Check/Fix profiles allow you to apply automated checks and corrections to files during import or export. To learn more about what a check/fix profile is, refer to this article. To apply a check/fix profile, see How to apply a check/fix profile to a file.
Check/Fix default settings
To access and adjust default settings for check/fix profiles:
- Go to Settings > Recipe defaults.
- Locate the Check/Fix section to adjust global settings.
Check/Fix default settings - V4.0
Manage profiles
Click Open folder to access the predefined folder containing all available check/fix profiles.
Good to know
This folder is predefined, and its path cannot be changed: \Documents\PrimeCenter\preflight-profiles.
Default PDF & XML reports
- PDF report: A document generated when a check/fix profile is applied to a file. It lists detected issues (if any) and includes key information about the processed file. You can set a default folder for storing these reports across all recipes, which can be overridden at the recipe level. Here is an example of a PDF report.
- XML report: Similar to the PDF report but in XML format. Like PDF reports, the default storage folder can be defined globally and overridden at the recipe level. Here is an example of an XML report.
Rendering resolution for shapes and bleed
Defines the resolution for shapes and bleed generated by some check/fix profiles. The default setting is recommended but can be lowered for performance optimization.
Check/Fix default settings - V4.1
Manage profiles
Starting from PrimeCenter V4.1, the preflight-profiles folder is no longer used. Check/Fix profiles are managed directly in the application.
Default settings
- PDF report: A document generated when a check/fix profile is applied to a file. It lists detected issues (if any) and includes key information about the processed file. You can set a default folder for storing these reports across all recipes, which can be overridden at the recipe level. Starting from PrimeCenter V4.2, PDF reports are saved by default to: /Documents/PrimeCenter/Reports/PDF. Here is an example of a PDF report.
- XML report: Similar to the PDF report but in XML format. Like PDF reports, the default storage folder can be defined globally and overridden at the recipe level. Starting from PrimeCenter V4.2, XML reports are saved by default to: /Documents/PrimeCenter/Reports/XML. Here is an example of an XML report.
- Rendering resolution for shapes and bleed: Defines the resolution for shapes and bleed generated by some check/fix profiles. The default setting is recommended but can be lowered for performance optimization.
Add a new check/fix profile
PrimeCenter includes a list of ready-to-use check/fix profiles. However, if you have advanced knowledge, you can create custom profiles using pdfToolbox by callas.
Installing a profile
- Open the preflight-profiles folder:
- Using your file explorer.
- Or via Settings > Recipe default > Open folder.
- Copy and paste the downloaded KFPX file into the preflight-profiles folder.
Organizing profiles
Although the folder path cannot be changed, you can manage its contents:
- Add/Remove profiles: Add or delete KFPX files to update the list of available profiles.
- Create subfolders: Organize profiles into categories. For example, placing three KFPX files in a “Custom” subfolder will create a “Custom” category in PrimeCenter.
Adding a profile
Custom profiles tab - V4.1
- Open Settings > Custom profiles tab.
- Click the button to add a new profile.
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Select the profile file you want to import. Supported formats: .kfpx or .ckfpx.
Info
If the .ckfpx file is linked to a .dkfpx file (used to display settings more clearly), and both files are located together, the .dkfpx file will be automatically imported.
- Enter a name for the profile.
- Click Add.
The new profile will appear in Layout Creator:
- In Import settings for input files.
- And in Export settings for print and cut output files.
Custom profiles are automatically grouped under the "Custom" category.
Organizing profiles
Profiles included with PrimeCenter are already sorted into fixed categories based on their application (e.g., Color, Addition Marks, Contours). These categories cannot be changed.
All custom profiles are grouped together under the "Custom" category.
Edit a profile
You cannot modify the .kfpx file, but you can rename the profile:
- In the Custom profiles tab, select the profile.
- Edit its name and click Save.
Delete a profile
Only custom profiles can be deleted. Profiles included with the software cannot be removed.
To delete a custom profile:
- Go to the Custom profiles tab.
- Select one or more profiles by checking them.
- Click the icon.
Info
If a custom profile is currently used in a recipe, you must first remove it from the recipe before deleting the profile.