Imposition Studio Changelog

What's new in Imposition Studio 7.0.5

Apr 28, 2022
  • Added scale option for PDF overlay files
  • Now duplicated links lists correctly after the selection
  • More duplicate PDF link modes added
  • More PDF link selection modes added
  • Fixed an issue when saving preferences preset without file extension
  • Improved auto paper size selection in signature settings
  • Added total image area information on auto layout wizard
  • Added precision layout object selection preferences
  • Fixed gang run transform error
  • Fixed workflow progress bar error
  • Fixed repeat page skip signature error
  • Changed drag and drop behaviours on link window
  • Added license reset button on activation window
  • Many small bug fixes

New in Imposition Studio 7.0.2 (Jan 28, 2022)

  • Fixed some control behaviour errors in optimizer.
  • Fixed few configure error messages in optimizer.
  • Fixed a cache related connection error in online services.

New in Imposition Studio 7.0.1 (Jan 28, 2022)

  • Added blending modes and opacity control to PDF page overlay.
  • Added new PDF page overlay files.
  • Replaced some PDF page overlay files with updated images.
  • Spot colors from overlay and backdrop files now shows in separations window.
  • Version update now shows new updates.
  • Overlay preview now shows correctly in preview.
  • Improved hi-res preview quality.

New in Imposition Studio 7.0 (Jan 28, 2022)

  • New features in v7:
  • Innovative PDF optimizer added
  • Innovative preflight reports added
  • Innovative PDF color grading added
  • Innovative PDF special effects added
  • Spot color management added
  • Image size optimizer added
  • CMYK/RGB/Grayscale color conversion added
  • Conversion to ICC profiles added
  • Image preflight with options like RGB mode, low-resolution etc. added
  • Missing font replacement added
  • Convert text to path added
  • PDF repair function added
  • PDF/A support added
  • Sequential cut mode in cut & stack setup added
  • Dutch cut book layout support added
  • PDF page overlay with colored and textured mode added/p>
  • BleedMaker utility to create custom bleed area added
  • Page wise color swatch mode added
  • Layout browser to view layout files within templates window added
  • Combine mode for section outputs added
  • Odd and even row/column mode for master page options added
  • Common back side pages options added
  • Export job informations to file added
  • Predefined actions in gang run transform window added
  • More PDF link options in link window added
  • Manual binding spine selection added
  • Preference backup reminder added
  • User defined register marks added
  • User defined lay marks added
  • Rasterized output added
  • Changes, improvements and fixes:
  • Improved creep method
  • Improved PDF workflow
  • Improved half form mode
  • Improved gang run transform mode
  • More number of pages in a master page
  • More layout types in combo half form
  • More contextual menus on PDF link setup window added
  • More lay marks types added
  • More register marks types added
  • Output folder can be selected as input folder to create two stage workflow
  • Preserve layout settings on layout reset added
  • Speed Improvements in saving PDF links
  • Smaller layout file size
  • Calibrated layout preview with device profiles
  • PDF link transform accessing from layout preview now updates properly
  • Work & tumble mode now available in auto layout wizard for cut & stack
  • Fixed an error while creating large number of pages using auto layout
  • Fixed an error in image to PDF utility
  • Now warns if the application has been denied access to system
  • Application quit behavior now more natural
  • Added option to disable workflow log
  • Working with files on a network drive warning now shows only once
  • Page selection preview in layout window now works
  • Added drag & drop support in link settings

