You can choose from various mark types. By default, the following mark types are available:

• three types of Center Marks
• one HAWKAI Mark
• five types of Codimag Marks
• three types of Corner Marks
• one Dashed Frame Mark
• nine additional types of marks - Color Control Stripe - Spot Colors, GMI Mark, Line, Rectangle, Register-4C, Register-XY, Registration, Crop Mark, and Sphere.

Figure 2: Marks available by default

The appearance and position of a mark can be configured in its panel. The parameters are described below, using Corner Mark 3 as an example.

Figure 3: Corner Mark 3 Settings

• Origin [4] – positions the mark depending on its selected starting point. Which starting points are available depends on the selected Impose Mode. In general, the following starting points are available:
  • Per Print Item – the mark is generated for each print item.
  • Per Row – the mark is generated for each row. This option is only available in Step & Repeat and Tiling modes.
  • Print Items – the mark is generated for the bounding rectangle of imposed print items.
  • Artboard – the mark is generated per artboard (only available in Step & Repeat and Tiling modes).
  • Sheet – each mark is generated per sheet.
  • Last Row – the mark is generated for the last row. This option is only available in Step & Repeat mode.
• Horiz. Origin [5] – when the Print Items origin is selected, it defines the indent (x-axis) of a mark. The following options are available:
  • Print Items – define the horizontal indent of a mark starting from the bounding rectangle of imposed print items.
  • Artboard – defines the horizontal indent of a mark starting from the artboard.
  • Sheet – defines the horizontal indent of a mark starting from the sheet.
  • N-Up – defines the horizontal indent of a mark starting from the N-Up. This option is only available in Die Cut Impose Mode.
• Position [6] – places a mark at different positions relative to the selected origin. Depending on the selected Impose Mode, the following positions are available:
  • ImageBox – the mark is positioned at the selected origin of the TrimBox.
  • ImageBox + Bleed – the mark is positioned at the selected origin of the production format.
  • Overlap – the mark is placed in the overlap area to glue individual tiles of print items together when in Tiling Mode.
  • Printed Overlap – the mark is placed in the printed part of the overlap area between individual tiles of said print item. This option is only available in Tiling Mode.
• Reference Point [19] – places a mark in relation to its selected starting point. In most cases, all nine positions – top-left, top-center, top-right, center-left, center, center-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right – are available. Reference points are available in every Impose Mode except Tiling.
• Rotate with Print Item [7] – in some situations, the mark is placed at the reference point either absolutely or relative to the print items rotation within the imposition.
• Start with Row [8] – defines the first row in which the mark is applied. This is only available in Step & Repeat mode when Per Row is selected as origin.
• Repeat [20] – defines after how many rows the mark is replaced. This option is only available in Step & Repeat mode when Per Row is selected as origin.
• Stroke Width [9] – enters the required stroke width for a mark.
• Width and Height [10] – enters the required width and height of a mark.
• Offset [11] – enters the required x and y offset from the selected position of a mark.
• Overprint [12] – sets the mark to overprint.
• Stroke Color [13], fill color, and Background Color [14] – depending on the selected mark, it can consist of strokes, a fill, and/or a background color. The color of each of these three components can be set separately. Depending on the selected mark, you can define which color the object receives. In general, the following color options are available:
  • CMYK color values – the color value is defined by entering CMYK values.
  • Spot Color – the color value is defined by selecting a system-wide spot color.
  • Registration Color – the mark is generated on all color channels in print.
  • SVG values – the color value is determined by the color values defined in the SVG file. This option is not available for Corner Mark 3.
  • Derive from User-defined Field – the color value is derived from existing color descriptions in a user-defined field. This option is not available for Corner Mark 3.
  • None – no color is used for the respective component.
• Background [21] – enable this option to add a background to the mark. For the background, you can select one of the color options described above under color [14].
• Overprint [15] – enable this option to overprint the background color of the mark.
• Create background as [16] – creates the background as a stroke or as a fill. Select the required option from the drop-down menu.
• Offset [17] – defines how far the background extends beyond the mark. For example, a value of 1 mm creates a 1 mm stroke around the mark.
• Background should not overlap Origin [18] – enable this option if the background must not overlap the selected origin. This offsets the mark so that the background sits at the selected origin.

Three types of captions are available:

• Text – captions in the form of text present information in a human-readable form.
• Barcode – captions in the form of barcodes make information readable using a scanner.
• Shape – geometric shapes allow related print items to be identified more quickly.

A captions appearance and position can be adjusted in its respective panel.

