by an Admin user. Regular users and Project Managers need to be able to do this as well. A regular user or Project Manager cannot open the browser popup to select a document from MediaBeacon. Only an Admin user can do so.
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11 Aug 17
Non English shortcuts can not be changed to customer preference.
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10 Aug 17
Problems with the output of a 3D animation in ArtiosCAD 16.1 bld1699.
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10 Aug 17
In some cases, PDFPLA files created with S&R Tabular ticket will lose some elements from the 1up.
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08 Aug 17
Random task failure issue: “Exception of class BGM_ETryAgain”. The BGMD log file shows "RPC call failure" message.
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08 Aug 17
# The color accuracy of certain spot colors is not improved after running it through the Refine Ink Wizard. This can occur for spot colors that are near the gamut boundary of the proofer. # The Refine Ink Wizard takes a very long time to build the spot color refinement chart. # Refine Ink Wizard results are wrong if the color strategy has an 'overrule substrate color' ink set, but the toggle is not checked. # Error exporting color strategy referencing spot colors.
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14 Jul 17
Wrong Warping results in versions newer than PackEdge 3 due to changing the meaning of "rows and columns in the grid”. Earlier these numbers were purely an indication and the actual grid was computed by distributing the total number of cells evenly over the actual strip. But now the numbers are taken literally.
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07 Jul 17
PDF Reports created by "Inspect Artwork" or other "Inspect …" tasks (powered by GlobalVision) may fail to open in Adobe^®^ Acrobat^®^, causing an "Access Denied" message.
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07 Jul 17
For IE-10912, job errors out with: "Error: PixelMachine.kACRError2; number of ScreenSets exceeded the limit; ACRErrorType: 15;". For IE-10381: "Unexpected white lines in the design".
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06 Jul 17
Error while using Rich Text Controls on Rich Text Specifications.
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28 Jun 17
Add Dynamic Marks: In specific circumstances, the task may not apply the mark(s) as expected.
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27 Jun 17
Tasks consider inks that have the same name but a different color equivalent to be completely separate inks, which may cause unexpected wrong behavior when viewing, extracting inks or RIPping with Imaging Engine f.i. Imaging Engine tasks may apply wrong screening parameters for uncolored patterns.
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20 Jun 17
The docatt[] function does not work in form JavaScript sandbox.
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19 Jun 17
Step & Repeat Tabular: The "Grids" tab in the task panel may behave wrong when opening existing tickets saved in an older version.
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19 Jun 17
Crash in Image Downloader Assistant when trying to proof with Color Management.
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13 Jun 17
Not possible to print background colors when printing a webpage from WebCenter.
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06 Jun 17
Layer editor: False error - "Invalid pattern …”. Pallet Maximizer: Incorrect solution.
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05 Jun 17
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05 Jun 17
ArtPro and BRIX graphic kernel based tasks may fail unexpectedly when Automation Engine is under heavy load.
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05 Jun 17
Automation Engine may be unstable under heavy load. The Pilot may hang, or workflows may get stuck.
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01 Jun 17
Opening an AI file in Adobe® Illustrator® causes DeskPack Shuttle to disconnect from server.
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01 Jun 17
ArtPro and BRIX graphic kernel based tasks may fail unexpectedly when Automation Engine is under heavy load.
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30 May 17
The "Integrate with WebCenter" task may behave unexpectedly when mapping output parameters for specific actions (SDK calls) to workflow parameters while integrating with WebCenter 16.0.
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23 May 17
Apply ArtPro Action List: The task may fail on purpose (with a request to resave in ArtPro) without really being necessary.
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23 May 17
White pixels show up around contour or text objects.
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17 May 17
i-cut Layout 16.0 - Cut contours become uncolored for some graphics.
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16 May 17
Items that are no longer linked to an XML and no longer appear in the Dynamic Content palette are still highlighted in the document as if they were still linked.
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10 May 17
Support for Epson SureColor P5000 with verification.
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10 May 17
ArtPro: The "Ruling" dropdown in the "Screening" panel (in "Imaging Engine" mode) may be empty.
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05 May 17
Added support to use SmartNames in the ink attribute queries for SmartMarks in PackEdge/Plato.
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04 May 17
BRIX graphic kernel based tasks may fail to find external references in case PFS path remapping is needed.
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04 May 17
The error message "Could not retrieve screen data from the server” appears when opening an Image to Screened Separations ticket, there are no screens showing up in the ticket.
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04 May 17
Solves eight diverse problems related to Report file(s), Production Cut files, Selection tool and errors like System error 5 etc. Refer Symptoms given below for complete description.
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13 Apr 17
Project creation can go wrong when the Project Manager is configured to be set from a template.
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24 Mar 17
Gang Run Printing: In very specific circumstances, it may happen that a layout gets through because it contains more elements rather than having a better fill percentage.
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14 Mar 17
Step & Repeat Tabular: The task may fail when processing input files coming from different folders.
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13 Mar 17
Crash of the Check and Recalibrate tool when using the in-line Epson SpectroProofer.
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08 Mar 17
Apply ArtPro Action List: An "Export PDF" action for an input ArtPro file with dashed strokes may cause shifted dashes in the PDF output.
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01 Mar 17
Starting up application results in licensing error.
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24 Feb 17
Normalize PDF File: The task may in very specific circumstances cause an image in the input to be swapped with another image in the output.
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22 Feb 17
One-up Trim and Media Box not honored by PowerLayout Standalone.
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13 Feb 17
Export Nested Layouts: In very specific circumstances, the task may fail to create print files. BRIX graphic kernel based tasks may in very specific circumstances unexpectedly change screening parameters, which can result in wrong Imaging Engine RIP output.
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07 Feb 17
For a given Step & Repeat layout created by Automation Engine, some inks may be rendered to screened file, but others always end in task error 'Worker unexpectedly quit during job processing'.
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03 Feb 17
When saving a normalized PDF file with more than 28 spotcolors, the following error occurs: "Cannot open file <file location and name> for writing".
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02 Feb 17
Gang Run Printing: A file submitted to substrate size 'Any' for a queue that has multiple sizes, may in specific circumstances get stuck in the queue with a message 'failed to place on sheet'.
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27 Jan 17
Imaging Engine does not add (Staggered Cut) CAD Data in LEN files for Unregistered inks.
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24 Jan 17
Updated support for FDA 2016 nutrition facts Table Layouts.
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24 Jan 17
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24 Jan 17
The same ink is added twice in the Inks menu after removing unused inks and colors.
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19 Jan 17
Grid Mark SmartMarks disappear in Plato after saving.
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19 Jan 17
(XMP) XPath Query SmartNames which cannot be fully resolved may cause tasks or workflow controls to fail.
Released
16 Jan 17
Ink Mapping in DeskPack 16.0.1 and 16.0.2 not working without Color Engine license.
Released
02 Jan 17
Tasks allow completion even if required specifications or required document attributes are not filled in.
Released
29 Dec 16
WebCenter Bug - Multiple Document Templates to be used during Project Creation.
Released
26 Dec 16
WebCenter Notifications doesn't seem to work from the workflow. But it works when changing manually in WebCenter.
Released
23 Dec 16
This hotfix ensures that the ArtiosCAD defaults are excluded from any configured auto-naming/auto-numbering.
Released
23 Dec 16
Restricted Set values are not rendered in a Read-Only Completed mode of a Task.
Released
21 Dec 16
Released
15 Dec 16
Updating approval status in the HTML5 viewer gives an error.
Released
09 Dec 16
Add Marks to Imposition: Adding an Image mark with option "Color" set to "Mapped" may not map inks as expected.
Released
01 Dec 16
Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File / Apply ArtPro Action List ("Export PDF" action with "Normalized PDF" preset): When the input ArtPro file contains JPG images with a resolution lower than 300ppi, their size and position in the resulting normalized PDF may be wrong.
Released
30 Nov 16
Gang Run Printing: In very specific circumstances, the nesting algorithm may cause incorrect layout results.
Released
30 Nov 16
Attributes view not working anymore in the Viewer in WebCenter 14.1.1 while it's still working in WebCenter 14.1 r6.
Released
24 Nov 16
The Automation Engine Viewer may visualize very specific PDF files differently as compared to their FlexRip output.
Released
21 Nov 16
Prepare for Viewer: The task may fail for very specific input files. Such files may fail to open in the Automation Engine Viewer as well.
Released
09 Nov 16
Apply ArtPro Action List: An "Export PDF" action with the option "Exclude or Remap Separations" switched on, may cause the task to fail.
Released
09 Nov 16
Improvements to the stability and reliability of the connection to the Esko Proof Server.
Released
02 Nov 16
Step & Repeat Template based: The task may not honour the grid masks of its PDFPLA template.
Released
01 Nov 16
Linked files are copied to the same location as the file but the links are lost and all external files need to be relinked when the file is opened.
