The following new features have been implemented:

• Select and Modify Objects – Starting with this version, users can select and modify PDF objects across multiple pages based on selected attributes. [PPDPDF-1674] [PPDPDF-1231] [PPDPDF-1817] [PPDPDF-1496] [PPDPDF-1841] [PPDPDF-1673]
• Select Objects – The range of functions for selecting objects has been expanded to include the option of searching for overprinting objects. [PPDPDF-827] [PPDPDF-177]
• Prepare and Optimize Document – Starting with this version, it is now possible to perform recurring Actions to correct and optimize documents and to save these recurring Actions as Templates. [PPDPDF-1729] [PPDPDF-1753] [PPDPDF-1828] [PPDPDF-1754] [PPDPDF-1752] [PPDPDF-1776] [PPDPDF-1756] [PPDPDF-1732] [PPDPDF-1755] [PPDPDF-1751]
• Action Lists in the tab "Edit" – Starting with this version, users can access two separate Action Lists in the tab "Edit" – Page Actions and Document Actions. [PPDPDF-1540] [PPDPDF-1702]
• New Menu "Actions" – Version 1.13 provides a separate menu item "Actions" where users can select all available Actions of the PDF Editor. [PPDPDF-1691]
• Enfocus Switch Integration – The PDF Editor now offers the ability to monitor "Check Points" of a Switch Workflow, opening files from there in the PDF Editor, and then forward them to an outgoing connection for the respective Check Point. [PPDPDF-1679] [PPDPDF-1738]
• Open Print Items from "Automation Jobs" – As of this version, the the tab "Connect" provides the new section "Automation Jobs", enabling users to open and edit Print Items from Automation Jobs in the Workflow. [PPDPDF-1614] [PPDPDF-1437]
• Show Preflight Results – The PDF Editor now offers the option to display Preflight Results from the Workflow in the PDF Editor according to severity and to mark them as completed. [PPDPDF-1622] [PPDPDF-1536] [PPDPDF-1675] [PPDPDF-1681] [PPDPDF-1698]

The following improvements have been implemented in version 1.13:

• Dark Mode for Windows – Starting with this version, a fully integrated implementation of Dark Mode for Windos is provided. [PPDPDF-1683]
• File Management and Temporary Files – In this version, the handling of temporary files in your computer´s file system has been improved. Temporary Files are now loaded in the background and are no longer displayed next to the opened file as a "temp file". If the original file of the currently opened document is deleted, the document can still be saved to any directory without issues. This enhancement was made possible by updating the library used by MAKO 8.1. [PPDPDF-1505]
• Saving PDF/X Files – Starting with this version, several issues related to saving PDF/X files have been fixed or implemented to ensure consistent and compliant processing and creation of PDF/X files. [PPDPDF-1588] [PPDPDF-1669] [PPDPDF-1252] [PPDPDF-1795] [PPDPDF-1710] [PPDPDF-1248] [PPDPDF-1643]
• Visualize – Simulation Profile – Starting with this version, the simulation profile selected in the footer is automatically used for display in the tab "Visualize". The option to select the simulation profile in the tab "Visualize" has been removed. [PPDPDF-1825]
• Comparing Multi-Page Documents – Starting with this version, when comparing two documents, the same pages between the documents are automatically compared. [PPDPDF-1664]
• Document Properties – Structure – Starting with this version, a revised structure is provided in the dialog "Document Properties", and the option to enter values is now available in the tab "User-defined". [PPDPDF-1651] [PPDPDF-1672]
• Edit Document Spot Colors – Use Spot Color from Color Library – Starting with version 1.13, the dialog "Edit Document Spot Colors" provides the option to import a Spot Color Library and add Spot Colors from a library to the document. [PPDPDF-1597] [PPDPDF-1595]
• Flatten Transparency – Starting with this version, Spot Colors can be excluded from transparency reduction. [PPDPDF-1837] [PPDPDF-1137] [PPDPDF-1774]
• User Interface – Version 1.13 includes design enhancements and improvements to usability concepts within the user interface. [PPDPDF-1584] [PPDPDF-1372]

The following Bugs have been fixed in the PDF Editor with this release:

