In PrimeCenter, formats define the working area for your recipe. You can create, duplicate, edit, or delete formats as needed. Unlike media, selecting a format is mandatory before performing any actions in a recipe.
Related topics:
- Adjust your media list: Managing media
- Once your media and format lists are set, learn how to configure media within a recipe.
Watch this short video for an overview of the available actions for managing formats.
Creating a format
- Go to Settings > Formats.
- Click to create a new format.
- Enter a name for your format.
- Type: Select Sheet or Roll.
- Size:
- For a Sheet, set the Width and Height.
- For a Roll, set only the Width.
- Margins: Define margins for each side if needed.
- Click Save to add the format to the list. Once created, the format can be used in a recipe.
Good to know
- Since PrimeCenter V3.1, you can quickly create new formats directly from the Pages module within your recipe. These formats can be created specifically for your current recipe, with the option to save them globally for use in other recipes.
- Starting from PrimeCenter V4.0, this feature has been replaced with a direct shortcut to the Formats list.
Duplicating a format
- Go to Settings > Formats.
- To duplicate a format, click the three dots next to the format name and select Duplicate.
Editing a format
- Go to Settings > Formats.
- In the Formats list, select the format you want to edit. Its settings will open.
- Make the necessary changes
- Click Save to apply your modifications.
Deleting formats
- Go to Settings > Formats.
- To delete a single format, click the three dots next to the format name and select Delete.
- To delete multiple formats, select them using the checkboxes and click the Delete icon at the top of the list.
Searching for a format
- Go to Settings > Formats.
- Use the search bar to find a format by name.
- Sort the list by name, width, or height for easier navigation.