New in Imposition Studio 6.1 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Fixed color profile error.
  • Fixed deactivation not possible error.
  • Fixed workflow item sorting error.
  • Fixed page number related error on workflow.
  • Fixed spot color error on swatch & slug line.
  • Fixed completed files delete error on some workflows.
  • Fixed some activation related errors.
  • Fixed slug line issue in some output modes.
  • Fixed link error shows after opening section sewing job.
  • Fixed French version printer selection error.
  • Fixed PDF link list shuffling error.
  • Fixed PDF link half form auto disable.
  • Fixed Barcode & OMR mark output error.
  • Fixed template window restore last selection error.
  • Fixed version update connection error.
  • Added deactivation permission for all slots.
  • Added spot color checking on each signature mode.
  • Added selective marks in gray mode.
  • Added show notes on open preference.
  • Added section starting number option.
  • Added slug line offset for company info slug line.
  • Added file name on slug line option.
  • Added used page numbers on slug line option.
  • Added rename output files when locked option.
  • Added auto correction for damaged preferences.
  • Added show layout preview workflow preference.
  • Added mute all sounds option on workflow preference.
  • Added many user contributions of language updates to localization engine.
  • Added user contributions sections in templates list.
  • Added run minimized workflow preference.
  • Added PDF link list multi selection move.
  • Added offset apply mode for Barcode & OMR mark.
  • Added opposite offset option for Barcode & OMR mark.
  • Added extract PDF pages utility.
  • Added delete PDF pages utility.
  • Added language localization version update option.
  • Added common back side pages option in combine PDF utility.
  • Added alternate page combine option in combine PDF utility.
  • Added custom crop area preview in CTP mode.
  • Now output correctly with crop in custom crop area mode.
  • Changed document closing behavior.
  • Changed view output PDF file opening behavior.
  • Changed workflow preview behaviors.
  • Improved workflow performance.
  • Improved many workflow behaviors.
  • Improved job information section.
  • Improved localization engine.
  • Improved layout preview speed.
  • Online user guide updated and improved.
  • And many small improvements and changes

New in Imposition Studio 6.0.2 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Fixed an activation related issue.

New in Imposition Studio 6.0.1 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Some small fixes.

New in Imposition Studio 6.0 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Localized for all major languages
  • Fully functional 7 day free trial now available for all.
  • Up to 3X faster layout opening.
  • Up to 2X faster PDF links importing.
  • Up to 5X faster PDF links saving.
  • Improved Layout file saving time.
  • 64-Bit version for Windows.
  • Output PDF preview mode added
  • Retina / Hi-DPI monitor support added
  • Hi-Resolution layout preview mode added
  • Cutter/Slitter information added
  • Barcode sheet wise printing options added
  • Barcode reference ID auto options added
  • New workflow options added
  • High volume output support added (100,000+ pages)
  • Multiple sluglines on a signature added
  • More slugline control options added
  • More separation color name options added
  • Multiple color bar added
  • More lay mark styles added
  • More preflight criteria added
  • Soft proofing action button added
  • More action buttons added
  • More informations on info panel
  • Improved automatic workflow
  • Gang run front & back auto synchronization option added
  • Distorted output option added
  • Flexo distortion compensation calculator utility added
  • Note preview added to templates window
  • Transparency preview on colors & Separations..
  • Custom color preview options for CTP plate & Paper / media
  • Improved interface for larger monitors
  • Added 'Solid Swatches Only' colorbar option.
  • Transparency simulation on preview added
  • Added bounding box option in repair PDF utility.
  • Convert to profile now works on PDF to image utilities.
  • Improved PDF utilities.
  • Transparency preview button added.
  • Now Keeps same output file size as source on most layouts.
  • Faster output PDF preview.
  • Built-in help documents added for many sections
  • User contributory localizations added for many languages.
  • And many small improvements
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue with collating marks on section sewing books
  • Fixed paper center marks placement
  • Links modified error on macOS (High Sierra) fixed
  • Fixed an issue when the layout contain multiple clone copies on a signature
  • Manual front & back alignment error fixed
  • Color bar align error fixed
  • Files are now lists in correct order in lists & menu items.
  • Workflow engine napping time bug fixed
  • Fixed output size error on custom crop size.
  • Custom output file name on single sided layout now works.
  • Fixed an output file name error on single sided plain cut sheet jobs.
  • Fixed an error'Layout file corrupted' shows on some OS versions.
  • Fixed Workflow link error with repaired PDF.
  • Smaller layout file size option now working.
  • Crop Box import error fixed
  • Import window preview now shows bounding boxes correctly
  • Keyboard navigation on signature list now works.
  • Fixed insufficient page error on workflow.
  • And many small bug fixes
  • Notes:
  • Offline PDF user guide is not available with this release.