• Certain text was not displayed in the Path View – In some cases, certain text was not displayed or not displayed completely in the Path View. This issue has been resolved. [PPDPDF-1690]
• Embedding available Fonts – Previously, fonts that were not available in the system were replaced by other fonts and embedded. This bug has been fixed. Now, only fonts that are actually available in the system are embedded. [PPDPDF-1249]
• Change in Image Sizes during Optimization – When images were cropped to the visible content, unintended changes in image size could occur under certain circumstances. This bug has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1658]
• Number of Objects on a Layer – When objects assigned to a PDF layer were moved, this resulted in a change in the number of objects on that layer. This bug has been fixed. The number of objects on a layer is now displayed correctly. [PPDPDF-1556]
• Incorrect display of Page Objects after Optimization – If the page objects contained in a file changed after optimization, their number and options were displayed incorrectly. This issue has been resolved, and the page objects are now displayed correctly. [PPDPDF-1689]
• Closing files with the Measure Tool selected – In configurations with multiple open tabs, the PDF Editor could crash if the Measure Tool was selected and a tab was closed. This behavior has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1656]
• Visualize – Incorrect display of small Stroke Widths – In the tab "Visualize" of the tab "View", the PDF Editor crashed when the Mode "Stroke Width" was called up. This issue has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1660]
• Crop Images to Visible Content – Previously, when cropping an image to the visible content, parts of the images could be lost. This bug has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1800]
• Creating Spot Color Separations when the MediaBox is not at the origin – Previously, the Spot Color Separations was incorrectly created around the offset to the origin. This behavior has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1832]
• Set Dieline when the MediaBox is not at the origin – Previously, the Dieline was incorrectly created around the offset to the origin. This behavior has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1713]
• View > Visualize – Compare – When comparing two open documents, closing one document did not automatically switch back to the "Original Version". This bug has been fixed. After closing, the program now switches back to the "Original Version". [PPDPDF-1646]
• Set PageBox – Remove the MediaBox – In previous versions, it was possible to select the option "Remove MediaBox". This option is now correctly disabled. [PPDPDF-1631]
• Font Encoding changes after saving a PDF file – This bug has been fixed by the MAKO 8.2 update. [PPDPDF-1448]
• Positioning of Objects from the Clipboard – In previous versions, when transferring objects from one document to another, the positioning (at the same position) for the inserted object did not work reliably. This issue has been fixed. [PPDPDF-1291]
• Crashes of the PDF Editor – In several reproducible situations, certain actions – such as working with the Measure Tool, displaying the ruler and Measure Tool in combination, and editing text – caused the PDF Editor to crash. Additionally, opening very large documents, too much memory was also being allocated, causing crashes in some cases. These issues have been fixed. [PPDPDF-1656] [PPDPDF-1479] [PPDPDF-1663] [PPDPDF-1139]
• Continuous Path is split into Path Segments after saving – This bug was fixed by the MAKO Update 8.1. [PPDPDF-1652]

Below you will find a detailed description of all changes in the categories New Features and Improvements.

Starting with this version, users can select and modify PDF objects across multiple pages in the PDF Editor based on the chosen attributes. The PDF Editor now provides two alternative ways to access the dialog Select and Modify Objects:

• Via the menu Edit > Select and Modify Objects.
• Via the keyboard shortcuts: Cmd + Shift + E (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + E (Windows).

To select and modify specific PDF objects in a document, proceed as follows:

1. Open the PDF Editor and open the file you want to edit.
2. Select the objects you want to modify.
3. Navigate to the menu Edit > Select and Modify Objects or use the corresponding shortcut.
4. The dialog Select and Modify Objects opens with the tab Select Objects selected [1].
5. Click Apply attributes from selected object [2]. The dialog will then select all attributes that can be derived from the selected object. In this example, the selected object is text in a specific font and size, set only in pure black.
6. Check the selected attributes – Object Type, Font Family, Font Size, Color Space, Color Parameters, Overprint State, Stroke Width, and Image Resolution – for accuracy.

