Welcome to Ed Chapman's X345 Tips Page
Location: http://rocws01011/X345tips.html
########## DFE tips ##########
-> OSIS is the name or procedure to load OS (used to be ghost)
After OSIS load Acrobat (Jeff J.) before installing DFE
-> TCB card and back of I2P have heartbeat LED's
to remove unlock X226 button on top of cabinet - stay grounded
-> If hangs when clicking "Start MMC" on Engine SIM - reboot I2P
-> condion sheets = diaper sheets (used to clean off toner)
-> typically NexPert is not on a stand-alone DFE
but if you have it can use "start client" button on System Monitor
-> If changing media, hit close all drawers (3.2 and earlier)
-> user defined media is not saved between DFE installs
you can manually copy the files to save
-> To save start up time del unused medias (only standalone DFE's)
d:CDFE_CONFIG\InitialResources\mediatypes keep only StoraE*
-> can change set count after RIPPING but not after starts to print
-> Some IE proxy's e.g. nexproxy2 cause the Engine SIM I2P to
get a URL not found error
-> When installing a DFE it changes your HomePage in IE to about blank
-> When un-installing a DFE click ignore if there are locked DLL's
-> not supporting classic in 3.3 (don't delete any code)
-> Click little people icon on UI Client so change what shows e.g. VDX job
-> NexStation System Monitor - shutdown NexStation Software Only
NexStation Software and Server would include a system reboot
-> loading DFE - digital signature error just hit OK Mike S.
-> SDMS if like job accounting can be gathered remotely by NexPress [Damien]
-> some test files at: d:\CDFE_CONFIG\TestFiles\develop
-> zip files - copy to hot folder then you have to hit green button
-> JT EDit Jobmust be in e.g. stopped state (not Printing)
-> VDX multipe PDF files
create new folder in d: called e.g. covertvdx, right click-sharing-add sharing
(*note small hand appears under folder) cp pdf/vdx/ppml? files, send to desktop
(creates shortcut), copy vdx file to default hot folder
-> JTE only reports whats in EngineSim e.g. InlineFinisher
->create new substrate
Client UI - Administration - Resource Manager Tab - Substrate Catalog - New -
Name: e.g Gloss_Substrate
Format: 12x18
Weight: 120 g/m2
Catagory: Paper
Type: glossy coated
Press Settings - Yes( to recalculate) it does not always give this
pop up e.g. 80g/m2 did not while 120 did
Add press settings for glossing -
In the Add press settings for glossing window hit OK -
In the press settings window hit OK -
In the Add substrate assistant window hit OK -
In the Calibrate substrate assistant window hit Close -
In the substrate list "Gloss_Substrate" should be displayed
There should be no icon in the glossing column for this
->create new JT/VP to e.g. utilize new gloss substrate
Client UI - Admin - Resource Manager Tab - Job Ticket Templates - New -
Name: Gloss_Both_Sides
Body/Insert/Cover: select Gloss_Substrate
Clear Overcoat: Front Side and Back Side,
select gloss coat for Body/Cover/Insert click OK in 2 popups
Save
Configuration Manager - new - name e.g.: _gloss_both_sides
can disable "Use as Network Printer
JT Template: Gloss_Both_Sides
There will be a new folder in HotFolder created
->When glossing just a protective coat Using inverse algorthim like
my invention disclosure in 1992? is put down and the glosser is
really just a fuser (it does not add toner).
->To tell if a job requests a clear spot color in a pdf file open
with Acrobat - advanced - separation preview - Spot Plate =
NexPress DryInk Clear. If you have this and also ask for
protective coat or gloss coat it will error in severe and warn
the other 2 and it will print the overcoat and not the spot color.
In my test job the spot color was used to print a clear watermark.
->A 4 color job means the 5th color in the JT = NONE
->A 5 color job means the 5th color in the JT != NONE
-> gloss coat or protective coat
2100 can request a gloss coat or protective coat. If a gloss
coat is requested it does use NexPress Clear dry Ink on
the substrates and lowers the fusing temps for the offline glosser.
That must have all the same media and be done on every front, back
or both substrate. If a protective coat is requested it does
not go to an offline device so you can have mixed substrates
or done on some sheets but not others (that's why it's legal to
protective coat with separator sheets).
You could even have e.g. gloss on front and protective coat on back.
->check services --> right click my computer -> mange -> services and apps -> services
can also from cmd window - net user (look for cdfe) net start (look for SYSMCLauncher)
if it does not shutdowntry and end SYSMCLauncher
Had problem DFE coming up no debugger service or SYSMCLauncher
needed to change user cdfe pw to include a number and uppercase char
pw=CDFEcdfe123
this works but no longer need starting with 3.3 (build 060)
net user cdfe pw= 5555pa$$wor$$ /add
->changing configuraion on EngineSim
click Config
change to e.g. NPP 4 Color
system monitor - shutdown (do not just close windows)
startup DFE stuff - note do NOT replay jobs send them again because e.g. it
had already passed RCM and will not be sent again.
