Renaming Spot Colors Using Synonyms In Digital Factory

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1. Use this procedure to rename spot colors in imported files that do not use CADlink default spot color names.
2. Apply this method primarily for White and Clear channels.
3. Use the same process for other custom spot colors when required.
4. Understand that spot color printing relies on case-sensitive spot channel names.

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1. Identify that default spot channel names are White and Clear.
2. Note that spot color names are case sensitive.
3. Recognize that if an imported file uses a non-standard spot name, it will be processed as CMYK.
4. Example: A spot color named RDG white is not recognized as White by default.

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1. Select the imported graphic in the queue.
2. Right-click the job.
3. Open Properties.
4. In the left panel, select Underbase.
5. Select Layer Profile.
6. Review the layers listed, including CMYK and the White spot layer.

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1. Locate the White layer.
2. Click the drop-down list next to White.
3. Select Add Synonym.
4. Enter the exact spot color name from the file.
5. Example: Type RDG white.
6. Ensure the entry matches letter case exactly.
7. Repeat this process for all layers if multiple layers exist in the print mode.

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1. Use synonyms for spot colors including: White
2. Do not use synonyms for CMYK channels.

• Clear
• Silver
• Metallic
• Neon

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1. Open the Devices menu.
2. Select Spot Plane Mapping.
3. In the Plane Substitutions dialog, check Use Spot Plane Mapping.
4. Click Add Original.
5. Enter the original spot color name.
6. Example: Enter White.
7. Confirm the entry is case sensitive.
8. Click OK.

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1. Locate the Color Plane column on the right.
2. Open the drop-down list next to the original color.
3. Select Add Synonym.
4. Enter the synonym name used in imported files.
5. Example: Enter RDG white.
6. Match the exact letter case.
7. Click OK.