Figure 1: The dialog Select and Modify Objects with the tab Search Objects selected after clicking the button Apply attributes from selected object

7. Switch to the tab Modify Objects [3].
8. Select the attributes that you want to change for the objects. To convert all pure black text in the selected font and size to a rich black, select the option Replace Color [4] and enter the corresponding CMYK values.

Figure 2: The dialog Select and Modify Objects with the tab Modify Objects selected and the chosen attributes to be modified

9. Next, enter the desired Page Range [5] for which the objects should be modified.
10. Confirm your selection by clicking Modify Objects [6], which applies the changes to the identified objects.
11. Once the correction is complete, you will be shown how many objects on how many pages have been changed.

The dialog Select and Modify Objects is divided into two tabs – Search Objects [1] and Modify Objects [3]. The attributes contained in each tab are described in more detail below.

In this version, the dialog Select Objects has been enhanced with the same options that are already available in the dialog Select and Modify Objects.

Users also have two options for accessing the dialog Select Objects…

• Via the menu Edit > Select Objects…, or
• Using the keyboard shortcut Cmd + E (macOS) / Ctrl + E (Windows).

Compared to the previous version, it is now possible to:

• Select Overprinting Objects – Overprinting objects are those whose Fills or Strokes do not Knockout underlying content but print over, thereby affecting the final color result. As of this version, such overprinting objects can be selected based on their Overprint State "Fill Overprint" or "Stroke Overprint".

To select specific PDF objects in the currently displayed page, proceed as follows:

1. Open the PDF Editor and open the file you want to edit in the PDF Editor
2. Select the object you want to change.
3. The dialog Select Objects opens.
4. Click Apply attributes from selected object [22], which selects the attributes that can be derived from the selected object in the dialog. The selected object is text in the specified font and size, which is only created in pure black only.
5. Press OK [23] to select identical objects on the current page.
6. After closing the dialog, you will be shown how many objects on the page were found and selected.

Figure 5: The dialog Select Objects after pressing the button Apply attributes from selected object

The function Optimize Document, known from earlier versions, has been completely redesigned in this version. It now allows you to configure recurring Actions for correcting and optimizing documents, save them as Templates, and apply them to the desired Page Range.

All necessary functions are available in the dialog Prepare and Optimize Document. You can access the function either via the menu item Actions > Prepare and Optimize Document or by clicking the Action of the same name in the tab Document Actions in the settings area Edit. The dialog consists of two tabs – Prepare and Optimize – which contain the respective available functions:

The bring all pages of a document in the PDF Editor to a specific size and to create a Bleed, proceed as follows:

1. Open the file you want to edit in the PDF Editor.
2. Select the menu item Actions > Prepare and Optimize Document....
3. The dialog Prepare and Optimize Document opens with the tab Prepare [24] selected.
4. To resize the pages to a predefined size, activate the option Scale Pages [25]. Enter the target size in Width and Height and activate the option Keep proportions. Then select the PageBox in the dropdown menu that should match the target size after processing.
5. To create the Bleed for the pages, activate the option Add Bleed [26]. You can set the size of the Bleed by clicking on Settings...[32].
6. To keep the origin of the pages at 0/0, activate the option Set MediaBox to Origin [27].
7. You can now save the settings you have made as a Template so that you do not have to repeat these steps the next time. To do this, click Save Template [28], enter a name for the Template in the dialog, and confirm by clicking OK.
8. Select whether you want to apply the corrections to All Pages or to a specific Page Range [33].
9. To apply the chosen settings, click OK [34] in the dialog.
10. The PDF document will now be prepared and optimized according to your settings for the selected Page Range – All Pages, the Current Page, or a defined Page Range "From - To". Once the selected Actions have been successfully executed, the PDF document is fully prepared for further processing and prepress.

Figure 6: The dialog Prepare and Optimize Document with the tab Prepare selected and the dialog Save Template

Saved Templates for recurring Actions can be loaded and applied using Select Template [31]. A Template can be deleted [29], and modified Templates can be reset to their previously saved values [30].

The Actions available in the two tabs are described below.

With version 1.13 of the PDF Editor, the most essential Actions in the settings area Edit [84] are now provided in two separate tabs – Page Actions [83] and Document Actions [84] (Figure 13).