Released
26 Oct 16
Check & Recalibrate (C&R) crashes when proceeding to the measure page. Sending profiling charts triggers CMM on the ProofServer. Error creating media set when restoring recalibration or using the 'recalibrate with...' function. Inline C&R hangs at either 0% or 100%.
Released
26 Oct 16
Export to PDF File: In very specific circumstances, the task may fail for ArtPro generated normalized PDF input (with a "Missing halftone information …" message).
Released
20 Oct 16
Prepare for Viewer: the task may fail for bitmap TIFF input from a Nexus RIP.
Released
19 Oct 16
'Save' no longer works after trying to complete a task with required document attributes.
Released
07 Oct 16
When trying to make a change to a color pair, Adobe® Illustrator® crashes.
Released
26 Sep 16
It is not possible to create a new user using SDK call CreateUser.jsp in WebCenter 16.0.
Released
22 Sep 16
Export Nested Layouts: Unexpected diagonal cut lines may result, in case multiple cut inks are involved having the same name (but different screening parameters).
Released
20 Sep 16
Project Import/Export with Documents wrongfully asks for a Life Cycle Management license to be activated, when exporting a project with documents.
Released
14 Sep 16
Apply ArtPro Action List: An "Export PDF" action may - fail when nested opacity masks are involved - for specific input, cause wrong output in case separated PDF is requested.
Released
08 Sep 16
Unable to edit Project Attributes in ArtiosCAD Enterprise "Project Information" dialog box unless they are empty.
Released
30 Aug 16
ERROR: Missing halftone information in Normalized PDF file.
Released
26 Aug 16
Wrong Ruling value after Image to Screened Separations on Imaging Engine with Normalized PDF files.
Released
23 Aug 16
Exporting AP file which includes a CT to a PDF will show the CT as a full black image box.
Released
19 Aug 16
Some files, after ripping in Imaging Engine have missing contents in the output file. The initial hotfix 1607004 fixed this but had a performance penalty.
Released
16 Aug 16
The options panel of the Export to PostScript dialog could not be opened anymore and the user is not able to change the settings for Export to PostScript task.
Released
12 Aug 16
Gang Run Printing: Graphics may get stuck in a queue if its nesting settings are configured to allow a 90, 180 or 270 degree rotation.
Released
11 Aug 16
Rotation and/or mirror of Dynamic Text Mark is lost.
Released
04 Aug 16
Issues with Defaults - Plotting Style: No longer able to adjust visualization on the screen or modify an output to a sample table.
Released
02 Aug 16
Released
02 Aug 16
TruckFill 2.13 (Japanese) - Export report mis-alignment fixed.
Released
11 Jul 16
CaseFill: False calculation error (No solution found). Display Pallet: Fixed run-time error #9. Pallet base weight incorrectly (unreasonably large) stored. Pallet Builder: Attempted to save a new pallet base throws run-time error #9.
Released
07 Jul 16
Plato check job parameters is always working, even though disabled in the Preferences.
Released
15 Jun 16
Export to PDF File: In some very specific cases (involving empty colors), the task may generate wrong output.
Released
11 Jun 16
After upgrading to Automation Engine 14.1, Gang run printing will not nest files if the substrate queue or sheet name contains special character.
Released
06 Jun 16
Gradients in InDesign PDF files disappear after import into Adobe Illustrator.
Released
27 May 16
Proofs generated via PackProof randomly come out with spot colors printed in Black.
Released
25 May 16
Screen rosette for clear-centered screens can get broken when file is rotated and/or mirrored and/or made seamless.
Released
24 May 16
Check Job Parameters: The task may not force dot shape "FM" although the job inks are set up to do so.
Released
05 May 16
Check Job Parameters: The task may fail when it has to auto-correct for a job barcode of type PDF417.
Released
30 Apr 16
Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File: In very specific circumstances, running this task followed by another task that is based on the BRIX graphic kernel may cause unexpected visual changes.
Released
29 Apr 16
ASIR Barcode : Possibility to reduce 'Number of codes' to 1.
Released
28 Apr 16
Files selected to be added to document references can be cleared when other documents are added or removed.
Released
28 Apr 16
When opening any old layouts (pre 14.1.1 upgrade) the warning "Do you want to resort the inks to reflect the ink sequence used in the placed graphics?" pops up regardless of the one-up being modified after the layout was saved or not.
Released
27 Apr 16
Apply ArtPro Action List: The "Open ArtPro File" action may fail when there are linked images with a file name ending in a space character.
Released
25 Apr 16
Step & Repeat Tabular: Different input files having a common ink, once with a specific printing method and once with printing method "unknown", may cause the task to fail.
Released
08 Apr 16
Ability to open locked WebCenter documents in ArtiosCAD Enterprise in read-only mode.
Released
06 Apr 16
Updating traps using PowerTrapper Client fails.
Released
01 Apr 16
Apply ArtPro Action List: An "Export PDF" action may generate a wrong result in case the input has placed files with transparency. The task may sometimes hang (on exit).
Released
31 Mar 16
When trying to open the trial version of the Cape program after the installation: "Invalid system, Cape Pack will close" error message appears.
Released
29 Mar 16
Cannot use Automation Engine Jobs in PackEdge and Plato if the Job due dates are after 2038.
Released
22 Mar 16
The visualisation of some exotic shadings is not correct. This was the case for shadings with all empty stop colors, but having a different opacity value for each stop color.
Released
04 Mar 16
SmartNames that refer to a non-existing job parameter may resolve different for some tasks as compared to others or to the SmartNames view.
Released
02 Mar 16
Create CAD Sheet: The task may fail for specific normalized PDF input (when there is composed text inside a CAD object).
Released
02 Mar 16
The BRIX graphic kernel may render some exotic gradients wrongly for normalized PDF files created in older (10.x or 12.x) versions.
Released
01 Mar 16
The output of an "Adjust PDF Screening" task may in very specific circumstances be interpreted wrongly by BRIX graphic kernel based operations later on (such as viewing f.i.).
Released
27 Feb 16
In some cases the output on FlexProof gives a wrong page placement. It can be that a page is printed on 2 different pages (one in the correct position and one in the wrong one) while the page that has been "replaced" will be missing.
Released
22 Feb 16
Mark Clip parameter value is not restored properly from IMP file. Decimal places are cut-off.
Released
15 Feb 16
Released
11 Feb 16
Extracting cut path based on a specific spot color: in case (part of) the path was outside the clipping mask of the PDF file, it could happen that this path was used as cut path.
Released
09 Feb 16
ArtPro generated S&R output may have an XMP section with incorrect ink order info. For specific ArtPro files, the visual appearance may change or objects may be missing when converting them to PDF.
Released
08 Feb 16
PackEdge 14.1.0 - Opaque Ink used for Axial Shading renders incorrectly (coarsely) in 'Ink Based' View mode.
Released
03 Feb 16
Step & Repeat Tabular: When starting from DeskPack generated normalized PDFs, the output may in specific circumstances have missing objects.
Released
01 Feb 16
Screening information lost for temporarily hidden layers.
Released
29 Jan 16
FlexRip stops with the following error when ripping normalized PDF files: "ERROR: error: exception: access violation while reading".
Released
28 Jan 16
FlexRip stops with the following error when ripping normalized PDF files: "ERROR: error: exception: access violation while reading".
Released
28 Jan 16
Exporting an ArtPro file to PDF may cause wrong output when spot colors with CMYK flags are involved and the option "Process output separations using CMYK flags" is enabled.
Released
27 Jan 16
Packaging Information Database (PID): Enhanced Batch Export.
Released
26 Jan 16
Opening a normalized PDF in PackEdge or processing it in a BRIX graphic kernel based task on Automation Engine may for very specific input files cause objects to disappear.
Released
21 Jan 16
Reconstructing the scale factors after opening a PDFPLA file could result in unwanted shifts in the graphics (when working with tiled graphics on sheets greater than 5 meters).
Released
21 Jan 16
Import JDF Step & Repeat: The task may fail with an unexpected error: "sheet must be positioned within the plate".
Released
21 Jan 16
Processing a normalized PDF in a BRIX graphic kernel based task may for very specific input files cause objects to disappear.
Released
19 Jan 16
Display Pallet: Limit Column Height stopped working. FCA: Incorrect Truck gross and nett weights displayed. Import buffer too small when importing into PID database.
Released
06 Jan 16
Display Pallet: Limit Column Height stopped working. FCA: Incorrect Truck gross and nett weights displayed.
Released
05 Jan 16
Import buffer too small when importing into PID database.
Released
24 Dec 15
Run-time error #11 when running in CIF Mode / MD Load weight missing during import.
Released
24 Dec 15
The execution of a button based on the change of attribute for a date and time will reset the time to its previous selection if the WebCenter interface is not in English.
Released
21 Dec 15
Preflight via External Application: Even though the configured Report Language for a PitStop Server 13 is set differently, all reports come out in English.
Released
03 Dec 15
List not filtering after selecting a task specification.