*may have to reboot if fails
TBD# to change 5th color
->toner color e.g. green to clear (for gloss)
Engine sim - change color - hit Install 5th Color
(must have been a 5 color press on sim before starting system monitor)
EngineSim/Consumables/pick-color e.g. BLUE/Install Fifth Color
Not sure about above but on EngineSim-consumables change 5th color
and hit Install Fifth Color - the text but not graphic changes on UI/Press
unless you change UI-Press-Policies-Enable Fifth Color Station
->if uninstalling DFE and you leave any client DFE windows up it will
hang so close windows and kill any javaw processes if there are any
-> 3.2 do not see 5th color on JT unless enginesim was set up
get enginesim running before starting sysmonitor - start from
server/tools/I2PEngineSim/run.exe start MMA - wait - connect
-> 3.4 if you geta hardware key (dongle) error - change the engine sim
to 70 ppm
-> To print larger image too big for substrate
JTE/Impostion:
change Trim Size Mode to e.g. A3
change Page Policy to Scale To Fit
-> The Rainbow driver is available in Disk2\RainbowInstall of the
installable. This only needs to be installed once per OSIS perhaps
after the install of Adobe 7.0. This is just a warning and you can
click it away without stopping the install. It needs to be installed
separate
-> To run remote client just run client on my 226 and connect to that DFE
instead of mine (may have to be same DFE version e.g. 3.5)
-> If system monitor hangs shutting down start killing all the processes
and if may finish on it's own.
-> Adhesive = Lable substrate
-> X226 power button has detent bottom/center/right
-> during install if you get a popup asking for disk 3 just hit browse and
replace the 2 with a 3 (a new ghost will fix this)
-> To change slugline fields: example to remove JobName ---
*note code is in ImpoDataWriter.cpp
go to CDFE_DATA\Resources\imposition-templates\
search for NXP_JobInfo_Implicit.pdf
*note there is a J_ version of this file for Japan
*note This file is likely written over during installs or cleanup.bat
edit the PDF file e.g. Enfocus Browser
look for string "(<"
*note when string is found it's equivalent to:
"(<><><><> <> <> <>"
replace with e.g.
"(<><><> <> <> <>"
-> to keep shortcut to hotfolder through installs (not OSIS)
run - //x226-chapman, little computer in upper left corner drag to
desktop (creates shortcut) open shortcut and drop files X226-CHAPMANHF
-> VDX-4 will take forever to run
-> When installing NexPert also install help package (DOcumentation_library*)
-> If you dbl-click a ps file you may get an Acrobat ICC profile error (it's ok)
-> MLE's to view Administration/Report Generator/Message Report/Report
-> for classic in lab only change needed is NPP->classic and check that
EngineSim is classic too.
-> If TCB driver did not load there will be Engine, Engine Component and DevCaps
startup errors right click x345-1819-2 icon - manage - Device Manager and see
if NexPress Device is there, if not (still under manage) right click node name
e.g. NXPSECNODE1 click scan for hardware changes/advanced and install driver.
This happens on classic secondaries
-> For JobSub sharing error after a load - Shutdown the DFE.^
See if the Default Hotfolder share has been removed. (Start->Run: \\servername)
If it has been removed, carry on. All is well. If it still exists:
Bring up regedit and Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\Shares
Select the share name and delete it. Reboot
Afterwards the next startup will be able to recreate the share
-> To kill UI front end it's under applications instead of processes
To kill all front end kill process tree on sysMCLauncher (right click on)
Better cmd window: net stop sysmclauncher
-> following JT settings will NOT cause job to go back to RCP (all others will)
Quantity
Collate
jog and jog set count
Location
Color Adjustment
Separators and separator set count
Stop points
-> NexRips are failing to start because of d: instead of c: install
Monza needs a configuration file (\CDFE_Config\InitialConfig\ACRSetupxxx.txt)
and inside the file there is an URL for the Monza temporary directory. The
current value is file:///C:/CDFE_CONFIG/InitialConfig/NexRip17WorkDir which
tries to create the directory on the C: drive. Depending on how your machine
is set up, that may not be possible.
Since the path is inside a file and Adobe's code reads the file (& the path),
I cannot use environment variables to make the location of CDFE_CONFIG flexible.
Workarounds:
1. Create c:\CDFE_CONFIG\InitialConfig on your C: drive. Even though the DFE
will not install there, it will allow Monza to create the temporary
directories it needs. (Each RIP will create a temp directory.) Be aware
that the display & source list files are stored there, so you needs to
have disk space.
