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Grapholas PlatePrep 4.0
SECTION 7 - Glossary
Image
An image is a screened black and white .len file. Typically it will be created by the Fastrip or
FlexRip
.len
.len is the ESKO image format for the CDI.
.gif
This is an image format for displaying purpose only. For each .len image loaded into the merge
program, such a .gif image will be created and stored on the hard disk. (Can be used for
documentation purpose)
Roller window
The roller window is a tabbed window with some different cards on it. It is part of the merge
program
Tab
One card on the roller window.
Merge
The software which allows you to setup a job and send it to the server's job queue
Server
A program that controls the engraver and communicates with the expose software
CDI
Cyrel Digital Imager, the engraving machine to expose digital photo polymer plates
Expose
The software that communicates with the operator to engrave jobs. The expose program contacts
the server through a network connection.
Frame
A frame is a reserved area on the photo polymer plate. Frames are used to prevent the laser from
burning onto the tape which holds the plate on the drum and to separate images from each other,
in order to cut them apart.
Fastrip
A software that converts a CT file into an screened black and white image. The Fastrip is able to
output .len files.
.cdi
This file extension is used for jobs created by the merge program. The .cdi file is a text file that
contains information for every image loaded to this job, like position and repeats, as well as
information on the used drum, plate and laser power.
From this file the resulting image and the parameter file will be created, when the 'start
engraving' will be issued.
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