The tab Page Actions [83] provides Actions that can be applied to selected objects or to the current page. The Page Actions are divided into four sections: Arrange, Separations and Objects, Fonts and Text, and Pages. The following Actions are available in this tab:

• Add Dieline… [76] – This Action allows you to create a Dieline as a Spot Color for the selected position.
• Create Spot Color Separation… [77] – This Action allows you to generate a separation of a Spot Color for the selected position.
• Offset Path… [78] – This Action allows you to move a selected path inward or outward.
• Convert Selected Text to Outline… [79] – This Action converts the selected text to outlines to prevent potential font issues during RIP processing.
• Scale Current Page… [80] – This Action allows you to scale the current page of the document to the entered size for the selected PageBox, either enlarging or reducing it.
• Delete objects Outside PageBox… [81] – This Action removed all objects on the currently displayed page that are completely outside the defined PageBox, optimizing the print file for subsequent steps, such as editing and rendering.
• Set MediaBox to Origin… [82] – This Action sets the Origin of the MediaBox in the PDF coordinate system to 0/0.

Figure 12: The settings area Edit with the tab Page Actions selected

Since Actions significantly simplify daily work with print data, access to these Actions should be made as easy as possible. For this reason, starting with this version of the PDF Editor, a dedicated menu Actions is available, allowing the most commonly used Actions to be accessed quickly.

The tasks performed by each Action and whether they can be applied to the Current Page or a Page Range have already been described in detail earlier in this Release Note. The Actions available in this menu are shown in the figure below.

Figure 14: Entries in the new menu Actions

Starting with this version of the PDF Editor, it is now possible to monitor “checkpoints” of a Switch workflow directly from the PDF Editor, open files from there in the PDF Editor, and then forward them to an outgoing connection defined for the respective checkpoint. Communication occurs via the Switch HTTP service (default port 51088).

This integration enables seamless transfer of faulty or review-required PDF files from a Switch Flow directly into the PDF Editor, as well as returning the corrected files to the predefined production process.

The following requirements must be met regarding to Enfocus Switch Flow:

• At least one checkpoint must be defined in the Switch Flow, though multiple checkpoints can be present.
• The connection is established in the settings area Connect Switch port: 51088 to the Switch Flow.
• Once the connection is established, the print data held at the checkpoint is listed in the settings area Connect within the page panel of the PDF Editor, including key metadata and a preview.
• Files can be opened in the PDF Editor by double-clicking them in the page panel.
• Changes made during editing are saved back to the Workflow (Prerequisite: provided the Switch checkpoint allows it).
• When saving, the file can be forwarded to an defined at the checkpoint.

The following functions will be available in the first version:

• Establish a connection to a Switch workflow via port 51088 – The PDF Editor can establish a direct connection to a defined Enfocus Switch Flow through port 51088. This integrates the Editor as a client in the production process and provides access to all jobs paused at the checkpoints.
• Display files from all checkpoints – After a successful connection, the PDF Editor displays a list of all jobs available at the checkpoints. For each job, key information such as the file name, file size, and the associated name of the checkpoint is shown.
• Filter the list by Status – To simplify navigation, the displayed jobs can be filtered by various status values, including Switch Status, Job Status, and Flow Level. Additional information is also shown for each Switch Job:
  • Checkpoint name
  • Status
  • Flow Name
  • Paused at checkpoint (system time format)
  • Switch Flow Name
• Open files in the PDF Editor – Files that are available at a checkpoint can be opened directly from the list in the PDF Editor by double-clicking.
• Saved edited files and selecting an output connection for forwarding – After editing in the PDF Editor, changes are written back directly to the checkpoint. The user can then choose which of the available output connections in the Switch Flow should be used to forward the file, triggering the next process step.

To connect to a Switch Flow, proceed as follows:

1. Open the PDF Editor and navigate to the tab Connect [102] (Figure 16).
2. Click the button Connect [103] (Figure 16) to open the dialog Connect to.
3. In the Type dropdown menu [97], select Enfocus Switch.
4. Enter the IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx in the field Server [98] and the port number 51088 in the field Port [99].
5. Enter administrator as the Username [100]; the field Password [101] can be left empty.
6. Close the dialog by clicking OK.