Released
30 Nov 15
Export to PDF File: Hotfix HF_1405031 introduced a new issue where applied SmartMarks may appear twice in the output.
Released
27 Nov 15
RIP to task: The mixture of rollfed merging, rotation and distortion is generating wrong output.
Released
27 Nov 15
Dynamic Tables 14.1 subscript vitamin numbers push the rules down too much. Row height is dissimilar to non-subscript items.
Released
26 Nov 15
Image becomes a lot darker after processing a normalized PDF in Check Job Parameters, followed by Export to PDF File.
Released
20 Nov 15
Reusing Plato layouts using staggered cutting, with revised ink lists can leave old cutting paths belonging to unused inks. These paths may result in incorrectly positioned cutting paths on the ripped image files.
Released
19 Nov 15
Export to PDF File: In some very specific cases, patterns may lose their overprint.
Released
19 Nov 15
Adjust mask does not work on some MFG, but works on previous version 14.0
Released
18 Nov 15
(Flex)RIP tasks: When pre-ripping is needed and the "Convert Strokes" option is enabled, the task may fail for specific input files with an "Unhandled Exception" error message.
Released
18 Nov 15
Imaging Engine (Proof Server): Pack Proof : Wrong color of output of large files. Automation Engine: Proof (Pack Proof): Inefficient default compression may reduce task performance significantly.
Released
17 Nov 15
White objects are not printed when outputting on the WT7900 with the Pack Proof task.
Released
13 Nov 15
ARD files, generated in ArtiosCAD 14.1 from a new ArtiosCAD Canvas file ACD, will incorrectly match the Ai artboard and the printable area outlines after import in Illustrator. It is very hard to match the artwork properly.
Released
12 Nov 15
Create PAF / JPG / XML (LinkEdge), Add Ink Eaters: Inks used only in opacity masks may cause XML ink-coverage info or ink eaters to be wrong.
Released
03 Nov 15
This hotfix includes fixes for the following issues: Inline Check&Recalibrate did not work on all PCs (depending on Windows OS and installed patches) - same underlying issue can cause verification to fail in the Automation Engine Proof tasks. Proofing on Epson: Ink limiting for Orange and Green did not happen. Proof chart sent from Color Engine Pilot to Esko proof client: Job Explorer Error: Not supported. Connection to Proof Server might hang. Switching between FlexProof & PackProof make connecting to ProofServer impossible.
Released
03 Nov 15
Apply ArtPro Action List: An "Export PDF" action requesting separated PDF output may cause the task to fail.
Released
02 Nov 15
This hotfix solves the following issues: 1. In a stand-alone PackProof installation, proofers are not visible in the Proofer Profile dialog. 2. Printing overprint charts fails with the error message "An error occurred while processing the separations".
Released
02 Nov 15
FlexRip and Imaging Engine 14.1 differences in XMP in 1bit TIFF or LEN output. No printing method XMP data in output file from Imaging Engine.
Released
29 Oct 15
Disabling of Revisions feature is not applied during the Upload of a new Document Version.
Released
26 Oct 15
Send to Proof Server task fails regularly with a red cross.
Released
23 Oct 15
Scrolling in Top Image Panel in Asset Browser and Clock tool of Rich Text editor.
Released
21 Oct 15
Image to Screened Separations: View files generated along with the digital films (LEN files f.i.) may have wrong screen ruling and angles applied.
Released
19 Oct 15
Incorrect color in image in Normalized PDF written by Esko Data Exchange.
Released
15 Oct 15
Export Nested Layouts: In case of a mix of normalized and non-normalized input files for Gang Run Printing, graphics may get misplaced or lowres images may be used in the nested output.
Released
12 Oct 15
Improvements to the stability of the licensing subsystem.
Released
06 Oct 15
Broken Segments in cut lines when exporting a cut file with letters from i-Cut 14 and with the paths open.
Released
02 Oct 15
Saved search does not hold criteria when moving to next page.
Released
28 Sep 15
Running a Check Job Parameters task on PDFPLA files might cause some SmartMarks to get lost.
Released
25 Sep 15
Check Job Parameters: The task did not skip inks used in opacity masks only.
Released
25 Sep 15
Attribute values of document references are being cleared unintentionally when the same document is referenced multiple times within the form/page.
Released
18 Sep 15
Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File: In very specific circumstances, running this task followed by another task based on the BRIX graphic kernel may cause unexpected visual changes.
Released
17 Sep 15
Export to PDF File: In specific circumstances, applying SmartMarks may result in missing marks in the output.
Released
17 Sep 15
Released
15 Sep 15
Viewer fails even if GetDocViewableStatus.jsp SDK call indicates it is ready.
Released
15 Sep 15
Released
15 Sep 15
The Die object properties window is totally greyed out when the file format of the placed CAD graphics is DDES.
Released
14 Sep 15
Over inking for Orange and Green colour because the ink limitation is not applied.
Released
11 Sep 15
Default Job naming after placing first graphics no longer working.
Released
08 Sep 15
When exporting or launching workflows to Normalized PDF via the Data Exchange plug-in it may be found that certain glyphs have not exported - resulting in missing text output.
Released
04 Sep 15
Import JDF Step & Repeat: The task may fail in case global Automation Engine Products are involved.
Released
31 Aug 15
When enabling "Save print simulations", the job stops with a "No license for requested screen" error
Released
29 Aug 15
XMP data on the ripped file contains extra screen information from ticket settings.
Released
28 Aug 15
Imaging Engine output may be incorrect when PhotoShop images are involved making use of spot colors and softmasks.
Released
26 Aug 15
Image to Screened Separations: Opening a ticket for this task in the Pilot may take very long.
Released
25 Aug 15
"Create Imposition from Runlist" tasks fail when Oracle is used for the Application Server database and "Extend automatically" option is used in the ticket.
Released
24 Aug 15
No output from FlexProof RTL. Error “exception: access violations while writing”
Released
22 Aug 15
Create Report (ReportMaker): The report may show empty in the Automation Engine Viewer when starting from a normalized PDF input that originates from an ArtPro file with Nexus screening.
Released
20 Aug 15
Export to PDF file from a step and repeat file that contains alpha vignettes might result in wrong output.
Released
18 Aug 15
JMF Milestone signals may no longer be sent after launching Imaging Engine tasks which make use of separation exceptions.
Released
18 Aug 15
A "To Do" list entry may show corrupted "Message" text in case that was entered in an oriental language (e.g. Japanese).
Released
11 Aug 15
WebCenter integration: system instability may occur when hundreds of Automation Engine workflows are initiated from WebCenter simultaneously on a powerful multicore Automation Engine Server.
Released
29 Jul 15
Studio in unlicensed mode will always crash Adobe® Illustrator® when trying to save an Illustrator document that contains a placed structural design file.
Released
15 Jul 15
Boxes become locked in truck load editor a second time.
Released
08 Jul 15
Automation Engine may be unstable under heavy load. Tasks and workflows may hang or crash unpredictably.
Released
06 Jul 15
Export to PDF File: Exporting a previously normalized PDF file containing a registered designer ink may result in an unexpected color for that ink.
Released
25 Jun 15
Step & Repeat Tabular: The sheet fitting logic for staggered grids changed to always ignore the staggers, which is not compatible with how it was before 14.0.
Released
22 Jun 15
Submit XML to Gang Run: The XML tag to request recto/verso placing did not work properly; Gang Run Printing: The nesting process might get stuck for either input files that are too big to fit on the substrate or when reaching a result that is valid except for not meeting the minimum fill requirement.
Released
19 Jun 15
The Barcode dialog was not always adapted when switching to different Automation Engine job folders (with different barcode job parameters).
Released
18 Jun 15
Saved Search behaves differently when used in a Menu Tab.
Released
02 Jun 15
Smooth curves within the input files are not retained within output files.
Released
27 May 15
Step & Repeat Template Based: SmartNames are not resolved properly when used for specifying the template "File Name" parameter.
Released
27 May 15
When exporting the print & cut file, the structural ink Crease was included in the print file, although it was selected to go to the cut file.
Released
26 May 15
Failed to upload document because of a special character.
Released
22 May 15
Opening and saving (even without changing) a normalized PDF interactively in PackEdge/Plato or in a BRIX graphic kernel based task in Automation Engine, may be for very specific input files cause objects to disappear.
Released
11 May 15
The "Normalize PostScript/ PDF/ Illustraor 8.0 File" task may fail in case the input file contains very specific non-Esko XMP data.
Released
08 May 15
Ripping Chinese jobs with Chinese inknames on a Chinese OS errors out.
Released
07 May 15
Further improvements to the stability of the licensing subsystem.
Released
07 May 15
Normalize PostScript/PDF/Illustraor 8.0 File: the task may fail in case the input file contains very specific non-Esko XMP data.
Released
30 Apr 15
Released
24 Apr 15
When placing a file with any layer non-printable and non-visible externally, the layer gets visible again. However the GUI indicates otherwise, the printing state is grayed out.