New in Imposition Studio 6.0 Beta 1 (Apr 30, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • Localized for all major languages
  • 64-Bit version for macOS
  • Output PDF preview mode added
  • Retina / Hi-DPI monitor support added
  • Hi-Resolution layout preview mode added
  • Cutter/Slitter information added
  • Barcode sheet wise printing options added
  • Barcode Reference ID auto options added
  • New workflow options added
  • Multiple sluglines on a signature added
  • More slugline control options added
  • More separation color name options added
  • Multiple color bar added
  • More lay mark styles added
  • More preflight criteria added
  • Soft proofing action button added
  • More action buttons added
  • More informations on info panel
  • Improved automatic workflow
  • Gang run front & back auto synchronization option added
  • Distorted output option added
  • Flexo distortion compensation calculator utility added
  • Note preview added to templates window
  • Transparency preview on colors & Separations..
  • Custom color preview options for CTP plate & Paper / media
  • Improved interface for larger monitors
  • Transparency simulation on preview added
  • Built-in help documents added for many sections
  • And many small improvements
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue with collating marks on section sewing books
  • Fixed paper center marks placement
  • Links modified error on macOS (High Sierra) fixed
  • Fixed an issue when the layout contain multiple clone copies on a signature
  • Manual front & back alignment error fixed
  • Color bar align error fixed
  • Workflow engine napping time bug fixed
  • And many small bug fixes
  • Notes:
  • Help documentation is not available with this beta

New in Imposition Studio 5.1.1 (Sep 4, 2017)

  • Link window now showing updated page preview.
  • Shows alert when an old layout with custom bleed.
  • Page Box repair now works as expected.
  • Auto Numbers of PDF Pages in a Form.
  • Auto Cut & Stack sheet numbers.
  • Custom output name now works with workflow.
  • Option for completing Workflow regardless of number of pages error.
  • Now Keeps activation after update.
  • And many small bug fixes.

New in Imposition Studio 5.0.4 (Sep 7, 2016)

  • Improved PDF engine
  • Fixed flickering on Windows.
  • Fixed collating shift on rotated pages.
  • Fixed auto updater bug.
  • Fixed auto deactivation bug.
  • Some more small fixes.

New in Imposition Studio 5.0.3 (Apr 5, 2016)

  • PDF engine updated
  • Improved PDF Transparency.
  • Fixed Ruler info text (Windows).
  • Some small fixes.

New in Imposition Studio 5.0.2 (Apr 5, 2016)

  • Added Disable Creep for a page.
  • Fixed Create PDF for Digital Proofing Error.
  • Fixed Manual Wizard Custom Links behaviour.
  • Fixed Activation Error.
  • Updated PDF Engine.

New in Imposition Studio 5.0.1 (Apr 5, 2016)

  • Added Step & Repeat.
  • Added Group Cut & Stack.
  • Added Gang Run Method.
  • Added Barcode Support.
  • Added OMR Marks.
  • Added Manual Override Page Numbers.
  • Added Individual PDF Page Transform on Size, Position and Scale.
  • Added Mixed Full & Half Form Output.
  • Added Calibrated Layout Preview with ICC Profiles.
  • Added Backdrop PDF Support.
  • Added New Creep method.
  • Added Customisable Colour Bars.
  • Added Transparent Pages.
  • Added More Register Mark Options.
  • Added embedding icc profiles method.
  • Improved Section Sewing.
  • Improved Automated Work-flow.
  • Improved Preview Speed.
  • Improved Output Speed.
  • Improved File Size optimisation.
  • Updated PDF Engine.
  • More Templates Added.
  • More Signature options Added.
  • Many bug fixes.

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.5 (May 29, 2014)

  • Drag re-arrange PDF Links
  • Paper Center Mark on Bottom
  • Added PDF/X version settings for RIP compatibility.
  • Added Save/Load function for Signature settings.
  • Added Some Keyboard Shortcuts.
  • Some key-press behaviors changed.
  • Editing Signatures behavior changed.
  • Number of PDF links in a signature settings now flexible.
  • Preview of PDF links improved.
  • Improved PDF Engine.