Figure 15: The dialog Connect to with the Type Enfocus Switch selected

7. Afterwards, the list of all files paused at the checkpoints of the Switch flow will be displayed in the field list [106] below. You can search for a file by entering its name in the search field [105], or filter the list entries by Status [104].
8. Double-click the file you want to edit [107] in the list to open it in the PDF Editor.
9. In the opened file, make the desired changes in the PDF Editor and then save the file.
10. When saving, the file is overwritten directly at the checkpoint in the Switch flow. After saving, you can select the desired output connection to forward the file within the Switch flow.

Figure 16: The tab Connect showing the list of paused files in a Switch flow

Previously, when an active connection was established between the PDF Editor and a Workflow instance, print data from the areas Article, Order, and Production Job could be opened, edited, and saved back. Version 1.13 now also provides the option of opening the Print Item of an Automation Job from the Workflow in the PDF Editor, processing it, and saving it back to the Workflow.

A separate area was required because Print Items in Automation can be processed entirely within the Workflow without a user interface, and therefore cannot be assigned to any Order or Article. However, if a Print Item from an Automation Order is marked with the status User interaction required, a user must review the file and correct any errors. The errors can be corrected using on-board tools in the Workflow or by editing in the PDF Editor.

The Print Items of Automation Jobs can now be viewed in the tab Automation Jobs [110] within the settings area Connect [109]. Users can filter the list by Print Item Status [111] as well as by the Automation Job Status [112] in Status [108].

Print Item Status [111] – The following status values are available:

• None – The list displays all Print Items from all Automation Jobs.
• Normalized – The list displays only Print Items with the Status Normalized. Normalized print data successfully passed the upload process nto the Workflow based on the selected check profile. The print data is in a state that is normalized for production.
• Data Check – The list displays only Print Items with the status Data Check. Print Items with this status did not pass the check when uploaded to the Workflow. They must be reviewed, corrected, or approved by a specialist. The print data is not in a state suitable for production.
• Final Artwork – The list displays only Print Items with the status Final Artwork. Print Items in this status have already been prepared in the Workflow by prepress staff and include all necessary additions – Bleed, Edge Reinforcement, Grommets, etc. – required for production. The print data is in a final state of production.

Automation Jobs Status [121] – The following status values are available:

• Created – Displays Print Items that have been created as a data record within an Automation Job but could not be completed. In this case, no print file can be opened in the PDF Editor.
• Processing – Displays Print Items that are currently being processed by another Workflow step. Files in this status should not be opened in the PDF Editor.
• Idle – Displays Print Items with the status "Idle". This status "Idle" indicates that the Print Item of the Automation Job is currently not being processed. It signals to the user that the file is ready for processing or is awaiting the next Workflow steps.
• User Interaction required – Displays Print Items with the status "User Interaction required". The status "User Interaction required" indicates that the Print Item of an Automation Job is waiting for input or a decision from the user. This may involve selecting an option, approving a document, or correcting an error before processing can continue.
• Success – Displays Print Items with the status Success. This status indicates that the processing of the Print Item has successfully passed through all steps of the Automation Job. Users can be confident that all tasks have been carried out correctly and that the document is ready for the next Workflow step.
• Error – Displays Print Items with the status "Error". The status "Error" indicates that a problem occurred during the processing of the Automation Job. Users receive a detailed error message to quickly identify the cause and make the necessary corrections.

Figure 17: The tab Connect with the settings area Automation Jobs activated

Files that appear in the status Preflight within the Workflow did not pass the check performed during the upload of the Print Item and typically need to be reviewed – and often corrected – by prepress operators. The necessary Preflight Results – Errors, Warnings, and Info – are displayed in the Workflow and help prepress staff apply the appropriate corrections within the Workflow. In some cases, however, no suitable correction option is available in the Workflow, meaning that analysis and editing must be carried out in the PDF Editor.

To ensure that the same Preflight Results are also available in the PDF Editor, version 1.13 introduces the ability to show Preflight Results from the Workflow directly in the PDF Editor. The dialog Show Preflight Results opens automatically in the PDF Editor whenever a file with pending checks is opened from the Workflow. You can also manually show or hide this dialog via the menu item Window > Show Preflight Results.