2. Go to "normal" DFE install.
3. Edit the ACRSetupxxx.txt files and change c: to d: for every install
########## LogIn tips ##########
->login - now set up for ekc1\l124780 (pw)
->administrator pw=nexpress (log into this computer X345-chapman)
will become ekadmin some time (same pw)
may be nothing *just hit Enter* when new e.g. X226
->unix after EKC1 map network drive or run \\155.50.68.1\chapmane
if can't log in because windows has stored old pw, go to node only e.g. \\rocpc05601
->shortcut to log into NexStation
CTRL SHIFT A repeats last password
levelfe pw=service4U admin pw=password 2/05
########## Windows tips ##########
->Misc DOS
tab (like set filec)
cls=dos clear=unix
up arrow last command (keep hitting to go back)
copy from cmd window - highlit and hit enter
paste into cmd window - click right mouse twice
windows key same as start
netstat -a
run cmd (for dos shell window)
ctrl alt del - pick task manager (to see processes)
nslookup hostname
nslookup nexpress -prt
ipconfig /all
hostid
hostname
to select more than one - hold down tab key
->run to connect to Horia'sDFE
\\hneamtu-dfe
go to Shared\EdC
->windows OS software etc updates - should be done on occasion on X226
start
windows update
connect me to the internet
Scan For updates
Critical Updates and Service Packs
->create short cut e.g. hotfolder
Locate D:\CDFE_DATA\HotFolder\nnnnn - highlite - right click -
SendTo DeskTop (this creates shortcut)
->JDF hot folder (can send to desktop)
d:CDFE_DATA\CDFExchg\JDFPortal\JDFHotFolder
drop JDF file that ref PDF file (change name if needed)
from e,g, file:\\a\b\c.pdf to ///c:/e.pdf or //machine_name/e.pdf
URL="file:///c:/Inserts.pdf"/ --updated--
To view JDF files use IE
-> env
right click my computer
properties
advanced
enviromental variables
-> swap / core
After Rational install (1.6G) Melody moved my swap file
(pagefile.sys) from c: to d: since c: was about full and
DFE would not run. She also disabled writing memory
dump if getting a blue screen.
->printer e.g. \\nexpress-prt1\rocpr143
-> start - run - \\rocps00101 (gives list of printers to choose from)
->X345-chapman has 2Gbytes 32Gbyte disk 2.8Ghz CPU's (2 CPU's) Windows 2000 CD
X226-chapman has 1.5Gbytes 40G disk 3.0Ghz CPU's (4 CPU's) Windows 2000 DVD
->Error Message: The Name Limit for the Local Computer
Network Adapter Card Was Exceeded - just reboot
->My NetWork Places Icon - Add network place (wizard comes up)
e.g. \\rocfs01\chapmane
network login for rocfs01 NXP\chapmane (pw)
\\kmusfssp001\chapmane EKC1\l124780 NEW 5/24/05
->winzip eval in ~chapmane/windoze/
installed c:/ProgramFiles
->HyperSnap - captures window etc
just copied over dir from Randy and run - no install needed
C:\Program Files\Hyper_Snap\hsdx.exe
->To select an entire window and copy it into the clipboard:
see hypersnap above - this didn't work
1) select the window so it is highlighted
2) hit alt-printscreen
3) move cursor to the destination window
4) hit ctrl-v to dump the window
->Muliple files e.g. delete
hold down Ctrl key when picking multiples
-> Wordpad: edit - goto - line number
->You can change the Taskbar from horizontal to vertical or vice versa by
clicking an empty part of the Taskbar and holding down the left mouse
button while dragging the Taskbar to whichever edge of the screen you prefer.
->XP can restore to a day pick help system restore and you can run. Can also boot
up in a safe mode and run virus programs and access the internet
-> e.g. start up EngineSim when logging in. After creating EngineSim shortcut to
desktop, copy shortcut to c:\Documents and Settings\Adminisrator\Start Menu\
-> getting a new IP address and flush the cache.
