PKG 411 EXAM CUMULATIVE
3 ways to set an angle from an angle/offset line
1. use the mouse and read the angle next to the cursor, click to set 2. enter the angle in the lower left window 3. use the key pad (launch the key pad with space bar)
There are ____ ways to set an angle from an angle/offset line...
3
The bezier tool is defines by ____ points
4
__________ files are required from ArtiosCAD to cut samples on the Kongsberg Cutting Table.
ACM
___________ is a vector based graphic program.
Adobe Illustrator
To do an Animation in Artios 3D workflow is:
Animation tool bar... add frame... fold angles... playback frame to watch
Several sources of structure will work for StudioToolkit for Labels...
ArtioCAD, 3D modeling, Collada Files (DAE/ZAE)
This tool will determine the interoir dimension of your package surrounding your 3D design
Bounding box
ACM files are sometimes converted to __________ files by the software. Performance is equivalent.
CUT
Initial Structure for Studio Toolkit can be created by...
Creating a profile (vertical cross section) in ArtiosCAD or AI
This tool is used to move a selected object around a 3D space.. Once clicked an open cube appears to select one of the 3 planes given in the cube, once selected the cursor turns into a cross until clicked.
Drag on Place
To add zippers to your carton...
Draw the lines where you want to open, select your line and change line type to "other", right click and select properties, 3D tab: select tear or tear/fold... Tear edge 4r and tear edge 4L
Offset Rectangle:
Draws a parallel copy of the selected line
T/F There is no difference between geometry tools and geometry macros
False
How to convert to PDF/U3d
File... outputs 3D... plot to PDF/U3d
Dropping/Deleting background from a graphic in Adobe Photoshop
File>New... Preset Options Box... Background Contents dropdown> Transparent... new blank photoshop> open or paste the image in.. Layer>Rasterize>Layer (if greyed out, it does not need to be rasterized) Select and remove the area by using the MAGIC WAND TOOL or QUICK SELECTION TOOL then select and delete save as a PSD or PDD and open in Illustrator by using File.. Place
ArtiosCAD Sequence to produce an ACM file...
File>Outputs>Kongsberg XL22-FC>Kongsberg XL22 -FC sample cutting and matrix> Make All. 2 files will be created one for cutting and one for matrix (counter)
Studio Toolkit can be used for...
Labels, Shrink Sleeves and Flexibles
In Studio Toolkit, this button will have control over the bag shape with flowable products (liquid, granular, etc.) by changing the amount of liquid. Can also show the shape with air added and change the stiffness of the material. Use package content to simulate an object in the bag and change the dimensions.
Live Shaping Button
____________ file will have a C at the end of the name, the ______________ file will not have a see at the end of the name.
Matrix (Counter), Cutting
Counter File AKA
Matrix File
This control in Studio Toolkit to control the viewing of the design .
Move and Rotate
Save a 3D File as:
PDF/U3D
Convert a group of packages to a pallet on AC by...
Palletization... Create Palletized Design...Change Max height or Wt/ whatever... Ok, Send to Cap.... Cape create a pallet pattern... File Export and Exit to bring it to Artios.
To select a new starting point from a line select control ______ for any location distance. This is the preferred method.
Q
Rectangle form a line workflow:
Select a line and move mouse, the selected line will be one side of the new rectangle!
Rectangle from center workflow:
Select middle, then 2 dimensions
You can create various types of flexible packages using...
Studio Toolkit
Allows you to split a line into 2 or more lines
Trim Lines
T/F Animations are easy to make in ArtiosCAD 3d
True
T/F You can open and select artioscad file directly in illustrator
True
Flute/Grain, Inside/Outside, In/Mm
Upper right hand corner of ArtiosCAD window
To select a new starting point from a line select control _______ to select any existing point
W
Expand bleed layer illustrator work flow:~
Window>Esko>Structural Design Layer>Select and rename> TURN OFF ORIGINAL BLEED AND DIMENSION LAYERS
To work on an ARD file in Illustrator...
Window>Esko>Structural Design>Expand With Cartons Expand: the bleed outline layer With bottle/label example you expand: Main Design (there is no bleed)
To show your work in 3D using Studio...