Released
24 Apr 15
Faulty positioning when rotating stations: Turn/tumble front to back could result in shifted stations on the back side in case of CAD based layout with stations having a rotation angle (different from multiples of 90 degrees).
Released
21 Apr 15
PDFPLA doesn't rip any more after upgrading from 12.1 to 14.0.1
Released
16 Apr 15
Gang Run Printing: Setting the "Respect the graphics order" option for a substrate may not work as expected.
Released
15 Apr 15
Released
08 Apr 15
Cape Pack v2.13 Release D9 update patch includes fixes for the following: 1. CaseFill External Interface crash: When user enterprise system interfaces with CaseFill program, the program crashes at the Multi-Viewer Graphics screen when the user selects "Export and Exit" menu. 2. External interface mode: Modules return a false negative, that is, user expects exports from Cape Pack but no export is returned to the calling program.
Released
02 Apr 15
Launching a trapping request to the Automation Engine Server from a DeskPack PowerTrapper client, while enabling the "Save Links" option in the "PDF Export Preferences" dialog might take very long to succeed.
Released
06 Mar 15
Cascading dropdown is not auto-selecting when cut & paste or edit is used in the field instead of selecting the value.
Released
03 Mar 15
Check & Recalibrate ends with the error: “Chart outside measurement area”. This can happen when doing a relinearisation with an automated Check & Recalibrate with a spectroproofer.
Released
17 Feb 15
WebCenter View: Going back and forth between this view and another may cause a logon error to WebCenter because of too many open sessions.
Released
10 Feb 15
When opening the dispatchers, none of the queues come up. When checking Eskolink, the portnumer 0 is shown.
Released
09 Feb 15
Trap with PowerTrapper: The task may unexpectedly fail for some very specific input files.
Released
09 Feb 15
The FlexProofE tool "Server File Maintenance", copies the complete C drive to the defined new output folders.
Released
03 Feb 15
Step & Repeat CAD based: Revert to default behaviour of prior Automation Engine releases to skip structural lines at layout level for MFG and import them for CFF2.
Released
03 Feb 15
FTP Access Point: In some specific circumstances, accessing and fetching files from a secure FTP server does not succeed.
Released
03 Feb 15
Apply ArtPro Action List: Using the "Trim & Bleed" activity to add bleed may in specific circumstances cause the bleed mask to become ill-shaped which makes the output unsuitable for production.
Released
27 Jan 15
When running the DeskPack - Dynamic Content - Studio installers on a Mac, it's not possible to select the local Mac SSD drive to start the installation.
Released
16 Jan 15
Apply ArtPro Action List: When executing an action list, it was not possible to find linked images next to the ArtPro file itself when the links would be broken.
Released
13 Jan 15
The Cape Truckfill v2.13 Release E8 Updates Patch includes fixes for the following: - New Truckfill v2.13 algorithm returns inconsistent result compared to the Truckfill v2.06 Algorithm. - New Truckfill algorithm loads products beyond the container height.
Released
12 Jan 15
Released
12 Jan 15
Released
12 Jan 15
(Flex)RIP tasks: The "Resolve Transparency" option may, in specific circumstances and in combination with 'Dot Gain Compensation" settings, cause incorrect output when applied on a (normalized) PDF input generated by an ArtPro (Processor) Step & Repeat action when also technical inks are involved.
Released
09 Jan 15
Group into grid could result in stations getting shifted in case of staggered grids.
Released
08 Jan 15
When doing "Convert stroke" of a PackEdge file, the application crashes and exits with "system error 253".
Released
07 Jan 15
SmartMarks revert to regular objects when you place a file (CT image) and then perform an Undo action.
Released
07 Jan 15
It is not possible to measure with a first generation i1Pro UV-cut device.
Released
07 Jan 15
(i-cut Automate) Create CAD Sheet: The bleed from the selected MFG CAD file is set to overrule by the XML input. This works fine except for the last placed graphic.
Released
05 Jan 15
Missing marks when ripping all separations of a normalized PDF Step & Repeat file created via ArtPro.
Released
05 Jan 15
The Style Mapping in Dynamic Content is not updated correctly.
Released
30 Dec 14
Released
22 Dec 14
Restore "Launch Favorites" ordering behavior to how it was in 12.x and before.
Released
22 Dec 14
Import JDF Step & Repeat: The task might fail in specific circumstances with a message that the sheet must be positioned within the plate.
Released
19 Dec 14
When the "Resolution" option is set to "Solid", the "Add Ink Eaters" task might not add ink eaters for areas where the uncompensated ink key values are (close to or) at 0%.
Released
15 Dec 14
Step & Repeat Template based: when loading a template, some formulae and named objects might not be regenerated correctly, which may cause one-up PDFs to be positioned wrongly.
Released
12 Dec 14
Output to ACM of spline segments now also uses arc commands.
Released
12 Dec 14
Copy/pasting a Dynamic Table results in the copied table no longer being linked.
Released
11 Dec 14
Custom SmartNames don't resolve correctly when used in a (public) parameter for a workflow launched from a Shuttle Client.
Released
11 Dec 14
Opening a file with Dynamic Content in Unlicensed Mode loses the link to the XML.
Released
10 Dec 14
Adobe® Illustrator® hangs forever when the undo command is used and there is a locked Dynamic Marks layer. When the Dynamic Marks layer needs to be regenerated in response to the undo command, Adobe® Illustrator® freezes if the Dynamic Marks layer is locked.
Released
10 Dec 14
Custom Table fields in the Dynamic Tables palette have limited functionality in Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 and CC. Some user changes are ignored and the original values are restored.
Released
09 Dec 14
Unzip: The task might fail when unzipping a file containing a '\r' or '\n' (newline) character in its name.
Released
09 Dec 14
Normalized PDF files generated by ArtPro that use a (CMS) registered spot color inside a softmask might cause inconsistent opacity results when processed further as compared to the original ArtPro PDF.
Released
09 Dec 14
Export to PDF File: For specific input files, transparency might be lost on certain images when the compression option to downsample contones is enabled.
Released
09 Dec 14
Converting objects to strokes results in spikey elements. This was working as expected in version 12.
Released
08 Dec 14
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite support for Automation Engine Client Apps.
Released
05 Dec 14
Missing images in after file is RIPped. Flexo angles may incorrectly be seen as offset angles causing a license error in Imaging Engine for CDI (which has only licenses for flexo angles).
Released
04 Dec 14
This hotfix solves the following three issues: • Some EPS files do not import and cause ArtiosCAD 14.0.1 to crash. • ArtiosCAD 3D PDF Output rendering is wrong if cut/crease is used. • ArtiosCAD Enterprise database fields are invisible if the attributes are set to required.
Released
02 Dec 14
When the Viewer dialog is enabled, "Ink Remapping" and "Cleanup unused inks" did not work correctly. All inks and hence the contents on the document were deleted too.
Released
27 Nov 14
Ripping does not complete. It reaches a point and then does not continue.
Released
19 Nov 14
Released
18 Nov 14
PDFPLA shifts during the ripping (same can happen with FastImpose files).
Released
17 Nov 14
When opening a normalized PDF in PackEdge14.1.0, some letters of a text box can be partly shifted. This is not the case when opening the same PDF in PackEdge12.1.2 and its previous versions.
Released
13 Nov 14
Black shadow changes to white shadow in output (FlexProof/TIFF). No error/warning is shown.
Released
13 Nov 14
When creating overlaps on both sides of a tile and then saving it as a template, the overlaps are only applied to one side when the template is reopened.
Released
06 Nov 14
In the Shuttle or in the Pilot (when in 'Shuttle' mode and typically via "Launch Favorites"), opening a workflow's (or a task's) public parameter panel may take quite some time.
Released
04 Nov 14
Unable to set the cut length of a sleeve larger than two times the height of the object it is shrinking over.
Released
23 Oct 14
A 'no license' error may pop up when selecting a CDI 2530 device in the panel of the "Image to Screened Separations" task, or when opening or re-launching an existing ticket configured for such a device.
Released
23 Oct 14
Export of cutting files results in double lines. This applies to structural lines (other than the graphic's cut path) which are embedded in the original graphics as objects with both a fill and a stroke in the same spot color. The selection of all paths in a particular spot color in a native PDF file picked up the fill and the stroke as separate entities.
Released
22 Oct 14
Gang Run Printing may sometimes generate a nested result that doesn't fit the substrate.
Released
20 Oct 14
Printing an ink book for an Equinox strategy results in an error: "Proof failed: the Color Engine Pilot could not connect to the Approval". There is no way at all to print when no proofing solution is installed.
Released
17 Oct 14
CIP3 output is upside down when sending jobs rotated 90 or 270 degrees.
Released
10 Oct 14
Upload applet doesn't work after upgrading Java to version 7 build 51.
Released
06 Oct 14
Calculate Ink Key Settings (InkPlanner): When this task follows a RIP task starting from a FastImpose imposition (IMP file), the resulting CIP3 PPF file might indicate a wrong paper format (PaperExtent).
