# Latest **URL:** https://callas.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://callas.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://callas.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://callas.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the callas pdfForum! 👋](https://callas.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-callas-pdfforum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://callas.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-callas-pdfforum/5 "2025-08-06T07:50:16Z")
A user community around the software and solutions from callas software. Read this post to get acquainted with the forum. Before you dive into the topics you are interested in… :loudspeaker: Introduce yourself Compl… --- ## [Bug: Unicode character in pdf title trips report generation](https://callas.discourse.group/t/bug-unicode-character-in-pdf-title-trips-report-generation/168)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/bug-unicode-character-in-pdf-title-trips-report-generation/168 "2026-09-20T22:43:45Z")
Just an FYI/ bug report. Was trying to generate a validation report in pdfToolbox CLI Linux V17.0.682 and kept getting an error. 2026-09-16 08:28:03 ReportError 1000 (unknown error) After some experimenting I notice… --- ## [Coordinates to use other than center of page](https://callas.discourse.group/t/coordinates-to-use-other-than-center-of-page/165)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/coordinates-to-use-other-than-center-of-page/165 "2026-09-16T14:10:13Z")
I would like to see some improvements in in the positioning. In Place rectangle we only have the Centre of the placed rectangle to work with. I would like to see all the other options we usually have. In some cases t… --- ## [Using Actions in Switch with the Quick Check, how to?](https://callas.discourse.group/t/using-actions-in-switch-with-the-quick-check-how-to/164)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/using-actions-in-switch-with-the-quick-check-how-to/164 "2026-09-16T12:01:36Z")
I have a Switch flow where we want to find how many pages there is in a PDF. I tried to use the Actions in the flow and it can use a Quick Check. To do so it asks for a .cfg file. It has a sample.cfg but where is it. Ho… --- ## [Which version of pdftoolbox is Switch using?](https://callas.discourse.group/t/which-version-of-pdftoolbox-is-switch-using/151)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/which-version-of-pdftoolbox-is-switch-using/151 "2026-08-10T19:03:32Z")
Switch configurators used to have an ‘executable path’ setting where you could see which version was actually being run. The apps no longer have this. I am running Switch 25.11 and the pdftoolbox app V28, we just updated… --- ## [Feature request for line parameters in Place line](https://callas.discourse.group/t/feature-request-for-line-parameters-in-place-line/159)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/feature-request-for-line-parameters-in-place-line/159 "2026-08-08T08:17:24Z")
In the properties for lines I would like to have the possibility to set a color to the gap in a dotted line. We have the Dash line patterns but it would be nice to have a color here too. I’m working on a case now where … --- ## [No lock-symbol at the icons in the profile window](https://callas.discourse.group/t/no-lock-symbol-at-the-icons-in-the-profile-window/155)
**Author:** [@yosimo](https://callas.discourse.group/u/yosimo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/no-lock-symbol-at-the-icons-in-the-profile-window/155 "2026-07-08T12:51:08Z")
In the ‘Manage Libraries’ window, password-protected profiles, checks, fixups, etc., have a lock icon next to them. In the ‘Checks’ window, however, they do not. What’s the reason for not displaying the lock icon there a… --- ## [Keeping the content of workspace after upgrade](https://callas.discourse.group/t/keeping-the-content-of-workspace-after-upgrade/152)
**Author:** [@Holger](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Holger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/keeping-the-content-of-workspace-after-upgrade/152 "2026-05-21T12:47:49Z")
Ist there any way to keep my workspace when upgrading pdfToolbox? It will import my Libraries but I always have to configure the Workspace from scratch. --- ## [Profile summary in another language (e.g. english)](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-summary-in-another-language-e-g-english/150)
**Author:** [@Christian](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Christian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-summary-in-another-language-e-g-english/150 "2026-05-12T13:43:54Z")
Hello everyone, a customer would like to have a summary of the profile “Verpackung Flexo → Wellpappschachtel (GWG 2022 R1)” (Flexo Packaging → Corrugated Box). I’ve already exported this as a PDF from callas Desktop, bu… --- ## [Add bleed at same angle rather than mirror](https://callas.discourse.group/t/add-bleed-at-same-angle-rather-than-mirror/149)
**Author:** [@mnorthin](https://callas.discourse.group/u/mnorthin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/add-bleed-at-same-angle-rather-than-mirror/149 "2026-05-05T00:08:53Z")
Does anyone know if there is a way to add bleed to a file and have the bleed be at the same angle as the graphic element in the file? See attached image example, currently the mirror option will be the opposite angle an… --- ## [Profile Plan need help](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-plan-need-help/147)
**Author:** [@nikleon](https://callas.discourse.group/u/nikleon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-plan-need-help/147 "2026-04-30T06:44:53Z")
Hi , I am tottaly new in Callas and i want to create a Profile plan that covers a CMYK workflow with the following criteria-fixes. Check fonts Embed all fonts Check RGB Convert to CMYK fogra39 (all colour spaces and … --- ## [Canva PDF/RIP issues](https://callas.discourse.group/t/canva-pdf-rip-issues/139)
