What's new in version 6.0.02r1
General
Working with multiple screens
Starting from this version, you can position windows on a second screen, and they will remain in place even after closing and reopening the software. MultiPress now remembers the position of each window. For example, if you have a large screen and prefer to have the planning window always in the top-left corner, MultiPress will save this preference in your settings.
Additionally, windows that previously opened in full-screen mode by default now open with a standard size. You can resize these windows to your desired dimensions, and this configuration will also be remembered the next time you open the window.
Text Layouts
Repeating delivery addresses with tables
Using tables for repeating delivery addresses improves layout clarity, ensuring that content remains neatly contained within the cell even when a column exceeds its width.
By disabling the borders, the table becomes invisible, seamlessly integrating into the layout without disrupting the visual flow.
New fields for displaying versions with images
We have introduced new fields that allow you to display different versions with their thumbnails on an order confirmation. Using a repeat and table function, you can present these versions clearly, including their quantity, number, description, and image.
The fields are as follows:
- Start repeat: «START_VERSIE»
- Stop repeat: «STOP_VERSIE»
- Version quantity: vVERSIE_OPLAGE
- Version number: vVERSIE_NUMMER
- Version description: vVERSIE_NAAM
- Version image: vVERSIE_AFBEELDING
These fields ensure a structured and visually appealing representation of versions in your documents.
Calculations
Cardboard for finishing can now be sourced from rolls
Starting from this version, cardboard used in finishing processes, such as for hardcover production, can now also be sourced from rolls. This applies to both rolls measured in kilograms and rolls measured in meters.
Label calculation now supports input in meters
In addition to specifying the number of labels per roll or the maximum roll diameter, this version allows you to input the roll length in meters. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in calculating the exact number of labels needed for production.
New print document with “extra info” details
In a calculation, the “Extra Info” button on the pricing tab provides insights into cost prices, unit prices, and a breakdown of fixed and variable costs.
Starting from this version, you can also print a document from this section, offering a complete summary of this information for easy reference and sharing.
Automatic spine thickness calculation via the wizard
When calculating a print job with a fold-out sheet, it was previously necessary to manually enter additional dimensions, such as spine thickness, using a button in the wizard.
Starting from this version, the spine thickness is automatically calculated, ensuring that a value is already provided without the need for manual input.
Spine cardboard calculation via the wizard
Starting from this version, you can configure the wizard to link a specific “post-processing line” to the spine calculation (via a spine checkbox). This ensures that the spine dimensions are included in the calculations, automatically determining the correct format.
Improvements in the lamination module
The lamination module has been enhanced to better support duplicated flat sheet jobs. For example, this is particularly useful for applications such as a deck of cards with multiple originals duplicated several times.
Additionally, for roll-based lamination, the format is now automatically rotated to improve feasibility. This is especially beneficial when using the wizard, as the rotated solution may often be more practical or even make production possible compared to the non-rotated option. Previously, this adjustment had to be made manually.
Change in dimensions for roll-fed jobs
To improve the folding of sections produced from rolls, a change has been implemented to ensure that the format on the folding machine is correctly set. The smallest dimension is now always prioritized, resulting in accurate and efficient folding.
Job Administration
Display of suborder count and total weight
In the main window, the total number of suborders and the combined weight of all suborders are now displayed at the bottom of the table.
Additionally, the suborder count is now also shown within a project view.
Combined Jobs
Combination orders: rotation options for Workflower
When combining orders with Workflower, you can now specify the allowable rotation angles for the models before submission. Four options are available:
- Fixed angles: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
- 0° or 180°
- 90° or 270°
- Free angles: any rotation
Based on the chosen option, the SVG layer will be included and rotated accordingly.
To create the SVG layer, the Callas module must be active in your license.
Expedition Planning
Adjustment to Bumbal Integration for Order Numbers
An update has been made to the Bumbal integration, ensuring that the incoming line now displays not only the delivery note number but also the corresponding order number. This provides better visibility and traceability within the Bumbal system.
Financial Export
Salesperson at order level added to export
Previously, the export only included the salesperson linked to the customer. With this update, the salesperson assigned at the order level is now also included in the detail lines, ensuring more accurate and comprehensive data in the export.
Electronic invoicing
Quantities added to the Peppol connection
In this version, quantities and unit prices have been added to the Peppol connection. The details are provided as follows:
- "quantity": 1000,
- "itemPrice": 0.29042
This enhancement ensures more detailed and accurate invoicing via the Peppol network.
Support for X-invoice and Zugferd standards in MultiPress
Starting from this version, you can send invoices directly to customers with a PDF that embeds the XML structure required for clients using X-invoice and Zugferd standards.
• Ensure the PDF A-3 setting is enabled in the general settings of MultiPress, as this is mandatory for generating valid PDFs.
• Verify that the backgrounds used to create PDFs in MultiPress are compatible with the PDF A-3 format. Incompatible backgrounds may result in corrupted PDF files.
General Settings
Additional logs for tables at user level
In this version, a system administrator can enable a setting in the General Settings to allow detailed logging of changes at the user level for specific tables. These include:
- Calculations and orders
- Sub-calculations and sub-orders
- Print sheet calculations (offset, screen printing, rotation)
- Digital calculations
By using the shortcut Ctrl (cmd) + Shift + L, a complete history of all changes made to the fields in these tables can be retrieved.
Additionally, these changes are stored in a separate table within the database for future reference.
Financial Settings
Additional payment provider for Switzerland
For Swiss projects, it is now possible to include the Swiss QR code via an API call to the appropriate authority.
For more details, please contact your project manager.
Internet Settings
Alternative naming for statuses in B2B
In the Language Settings, a new Web Module tab has been added. This allows you to assign alternative names to statuses for calculations and orders.
These alternative names will be displayed in the status lists within the B2B environment.
REST API Updates
Listing combinations via the API
A new API call has been added to generate a list of all printable parts that can be combined. This call supports various filters, similar to the search functionality in the combination module, allowing you to tailor the list to your needs.
Additionally, it is now possible to submit a combination via the API, either with or without details of the print sheets.
For more information, contact your product specialist.
Sending internal messages via the API
You can now send messages from an external source to a staff member and link these messages to a specific order.
For example, production can notify the order manager about a specific job.
Notifications for planning changes via the API
When changes are made to the planning sheet—such as adjustments to the number of hours, changes to the plate status, or moving the sheet to another day or machine—a notification is now triggered.
Requesting finishing remarks via the API
By retrieving a suborder using the handleSubJobsQuotationsDetails call and setting the “technical” parameter to TRUE, you will receive all finishing operations, including the remarks entered via the remarks button.
Adding Plan ID to the GET PushJob call
When performing a GET request on the PushJob API, the list of tasks to be scheduled is returned. This version now includes the Plan ID for each task, allowing you to see immediately whether a task has already been scheduled. Previously, this information had to be retrieved separately.
Adding proofs to handleJobDetailInfo
This version also allows you to query the types of proofs present in a job and identify who should receive them, including their name and email address.
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