Smart Hotfolder Rule Sets

All rules in a Smart Hotfolder Rule Set are based on the image file name or its location in the input folder structure. When an image is recognized in the hotfolder, the assigned rule set is checked for matches with the assigned subfolder or the image name. If no rule can be applied to an image, the proof standard defined in the connected workflow is used as a fallback for the color management.

Rule Set Settings:

• Choose whether you want to use custom profiles or proof standards with the rule set. (If you decide for custom profiles, add the folder where the custom profiles can be found.)
• You can add multiple rules.
• You can also use wildcards such as the asterisk (*) for many characters. Wildcards are convenient if you have a high proofing volume and need to apply a huge number of profiles.
• You can define the spot color set priority.
• You can test the rule set and get immediate feedback from the system.

Example Rule Set
In the following example, all images located in the input subfolder named 39L beginning with 009 are processed according to the proof standard ISO Coated v2.

Setting up a Smart Hotfolder Rule Set.

The defined rule overrides the proof standard that has been selected in the connected workflow.

Fallback Proof Standard in the connected workflow.