Window>Esko>Studio Designer>Show Studio
To design graphics on your illustrator project
Window>Swatch>Libraries>Color books> Pantone CMYK or Color Bridge
To see 3D version of graphics on illustrator
Windows>Esko>Studio Designer>Show Studio **MUST REFRESH AS CHANGES ARE MADE* SElect visualizer in upper right section above graphics for more realistic*
Good tools for describing a package or process or supporting training
animations
Types of Arcs on artioscad:
arc start angle arc end point arc center arc thru point
Beziers can be changed to.
arcs
Ways to use 3D
artioscad, Studio (in AI), store visualizer
____________ layer is a focal point
bleed outline
A completed folding carton on artioscad must have these 2 things:
bleed outline layer and registration marks
In order to open a 2D file in illustrator, you must have your
bleed outline layer and registration marks
In AI, stroke is the
boarder
Studio Toolkit for Labels and 3D design can be used for
bottle, jars, cans, labels, etc.
This technique is used to design a primary package around an object or a multipack around a group of primary packages
bounding box
Arc Center workflow:
can set x and y center, offset and radius
To remove temporary dimensions:
click temporary again
To do construction lines select
conline offset/angle, click on a line and place line parallel
Control Q minimizes the need for
conlines to establish points in space.
handy for drawings and not permanent
construction lines
To get rid of the background of an image in Illustrator...
convert bitmap to vector graphics
Use design check in general, but use specifically before:
creating a file for sample table or converting to 3D
The default line types in the pulldown at the top:
cut and crease
Arc end point work flow:
drag right enter X offset, drag UP enter Y offset, mouse to adjust circle
To change the alloted time frame of an animation select
duration tools
Turn this special geometry tool on to get assistance in positioning, extended lines to show how current point is lined up
dynamic drafting
You can mirror or rotate something by using
edit tools
You can move something, or scale, group, move to layer, and copy by using:
edit tools
Arc thru point workflow:
enter start point, thru point and end point
How do you select/edit any layer from artios on illustrator?
expand it
When converting to 3D from a 2D artios design
file... convert to 3d... select your base and fold angles
When animation is complete save it as:
file... outputs 3d... animation avi
Resize artboard workflow:
file>document setup>edit artboards>click/drag to snap to bleed/design limits
To add flaps, registration marks or hangers, etc. use this tool:
geometry macros
Angle/offset line is found in the...
geometry tool bar
The bounding box is used to
group and manage multiple components, or single objects
In AI, fill is the...
inside of any shape
This tool can make 2 circles using con lines
line join
Types of special geometry tools:
line join, arc join, bezier, geometry macros
This special geometry tool is used to
move a point to a new location
To zoom:
move mouse wheel in and out
When you're done making chnages in illustratior you can save as an AI file and to print, turn on only layers you want to print and export as a
normalized PDF
Converting bitmap to vector graphic in AI
place the image, select the bitmap, Live Trace pulldown menu>(photos: low fidelity or high fidelity, simple graphics: Color 16)> Expland> Obect>Ungroup> Select and delete paths
You should change the limits on the artboard to inches, the default limits are set to be...
points
To pan:
press and hold mouse mouse wheel
Bleed is
print image on substrate that you run on the die cutter, used to not be off with printing
This special geometry tool is used to
remove one line between two
when you open your artios 2D file in illustrator you should first...
resize the artboard to be the same as your design including registration marks
If you create the initial structure for a bottle/jar in Studio Toolkit for Labels... must be a _________ cross section.
rotational
Blend:
round off corners, setting radius, select sides to bend
To make a conline at an angle
select a point and type in angle
To make a clipping mask for an image in AI
select the photo... Object>Clipping Mask>Make
Array copy does NOT optimize on orientation. It places the maximum number of items in the same orientation as the
selected item
The 4 points that define the bezier tool are
start point, end point and 2 control points
Circles workflow:
start with the center and select radius or start with a point on the circle and set the angle from that point and the diameter.
When making an angle/offset line., after selecting an angle, next set the offset, that is..
the distance long axis (x or y)
Bezier to arc workflow:
tools, adjust outline change beziers to to arcs
Creating an outside bleed workflow:
tools>adjust>bleed>deselect panels to not print>click ok
To add registration marks workflow:
tools>geometry macros>registration>registration for design
Pan and Zoom can be done using....
top menu (view) or mouse wheel
This special geometry tool is used to make 2 lines meet
trim/extend 2 lines
Structure and graphics must match and work together
true
T/F More line types than just cut and crease can be added.
true
T/F You cannot select/edit any layer from artios unless you expand it first
true
Arc Start Angle workflow:
up and enter angle, mouse to see circle, enter radius, UP for Y offset
To cut off frames in animation click:
update range of frames
AVI file is what type of file?
video
