Catalog : Product Manager : Create Product : Virtual : Artworks
Virtual: Artworks
This section of the platform is for creating new Virtual Products by adding artwork. This article is going to explain the difference between the different artwork upload options
Artwork
Artwork allows for the upload of print resolution image files (JPG/PNG). All images will be automatically re-scaled to fit the available Print Area and then processed for automated production.
Print Ready Artwork
Print Ready artwork allows for suitable 'pre-formatted' and 'sized to fit' artwork image files only (JPG/PNG/TIFF). This option bypasses any automated scaling or processing in favour of preserving the original uploaded file and any associated data.
This is typically used to retain extra layer or alpha channel information for improved print efficacy when handling complex artworks with gradient transparency.
Important Note: Uploading Print Ready Artwork that are not suitably formatted and sized to fit can lead to print vs preview issue.
How To Add Artwork
Once the correct option for artwork has been chosen you simply select the option, upload the artwork and set the name. Each file can be renamed during the upload process - this is automatically appended to the name of the Virtual Product that is created. This allows easier searches and avoids duplicate product names in Catalog.
Once uploaded, the routine will progress automatically to the next step in the process which is the Product Review. The Product Review step shows preview thumbnails for every Virtual Product that will be created based on the selected Blanks and each added Artwork file.
How To View Your Artwork
Within the product review you can sort your view in the following ways.
The Fit Mode option changes the automated artwork scaling behaviour between 2 pre-sets;
- Contain (default) - Scales the image to be as large as possible within the available Print Area WITHOUT cropping the image.
- Cover - Scale the image to fill the available Print Area.
You can also group the preview thumbnails of the Virtuals are displayed based on the 2 presets below.
- Group By: Artwork - Sorts all Virtuals by uploaded artwork file name
- Group By: Blank - Sorts all Virtuals based on Blank
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