Released
09 Sep 14
The output file is not copied to the FTP server (in case of an output flavor to file - TIFF/ PS/ PDF).
Released
09 Sep 14
Hotfix bundle for WebCenter 14.0 r10 covering: - Saved Search/Asset Browser caching problems - Workflow retry/relaunch/feedback problems.
Released
08 Sep 14
Configuring an Imaging Engine only allows selecting a single worker, even though a license for more workers might be available.
Released
02 Sep 14
Prepare Station: The task may fail with an "Unhandled Exception" error in some very specific circumstances.
Released
01 Sep 14
A new set of Pantone colors (added in Suite 12) was not yet recognized in the FlexRip/B code (which is frozen on a Suite 10 Assembly 6 code base). Any separation in such a color turned out completely white after FlexRip/B.
Released
26 Aug 14
Check Job Parameters: The task may in specific circumstances wrongly fail with an "Unexpected ink" message. Next to that, further processing of a normalized PDF generated by an ArtPro step&repeat process starting from normalized PDFs, may again in specific circumstances cause artefacts with image masks being applied in wrong places.
Released
25 Aug 14
This hotfix includes fixes for the following: Pallet/Arrange/Design Group: Fixed inconsistency of Pallet product and Load nett weight for when 'Actual Nett weight is enabled'. Display Pallet, Order Fulfillment: Fixed Report alignment issues as well as other related issues, e.g. unable to edit a load without crashing. Single Pallet: Fixed Layer Algorithm was not working for default input data. Rebranding - Used new Cape bitmaps and logo.
Released
21 Aug 14
When using Dynamic Panels in a localized version of Adobe Illustrator, the artwork in Dynamic Panels colored with a Dynamic Ink with a high index does not get recolored to empty fill/stroke but stays colored with the Dynamic Ink.
Released
21 Aug 14
It might be impossible to create new SmartNames of type "Database Query", as the "External Databases" section could be missing in "Tools > Configure".
Released
21 Aug 14
For some very specific PDF input files, processing of these files might cause font rendering issues (typically with 'X' or '#' characters).
Released
20 Aug 14
For some very specific PDF input files, processing of these files might cause font rendering issues (typically with 'X' or '#' characters).
Released
20 Aug 14
Hotfix for Studio Visualizer for Ai - Flexible bags have holes when exported as 3D PDF. In unlicensed state, trying to open the Export dialog of Studio Designer will crash Illustrator. Pantone Unocated Paper doesn't work.
Released
06 Aug 14
The action "Convert color space" of the "Manage Color" task may generate bad output (i.e. black channel, black point) when used with certain source and/or destination CMYK profiles and the Perceptual rendering intent.
Released
01 Aug 14
BRIX graphic kernel based tasks might unexpectedly cause output filesize to increase substantially when processing S&R input.
Released
30 Jul 14
For path object, if only blending mode is added for fill OR stroke, Select By Attributes will not detect it.
Released
21 Jul 14
Image Plane Mapping pallet did not show the ink mapping information of the selected image anymore.
Released
18 Jul 14
Process color operation is split up into four spot color operations.
Released
08 Jul 14
Once a text was filled in the Document Info section, it was not possible to remove it. The original text was still saved in the XMP metadata section of the normalized PDF file.
Released
08 Jul 14
Apply ArtPro Action List: Performing an ArtPro Step & Repeat action on (normalized) PDF files and exporting the result to a (normalized) PDF file again might cause a non-optimized output which in turn may cause BRIX graphic kernel based tasks later in the workflow to fail.
Released
01 Jul 14
Export to PDF File: If the input has objects in a registration color and the "Use technical inks in output" option is unchecked, these objects might be missing in the output.
Released
26 Jun 14
Some embedded transparent CMYK rasters are imported as transparent gray images.
Released
12 Jun 14
Apply ArtPro Action List: The "Grid Step and Repeat" activity fails when the input folder contains files of an unsupported type for this activity.
Released
30 May 14
Wait for Action (Checkpoint): When the input file properties change during this task (f.i.: from a normalized PDF to a native PDF file type), the changed properties are not taken into account when the workflow continues after releasing the checkpoint.
Released
27 May 14
Opening a normalized PDF file containing an indexed image via the PDF Import plugin in Adobe Illustrator displays wrong result.
Released
26 May 14
After upgrading DeskPack in CS6 to version 12.1.2 or 12.1.3, a lot of AI files and/ or Adobe PDF files get corrupted. Trying to open these files in AI again will pop up a message saying the file is corrupt or that it contains an Illegal Operand. The files cannot be opened anymore unless you apply Adobe's workaround.
Released
19 May 14
Send E-mail: The new 12.2 option "From" might cause some Email servers and/or clients to confuse their users with showing multiple senders or "on behalf of" indications, which makes replying difficult.
Released
16 May 14
The "designer" inkbook is available again even when there is no Color Engine license. Process inks were listed by InkManager and also appeared in Esko XMP when a Grayscale image was placed (linked) but colored with a spot ink (using the Color palette) even when "Process Inks in Images" were disabled. Fixed wrong transfer of "3rd-party XMP" from .AI files to Normalized PDF files: extra barcode and font entries appeared in Esko XMP of the Normalized PDF even when all fonts were outlined in the PDF
Released
14 May 14
A popup entry was added in the Plato Viewer dialog to toggle on/off the visibility of all technical inks.
Released
06 May 14
Add Marks to Imposition: Non-process inks from the input PDF file might not map automatically to the mark(s). They do only when defined as job inks.
Released
06 May 14
In DeskPack for Illustrator® when exporting an Illustrator file with placed PDF file, an empty PDF file is returned.
Released
06 May 14
When using the document name textfield in SmartMarks at station level, during JDF export, these textfields got wrongly updated in the name of the PDF file into which the station was exported.
Released
02 May 14
Cape Pack v2.13 D5 Update: Keep your Cape Pack v2.13 up-to-date by downloading the latest patch. This hotfix covers the following programs in Cape Pack v2.13: Display Pallet, Casefill group, Pallet group.
Released
24 Apr 14
Normalize PostScript / PDF / Illustrator 8.0 File: In a rare case, overprint may render incorrectly when normalizing a specific Adobe Illustrator document.
Released
15 Apr 14
Publish on WebCenter, Prepare for Viewer: Publishing or preparing might fail for some specific LEN file input.
Released
14 Apr 14
Overprint renders incorrectly in PackEdge v12.1.x when importing Adobe Illustrator document.
Released
14 Apr 14
When screening a high resolution screened image (1-bit copydot) over a lower resolution single-pixel image (8-bit), white lines could appear in the output (depending on output resolution, CT resolution and relative position).
Released
11 Apr 14
Viewing ArtPro files with many and/or large external TIFF images using the Automation Engine Viewer might be very slow.
Released
01 Apr 14
Hidden layers in a PDF exported by ArtPro are marked with the Print property 'Never Prints' instead of 'Prints When Visible'.
Released
28 Mar 14
If a Normalized PDF is altered by any prepress task and then stepped in ArtPro or an ArtPro Action List (AAL), and exported again as a Normalized PDF, it's possible that it won't display correctly when opened in PackEdge.
Released
28 Mar 14
A normalized PDF generated by an ArtPro Step & Repeat of a PDF from PackEdge might be incomplete when opened in the Automation Engine Viewer or in PackEdge.
Released
28 Mar 14
Normalized PDF files generated by ArtPro that use a (CMS) registered spot color inside a softmask might cause inconsistent opacity results when processed further as compared to the original ArtPro PDF. Export to PDF File: When the task is set up to rasterize with anti-aliasing, images might be too low in resolution in the output.
Released
27 Mar 14
Deskpack 12.1.0 Preflight X-Height Check: the "Zoom to Selection" does not work if text is dynamic
Released
25 Mar 14
When opening Version_10_1.pdf and/or Version_12_0_1.pdf, the vignette is still visible but field in Color factory remains empty, so color field can't be edit any more.
Released
24 Mar 14
Expose (...) on Barco ImageSetter (...): Tickets to drive a FlexRip - B or BI do not open properly in the Pilot on Mac.
Released
21 Mar 14
Empty stations are not visualized using an unique color.
Released
20 Mar 14
Export to PDF File: If the input has objects in a registration color and the "Use technical inks in output" option is unchecked, these objects might be missing in the output.
Released
18 Mar 14
Elements could be missing in the normalized PDF files that are generated using the "Normalize PostScript / PDF / Illustrator 8.0 File" task with the destination color space option set to Grayscale.
Released
18 Mar 14
Tasks based on the BRIX graphic kernel might unexpectedly clip away parts of a PDF design when such a task would extend the MediaBox (margins).
Released
17 Mar 14
Proof (Image Downloader): Jobs containing PANTONE inks (from a standard Esko inkbook) are failing in case merging is used.
