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Setting up and Running a Batch Process
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Save all open Arbortext IsoDraw files before you start setting up a batch process. When you run a batch process, all open Arbortext IsoDraw files in the current session are automatically closed.
To set up and run a batch process, choose File > Batch process. The Batch process wizard dialog opens as shown:
Batch Process Wizard Dialog Box
Complete the four setup steps in the Batch process wizard dialog box, then click Run. These steps are summarized below:
Batch Process Setup Steps – Summary
Step 1: What do you want to do?
Select the type of batch process you want to run; printing or conversion.
Step 2: Specify input source
Select the input batch folder and file format. (Optional) Change scaling and, for non-ISO input files, import preferences (if available).
Step 3: Specify existing macro (optional)
(Optional) Choose an existing macro to execute on each file in the batch.
Step 4: Specify destination
• For batch-printing, specify a printer. (Optional) change print settings.
• For batch-conversion, specify an output folder and output file format. (Optional) Change scaling, and, for non-ISO output files, export preferences (if available).
The next four topics provide detailed instructions for completing each of these steps.