In this article, you will learn
- what prerequisites must be met for this Fixup, and
- how to apply this Fixup.
1. Introduction
In $PRODUCT_NAME_WORKFLOW, Apply Rotation Factor Fixup is available. The purpose of this Fixup is to apply an existing rotation factor to the print file, thereby preventing potential errors in subsequent automated and manual processing.
2. General
Apply Rotation Factor Fixup can be used to apply an existing rotation factor within the print file. After execution, the rotation factor is reset to 0°.
The Fixup can be found in the Data Preparation tab of Articles, Orders or Production Jobs by:
- Entering the name of the Fixup in the area Filter,
- Activating the PageBox option in the area Category,
- Activating the Apply option in the area Action,
- Activating the MediaBox option in the area Property.
3. Description
With this Fixup, an existing rotation factor in the print file is applied to the file and subsequently reset to 0°. This helps preventing potential errors in downstream processing steps, such as RIP processing, Imposition, or the application of Fixups.
3.1. Prerequisites and Functionality
For Apply Rotation Factor Fixup to be executed correctly, the following condition must be met:
- A rotation factor must be present in the file.
Figure 1: Apply Rotation Factor Fixup dialog
No additional options are available.
3.2. Before / After
To experiment with this function, you can use the sample file "Sample_Apply Rotation Factor.pdf". This file has a rotation factor of 90°.
After applying the Fixup, the file "Sample_Apply Rotation Factor_End.pdf" is generated, in which the rotation factor has been applied and reset to 0°. Notice that visually, file remains unchanged.
Figure 2: Left: Original file; Right: Revised file after applying the rotation factor
Note on Testing this Fixup
Please note that $PRODUCT_NAME_WORKFLOW – from version 2.0 onwards – automatically applies the rotation factor when uploading print files. This ensures that a rotation factor other than 0° can never exist within a Print Item.
The only way to upload print data with a rotation factor into $PRODUCT_NAME_WORKFLOW is to select the option Check Only (without Fixups) during upload. Enable this option if you want to test this Fixup.
Article Update: $PRODUCT_NAME_WORKFLOW 2.0.0 – 04/2026