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How to automate Textile Step and Repeat with SmartImport?

  Info

The tag @(repeat_y) is available since CalderaRIP V17 and specifies the number of repetitions across the length of the media. It takes an integer number in the name of the file.

 

Configuration

Check this article first to learn how to configure SmartImport.

 

Pattern

*_@(repeat_y)


For files like

MyFileName_50.pdf

Fileman - SmartImport - New StepAndRepeat tag (detail).png

 

Then, just Drag and Drop the loaded image (with Fileman) from the ImageBar into a Print Module Interface.

 

Notes

What the tag @(repeat_y) does:

When dropping the loaded image on a Print Module Interface, the following parameters will be applied:

  • Step-and-Repeat will be enabled.
  • Textile mode will be selected.
  • The layout size will be set to Custom.
  • The Height will be set to Pieces mode.
  • The height value will be set to what has been set in the file name.

 

What the tag @(repeat_y) doesn't change:

  • Other options of the Print (image size, marks, cutter) must be set properly.
  • Width of the Textile S&R (may be changed according to image size).
  • Optimization stays at the current setting as well.
  • Other S&R options, like the drop and the origin.

  Info

Depending on the outputs, it may be advised to combine the tag @(repeat_y) with @(width) and @(height).

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