ImageNest RIP: Confirmed New Features
Layout controls in main interface: With version 1.2 ImageNest will now have its Mac Layout controls directly in the layout interface so they are always available to the users. No more going to the Layout Button to configure your layout on the fly. Everything is right in front of your eyes.
Integrated Page Setup: Version 1.2 also now has the printer and page setup integrated directly into the layout controls so switching printer and paper sizes can be done without going to the menu or any sub-dialogs. This makes switching printer and papers sizes easier and also always displays your current size so you never have to go to a sub-dialog to see it.
Printing of Embedded JPG files inside DNG files: DNG files contain 2 major imaging components. The Camera RAW data (which is the original data that a camera recorded) and a JPG file that contains a bitmap image of all the corrections that have been made to the Camera RAW file. ImageNest is the ONLY RIP on the market that will extract the JPG files and print them. This is a major leap forward in making a full DNG workflow into a reality.
Batch Size Files on Import: Now ImageNest customers can easily batch size files on import. ImageNest has the ability to take an unlimited number of files and re-size them automatically before they are sent to our nested layout. Think of the amount of time that could save ! Grab 20 Files, make them all 5 by 7, Grab another 20 make them all 4 by 5. Options for Fit to Size or Fit to Fill allow users to specify how to deal with any difference in aspect ratio. You won€™t find this feature in any other software RIP.
Batch Fit to Size: When importing files you can automatically fit them to a specified size. When using the €œFit to Size€ files will automatically have their aspect ratio maintained and if they do not fit into the specified selection made in the €œFit to Size€ dialog they will be scaled to as close to the selected size as possible while maintaining aspect ratio. The file will not be cropped in any way.
Example: Original Image 8 by 10
Fit to Size 5 by 7
Final Size 5 by 6.5 (since an 8 by 10 picture can not be perfectly fit into 5 by 7)
Batch Fit to Fill: When importing files a user can “fit to fill” “Images to a specific size. When “fit to fill” is used a files aspect ratio may not be in correct proportion to the specified size. When not in perfect proportion a file can be cropped at the edges. The user than has the option to move the picture within the outlines of the “Fill” box to line it up any way they wish. The amount cropped is small and the user always has control over what part of the images is cut off.
Example: Original Image 8 by 10
Fit to Fill 5 by 7€™
FInal size: 5.6 by 7 image centered in a 5 by 7 box. Image can be moved within the box to choose what parts will be cropped off when added to the layout.
These new features to our Software RIP are 100% free to all users.