Job Ticket XML Structure

To ensure that a job ticket is processed correctly in GMG ColorProof, the XML file must follow a defined structure. You can use the Job Ticket Template Creator to make the required XML structure transparent and easy to generate. 

The tool displays the full node hierarchy in a tree view:

Basic XML structure

Every job ticket must follow this basic hierarchy:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<JobTicket>
    <ProcessDefinition>
    </ProcessDefinition>
    <Images>
    </Images>
</JobTicket>

The two main sections are:

• Images (Defines input files and image-related settings)

• ProcessDefinition (Defines processing behavior (color management, printing, mapping, etc.))

File naming requirements

All other referenced files (profiles, gradation curves, validation files) must be accessible to GMG ColorProof via valid paths. If the structure is incorrect or required nodes are missing, the job cannot be processed.

How to create Job Tickets with the Job Ticket Creator

The Job Ticket Template Creator helps you generate correctly structured XML job tickets without manually writing code. You can activate required nodes via checkbox and enter values directly in the interface.

1. Expand the XML tree to the desired node.

2. Activate the checkbox for the parameters you want to use.

3. Enter the required values.

4. Save the XML file and copy it together with the image into the Job Ticket Hotfolder.

The Job Ticket Creator is especially useful for building templates, testing configurations, and understanding the required XML structure before implementing automated job ticket generation in an external workflow system.

Summary

To ensure correct processing:

• Follow the required XML hierarchy

• Include all mandatory nodes

• Reference existing standards and profiles

• Use the Job Ticket Creator to verify structure and avoid errors