Released
17 Mar 14
The reconstructing of common cutting lines while importing cff2 does not work fully. Annotation and Text information is missing when importing a layout cff2 file in Plato 12.1.2.
Released
14 Mar 14
Resize PDF for Output: the task might not work according to specification, causing f.i., distorted output instead of equally scaled.
Released
13 Mar 14
Adobe® Illustrator® crashes on exit when BoostX is started without a license
Released
13 Mar 14
SmartMark selection is broken both when trying to set it up as a public parameter as well as when trying to choose a set from within Adobe Illustrator PowerLayout Client. Also, the (DeskPack) Shuttle Client does not find any of the public tickets although several tickets are saved as public.
Released
13 Mar 14
Artlink does not scale text correctly to fit text in textbox (Apply ArtPro Action List).
Released
12 Mar 14
AI PowerLayout and PowerTrapper Client (DeskPack) workflows might be broken.
Released
11 Mar 14
When changing and saving an ink in the Ink menu, the following warning message appears: “WARNING: Ink <xxx> missing in the XMP inklist”.
Released
10 Mar 14
Gang Run Printing (i-cut Automate): Files might get stuck in the Gang Run Printing queues.
Released
07 Mar 14
Closing the "Job Setup" dialog might sometimes fail because the "Update Job" progress bar gets stuck.
Released
07 Mar 14
Wait for Action (Checkpoint): Releasing a ToDo item might not show the options as defined by the task but just the default Accept or Reject.
Released
07 Mar 14
Wrong FlexRip output for PDFs referring to LEN files
Released
05 Mar 14
Design Wizard expansion of templates may fail in case not all separations from the template are kept in the final design and some text fields are referring to specific inks. For instance, when a text field refers to ink 7 but ink 6 is not kept in the final design after expansion, the text reference to ink 7 gets lost as the inks are cleaned up too early. This problem only occurs in specific cases and only in PDF workflows as the behavior of the cleaning inks in GRS workflows is different.
Released
05 Mar 14
Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File: The task might swap images on ArtPro Step & Repeat files.
Released
05 Mar 14
InkPlanner: CIP3 output shows a shifted preview, causing incorrect ink key settings on the press.
Released
05 Mar 14
WebCenter Viewer doesn't work after upgrading Java to version 7 build 51.
Released
05 Mar 14
Characters specified by name instead of character code are not always honored, resulting in error and/ or no rendering.
Released
05 Mar 14
The "Optimize PDF Document" is not taking into account the PDF UserUnit feature when applying "Adjust Page Box"
Released
05 Mar 14
Trap with PowerTrapper: Using SmartNames to set the Pull Back Distance in a PowerTrapper Rule does not work
Released
04 Mar 14
When a non admin user tries to access a custom report, errors are generated that specific attributes cannot be found. It is related to custom reports that define parameters linked to the WebCenter attributes.
Released
04 Mar 14
Dynamic Content does not honor content of new target XML
Released
04 Mar 14
The JMF query to get all marks from the Automation Engine server is not working.
Released
25 Feb 14
In some very specific case, FlexRip output from normalized PDF files originating from an ArtPro file with technical inks might be wrong.
Released
25 Feb 14
Cannot delete ICC profiles within Color Engine Pilot 12.1.
Released
20 Feb 14
PressSync strategies having a minimum and/or maximum value with more than one decimal digit might give unexpected output.
Released
18 Feb 14
WCR 12.0 out-of-LAN integration support for AE 12.0.0
Released
17 Feb 14
On moderately to heavily loaded servers, some tasks (typically the more recent (native) PDF processing tasks, such as for instance: "Optimize PDF Document") may fail without any indication. This may happen more often for tasks running on an assistant in case of a (loaded) master-assistant(s) configuration. In fact, the tasks run fine, but there is an issue with reporting their status to the server.
Released
17 Feb 14
Measuring a barcode in Automation Engine Viewer might report an incorrect magnification factor.
Released
14 Feb 14
Extract Inks: The output of the task might, in specific circumstances, cause subsequent PDF processing tasks (such as Export to PDF File) to fail with a "Missing halftone info..." message.
Released
08 Feb 14
Prepare Station: The alignment of graphics and CAD design could be wrong when CAD die lines show imperfections.
Released
03 Feb 14
Add SmartMarks: The task might fail when adding Plato specific SmartMarks.
Released
03 Feb 14
Separations used by empty graphics are by default excluded from output (both cut and print files).
Released
03 Feb 14
SmartMarks applied in Step & Repeat tasks might appear on unexpected separations for inks used in opacity masks only.
Released
31 Jan 14
When upgrading Shuttle Client in Adobe® Illustrator® to version 12.1.2, PowerTrapper Client 10.1.1 (Assembly 6) will be able to launch trap tasks to the server but double-clicking the task entry of the finished task in Shuttle Client in Illustrator® will no longer open the trapped file in Illustrator®. This is related to the fact that Shuttle Client 12.1.2 is incompatible with PowerTrapper 10.1.1. The same problem occurs when PowerTrapper 12.0.0 (Assembly 1) is used. It works as expected when PowerTrapper 12.0.1 or later is used.
Released
28 Jan 14
FlexRip keeps processing and makes corrupted output in case a network issue prevents from completely reading a CT file. This hotfix checks for errors when reading CT images and avoids corrupted image data when a network problem occurs.
Released
28 Jan 14
Missing error message when PowerLayout Standalone grid creation fails because of linked images in opacity mask in 1-up.
Released
27 Jan 14
The Export to PDF File task might error out when the incoming normalized PDF file contains wrapped LEN files of a specific type. This hotfix not only solves this problem but also improves the stability of other tasks handling these LEN files.
Released
22 Jan 14
When trying to view files in the Automation Engine Viewer, the following error might occur: "Failed to connect to server: ...”. The only way to make the Viewer work again is to restart the Application Server.
Released
21 Jan 14
Slow opening of documents from a Job Folder in DeskPack.
Released
20 Jan 14
Collada crashes in ArtiosCAD Enterprise (not standard). Existing test files do not crash.
Released
08 Jan 14
Import JDF Step & Repeat: The task may fail when a station mentioned in the JDF would map on an implicit and unused product (part) without a valid URL.
Released
08 Jan 14
The pattern of an object might be shifted when the borders are moved by the "Optimize and Clean (PSFix)" task in Automation Engine or interactively in PackEdge.
Released
20 Dec 13
Optimize PDF Separations: When running a normalized PDF file through this task, it may happen that a separation disappears unexpectedly. This can occur for an ink which is used both as a regular ink as well as an opacity-mask ink
Released
18 Dec 13
After upgrading to Automation Engine 12.1.1, users are getting locked out of their AD accounts. The system is set to lock out a user if they fail in a login attempt more then six consecutive times.
Released
11 Dec 13
Optimize and Clean (PSFix): the task may cause page content to shift upwards and to the right.
Released
10 Dec 13
When using a PDFPLA file as input in the Check Job Parameters task, Plato specific formulas and SmartMarks are not always correctly loaded and regenerated. This causes missing marks in the output.
Released
09 Dec 13
Export to ArtPro File: Exporting a normalized PDF which references external images with opacity channels may lose opacity channel information.
Released
05 Dec 13
Prepare Station: The alignment of graphics and CAD design could be wrong when CAD die lines show imperfections.
Released
29 Nov 13
Expand Variable Data to PPML File: A variable element might be incorrectly placed into the fixed part when starting from a VDP document created in PackEdge.
Released
29 Nov 13
Zero-percent inks in vignettes could give problems with overprints.
Released
28 Nov 13
In Automation Engine 12.1.x, non-admin users cannot release the To Do items which are not specifically assigned to them. This Hotfix pre-releases new Automation Engine 12.2 functionality that introduces a new user access right to allow non-admin users to release To Do items not specifically assigned to them.
Released
27 Nov 13
Since switching to using the XMP data to determine the used inks, it could happen that the list of inks passed to the Viewer dialog can contain not-yet existing inks (when file was not completely loaded yet). This hotfix also solves the following two issues: - Unwanted separations were created because of the “opacity mask only” inks (SmartMark sets were applied incorrectly. - Wrong output of opacity masks without any apparent warning or error.
Released
20 Nov 13
In the Proof (FlexProof) task, the verification layout as defined by the "Measuring Device" in the "Verification" tab may not be honored.
Released
20 Nov 13
After update from Plato12.0 to 12.1.0 and to 12.1.1 ArtiosCAD lines are in knock out in JDF (MIME).
Released
19 Nov 13
1. An error is shown in the verification tool when using a handheld spectrophotometer, because the reference data cannot be loaded. 2. The FlexProof task fails when verifying spot colors with the Esko and Solid color strip type.
Released
19 Nov 13
In the “Optimize PDF Separations” ticket, the "Remap Inks" action may unexpectedly revert the screening parameters to default values for an ink that gets remapped.