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
reboot
-> To enable hibernate as a shutdown option: control panel - power options
- Hibernate - check enable hibernate
-> To set up a share e.g. shared JDF dir:
Say you gave a dir c:\shareda - right click on folder - Sharing - check share
this folder, you will see the shared folder in e.g. \\x226-chapman
########## ClearCase tips ##########
To Install got to \\nexpress-instal
06/06/05 new go to \\nexpress-instal\EKC1DFE_ClearCase_Install
11/03/06 \\NEXPRESS-INSTAL\EKC1DFE_ClearCase_Install -> \\RL-FS11\GCG-EKC1DFE-ClearCase-Install ^M
DFE_ClearCase_Install
SETUP.exe
It recommends exiting all other windows apps
select client
select the standard configuration
-> VOB = Version Object Base = permanent data repository that stores info
placed under clearsCase control. a VOB contains history of changes
View = workspace looks like any other dir
->clearcase
click Rational ClearCase Icon
click views
see chapman_3.3_dev (set up by Melody)
->just use checkout checkin and uncheckout by right clicking on file
->view "version tree" eyeball is current file
->right click number to check out or compare with prev version
->dynamic view - keeps changing as updates are delivered
shut off wink when compiling in dynamic view
->can checkout with Visual C++ if wanted (right click on file)
->check in all files in view - search for checkouts - select all - green arrow to check in
-> environment variable to set - right click my computer - properties - advanced -
environment variables - CLEARCASE_PRIMARY_GROUP is GL-KM-DFEUSERS (new 6/6/05).
->to create a new branch e.g 3.3 done create 3.4
This part not needed on EKC1 upgrade since we are still using current
VOB that is referenced in the config spec (that was cut and pasted)
ClearCase HomeBase Icon or run from programs
VOB's
Type Explorer
admCDFE - ok
branch type double click
right click anywhere -> create
name = c3.4_chapmane_01 - ok [02 after EKC1] c3.5_chapman c3.6_chapman c3.5_edc
c3.4_chapman_PFG c3.6_chapman_ecn c9.0_chapman_stamps c9.0_chapman
Type Details - Scope=global - ok
*note - for a clean workspace you need a new branch because if a new view
is created on the old branch it will still look at the old files
This part needed EKC1 too
views -> create view -> next -> Dynamic | SnapShot <--
name = chapman_view_3.4 [did c:\cc_views\l124780_view_3.4 after EKC1]
c:\cc_views\chapman_view_3.5 c:\cc_views\chapman_view_3.6
c:\cc_views\chappy_view_3.5 (2nd 3.5)
c:\cc_views\chappy_view_new_3.5 (3nd 3.5)
c:\cc_views\edc_view_3.5
c:\cc_views\chappy_view_3.6_ecn
c:\cc_views\chappy_view_9.0_stamps
c:\cc_views\chappy_view_9.0
finish, inspect config spec - edit
replace 2 spots e.g. with c3.5_edc + load rules
did not hit Add since all ones needed are in load rules/config spec
Start - Programs - Startup - Shortcut to Startup (right
click) - edit - change subst z: c:\cc_views\l114780_view3.4 (and click shortcut)
config spec is 3 parts 1)config spec 2)branch 3)Load rules
But cut and paste all 3 into config spec when editing
part1 Melody emails paste in while keeping branch name (2) and load rules (3)
part2 is branch (this is older retest)
edit paste in (if copied) c3.4_chapmane_01 (for use later - window stays open)
> element * \main\LATEST -mkbranch c3.4_chapmane_01
edit view properties, merge to 3.4 main
copy config spec -> paste into window left open
cut c3.4_chapmane_01
scroll to bottom
paste in the 2 spots replacing all including the greater and
less then signs
then delete the 2 pound signs (#) since they are comments
save close ok
part 3 is load rules (so you don't copy code you are not editing) save
> load \devTools\x86\Orbix2000
> load \devTools\common\Xerces-C
> load \devTools\x86\DevStudioSTL
> ...
also get rid of 2 lines you start with ##
*Save old copy of Config Spec before editing
*If editing config spec keep old load rules and branch name
z:
click ClearCase Home Base - Views - start view to move 3.3 view to e.g. w: and move
3.4 to z: (NOTE: only for dynamic views)
after EKC1 move just do Start - Programs - Startup - Shortcut to Startup (right
click) - edit - change subst z: c:\cc_views\l114780_view3.4 (and click shortcut)
merge comments e.g. or
only one set of angle brackets?? Can have multi angle brackets for multi PR's
->edit a config spec
right click z:\chapman_3.3_dev on 'view' (z:)
Clearcase
Properties of View
Config Spec
Edit
->merge
6/01/05 can merge on owm PC since EKC1 (from NXP)
update view usually updates your stuff while merge to z: updates what you select.
update view first, then merge from main to my view (must do both of these)
by clicking on z: clearcase->update view and clearcase->merge manager
skip devtools if possible -- others
*note when merging from z: to e.g. main, the files reserved from the merge
from main will not be merged back.
