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The Znd Design Center is an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for the creation of packaging and three
dimensional POS displays made from folding carton, corrugated cardboard and sandwich material. It
is based on an extensive library with parametrized designs.
Select a design and enter the desired dimensions. In Adobe Illustrator you can complete the design
with logos, templates and other Illustrator design components. You can preview the 3D model at any
time. Exporting a 3D PDF file or illustrations in the .png file format is ideal for use in presentations and
proposals.
Every design is already formatted so that you can import it directly into the Znd Cut Center without
any additional steps.
The Znd Design Center plug-in consists of the following two components:
Library
Preview
The Znd Design Center requires the installation of Adobe Illustrator . The plug-in is compatible with
the following versions of Illustrator and operating systems:
Windows
Operating system
CS6
CC
CC (2014)
CC (2015)
Windows XP (SP3)
Windows 7(SP1)
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Mac
Operating system
CS6
CC
CC (2014)
CC (2015)
Mac OS X 10.7
OS X 10.8
OS X 10.9
OSX 10.10
OSX 10.11
All designs in the library are parameterized. This means that you only have to determine the relevant
dimensions. All other dimensions are calculated automatically.
The Znd Design Center includes creations by well-known packaging designers as well as standard
designs (FEFCO).
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License information
3 License information
In the Library tab, the license information is shown (installed program version, hardware key
identification, remaining license duration).
Contact your Znd partner if you wish to extend the licence.
License information
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License information
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Operation
4 Operation
The ZDC consists of two components, which can be called up separately:
Library: Select the design
Preview: 3D view of the selected design
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Operation
4.1 Library
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Preview window
Changeable dimensions
Operation
View 1:Design
in folding
preview
View
2:Punching
outline
View
3:Description of Useful information on entering dimensions
the parameters
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Operation
A In Adobe Illustrator , select the > Znd Design Center > Library.
B In the library, click Catalogue.
C Select a storage location and click OK.
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Operation
4.2 Illustrator
4.2.1 Layers
Wichtig:
In Adobe Illustrator before starting the ZDC plug-ins activate the setting Remember layers
when pasting. When you copy objects or paths from other documents, the original layer is created
automatically and the object copied to this layer.
Each design already includes all the layers necessary to be able to import the file into the ZCC. Make
sure that the correct layer is activated before making any changes.
Designation
Description
3D preview markers
V-cut
V-cut processing paths. A separate level is created for each angle setting (0,
15, 22.5, 30, 45)
Thru-cut
Cutting paths
Register
Registration marks
Draw
Draw paths
Score
Crease
Crease paths
Face graphics
Design elements for the exterior (color surfaces, logos, text, etc.)
Inside graphics
Design elements for the interior (color surfaces, logos, text, etc.)
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Operation
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Inside graphics
B Insert shapes, graphics or text. The plug-in supports all functions performed in Adobe Illustrator .
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Operation
4.3 Preview
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Fold preview
Refresh view
Reset view
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Operation
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Description
Wire frame
Solid
Preview
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Operation
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Description
to rotate freely
Reset button
Reset view
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