Figure 5: Caption Settings

• Origin [24] – positions a caption depending on its selected starting point. Which starting points are available depends on the selected Impose Mode. In general, the following starting points are available:
  • Per Print Item – a caption is generated for each print item.
  • Per Row – a caption is generated for each row. This option is only available in Step & Repeat mode.
  • Print Items – a caption is generated for the bounding rectangle of the imposed print items.
  • Artboard – a caption is generated per artboard. This option is only available in Step & Repeat and Tiling modes.
  • Sheet – a caption is generated per sheet. This option is only available in Step & Repeat mode.
  • Last Row – a caption is generated for the last row. This option is only available in Step & Repeat mode.
• Horiz. Origin – when the Print Items origin is selected, it defines the indent (x-axis) of the caption. The following options are available:
  • Print Items – defines the horizontal indent of a caption, starting from the bounding rectangle of the imposed print items.
  • Artboard – defines the horizontal indent of a caption, starting from the artboard.
  • Sheet – defines the horizontal indent of a caption, starting from the sheet.
  • N-Up – defines the horizontal indent of a caption, starting from the N-Up. This option is only available in Die Cut Impose Mode.
• Position [25] – places captions at different positions relative to their selected origin. Depending on the selected Impose Mode, the following positions are available:
  • ImageBox – the baseline of the caption is positioned at the selected origin of the TrimBox.
  • ImageBox + Bleed – the baseline of a caption is positioned at the selected origin of the production format.
  • Overlap – the baseline of a caption is placed in the overlap area to glue individual tiles of print items together when in Tiling Mode.
  • Printed Overlap – the baseline of a caption is placed at the printed part of the overlap area between individual tiles of the print item in the Tiling mode. This option is only available in Tiling mode.
• Reference Point [35] – places a caption at its selected reference point. Four reference points are available for captions – top, left, right, and bottom.
• Alignment [36] – define the alignment of the text – left-aligned, centered, or right-aligned – for the respective reference point.
• Placement [26] – places the text on the inside of its selected position.
• Indent and Offset [27] – define the indent and the offset of a text relative to its selected position.
• Rotate with Print Item [28] – in some situations, the caption is placed at a reference point. This can happen in absolute or relative terms to the rotation of a print item in imposition.
• Rotate [29] – defines whether a caption has been rotated by 0° or 180°.
• Content [30] – captions sometimes contain static and dynamic content. See metadata in Figure 6.
• Font Settings [31] – allows adjustments in size, font family and font style. Using Font Manager [37], a company's corporate font can be made available in the application.
• Color Setting [32] – depending on the selected caption type, the color of text, barcode and background [33] can be set separately. You can define which color the object receives. The following options are available:
  • CMYK color values – the color value is defined by entering CMYK values.
  • Spot Color – the color value is defined by selecting a system-wide spot color.
  • Automatic – the color value is selected dynamically from the list of predefined colors, based on the selected metadata of a print item.
  • Derive from User-defined Field – the color value is derived from existing color descriptions in a user-defined field.
  • None – no color is used for the respective component.
• Dieline [34] – enable this option to create a separate dieline for captions in form of a tab. Using the Finishing tab, you can connect this dieline to the dieline of the print item and add a perforation if required.

Figure 6: Dynamic placeholder options in Nesting mode

Three line types are available:

• Solid
• Dashed
• Dotted

The appearance and position of a line can be adjusted in its respective panel.

Figure 8: Solid line settings

• Position [40] – places a line at different positions in relation to its selected origin. Depending on the selected Impose Mode, the following positions are available:
  • ImageBox – the line is positioned at the selected origin of the TrimBox.
  • ImageBox + Bleed – the line is positioned at the selected origin of the production format.
  • Overlap – the line is positioned at the overlap area that is used to glue individual tiles of print items together when in Tiling mode.
  • Printed Overlap – the line is placed in the printed part of the overlap area between individual tiles of said print item. This option is only available in Tiling mode.
• Origin [41] – positions a line depending on its selected starting point. In general, the following starting points are available:
  • Per Print Item – a line is generated at the selected reference point for each print item.
  • Print Items – a line is generated at the selected reference point for the bounding rectangle of the imposed print items.
  • Artboard – a line is generated at the selected reference point per artboard.
• Reference Point [49] – places a line at its selected reference points. The four edges – top, left, right, and bottom – are available.
• Stroke Width [42] – defines the line width. The width is specified in pt.
• Continuous Line [50] – since lines can be generated on all four sides of a rectangle, this option defines whether the generated lines remain individual lines or are drawn to one. In most cases, enabling this option results in fully drawn corners.
• Offset [43] – defines a lines offset, starting from its selected origin. Positive (+) values increase the distance from the origin outward, whereas negative (–) values decrease it inward.
• Dash / Gap [44] – defines the dash length, their distance and gaps inbetween dashes in pt.
• Rotate with Print Item [45] – enable this option to rotate the line according to the rotation of the print item. If the option is disabled, the line keeps its original orientation, regardless of the rotation of the print item.
• Color Settings [46] – line color and background color can be set separately. You can define which color an object receives. The available color settings correspond to those for captions and marks. The following options are available:
  • CMYK color values – the color value is defined by entering CMYK values.
  • Spot Color – the color value is defined by selecting a system-wide spot color.
  • Registration Color – the line is generated on all color channels in print.
  • Automatic – the color is selected dynamically from the list of predefined colors based on the print items selected metadata.
  • None – no color is used for the respective object.
• Stroke [47] – selects a color space for the stroke. The options are CMYK, system-wide spot color, Registration Color, Derive from User-defined Field, and No Color.
• Opacity [48] – defines the opacity of the line. A lower opacity makes the line appear less opaque, while an opacity of 100% results in a fully opaque display. The value is entered in percent.
• Background Color [51] – adds a background to a line. For the background, you can select one of the color options described above.