Viewing Preflight Results and marking them as Resolved

1. Select an entry [114] from the list of Errors, Warnings, and Info.
2. This highlights the affected area [113] on the Print Item.
3. Correct the Error using the functions available in the PDF Editor.
4. Once you have corrected the problem, you can mark this entry as completed by pressing √ [120].
5. Then proceed to the next entry and continue editing.

Additional functions in the dialog Preflight Results:

• Search Field [119] – Filter the list of entries by entering a Search Term. Instead of searching for an exact match, users can create complex search queries using RegEx – for example, number sequences, specific word beginnings, or strings of variable length.
• Show/Hide Errors [115] – Click the button to show or hide entries with the severity level "Error".
• Show/Hide Warnings [116] – Click the button to show or hide entries with the severity level "Warning".
• Show/Hide Info [117] – Click the button to show or hide entries with the severity level "Info".
• Show/Hide Resolved [118] – Use the checkbox to restrict the list to resolved or unresolved entries.
• Interaction – Clicking an entry highlights the associated objects on the page. Double-clicking an entry highlights the objects and jumps to the next object. Alternatively, this can also be done using the shortcut cmd + 4 (macOS) or Ctrl + 4 (Windows).

Figure 18: The dialog Preflight Results displayed as a floating window above the Print Item

Starting with this version, a fully integrated Dark Mode implementation is available for Windows. Windows 11 systems are delivered with Dark Mode enabled by default.

To activate Dark Mode on Windows, proceed as follows:

1. Press [Windows] + [I] to open the Windows settings. Then navigate to the button "Personalization" in the left-hand menu.
2. Select the section "Colors".
3. In the selection menu under "Choose your mode", you will see the available options "Light", "Dark", and "User-defined".
4. Finally, set this option to "Dark" to activate the Dark Mode.

With version 1.13 of the PDF Editor, the handling of PDF files and Temporary files has been improved. Temporary files are now loaded in the background and are no longer displayed next to the open file as a “Temp file” [121]. If the opened file is deleted, it can be safely saved to any desired directory.

In previous versions, files were automatically locked as soon as they were opened in the PDF Editor. Files could not be easily removed or saved to the hard drive. This issue was resolved with the MAKO 8.1 release.

When saving, the file is now always overwritten at its original location, so no temporary files are created. These optimizations enhance usability and ensure a smooth Workflow when saving PDF documents.

Figure 19: Display of Temporary Files in earlier versions of the PDF Editor

Version 1.13 of the PDF Editor introduces several enhancements related to saving PDF/X files. These include:

• Output Intent – All parameters of the Output Intent [122] are now prefilled, ensuring they are set in a standard-compliant and machine-readable manner. When saving PDFs with an Output Intent, the following properties are used:
  • Output Condition Identifier (required)
  • Output Condition (optional)
  • Information (optional)
  • Registry Name (optional)
  • The GTS key GTS_PDFX is required to correctly identify the Output Intent in the PDF.
• Save "Unchanged" – Saving PDF/X documents in the mode "Unchanged" [123] now works reliably by default.
• Non-PDF/X-compliant – Previously, saved PDF/X files sometimes failed PDF/X validation. This issue has been resolved.
• Preselection of Output Intent in the dialog "Save As" – From this version onwards, the ICC profile previously saved as the Output Intent [124] is preselected in the dialog "Save As". If the PDF is not yet a PDF/X file, the selected simulation profile displayed in the footer of the PDF Editor is preselected as the Output Intent by default.
• Incorrect Output Intent in PDF – In earlier versions, the Output Intent in the PDF could be set incorrectly. This issue has now been resolved in version 1.13 following the MAKO 8.2 update.

These improvements ensure standard-compliant, consistent, and reliable creation of PDF/X files, particularly for recurring production workflows.

Figure 20: Left: The tab Standards of the dialog Document Properties; Right: The dialog Save As

In previous versions, it was possible to select a simulation profile in the tab Visualize under the settings area View that differed from the one displayed in the footer of the PDF Editor. With the current version, the option to choose a simulation profile in the tab View > Visualize has been removed. The PDF Editor now automatically uses the simulation profile [125] selected in the footer, ensuring that only a single location must be considered when working with simulation profiles in the PDF Editor.