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.4 (Aug 9, 2013)

  • Slow Interface bug under Windows OS fixed
  • Paper Centre Marks Added
  • All Marks to Grayscale Added
  • LayMark Position Added
  • Speed improvements on Interface
  • Many Bug fixes

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.3 (Aug 9, 2013)

  • Manual Imposition Window Nil Error Fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.2 (Aug 9, 2013)

  • Bounding Box error Fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.1 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • Single Page Output Bug fixed
  • Page Size Menu Error fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.8.0 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • Creates 2up Layout directly from PDF
  • Duplex Alignment now moves in both ways
  • PDF Bounding Boxes added on Output
  • Takes Page Sizes from PDF links
  • Link Status bug Fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.7.2 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • icc profile bug fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.7.1 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • Faster PDF Engine.
  • Faster File Open/Save/View
  • 100% Cocoa
  • Many Bug fixes

New in Imposition Studio 4.6 (Feb 1, 2013)

  • Improved Workflow.
  • Improved Signature Preview in Windows.
  • Many Bug fixes

New in Imposition Studio 4.5 (Aug 7, 2012)

  • Creates any New Layouts with 4 mouse clicks.
  • All new Automatic New Layout Assistant.
  • New Layout modes - Book, Brochure & Cut & Stack.
  • Huge Speed improvements on Open, Preview, Output, Import, Color check etc...
  • Single Cut method added for Cut & Stack.
  • Work & Turn option in New Layout Assistant & Signature Settings.
  • Layout Page Number Preview in New Layout Assistant
  • Preserving Pagination including Numbers on Signature layout adjustments.
  • Added ability to Move Pages in Signature Preview
  • Ruler on Signature Viewer
  • Multi File Selection in PDF Links Window
  • Collating Marks
  • Editing of Folding / Binding Gaps affects both Signature Sides
  • More options for Slug Line
  • More options for Color Strip
  • More Signature Commands
  • Paper Size display in Signature Viewer.
  • Many Bug fixes

New in Imposition Studio 4.2 (Aug 7, 2012)

  • Fixed some Ripping Errors
  • Profile behavior Changed
  • Trim OutputPDF Fixed
  • Embedding PDF objects Changed

New in Imposition Studio 4.1.4 (May 9, 2012)

  • Fixed some Ripping Errors
  • Profile behavior changed
  • Trim OutputPDF Fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.1.3 (May 9, 2012)

  • Added Custom Colorbar Option
  • Added Custom Output Profile Option
  • Added 4 New Templates
  • Not Fit on Paper Error behaviour changed

New in Imposition Studio 4.1.2 (May 9, 2012)

  • Black border bug fixed
  • Workflow error fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.1.1 (May 9, 2012)

  • Import Link error fixed

New in Imposition Studio 4.1 (May 9, 2012)

  • Added Collect & Archive Option
  • Made PowerPC version available
  • Enabled New Version Update Option
  • New Registration options
  • New Preview edit methods.
  • New Side Lay option.
  • Improved Interface.

New in Imposition Studio 4.0.1 (May 9, 2012)

  • Gripper Size bug solved
  • Added Page Trim option
  • Output PDF Page on Digital method changed
  • Page preview on Digital method changed

New in Imposition Studio 4.0 (Mar 8, 2012)

  • Huge Speed improvements
  • Reduced output PDF sizes
  • Improved Color, Separation and Image information
  • Improved Import & Export Speed
  • Added Batch Output
  • Added Automated Workflow
  • Combine PDF utility
  • Split PDF utility
  • PDF to Image converter utility
  • Image to PDF converter utility
  • Convert Spread to Page utility
  • Rotate PDf files utility
  • Manual imposition bug fixed
  • Improved Interface

New in Imposition Studio 3.8 (Jun 13, 2011)

  • Preview Available for Windows version
  • Creep Settings now complete
  • Improved Color, Separation and Image information
  • Improved Import & Export Speed
  • Special Color swatch & Slug issue solved
  • Save for email option added
  • Some stability issue solved

New in Imposition Studio 3.6 (Sep 13, 2010)

  • Multi page editing
  • Copy signature settings between sides
  • Low memory error fix (windows)
  • Blank page export fixed
  • Signature Shift added
  • Page Shift added
  • Export time reduced 25%
  • Crop mark overlap fixed
  • Now fully supports non adobe PDF files
  • Free Combine PDF
  • Free Booklet Maker
  • More layout Templates

New in Imposition Studio 3.0.4 (May 17, 2010)

  • Any number of ups
  • Custom Layouts
  • No third party applications required
  • Multiple PDF file inputs
  • Customizable Crop marks