Released
18 Nov 13
When requesting information on a Job in a Mac Pilot, it can take a long time to show the job information in case there are many Job Category values defined
Released
18 Nov 13
Minimal waste and minimum layouts nesting modes could result in overlapping cut paths
Released
15 Nov 13
License cannot be activated or deactivated on Mac OS X 10.9
Released
14 Nov 13
Drafting tools fail to refresh. Some tools like line offset, stretch by polygon, delete a conline do not refresh after the tool completes. It appears the geometry was not added or deleted.
Released
12 Nov 13
Wrong text spacing may occur in the output files of the "Normalize PostScript/ PDF/ Illustrator 8.0 File" task in case of mirrored text.
Released
08 Nov 13
Ink eaters could not be added if the station contained a SmartMark set
Released
07 Nov 13
Problem with certain features of the GRS files when exporting to normalized PDF. Line width modulation is lost after conversion.
Released
06 Nov 13
The "Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File" task might cause an image to view or rip as a duplicate of another image in the input
Released
31 Oct 13
CIP3 output could become clipped/ stretched when rotating the job onto unrotated plates for CIPress setting 'Position Film'
Released
31 Oct 13
DeskPack PowerTrapper doesn't preserve trapping distance in Japanese environment
Released
31 Oct 13
Barcode information is removed automatically from the ArtPro file when screening is applied on a barcode using the "Apply ArtPro Action List" task
Released
28 Oct 13
When viewing 1-bit TIFF files or LEN files with the Automation Engine Viewer, using the Calculate screen ruling and angle tool might give the message "Screen measurement failed".
Released
22 Oct 13
Export IMP File to PDF File: Pages might be in wrong order when exported in Spread Print Mode.
Released
18 Oct 13
Crash of Color Engine Pilot when importing a CxF 3 file
Released
17 Oct 13
The Proof (FlexProof) task ends in error when proofing an Equinox job containing a spot color with an Equinox color strategy
Released
17 Oct 13
This hotfix solves the following two issues with PantoneLIVE inks in Viewer: 1) Wrong colors shown for PantoneLIVE inks. 2) Adobe Illustrator crashes when PantoneLIVE inks are used.
Released
16 Oct 13
Adjust PDF Screening: If all separation settings are not changed in an adjust rule, it might happen that the screening parameters in the resulting PDF file do not match with their corresponding description in XMP. This may cause trouble in further processing of the PDF (for instance, missing separations after ripping).
Released
16 Oct 13
Tiling operation fails after loading certain tiling templates (missing glue information)
Released
10 Oct 13
Equinox conversions without flattening can result in overprint objects being colored unnecessarily with 0% of an ink. If this object is above the items carrying values of the same ink, then the underlying color is removed.
Released
09 Oct 13
Missing Ink Coverage information in Smartmark for ReportMaker task
Released
08 Oct 13
Keep on last backups is not working in the Server Admin backup
Released
07 Oct 13
Script SmartNames using a Job Parameter are not resolved anymore when the Job Parameter is not defined
Released
30 Sep 13
The "Expand Variable Data to PPML File" task hangs when run on a file that contains a barcode with magnification other than 100%
Released
18 Sep 13
Problem with online activation of License Manager 1.3.9/1.3.10
Released
13 Sep 13
Repaint problems such as gray areas in the UI, buttons not available, etc. occur in the Products View of the Automation Engine Pilot.
Released
12 Sep 13
Publish on WebCenter: The "Document Description" field on the "Destination" tab is no longer taken into account.
Released
04 Sep 13
Optimize PDF Separations Ticket not registering with the designer ink book causing unregistered inks in the workflow
Released
29 Aug 13
Correcting the behavior of spotcolor softmasks with a gradient while processing (normalized) PDF
Released
28 Aug 13
The Automation Engine Viewer could crash when panning
Released
28 Aug 13
The Automation Engine Viewer might not show some images in a PDF file in very specific circumstances
Released
27 Aug 13
Calculate Ink Key Settings (InkPlanner) not generating correct output when file is ripped with 90 or 270 degrees rotation
Released
27 Aug 13
The ink name(s) and density values in the Color Factory in PackEdge 12.1 are not correctly updated, when an ink is added or removed manually from the list in the Color Factory or dragged and dropped from another ink path.
Released
26 Aug 13
Workflows that wait for WebCenter document approval would not continue, even when the document is approved and the "Publish to WebCenter" task finishes successfully.
Released
23 Aug 13
When creating tiles, the SmartMarks are not applied if the task is run in "Using Template" mode.
Released
22 Aug 13
Processing normalized PDF files which refer to (large) TIFF images might cause (BRIX based) tasks to fail.
Released
20 Aug 13
Error when trying to read DGC/ICPro files with special characters in the name.
Released
13 Aug 13
The SmartID is not calculated correctly in PDF files saved in Adobe Illustrator and having embedded XMP data. This occurs if the XMP data has external references which are no longer available.
Released
12 Aug 13
Any additional changes to the Document Info in PackEdge is not kept after saving and re-opening the file.
Released
09 Aug 13
Unable to place an ARD structural design file using data exchange in DeskPack. “The ARD file cannot be opened” error message appears.
Released
05 Aug 13
When an external file gets changed, Plato updates these external references. Updating external references after the ink table in these files are changed, could result in losing some inks. The mechanism of determining the used inks of placed PDF files has been changed. Now, the XMP data is used instead of loading the real data. This mechanism gives better performance.
Released
02 Aug 13
The Export to ArtPro task would fail with "ERROR: Could not find file <file name> for OPI; getting data from PostScript file" when the input file contains links to images on a remote server.
Released
01 Aug 13
Step & Repeat CAD based: Revert to default behaviour of prior Automation Engine releases to skip cut lines at layout level
Released
01 Aug 13
Non-admin users are not able to release items in the To Do List that have been set to "Any user"
Released
26 Jul 13
SmartMarks attached to a 'Position mark' SmartMark could get copied many times
Released
25 Jul 13
Automation Engine 10.1.1 won't RIP or proof files on FlexRIP 12.1. Instead you get following errors: ERROR: bgfrm.nofastripresource(bg_prog_fastrip_v121) ERROR: bgfrm.tickerrnodevice(bg_prog_fastrip_v121) ERROR: Error occured submitting job to Rip Component
Released
25 Jul 13
When trying to view files in the Viewer, the following error would occur over time: "Cannot read image params. Cannot retrieve image params. Exception of class BG_ECouldNotReadFromSocket". The only way to make the Viewer work again would be to restart the Application Server.
Released
15 Jul 13
Nesting a lot of tiles while using corner or trim marks on each layout made i-cut Layout running out of Windows resources (user objects and GDI objects). (note that when using the amount of tiles & sheets as described in the CW-log, it's advised to use Automation engine to process the job).
Released
27 Jun 13
When trying to map 'any Pantone color from any Pantone book' to the limited GRO set, use a waterfall approach instead of failing after the first try.
Released
26 Jun 13
Option Colorant Order is only supported in DFE-installations, but should not appear in FlexRip/Indigo installations.
Released
25 Jun 13
Released
24 Jun 13
When (re)launching a workflow from within a job, but with selecting an input file from another job, this workflow unexpectedly starts in the first job while it previously started in the other job.
Released
24 Jun 13
Clipping masks are lost when a separated PostScript file is normalized.
Released
24 Jun 13
The output of the "Create PDF File from RunList" task could be wrong when the run list contains an uneven number of files that do not have the same dimensions.
Released
24 Jun 13
- The ink order of technical inks would be reset when you run the "Export ArtPro to Normalized PDF File" task. - Using Grid Warp in the Apply ArtPro Action List task would cause the task to crash.
Released
21 Jun 13
An issue during the normalization of a PDF file could cause images to disappear
Released
21 Jun 13
Normalized PDF files that have been stepped in ArtPro PowerStepper would not always be rendered correctly in PackEdge-Plato and the Automation Engine Viewer.
Released
21 Jun 13
When you edit a normalized PDF file in Adobe Illustrator with no Esko plug-ins installed, the resulting file can no longer be processed by PDF tasks.
Released
21 Jun 13
The Apply ArtPro Action List task could error when the ArtLink database contains special characters.
Released
21 Jun 13
Certain TIFF files that are created by the Export to ArtPro File task would be locked by Mac OS X Finder indefinitely while it would try and generate a preview. The rest of the workflow would fail trying to access the (locked) TIFF file.
Released
21 Jun 13
One dispatcher was waiting till another finished before it started its own job. Technical reason: The named pipe used for communication between dispatcher and RIP kernel was not always unique.
Released
18 Jun 13
The strip layout would always revert to IO although set to SpectroProofer when using the Proof (FlexProof) task.
Released
10 Jun 13
Allow to add overlap on the outer tiles - show tile size when hoovering over a tile.
Released
06 Jun 13
PantoneLIVE ink books are not listed with the correct ink book name in InkSwitch.
Released
05 Jun 13
When doing turn or tumble front to back, the graphics on the back side were wrongly positioned. This hotfix provides a workaround for this issue. The actual issue (CAD-X failing to create a bleed mask for the backside of the first station) still remains.