Various mark shapes are available for grommets:

• Cross
• Crosshair
• Grommets All in One  used to output grommet marks from the manufacturer All in One.
• Grommets Corner Intermediate  used to output grommet marks from the manufacturer All in One.
• Sphere

The appearance and position of a grommet mark can be adjusted in the panel of the selected mark shape.

Figure 10: Left: Shpere Settings; Right: Grommet Settings

• Type [54] – calculates the positions of grommet marks depending on the selected type – By Distance or By Number. The following types are available:
  • By Distance – if selected, enter maximum horizontal and maximum vertical distance below.
  • By Number – if selected, enter the number of grommet marks below to be placed vertically and horizontally [55].
• Offset [56] – defines the grommets offset based in its center. You can define the offset for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. Positive (+) values move the grommets outward – negative (-) values move the grommets inward – from their respective position.
• Position [57] – places the grommet marks relative to their selected position – ImageBox or ImageBox + Bleed. If a grommet mark needs to be placed in the bleed area, select the ImageBox + Bleed position and enter a negative value in the Offset fields [56].
• Reference Point [65] – places the grommet marks at selected reference points (edges). The four edges – top, left, right, and bottom – are available.
• Rotate with Print Item [58] – defines whether the grommet marks are placed at the reference point in absolute or relative terms to the rotation of the print item in imposition.
• Stroke Width [59] – enter the required line width for the outer stroke of the grommet mark. This option is only useful, if a stroke color [62] and a different fill color [63] are defined. This option is only available for Crosshair and Sphere.
• Width and Height [60] – define the size of the grommet mark by entering the required width and height.
• Color Settings [61] – grommet mark colors can be defined individually, which applies for the color of the stroke [62], the fill [63] – only available for Crosshair and Sphere – and the background [64]. The following color options are available:
  • CMYK color values – the color value is defined by entering CMYK values.
  • Spot Color – the color value is defined by selecting a system-wide spot color.
  • SVG values – the color value is determined by the color values defined in the SVG file.
  • None – no color is used for the respective component.
• Background Color [66] – enable this option to add a background to the grommet mark. For the background, you can select one of the color options described above.

Three code types are available for the sheet ID:

• Code 128
• Data Matrix
• QR Code

The appearance and position of the sheet ID can be adjusted in the panel.

Figure 12: Sheet ID Settings in Barcode panel

• Type [69] – select the type – Code 128, Data Matrix, or QR Code – to generate the sheet ID.
• Origin [70] – the sheet ID is always placed at the edge of the bounding rectangle of all print items. Therefore, only Print Items can be selected as the origin.
• Reference Point [71] – places the sheet ID at the selected reference points (edges). The four edges – top, left, right, and bottom – are available.
• Alignment [77] – define the position – left-aligned, centered, or right-aligned – of the generated barcode relative to the selected reference point.
• Content [72] – the content of the sheet ID can include static and dynamic content. The metadata you can use for this is shown in Figure 13.
• Insert Placeholder [73] – select placeholders used to fill contents of barcodes or QR codes.
• Width and Height [74] – the size of the code is determined by entering the width and height.
• Indent [75] – if required, define the indent of the code from the edge for the selected reference point.
• Offset [78] – define the offset of the sheet ID from the selected reference point.
• Rotate [76] – define the rotation – 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° – used to place the sheet ID.

Figure 13: Dynamic placeholders available in Nesting mode