ClearCase Home Base
Branches
Merge manager
new
merge to dynamic view MERGE_TO_3.4_main (or 3.3 RELEASE)
--or merge from (radio button merge elements selected by a version selecter)
Directories and Files - if not there VOB's mount VOB
Select Latest From Branch -
name is 3.3_chapmane_01 or c3.4_chapmane_01
can compare versions to see if ok
Keep as reserved
-> multiple merge 10/27/05 Here ia the case where main is 3.5 and we need to
merge to a late 3.4 and 3.5. We do not want to update view and merge from
main to our 3.4 branch, Did a merge to dynamic view MERGE_TO_3.4_RELEASE
and a merge to MERGE_TO_3.5_MAIN
-> merge select files and dirs = if it is in version tree do from there else
use merge manager and when you get to select elemnts navigate to files and dirs
-> mount/unmount (do in dynamic view) VOBs
start - PROGRAMS - RATIONAL ClearCase Administration -
OR Load Rules for snap shot views
right click z: - CLearCase - properties of view - Load Rules - Edit Load Rules
e.g. just selected bin in the cmpCDFE_Gloss_Dist dir *note Hit Apply
-> if you get a perl error when unchecking a file - hit No (not a problem)
-> Single file merge - can do from version tree. Another method for integration
branchs is ClearCase Home Base - Start View - select view and unused drive
Now you can edit right in that view and in this case no approval needed -
just email Melody. If you don't see the view you want in Start View it may
be it was already mounted on e.g. n: (e.g. MERGE_TO_3.5_stochastic)
-> Better way is to use merge manager and when "Select the elements that you
want to consider for merge" is up pick the dirs or files you want.
-> Seems like errors when remove view if z: ok cc_views
-> if you have files reserved on main from a prior merge because they have been
checked in by Melody and have updates of these files to merge do the merge
like normal and when it prompts do you want to check version in say NO
-> Error doing any ClearCase command -> ClearCase Home Base -> Administration ->
control panel -> Services startup -> status of ALBD Service and rest should
be running - if not try Start ClearCase
-> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32BC1BEE-A3F9-4C13-9C99-220B62A191EE&displaylang=en
downloaded MSVCR80.dll to X226 when it could not find dll 9.0 RC07 (new OSIS will solve)
-> Besides DTVService you may also have to kull javaw(s) and on Sun Accessor
during DFE uninstall
########## Debug (DTV) tips ##########
->max debug for preflight all the time
edit file search (control F for search) for preflight
changed w/notepad D:\CDFE_CONFIG\InitialConfig\SysMC_cfg.xml
debugLevel value ="511" (was 15 error only)
->change debug level (have shortcut next to START)
D:\CDFE_ROOT\Server\Tools\ComponentBrowser.exe
Click on Debug View Icon
->there are 7 levels of debug Error - Warning...... (default is those 2 on)
You can also filter what is logged
CTRL X will clear the debug viewer
########### save / view images ##########
->One Time: create e.g. e:/temp if needed for images
->Engine Sim - Image Capture Control - ImageCapture Enabled | (start 3.3+)
send job or resend by clicking green button on front end
or hitting right mouse button on job and hitting start
*note there will not be 2 jobs there when completed
Engine Sim - Image Capture Control - ImageCapture Disabled
TIFF's psd=photo shop are not created until you click them (only IDB files there)
This also brings up a dislay window which takes a long time even with 1/8 TIFF
The images with the snnnnnnn in their name are banner sheets
banner sheets can be printed before job or before and after a job
You need a blank image if there is a blank backside even
in simplex mode if printing face up (but not face down)
face up is default mode (slower paper path)
check e:/temp to see if tiffs cleanup up
########## Compile tips ##########
->Feb 05 updates
when compiling if get No IDL configuration file e.g after a new view created!
set IT_PRODUCT_DIR=\devTools\x86\Orbix2000
cd cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\BasePCL
omake -f makefile.mak -W PRE_BUILD IDL LIB DLL BUILD_TYPE=debug SHOWFLAGS=TRUE
then compile all libs (this did not finish - not sure still needed)
run d:\Documents and Settings\chapmene\Destto\buildall.bat
(or drop icon in cmd window)
next line failed so did this first :
cd z:\cmpCDFE_Infrastructure\vdxppml
omake -f makefile.mak -W PRE_BUILD IDL LIB DLL BUILD_TYPE=debug SHOWFLAGS=TRUE
then cd PreFlightProcessor\PreFlightProcessor
make_it_clean.bat debugall
make_it_so.bat debugall
->To see if make clean works
All obj lib and bin dirs are deleted in e.g.
bin
lib
BasPCL/obj
BaseProcessor/obj
PDFPreFlight/obj
PreFlight/obj
-> question -- about omake warning
Z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PDFPreProcessor\PDFPrePCL>omake -f makefile.mak PRE_BUILD IDL LIB DLL
BUILD_TYPE=DEBUG SHOWFLAGS=TRUE VERBOSE=TRUE
omake: .\..\..\..\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PDFPreProcessor\.\..\..\..\prjCDFE\config\ProjectBuildS
ettings.inc (line 373): Can't read makefile '.\..\..\..\devTools\x86\JDK\JDK_Build.inc' (warning).
