BlueCubit LLC is very happy to announce that version 3.0 is now available.   Version 3.o contains not only many new features but is a complete re-write of core functions including support for using both GPU and CPU for faster Image Processing.  Some of the major features of version 3.0 include:

Rotation in Layout: Users can now rotate with any nesting method.  Previously,  all rotation was done automatically.  ImageNest can still rotate images automatically for best fit but now has an option for manual rotation as well.

Grid:   ImageNest 3.0 has a customizable grid that images can “Snap to”.  This allows for quick and accurate image spacing for optimal paper usage.

Snap to Image Edges:  3.0 now has the ability to align images with the edges of other images with easy to use guidlines.

- Copy and paste: Copy and Paste images in the layout with Control C and Control V hotkeys.

- Ability to drag images between pages: Users can now drag images from one page to another with ease both quickly and easily.

- Image Overlap: Images can be set to overlap for collages or an image can be trimmed simply by moving it beneath another image.

- Image Editor: Our built in image editor now contains additional information about resolution and pixel dimensions.

- Manually add/delete pages: In addition to our automatic page creation users can now add or delete pages manually.

ImageNest 3.0 can be downloaded here:  Download ImageNest RIP 3.0

ImageNest 3.0 Demo can be downloaded here:  Download ImageNest RIP 3.o Demo

Version 3.0 contains a much requested feature that will allow users to lay pictures on top of one another. This new feature will allow users to trim any picture simply by placing it beneath another image. This feature is not only great for saving space but is the perfect tool to create photo collages that print perfectly.

In the image below the top column shows each image:

Row 1: Both images are show in their entirety with no overlap
Row 2: The image of the Scuba Diver overlaps and is on top of the Snowmobiler
Row 3: The image of the Snowmobiler overlaps on top of the scuba diver

Here is a sneak peak at the new snap to grid feature in the ImageNest Picture layout. The Snap to grid feature will automatically align images with users specified grid lines in the layout. Images will quickly and accurately align left, right, tip and bottom to the grid lines allowing for incredibly accurate image placement. Images Can be moved easily to any spot on the grid and can be dragged from page to page.

This feature will be a free update to all users with the release of ImageNest 3.0

Version 2.1 contains a great new feature for aligning prints manually. Our “Snap to Guides” feature will draw horizontal and vertical guidelines to help align images to all other objects in the layout.

In our next free update (scheduled in September) ImageNest graduates to becoming a fully integrated hotfolder workflow for PDF files.   ImageNest’s new PDF creation feature really packs a workflow punch with the ability to:

1.  Create single or multipage PDF files from a nested layout:   This means you can use all of ImageNest’s nesting power to create a file.   That file can then be sent to your printer or dropped to a proofing system.  This has been a major request from our proofing customers who use a SWOP or Gracol certified solution to run their printer.   ImageNest can create an imposed PDF faster and better than any of the competition and can automatically drop to a hotfolder.

2:  Auto length Sizing:   When creating a layout of several images no one ever knows exactly how long a page needs to be.   No one that is, except for ImageNest !.   ImageNest will automatically size your page length so that you need not figure out how many inches of page you need.

3:  Extra Margin Option:  Automatically add extra white space at the bottom if you need.

With its newest driver epson has added a great feature that is extremely usefull to all ImageNest users.   The new feature will automatically remove any extra “White Space” from a page.  This will allow customers to use one page size for almost all thier work.  So no more switching page sizes or making extra custom page sizes for different Job.  For example.  If you have a 24 inch by 50 inch layout and only 14 inches worth of images to print,  the Epson Paper saving mode will stop printing and automatically cut after the 14 inches even though the page size was 50 inches long    Here is how it works:

1:   Select a canned page size that is specified as “banner.   If you are making a custom page size you can choose “Banner” in step 2.  A new dialog will be available in this situation.

Step 2:  When printer with ImageNest double check the print dialog to make sure all the settings are correct.  If you created a custom page size you will have an additional dialog next to the phrase “Page Setup”  In this dialog make sure that you choose “Roll Paper – Banner”.  Only this setting will allow you to automatically remove any white area.

Step 3:  Roll Paper Settings:   The “Print Settings” tab can be pulled down to revel the “Roll paper settings”  Make sure the box labled “Save Roll Paper” is checked.  You also have options for cutting but “normal is recomended.

Once all the settings have been made they can easily be saved as a pre-set and used again.   This method of printing greatly enhances the funtionality of the ImageNest Software RIP