Figure 21: The tab View > Visualize with the simulation profile shown in the footer

Starting with version 1.13, the PDF Editor provides a feature that ensures that when navigating to the next page in "Compare Multi-Page Documents", the corresponding page in the comparison document is switched to as well. This guarantees that, when comparing multi-page documents, the same pages are always compared – for example, page 1 with page 1 of the comparison document, page 2 with page 2, and so on.

Note: This functionality requires that both documents contain the same number of pages.

With version 1.13 of the PDF Editor, the dialog Document Properties under File > Document Properties... has been expanded and restructured. The dialog now contains three additional tabs – Standards, Description, and XMP metadata – and offers a clearer layout that helps users find the information they need. more quickly.

The following changes and enhancements have been made to the dialog Document Properties:

New Structure – The dialog has been redesigned. The available options are now grouped systematically by topic, resulting in a much clearer and more logical interface.

The dialog now includes the following tabs:

• General [126] – Displays basic information about the PDF document, such as Title, Author, Description, Keywords, Creation and Modification dates, as well as the Application used to create the PDF.
• Standards [127] – Contains information about the PDF Engine version, PDF Version, PDF/X Standards, ISO Standards, and details regarding the Output Intent.
• Description [128] – Shows various information about the document, such as Overprint settings, Print Area, Identifiers, Creator, Version, and additional metadata. Editable field – such as Author of Description, Copyright Info, and URL for Copyright Info – are marked with a white background and can be modified directly via double-click.  
• Fonts [129] – Lists all fonts used in the document, including embedded, partially embedded, and non-embedded fonts, their encoding and number of glyphs, the internal name, and the pages on which they appear.
• User-defined [130] – This new tab allows users to view, edit, and add user-defined information. Entries consist of a name and a value, enabling the storage of metadata within the PDF that can be used for document management of evaluated later by BitB.
• XMP metadata [131] – Displays the document's structured XMP metadata, including Copyright Information, Creation Details, Modifications, and other standarized metadata relevant for document management.

User Interface – As part of the redesign, the user interface has been updated. Column widths and layout elements have been optimized to ensure that all information remains asy to read.

Figure 22: The dialog Document Properties with the new structure in the redesigned interface

With version 1.13 of the PDF Editor, the dialog Edit Document Spot Colors now provides the option to import a Spot Color Library directly [139] and to add a Spot Color from the library to the document [132].

To edit the Document Spot Colors or to apply a Spot Color from the library, proceed as follows:

1. Open the PDF Editor and open the desired file.
2. Select the menu item Edit > Edit Document Spot Colors.
3. The dialog Edit Document Spot Colors opens.
4. Clicking the button Use Spot Color from Color Library... [132] opens the dialog Edit Spot Colors, which displays all previously defined Spot Colors. Each Spot Color entry contains the following information:
   • Color Swatch [133] – The simulated color value of the Spot Color.
   • Spot Color Name [134] – The name of the Spot Color. Ensure correct spelling and avoid leading or trailing spaces.
   • Alternate Color Space [135] – The available alternate color space are CMYK, RGB, and Lab.
   • Alternate Color Values [136] – The color values assigned to the Spot Color in the selected alternate color space.

Figure 23: Left: The dialog Edit Document Spot Color; Right: The dialog Edit Spot Colors

5. In the dialog Edit Spot Colors, additional functions are available to help you conveniently manage Spot Colors – Edit, Delete, or Import ASE Spot Color Library.
   • Edit [137] – Click this button to edit an existing Spot Color. This opens the dialog Edit Spot Color. If you change the alternate color space, the integrated color calculator in the PDF Editor automatically calculates the corresponding color values for the newly selected color space.
   • Delete [138] – Click this button to remove an existing Spot Color. The Spot Color is deleted from the list – and therefore from the library – without requiring further confirmation.
   • Import ASE Spot Color Library [139] – The PDF Editor allows Spot Color Libraries to be imported. Support for the ASE format (Adobe Swatch Exchange) is particularly useful, as it enables the exchange of color palettes between applications such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop. By importing such Color Libraries, Spot Colors can be centrally provided within the PDF Editor for use in projects.
6. Make the desired adjustments in this dialog and click Select.
7. You will then return to the dialog Edit Document Spot Colors, where further functions for editing a document's Spot Colors are available – New..., Edit..., Rename..., Delete with Objects..., Convert to Process..., Replace with Spot Color..., and Use Spot Color from Color Library....
8. Confirm your settings with OK to apply the changes.