Z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PDFPreProcessor\PDFPrePCL>cd \cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PreFlightProc
essor
--ans--
There seems to be a line that I can't explain in the PDFPrePCL Makefile.mak
TOOL_JAVA_DEVELOPMENT_KIT = TRUE # OPT set to TRUE if you need some include pathes or jar files (JDK)
This should probably be set to FALSE
W
-> on laptop w/o .net compiler installed when trying to compile
program to create JT files was missing msvcr71.dll so copy
z:\devTools\x86\DevStudio\Runtime\*71* c:\WINNT\system32\
was missing more so mow running exe on X226
->old tips (nolongerused)
set IT_PRODUCT_DIR=\devtools\x86\Orbix2000
set MAKEINCLUDES=config
cd z:\prjCDFE\config
omake -Wf CDFE_Makefile.mak prebuild mc idl lib dll BUILD_TYPE=RELEASE SHOWGLAGS=TRUE
->old tips (nolongerused)
Use batch (viewenvz.bat) file from Vic that sets env for compiling and
then don't have to change Orbix2000 back and forth - if you want to compile
use this to bringup VS to compile
run cmd
cd d:\Documents and Settings\chapmane\My Documents
viewenvz
msdev (brings up C++)
Can't compile single file, do Rebuild all to make new DLL/exe
cp new dll's and exe's from Z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessor_Kiel\bin\debug to
D:\CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin (may want to rename old files)
->compile using Vic script within Visual Studios [NoLongerUsed]
cd d:\Documents and Settings\chapmane\My Documents
viewenvz.bat
msdev - starts MS Visual C++
Open Workspace -> cmpCDFE+JobProcessors_Keil\BasePCL\UPCL.dsw
Rebuild all (note can not compile 1 file at a time)
(note this only compile BasePCL now)
also have shortcut to compile all buildJPKeil_all.bat [NoLongerUsed]
d:\Documents and Settings\chapmane\Desktop\buildJPKeil_all.bat
-> Error compiling devtools omg/ idl - try reboot
########## MS Visual C++ tips ###########
->More details on any buid error - Click on message number and press F1
->Lars opens z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\BasePCL\UPCL_dsw workspace w/ Visual C++
->Melody copied over debug and non debug libs that are not changed much
->BuildJP_Kiel shortcut icon can be dropped in a cmd window to run a
script whic makes libs/dlls etc needed before compiling in Visual C++
build all once
->cp over changed DLL/exe
-> void f(int); and void f(int a); are the same - the "a" is a comment
void f(int a=5); means is you call f w/o arg a will be 5
########## preflight tips ###########
->PCL = processor class library
->UPCL = unified processor class library - main interface to HdPDF.dll and also interfaces
via CORBA to EC and RMC
->UPCLconsole.exe stand alone app that allows execution of CDFE job processing
tasks for test purposes outside or within a CDFE installation
preflight check implemented in PreFlightPCL.dll
->if you have a spot color error can change to use process color - horia 12/10/04
->Barb (for UI job details when displaing RC's) needs
the combo of catagory/subcatagory/Attribute to display correct messages
->copy DLL's exe'snow in install.bat
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\bin\debug\HdPDF.dll D:CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\HdPDF.dll
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\bin\debug\PDFPrePCL.dll D:CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\PDFPrePCL.dll
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\bin\debug\PreFlightPCL.dll D:CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\PreFlightPCL.dll
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\bin\debug\PreFlightProcessor.exe D:CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\PreFlightProcessor.exe
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\bin\debug\UPCL.dll D:CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\UPCL.dll
other files are intermediate and not needed
below not automatically placed in debug
copy z:\cmpINFRA_CommonParsers\bin\debug\HD_JobTicket.dll d:\CDFE_ROOT\Server\bin\HD_JobTicket.dll
->If you change the .prf files you need to update the .jt file
z:
check out cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PreFlightProcessor\PreFlightPCL\source\res\PreFlight_N1.prf (and N2 N3) and edit
check out cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PreFlightProcessor\Install\preflight-profiles\Severe.jt (and Medium Tolerant)
cd cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PreFlightProcessor\test
make_it_so.bat
on laptop: jt.bat - copies prf files and testpreflight.exe to a well known dir
on X345: jtto345.bat:
creates (PreFlight_N1.prf.jtf and N2 N3) copies to our view and installs on our X345
as e.g. Severe.jt and also copies to the well known dir
on laptop: jt2.bat - copies jt files to clearcase dir
also xml if needed (can use this to e.g. change from 600 to 300dpi images)
copy z:\cmpCDFE_JobProcessors_Kiel\PreFlightProcessor\PreFlightProcessor\PreFlightProcessor_cfg.xml d:\CDFE_CONFIG\InitialConfig\PreFlightProcessor_cfg.xml
->to test on DFE without install
shut down DFE
To install .jt on a DFE you need to run CDFE_ROOT\Server\Tools\cleanup\cleanup.bat
startup DFE
which fakes the system out like a new install (not needed for XML files)
so it will take a long time to come up and you need a new hotfolder shortcut
Trying to figure out methods and structures look at UPTypes.h and BasePCl
-> PDF file
When RC runs it parses the original PDF file
Near the end of RC it writes a new PDF file that is the same name
as the original with a tilde "~" added. When finished it deletes
the original PDF file - this is in d:\CDFE_DATE\spooldir.
