Specifications

applying variables to a preflight check setting, only the variables which match that type of entry
will be displayed.
For example, if a variable for a trim page size is to be created, then it must have a "Length" variable
type. If a variable is needed to select or deselect a check box (such as to turn on a correction), then
a Boolean variable type needs to be defined.
You can provide a brief description about the Smart Preflight Variable Set you are creating in the
Description list box.
Variable Type:
Example UseDescriptionType
Page count, Number of
separations, etc
A whole numberNumber
Page trim size, bleed amount,
etc
A numberLength
Entry for a metadata fieldAny textString
Selection for any checkboxesOn or offBoolean
Creating Job Ticket variables
Job Ticket variables are defined from an XML/JDF job ticket file. These files may vary based on
the source of the job ticket. A sample XML/JDF job ticket file is needed to easily locate the
appropriate data needed for the variable.
Note: The XML/JDF job tickets are required to be submitted to the PitStop Server Hotfolder as
the corresponding PDF file, if a match between a PDF file and it’s corresponding job ticket cannot
be made within the user specified timeout value, the individual PDF or XML will error and be
rejected to defined error folder.
To define a Job Ticket variable, add a new variable and define it’s “Type” as Job Ticket and the
correct corresponding value type for the value.
Next, for “XPath” select “Browse” to open the “Select XPath from sample file” window and select
“Browse” again and locate your sample job ticket file. It can be located anywhere on your local
system as only the internal XPath is required.
Once your sample job ticket is selected, all the internal data fields will be visible. Navigate through
the data fields and select the correct data field needed for the check you’re creating.
Once selected, the XPath will populate at the top of the dialog and you can exit that window.
If necessary it is also possible to manually edit an XPath if you require a more advanced method
to return a value from your job ticket.
Note: XPath definitions, and values obtained from an XML/JDF job ticket can be checked within
the Variable Set Inspector. See “Inspect/verify variables in a Variable Set” later in this section for
more information.
Job Ticket Text Manipulations
It's possible the values returned from the job ticket may need to be manipulated in order to get
the result desired for the preflight profile or action list. PitStop Server provides several standard
manipulations to help you to quickly extract the information needed. Following is an explanation
of the Manipulations available.
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