In version 1.13, a new feature was added in the area Flatten Transparency to exclude Spot Colors – such as Technical Colors, as well as White, Varnish, or Primer Color Separations – from Transparency reduction. By specifically excluding these Spot Colors, it is ensured that they are not merged with background objects or converted into raster images. This guarantees correct technical implementation for further processing.

To exclude Spot Colors from Transparency Flattening, proceed as follows:

1. Open the tab Optimize via the menu Actions > Prepare and Optimize Document [141].
2. In the dialog that opens, enable the option Flatten Transparency [140] and set the desired flattening settings for the transparency reduction [142].
3. In the section Exclude Spot Colors from Flattening, select the Spot Colors [143] to be excluded from the flattening process – e.g., Crease, Dieline, Kiss-cut – by activating the corresponding checkboxes.
4. Confirm your settings by clicking OK.

Figure 24: The dialog Prepare and Optimize Document with the selected flattening settings

In version 1.13 of the PDF Editor, design optimizations and improvements to the user interface concepts were implemented. These include the following enhancements:

• Design adaption – The design of the entire application has been revised and aligned with the updated Workflow design. This ensures a consistent appearance and improves orientation within the user interface.
• Reorganization of the tab "Edit" – In the tab Edit Object of the settings area Edit, the following optimizations were implemented:
  • Spacing in the section "Transform" [144] – Additional spacing has been added between the divider line and the title of the settings area "Transform". The increased spacing improves visual structure and makes navigation within the side panel easier.
  • Centering options (X, Y, B, H) [145] – The options X, Y, B, H have been re-centered to ensure a clearer and more consistent display.
  • Origin Selection [146] – Square icons are now used for selecting the origin. The new uniform icons increase recognizability and improve usability when positioning objects.
  • Mirroring options [147] – The buttons Flip Horizontally and Flip Vertically have been moved below the input field Rotation. This consolidates the function group logically, simplifying user interaction.
  • Highlighting selected options [148]  – Active settings are now indicated with a thicker highlight line. The previously thin line was easy to overlook. With this optimization, active options are immediately visible.

Figure 25: The tab Edit > Edit Objects with the newly organized structure

• Revision of the tab "Visualize" in the tab "View" – The layout has been revised, and the dialog has been streamlined overall. The following optimizations were implemented in this area:
  • Input Fields [149] – The input fields for the respective values have been placed next to the slider and reduced in width according to the expected value ranges to improve the visual structure.
  • Display of checkmarks [151] – If there are no problem areas, checkmarks are displayed after the slider to indicate an error-free status.
  • Warning triangles for problem areas [150] – As soon as problem areas have been identified, a warning triangle is displayed after the input field. Clicking on the warning triangle selects the affected objects directly in the document, making them immediately available for editing.

Figure 26: The tab View > Visualize with the revised user interface

Revision of the footer in the PDF Editor – The footer has been revised again, making it easier to provide a clearer distinction between the selection fields and displayed information. The following information and options are available in the footer:

• Cursor position [152] – Displays the coordinates for the current cursor position.
• Simulation profile [153] – Allows the selection of the simulation profile. Note that if a PDF/X standard is shown before the selection field, the displayed ICC profile corresponds to the Output Intent of the PDF/X file.
• Zoom level [154] – Displays the current zoom level and provides an option for setting the zoom factor for display in the PDF Editor.
• Display Mode [155] – Allows switching between the two Display Modes Print Preview and Outline View.
• Selection Mode [156] – Displays the currently active selection mode. When selecting objects, pressing the E key allows quick switching between the selection modes.
• Connection Status [157] – Displays the IP address of the currently connected system.

Figure 27: The revised footer of the PDF Editor