Simple imposition - defining sheet sizes
Many simple imposition features let you choose between a number of standard sheet sizes. By default, the list contains a few European, North American, and Asian standard formats. It is possible to edit this list, either to remove formats, or add custom formats that you frequently use.
The sheet sizes are stored in the library. This means you can have different custom sheet sizes in each library you create in pdfToolbox Desktop.
Opening the sheet size editor
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Switchboard.
- Click on the "Home" button if necessary, and then on "Arrange".
- Click on any of the simple imposition methods. Shown below is "Step & Repeat".
- Click on the "hamburger" button in the bottom left corner.
- In the menu that appears, click on the "Manage sheet sizes" menu item.
Understanding the editor
The sheet size editor window opens, and shows all current sheet sizes. The editor supports syntax coloring and code completion and shows error indications in the left margin if relevant.
Keep in mind the following rules:
- Each line that starts with the pound sign ("#") is interpreted as a comment, and ignored.
- Empty lines are ignored.
- The different items on each line are separated with tab characters.
- There are two sections: a predefined section you should not change (marked with "Predefined values (do not change!)", and a user-defined section (marked with "user defined values").
Adding a custom sheet size
The easiest way to add a custom sheet size is to duplicate the template line.
#User Custom (100x200mm) 100 200 mmRemove the pound sign, and modify the different items on the line to your liking. The comment at the top of the editor explains all fields.
User Custom 50x30 Business card 50 30 mmMake sure to preserve the tabs in between the fields, if you don't your format isn't going to work (and the editor shows a red error mark in the left margin). You can add as many formats as you like. When you're done, click "OK" to save the custom formats.