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Jackets. The following topics describe the basics of the Job Jackets user
interface.
Basic mode and Advanced mode
Basic Mode is only available on Windows.
The Job Jackets Manager dialog box (Utilities > Job Jackets Manager) provides
a unified interface where a job definer can create and configure Job Jackets and
the components that they are made of.
By default, the Job Jackets Manager dialog box shows the Job Jackets in the
default Job Jackets folder (see “The default Job Jackets file”), as well as the Job
Jackets associated with any open projects. The active project (if any) is shown
in bold with an asterisk.
The Job Jackets Manager dialog box has two modes:
(Windows only) Basic mode is for layout artists and job definers who don’t
need to use the advanced JDF capabilities of Job Jackets. Basic mode offers
all the controls necessary to create, manage, and share Job Jackets.
Advanced mode is for production administrators seeking to use the features
of JDF to automate and integrate portions of their workflow. Advanced mode
uses a different user interface that provides access to everything in basic
mode plus additional Resources, such as Rules, and JDF-only Resources,
such as binding and crossover specifications.
(Windows only) To use advanced mode, open the Job Jackets Manager dialog
box (Utilities menu) and click the Advanced Settings button. To switch back to
basic mode, click the Basic Settings button.