Specifications

3 • Structure and function

OPERATING MANUAL

3.6.3 Drag & Drop

In the database dialog boxes, individual or multiple assortments,

assortment colors, substrates, substrate formats etc. can be dragged

directly into an Explore window. The data is saved as an ASCII ﬁ le. This

ﬁ le can later be entered into InkFormulation using Import.

3.6.4 Email

For this function, a MAPI compatible email program such as Microsoft

Exchange must have been installed. In the database windows, individual

or multiple recipes, assortments, substrates, substrate formats etc. can

be selected and then sent by email by clicking on Send.

1. In the database window select the data to be sent.

2. In the database window click on Send. Your standard email program

will be started; an ASCII ﬁ le is generated from the objects and attached

to the email.

3. Before sending, complete the message by adding the address

and any required text.

The recipient can save the attached ﬁ le from his email program and then

import it into InkFormulation.

3.7 Program versions and auxiliary modules

X-Rite InkFormulation

™

is available in various versions. The range of

application of InkFormulation can also be extended or operating sequences

automated with auxiliary modules. These modules can be

activated in a

simple way (

see Section 23.1.9 “Entering new functions”).

To obtain further information, please contact your X-Rite dealer or apply

directly to X-Rite (

see Section 1.3 “Contact address of X-Rite”).

3.7.1 InkFormulation 6 Manufacturer

Full version, for recipe formulation which can be provided with the

following modules:

• Creation of assortments (colorant databases)

• Opaque inks (included as standard)

• Viscosity calculation (included as standard)

• Weighing and batching systems (included as standard)