Released
03 Jun 13
The bounding box of italic text was computed wrong when text was editable, so it got clipped in the PDF. CAUTION : the file has to be rewritten anyhow, since the PDF is wrong !
Released
31 May 13
Placing certain normalized PDF files made Plato crash (containing level 1 (= 1 ink) images mapped to empty ink).
Released
31 May 13
Place normalized PDF files containing references to CT images with strange ink tables (empty inks) made Plato crash
Released
31 May 13
When opening some normalized PDF files in PackEdge, the following error message was shown: An error occurred while parsing a PDF shading. Possibly the PDF file contains an invalid shading object. The shading is ignored. This problem has been fixed.
Released
31 May 13
The Front and Back files that the Export Imposition to PDF File task creates would overwrite each other when the JDF layout file contains different ink mapping information for Front and Back. The output of an Export Imposition to PDF File task could be wrong when inks from a PANTONE Uncoated ink book are used. When modifying and saving a large IMP File from FastImpose, a subsequent Add to Pages View task could hang for a while and then fail.
Released
28 May 13
support for the new I1 pro 2 / I1IO 2
Released
21 May 13
Proof (FlexProof): In case verification is requested and a color strategy is used, the DGC from the strategy was not taken into account.
Released
17 May 13
PantoneLIVE inks are not saved with the correct XMP data.
Released
17 May 13
Shuttle locking domain accounts within a minute when the wrong or no password was specified in Shuttle preferences.
Released
10 May 13
Released
10 May 13
Merging is not possible if a path is defined in the output field of the ticket.
Released
07 May 13
Create Report (ReportMaker) would not generate the mark for each separation in the file.
Released
26 Apr 13
It is not possible to proof with merging enabled and an Image Downloader set up.
Released
25 Apr 13
When you try to launch a single workflow with multiple products as inputs, a workflow is launched for every product individually.
Released
23 Apr 13
Pre-ripping tasks on PDFPLA files with SmartMarks could take several hours and blocks the queue for other tasks.
Released
23 Apr 13
When images have a clipping mask, White Underprint not correct
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22 Apr 13
Plato selects the wrong job when opening a PDFPLA containing products
Released
22 Apr 13
When the Optimize PDF Separations task is used to remove separations, the resulting files may error because of "Missing halftone information".
Released
22 Apr 13
This hotfix fixes a regression issue that was introduced in hotfix HF_1202006 and causes wrong page numbering when normalizing PDF files.
Released
22 Apr 13
PDF for cutting file contained user units if the PDF for print file was outside the limitations of the Adobe PDF library
Released
19 Apr 13
Fixes and improvements that have been released with ArtPro 12.0.2 are not available in AE 12.0.1.
Released
19 Apr 13
The "Make Plate on CDI" task could fail with a java.lang.NullPointer exception with files that have been ripped by Nexus.
Released
18 Apr 13
Opacity mask issue: gradient looks wrong when placed externally
Released
18 Apr 13
Problem with Powertrapper: Can not change the trap distance of color pairs
Released
18 Apr 13
The Publish Imposition on WebCenter task wrongfully works off the PDF file instead of the imposition. The task never completes and cannot be canceled.
Released
18 Apr 13
Normalizing a PDF file that has text rotated in Acrobat could ignore that rotation.
Released
18 Apr 13
Fixes for font encoding, composed text and special vignettes.
Released
16 Apr 13
Certain TIFF files that are created by the Export to ArtPro File task would be locked by Mac OS X Finder indefinitely while it would try and generate a preview. The rest of the workflow would fail trying to access the (locked) TIFF file.
Released
12 Apr 13
Designs containing PSD images and spot channels might give differences when processed in Suite 12 Assembly 2 as compared to Suite 10.
Released
10 Apr 13
The Viewer can become slow or unresponsive, up to a point where the application server needs to be restarted.
Released
08 Apr 13
When creating a new gradient as a new fill during ink-remap, holding additional info on gradient transform was not transferred.
Released
08 Apr 13
The hyperlink in the WebCenter view in Pilot should take you to the WebCenter project.
Released
08 Apr 13
When activating a non-visisble layer by clicking on the name, the layer should get visible automatically
Released
04 Apr 13
Unable to print to HP Z6200 or T7100 - Wrong linearization charts - Wrong version of driver for HPZ5200
Released
03 Apr 13
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03 Apr 13
Radial issue with export to norm PDF out of CS6
Released
02 Apr 13
During export production files, export PDF for cutting, alias names for PDF layers were ignored
Released
02 Apr 13
PDF import plug in doesn't keep gradation appearance
Released
29 Mar 13
Create Wrapper File: The output of the task might not be correct when starting from (an) input file(s) with (very) large dimensions.
Released
29 Mar 13
Page objects could show up empty in FastImpose after the file was processed by Check Job Parameters task.
Released
29 Mar 13
Problem plugins in Illustrator: there is a significant lag while using these plugins in communication with esko server - It really slows down the application.
Released
26 Mar 13
The ServerAdmin (egwebsrv.exe) continues to consume CPU when browser windows are left open.
Released
26 Mar 13
Staggered Cut info was no longer visible for separations with screen angle 0
Released
26 Mar 13
Slowness issues in Automation Engine and PackEdge-Plato.
Released
18 Mar 13
Running many concurrent BRIX graphic kernel based tasks (falling back on sdbtask.exe) on a powerful multicore system sometimes and unpredictably may lead to unexpected behaviour, such as very slow starting / running of some of these tasks.
Released
15 Mar 13
The stroke width of objects in the output PDF files could be incorrect
Released
11 Mar 13
The server might slow down considerably or even come to halt in case of many Pilots (> 50) connecting ...
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08 Mar 13
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05 Mar 13
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27 Feb 13
When images have a clipping mask, White Underprint not correct
Released
27 Feb 13
The thickness of the board is not displayed after export as 3DPDF.
Released
27 Feb 13
Last used SmartMark set was not taken as default when restarting the editor or when creating a new layout
Released
27 Feb 13
The station does not keep inverse information when replacing a station
Released
27 Feb 13
Die object properties greyed out when placing DXF
Released
27 Feb 13
Export to ArtPro File: A faint outline might appear on object (for example, image) borders in some specific cases involving opacity masks
Released
25 Feb 13
When trying to map 'any Pantone color from any Pantone book' to the limited GRO set, use a waterfall approach instead of failing after the first try.
Released
25 Feb 13
There might be problems when sending multilayer impositions from large PDFs (> 100 MB) to WebCenter.
Released
25 Feb 13
Allow WebCenter to launch Automation Engine workflows via JDF without license checks.
Released
25 Feb 13
Screening issues with PerfectHighlight on Pixel+
Released
25 Feb 13
Optimize PDF Separations: Allow process inks to be remapped to unregistered inks (as was already possible for non-process inks).
Released
25 Feb 13
Route Failes to check pages sizes when multiple routes are used - JPEG Creation fail
Released
25 Feb 13
1. Export to PDF File: Selecting the factory setting "PDF for Illustrator CS2 or higher" might give wrong output in case of multi-channel images with spot color(s) (different if compared to other factory settings); 2. Preflighting or viewing secure PDFs that reside on a (slow) network disk may take unexpected long processing time.
Released
18 Feb 13
Step & Repeat Template based: The task does not error out when a SmartMark is not available.
Released
15 Feb 13
Reprint of old PE7 design with AE10 does not match with original in case the design makes use of a softmask in a registered designer ink.
Released
15 Feb 13
application crashes when clicking an Errors&Warnings item - clickin on object in Errors&Warnings does not do anything
Released
15 Feb 13
After creating a file with dynamic images in Dynamic content, the file is saved and closed. But when the file is re-opened, the images are not visible.
Released
13 Feb 13
Thin lines appear around the image and 'Close small gaps' doesn't generate traps that close the gaps
Released
12 Feb 13
The Esko version of an ink book is opened instead of the PantoneLIVE version
Released
11 Feb 13
The recalibration is not stored in the output device after a C&R session.
Released
11 Feb 13
Application crashes when connecting to an Automation Engine job with the job parameters containing spaces, "%s" or "% s" in its name.
Released
11 Feb 13
PowerTrapper creates small artifacts and 'close small gaps' is not closed
Released
11 Feb 13
Blank image Skipped on Esko PDFs while launching from AI
Released
08 Feb 13
Database Backup schedules which were set up with the "Server Admin" tool (for SQL Server 2005 and higher) might be not longer executed on schedule after a restart of the Automation Engine server.
Released
08 Feb 13
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08 Feb 13
Inks that are only used in opacity masks should not be taken into account when applying SmartMarks.
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08 Feb 13
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08 Feb 13
Illustrator crashes when opening a file with barcodes
Released
08 Feb 13
ArtiosCAD Enterprise 12.0 customers must be able to upgrade to a new version for the ArtiosCAD Enterprise client software