If you STOP the job RC does not stop it finishes, during this time the JT
may not be edited. It does not overwrite the original PDF file in this case.
to skip RC on a pdf file - select stop after RC via JTE and write to the spool
dir the pdf file you want to RIP.
To edit JT's just edit the JT files inthe spool dir with wordpad
don't need to worry about xref table
-> HD PDF Tool lib from Lars (no souce code) got files:
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\hdpdftools.pdb
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\hdpdftoolspi.pdb
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\HdPDFTools.lib
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\HdPDFToolsPI.lib
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\HdPDFTools.pdb
cmpCDFE_ServerTools\lib\debug\HdPDFToolsPI.lib
-the pdb files contain debug information (symbols etc.)
-the PI/pi files are for plug ins (may no longer be used)
-> For e.g. check 97 must use glosser on all fronts. This looks
like you would have to request a e.g. cover (JTE | PDF) or insert (PDF)
and not just the check boxes for gloss|protective coat to make the check
redline.
-> checks for glossing values
Checks 16+ (one per substrate) Used e.g. Body requests gloss coat but isn't NexGlosser compatible
Check 113 Used substrate rrequests gloss coat but substrate not recommended for gloss coat
They query the RMC (Resource manager) with a bitfield:
// Is Substrate adhesive? glosser compatible ?(provided by the RMC)
// Bit 0: adhesive yes/no (1/0)
// Bit 1: has glosser params for "protection" yes/no (1/0)
// Bit 2: has glosser params for "gloss" yes/no (1/0)
// Bit 3: glosser compatible yes/no (1/0)
Check 16+ tests bit 2 and check 113 bit 3 along with being a 5 color press and using gloss
to see if the checks pass or fail. They do not use e.g. a temperature setting unless it is
derived in the RMC
There are glosser values defined but not used by RCP but only by ImpoEng/banner page.
I'm cc'ing Wally in case he has any comments on these.
typedef struct t_BPNexGlosserSettings
{
// NexGlosser data to be exchanged in the Banner Page
TString sSidesToBeGlossed;
// Substrate data
TString sLength; // to be set explicitly
TString sWidth; // to be set explicitly
TString sWeight; // to be set explicitly
// First Side
TString sFS_Temperature;// to be set explicitly
TString sFS_NipWidth; // to be set explicitly
// Second Side
TString sSS_Temperature;// to be set explicitly
TString sSS_NipWidth; // to be set explicitly
} BPNexGlosserSettingsRec;
########## Notes tips ##########
-> to email a link to a database
click on icon on workspace -- Data Base -- Copy as Link (then paste into email)
if including in a PR can not paste in problem description but can in analysis.
-> PR's fixed while fixing test? when fixed and code checked in assign Kevin Kapell.
-> dup PR's- add the PR # to the Duplicate PR Field (near section where you assign
the PR) and select the Move to Wrap-Up button before sending to Kevin
-> docs - (see notes database)
-> PR's new pick non SDMS/Steve Unke
-> if notes hangs you can just kill the ntk? deamon
-> laptop offline - File-Mobile-Choose Current Location (Island|Office)
-> to search PR's open search toolbar
-> Replicate Data Base File - Replication - New Replica - Local - OK
or before OK hit Replication settings Replicate a subset of documents - Inbox - OK
Replication - Find Replica - Local - does not work
creates c:\Data\notes\data\Echapman1.ft
-> FutureDocs not system minutes database has Margies doc
Smoke test schedule in P1 DFE Library database
-> If e.g. old mailbox is there it may be on island else try and log off
######### Acrobat tips ###########
To Install got to \\nexpress-instal
11/03/06 \\NEXPRESS-INSTAL\Adobe 7.0 -> \\KPFS033\GCG-Adobe 7.0 ^M
README files suggests to exit any other window apps
Adobe 7.0 - setup.exe
English
copy number e.g. 1118-4342-5323-0365-6411-8498
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional
setup.exe
follow the menus and take the standard installation
-> content edit -when using locks the job (UI lock symbol) however if just
Acrobat was used to acess a job RCP could error on a file sharing violation.
