How to create hotfolders and workflows?

Instead of starting each job manually, you can also automate proof printing using workflows.

In order to create a workflow, you first need a hotfolder.

How to create a hotfolder:

1. From the main menu, select the Workflows button.
2. In the main window, switch to the Overview tabbed page.
3. On the toolbar above the main window, click the New Hotfolder button ().
4. Under Hotfolder Name, enter a name for your new hotfolder.
5. Under Input Folder, enter the desired folder path for your new hotfolder.
6. Under Hotfolder Type, select your preferred hotfolder type. By default, the type Normal is selected.
7. Click the Save and Close button at the top left to create the workflow.

You will now be asked whether you would like to create a new workflow for your hotfolder; confirm this with Yes to open the workflow dialog.

Have you closed the dialog box accidentally?

1. Click the Workflows button in the main menu.
2. In the main window, switch to the Overview tabbed page.
3. From the Hotfolder/Workflows column, select the folder you wish to define a new workflow for.
4. On the toolbar above the main window, click the New Workflow button () to open the workflow dialog.

In the workflow dialog, you can now define the settings for your new workflow.

How to define the settings for your workflow:

1. In the workflow dialog, open the tab General.
2. Under Workflow Name , enter a name for your new workflow.
3. Under Connect to Hotfolder, select the path of the hotfolder you just created.
4. Click on the Save and Close button at the top left to apply the settings and create the workflow.