Overview
In WEBcnx, Palette Text provides additional information associated with drawing palettes used in packaging design. It is particularly useful for displaying technical details about combination palettes, such as perforations and cut/crease rules, which may vary in size within a single design. This feature helps ensure clarity and precision for both packaging designers and diemakers.
Key Concepts
What is Palette Text?
- Palette Text refers to the text annotations linked to specific drawing palettes in a design.
- It provides important information such as:
- The sizes of combination palettes (e.g., different perforation lengths or cut/crease dimensions).
- Technical specifications for manufacturing processes.
- Production guidance for diemakers, ensuring the correct steel rules are used.
Combination Palettes
Combination palettes often include:
- Perforations: Indicate specific sizes and patterns of cuts and gaps, allowing for tearable sections.
- Cut/Crease Rules: Highlight variations in sizes and combinations of cutting and creasing in the design.
Using Palette Text ensures these differences are easily identifiable, even in complex designs with multiple combinations.
Practical Use
- Designers: Gain a clear understanding of the varying sizes and specifications of combination palettes within a design.
- Diemakers: Use the Palette Text to ensure the correct steel rules and sizes are prepared and fitted during the diemaking process.
User Preferences and Settings
- Administrator Control: Administrators can set whether Palette Text is displayed by default for all users, ensuring consistency across the organisation.
- User Override: Individual users can toggle the display of Palette Text to suit their preferences, and their choice is saved for future sessions.
Benefits
- Provides clear and precise information about the design, reducing errors in interpretation.
- Ensures smooth communication between designers and diemakers by highlighting critical details of combination palettes.
- Enhances efficiency by making it easy to identify palette variations within complex designs.
Visual Example
Below are examples of Palette Text in use:
Palette Text On: Displays the sizes and details of perforations and cut/crease rules directly on the design.
Palette Text Off: Removes text annotations, providing an uncluttered view for those who do not require this information.
By leveraging Palette Text, users can ensure that all aspects of the design are accurately communicated and implemented during production.