How to add grommets?

In PrimeCenter, you can place grommets along the edges of a banner according to defined parameters. This helps prepare files for printing and finishing processes.

Version note

• In PrimeCenter V5, this function is available as the Grommets tool.
• In PrimeCenter V4 and earlier, it is available as the Place grommets check/fix profile.

Prerequisites

Before configuring the Grommets function, you may need to learn how file processing functions are applied in PrimeCenter.

Configuring grommets

V4 and earlier V5

All parameters are displayed in a single settings panel.

Commonly used parameters appear in basic settings. Additional parameters are available under Advanced settings.

Position & offsets

Position

Select the sides of your image where you want to place grommets.

Mode

Choose how grommets are placed:

• By quantity: Define the number of grommets for width and height.
• By distance: Define the maximum distance between grommets.

The available parameters depend on the selected mode.

Diameter

Set the diameter of the grommets.

Quantity/Spacing

• Quantity (if using "By quantity" mode): Specify the number of grommets for width and height.
• Spacing (if using "By distance" mode): Set the maximum distance between grommets for width and height.
• Offsets: Define the offset between the grommets and the image trimbox.

Style & color

• Thickness: Define the stroke thickness of the grommets.

• Pattern: Choose from:

  Solid	Tight	Medium	Space

• Stroke/Fill: Set a fill color and a stroke color to make grommets more visible.

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Example

In this example, the following settings are applied:

• Position: Top and bottom
• Mode: By quantity
• Diameter: 20 mm
• Quantity width: 6

• Offsets:

  Side	Top	Bottom	Left	Right
  Value	15 mm	0 mm	15 mm	0 mm