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Metadata-Based N-Up
The Metadata-based N-Up action task works in conjunction with the PlanetPress Design tool's
N-Up functionality. It allows to specify how many virtual pages will appear on each physical
page of the PlanetPress Design template to be used with the current data file. The task
rearranges the Metadata accordingly, which greatly facilitates the set up of the N-Up
functionality in the design tool, especially when the solution includes duplex printing with
variable data on both sides.
The PlanetPress Design document needs to be properly set up with the N-Up object and
proper virtual pages in order to correctly use this task:
l All PlanetPress Design document templates must use the N-Up object on both the front
and the back pages of the duplex document.
l Each instance of the N-Up object must have the “change data page with each repeat”
option checked.
l The total number of repeats on each page (vertical X horizontal) must correspond to the
number specified in the Number of virtual pages per physical page option..
l The Alignment setting of each n-up object must be set according to the device’s
duplicating capabilities (long-edge or short edge binding).
Tip
To print a Connect template with an N-Up print layout you need an Output Creation Preset with the
correct production options. See "OL Connect print jobs" on page99. Also see Output Creation
Preset and Print Options in Connect's Online Help.
Input
Any data file with accompanying Metadata.
Processing
The Metadata is re-arranged and/or duplicated in order to correspond to the options set forth in
this task's properties.
Output
The original data file is output, along with the modified Metadata.
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