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Studio application changes in version 6.0

The Studio application has been updated for Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip 6.0+. The improved user-friendly interface provides button access to functions previously only available as menu items. The asset and templates area has been reorganised to a more compact size, allowing … Continue reading

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Archive (.sdb) Files – opening using Mac OS X Finder or Windows / Linux File Explorer

Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip / Veripress version 6.0+ adds the ability to open Serendipity Archive (.sdb) files using native operating system contextual (right-click) menus. Opening Archive (.sdb) files On any computer running the Serendipity Client, select a Serendipity Archive (.sdb) file, … Continue reading

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Multi-resolution previews in Softproof

Multi-resolution Preview generation is a new feature is available to Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip / Veripress version 6.0+ When Multi-resolution generation is enabled, the server generates imaged and rendered preview files that include a pre-calculated pyramid of preview images (at … Continue reading

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How to Calcheck a Job (version 6.0+)

The following procedure details how to Calcheck (colour verify) a job by attaching a chart to the print, then measuring it via the Calcheck Job option in the contextual (right-click) menu of the QueueManager. Select the Jobticket to be used to … Continue reading

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Configuring N-Colour Media and Paper Profiles for printers with custom ink sets

Serendipity Blackmagic and Megarip 5.4.02 added a new NColour Ink Configuration function allowing users to profile printers loaded with non-standard replacement ink sets. The interface can define a customised printer ink set including ink colours, light inks and device spot … Continue reading

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