Use content edit to view and change PDF requested BCI substrate type
Plugins/Impostion Viewer/Show Imposed View/right click on (small page) image
-> NEW - or use content edit regular view and then
tools - commenting - stamps - substrate type
-> diamond/arrow on right side of Acrobat shortcut to document info
-> Edit Cos Objects - Edit/Preferences/Enfocus Browser/Enable Browser Low Level Edits
When opening "data" with double click hold control down to edit
-> Numeric Error msg when opening file: hit ctrl key while clicking ok for
-> Print annotations e.g. highlighter in Acrobat Reader - Comments and Forms -
Documents and Markups (can also pick Documents or Documents and Stamps)
-> If a NexPress DryInk is used in PDF - Advanced - Output Preview - e.g. NexPress DryInk clear
######### PitStop tips ###########
-> If you bringPitStop up with a license it kills any currently running with same.
PFOCU-hM400-7ME7t-tww2G-qU2A8
-> PitStop toolbar bottom right Preflight with "select" profile Geneic Press is
close ( you can set up several buttons w/ different profiles - can create custom
It generates a pdf file report and does do some fixes
Can also click View Problems button and it gives a simple preflight for 1 page
->After using saveas has sometimes given error about accessing before start of
file - restart Acrobat.
######### LapTop tips ###########
-> Dell LapTop has 2Gbytes 55Gbyte disk 1.8Ghz. CPU Windows XP DVD-RW rocpc05601
-> request Admin priv, VS6.0, lotus. SAP, office, VPN
-> To undock press button on dock (or use Start-Undock) wait for green light
press button on docking station to undock
->to obtain login from home
request a Remote Acess Request on tie.kodak.com
select VPN and DialUP and Kodak Owned and TCO imaged
usually takes 3-4 weeks but should get in 2-3 days
They send a card that has numbers that change you need to login
VPN is sofware you login with (Nortel Network) at home only
For dialup get IPASS by going to home.kodak.com - download - T*I*E
IPASS and install. It may already be under start - local but mine was not
->to use login from home
Shutdown computer - may be able to go to standby)
Click on graph with 4 bars in lower right to bring up "Connect to
Wireless Network" window - advanced - enable radio (one time).
ekc1\l124780 M*2! 6646------ if dialup
IpassConnect 6646------ it calls VPN, else VPN, power DVD then DVD in, widescrn
if not kodak change internet options proxys, intra= 50124780 m......6
ClearCase is very slow at home better to just edit files and
when you come back to work ClearCase sees the updates (called hijack)
->Wireless for work.
Shutdown computer - may be able to go to standby)
Click on graph with 4 bars in lower right to bring up "Connect to
Wireless Network" window - advanced - enable radio (one time).
After one time bring up same window pick wireless and check button
to "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless.. not secure".
Hit Connect and when window pops up l124780 6646------
######### Fiery/Blizzard tips ###########
Ruaa or Carlos for questions name = KMSDFE-KPWML70
Lab 1819 left rear corner, swich 2nd from top, server is inrack on bottom
Fiery replaces e.g. RCP, Rip Processor, Job part of UI client
-> after reboot
start DFE EngineSim, system monitor - stratup followed by Start Client
(brings up Client but no jobs screen)
On desktop / start / All Programs / Fiery / Commands Workstation 4
(brings up Fiery UI jobs screen)
Login administrator pw=Fiery.1 (F=uppercase)
On Command Workstation
File / Import / Job / select a file thenclick import
Click On Job
PreFlight (tried)
Process and Hold ( rips job and saves in an image format - see with preview)
Print
######### Canon/Sun tips ###########
Hook up according to diagram (some X226's may not have 3rd network port)
KVM mouse did not work for me, John had same problem try different KVM switch
May have to change IP on DFE to 10.1.1.10 (ipconfig on PC shows 10.1.1.3)
(mine was Network and dial up connections - Local Area Connection 3 - check
Use followingIP 10.1.10 with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0)
Power up PC, user=cansim1 pw=jasmine
CLick INS on desktop it is simulator software (PrnSim & ScnSim checked)
Then power on box with circuit board (UI comes on with moving bar)
ScannerSim comes back with ready
Try copy on SCannerSim - open - set - close then green button on UI
When loading software it's just like a P1. The lab machine you load as a
2 node system. The secondary has the MESim software (INS). Right now it
nust run letter/simplex so set up a hotolder for that and plain imposition
due to letter media. Matched job letter and DFE/admin letter (e.g Sterling_118)
but on sim just pick LTR and lock feeded when done so it's grayed out.
Had to power cycle smaller (I2P) and MESim
12/06 install normal DFE and then reboot PC and restart INS
Edward_Chapman@Nexpress.com )
Mar 17, 2007
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