PDF Imposing software

[macphenom]

I've used Preps and SignaStation... and the winner is :

SIGNASTATION !!

Better than Preps (when you discover SignaStation, you realize that Preps is like Neanderthal software)

What makes Signa so much better then preps? Just curious.

[TRANTOR]

What makes Signa

Multilayer templates, for example. You don't need make a lots of templates for each different job. Very flexible marks, convenient interface, etc etc.

Signa is a best imposition software ever. (:

[suzyb1078]

I would avoid Quite Imposing. I have worked with 2 programs at my location. We used to work with Quite and ran into all sorts of problems. It doesn't allow you to preview what you are doing so if you miss something and impose it, it is wrong and then you have to go back and if you didn't save your settings (and sometimes if you did) you can't check what you did to see what to fix. The program we now use is called Imposal. It is pretty new, but we tested the software before its release so I have been working with it for a long time now. It has a preview screen so you can see exactly what you are doing. When you make booklets it will adjust for creep. When you N-up you can set it for duplex and it will figure out where to place fronts and backs, etc. It is awesome! I would recommend it to anyone. You can purchase it at www.presschecksoftware.com

[Bretman]

For N-up I have been using FusionPro. It seems to do great and I read an article about it in PIA's monthly that claims it is becoming a top seller. Also reasonably priced and the support I recieved for set up and training was awsome.

Just a humble opinion from this shlub second string printer.

Bretman

[mattbeals]

I guess no one has seen the imposition features of callas pdfToolbox 4.3. You can do n-up impositions in the plug-in for Adobe Acrobat Pro or you can use the stand alone pdfToolbox 4 application which has all the same feature as the plug-in. Just without the bloat of Acrobat....

callas pdfToolbox 4 – Detailed Product Information [callas software]

To download a demo copy go here:
Download [callas software]

[frailer]

Windows only for the imposition program? I see system requirements list a Mac version of Speedflow Edit 5.5 (Macintosh OSX) but Speedflow Impose 4.0 seems to be windows only? A tip for ONEVISION as well as other software companies, the trial software shouldn't require giving company information out just to try it. I'm seeing that more and more often and, as as a software buyer, it really turns me off. Also listing the prices with the application wouldn't kill ya's.

With you on that, alma. Also, seems it's raining imposition programs here. Surely there needs to be a distinction made between simple (relatively), booklet make-up, and more sophisticated apps such as PREPS and Dynastrip, which can do saddle, perfect, and any other number of heavy-duty imposition duties. These are in a different ballpark, admittedly, and are used by large commercial printers. But the distinction needs to be made.
Seems also that with the rise in short-run digital, there are quite a few jumping on the bandwagon. Fair enough, but we're talking mainly booklet work that is shifting from commercial printers to the "shop front" area.

Also, while I've got time on a quiet Saturday morning DownUnder here; Dynagram have been mentioned by a luminary here as being behind the ball on Acrobat "compliance"; so I guess I'm allowed to say that. I use both PREPS and Dynastrip. I like features of both of them, (they're quite different), but have had some issues with PDF printing because of this. OK, am on 4.6.2, and prolly need to upgrade, but may not, as the APPE tiger is on my tail, so to speak. But that's another story...

Just my 2c worth...in this case $2.

[muminn]

I've used Quite, Preps and others softwares for imposition. I must agree with TRANTOR. SignaStation is made by experts for experts.

Regards,

[Ultimate]

If someone looks to do N-up, saddle, step-and-repeat, etc., and nothing to learn, they will certainly *not* look at anything above 1000$ (or even 5000$ in some cases) like Preps, Dyna, Impostrip or Heidelberg's.

Also, a "do-it-all" solution like callas is not recommended because imposition is *not* their specialty.

For all PDF imposition needs, use a MAC or PC Acrobat plug-in such as Absolutely Imposing.
For 595$ you get all your imposition needs covered, ++ you do not need any training to use it.
Try a free demo at Absolutely Imposing

Ray Duval
Ultimate Technographics
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[WiseGuy]

I just wanted to pass on some information about a special promotion that we have going on right now that relates to this topic. Sorry... I'm really trying not to make it a commercial.

To keep it short, Dynagram is offering a free inpO2 Wizard product to owners of any other imposition package. All you have to do is go to the Dynagram home page and click on the promotions link. This offer is good until August 31st.

So you know, the inpO2 Wizard can do all the standard layouts for saddle stitch, perfect bound, step and repeat, N-Up, and cut and stack layout. There is no limit on number of pages, page size, sheet size, or colors. The inpO2 Wizard is the first module in the inpO2 imposition product family for Adobe Acrobat. If you want to know more about other modules including modules for hot folder automation, or gang work optimization, just visit the web site and review some of movies, or join in on the weekly webinars.

I hope this is useful to some of the members.

Michael Reiher
Dynagram

[Stephen Marsh]

I just wanted to pass on some information about a special promotion that we have going on right now that relates to this topic. Sorry... I'm really trying not to make it a commercial.

Thanks Michael, your post is timely and very much appreciated. As you are giving away commercial software for free in order to gain customers of the other modules, it seems a fair deal.

To keep it short, Dynagram is offering a free inpO2 Wizard product to owners of any other imposition package. All you have to do is go to the Dynagram home page and click on the promotions link. This offer is good until August 31st.

Done, installed and activated! The activation code was sent back really fast! I will get back to the forum with test results tomorrow.


Cheers,

Stephen Marsh