**Author:** [@fuzzy](https://callas.discourse.group/u/fuzzy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/canva-pdf-rip-issues/139 "2026-03-30T14:24:39Z")
Hi everyone, we’re receiving an increasing number of PDFs generated from Canva. These sometimes cause problems in the RIP. Even PDFs containing only a single page image… Have you noticed this as well? And if so, is the… --- ## [Slice Map and Overlay -SilverInk](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slice-map-and-overlay-silverink/114)
**Author:** [@dotjpg](https://callas.discourse.group/u/dotjpg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slice-map-and-overlay-silverink/114 "2026-03-30T13:50:57Z")
Greetings everyone, Problem: Spot-Color Plate is “knocked out” PDF-Origin: Serif Affinity Publisher 2 2.6.3 Toolbox-Version: v.16.1.662 Task: Prepare files for HP-Indigo-7900 SilverInk-Mode Requirements: PA… --- ## [Edit sheet size options in step and repeat function](https://callas.discourse.group/t/edit-sheet-size-options-in-step-and-repeat-function/138)
**Author:** [@Stever](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Stever)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/edit-sheet-size-options-in-step-and-repeat-function/138 "2025-10-28T18:55:13Z")
I find that the specification for sheet size in the step and repeat function too limiting because it does not allow 12x18” or 13x19” as I commonly use. Is there a way I can change or edit these sheet size option to incl… --- ## [Custom report addition to the inkCoverage page that displays the sum of process and spot colors](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-report-addition-to-the-inkcoverage-page-that-displays-the-sum-of-process-and-spot-colors/136)
**Author:** [@Vinnecent](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Vinnecent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-report-addition-to-the-inkcoverage-page-that-displays-the-sum-of-process-and-spot-colors/136 "2025-09-12T09:20:04Z")
For those who are interested here are the code changes to add a sum of process and spot color values to the ink coverage page. ▶ inkCoverage.js ▶ translations.js Example image If you want to add the sum for each page a… --- ## [What is the purpose of the new fix "Scale pages to defined size (if aspect ratio matches)?"](https://callas.discourse.group/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-new-fix-scale-pages-to-defined-size-if-aspect-ratio-matches/132)
**Author:** [@fuzzy](https://callas.discourse.group/u/fuzzy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-new-fix-scale-pages-to-defined-size-if-aspect-ratio-matches/132 "2025-09-01T10:09:00Z")
I was excited to see a new fix that allows pages to be resized to a specific size, provided the aspect ratio matches. A classic use case would be scaling a page from DIN A5 to DIN A4 format. The aspect ratio matches, so … --- ## [The new check "Bleed missing for page"](https://callas.discourse.group/t/the-new-check-bleed-missing-for-page/118)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/the-new-check-bleed-missing-for-page/118 "2025-08-27T11:40:50Z")
Is this how it should behave? I have a page with 2 mm bleed and when I set the check “Bleed missing for page” to the value 1mm it still give me an error that it is missing bleed. The trigger values are \*\*\*Bleed present… --- ## [Color Gamut Check RGB to CMYK](https://callas.discourse.group/t/color-gamut-check-rgb-to-cmyk/129)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/color-gamut-check-rgb-to-cmyk/129 "2025-08-25T15:30:26Z")
Hi Callas-Team, we are looking for a color gamut check that shows me if an RGB image can be displayed in CMYK without any problems or if there will be color deviations in the conversion to CMYK. An additional informati… --- ## [Embedding color profile in Process Plan Action function Export Image](https://callas.discourse.group/t/embedding-color-profile-in-process-plan-action-function-export-image/128)
**Author:** [@Spajdy](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Spajdy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/embedding-color-profile-in-process-plan-action-function-export-image/128 "2025-08-21T16:30:47Z")
Hello, I came across an issue, that I need to embed custom color profile to exported TIFF from Process Plan action, while using Action Export Image. You can set from predefined .icc profiles, but I would need one, that… --- ## [Some new stuff in the Switch Configurator v 25](https://callas.discourse.group/t/some-new-stuff-in-the-switch-configurator-v-25/117)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/some-new-stuff-in-the-switch-configurator-v-25/117 "2025-08-21T16:26:10Z")
I see that you can now get the variables listed that is defined in a profile or process plan. That is great but it only works with profiles that you can select from the library. First of all where is that library locate… --- ## [Ask at runtime validate values](https://callas.discourse.group/t/ask-at-runtime-validate-values/115)
**Author:** [@JanSuhr](https://callas.discourse.group/u/JanSuhr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/ask-at-runtime-validate-values/115 "2025-08-19T14:09:58Z")
Is there a way to validate the values in the dialog box so that the user get feedback when entering the value? For the EAN 13 barcode for example you can only enter 12 digits, so would like a check for \\d{12} in the int… --- ## [Checks not catching bad PDF](https://callas.discourse.group/t/checks-not-catching-bad-pdf/119)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/checks-not-catching-bad-pdf/119 "2025-08-18T12:49:26Z")
Hi, We have a bad PDF that crashes our RIP due to a badly formatted label on page 11. Neither pdfToolbox nor Acrobat can render the page. I’ve tried running the checks: Image is not valid, Document is damaged and nee… --- ## [Slot not being added where expected](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slot-not-being-added-where-expected/116)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slot-not-being-added-where-expected/116 "2025-08-15T15:08:30Z")
Dynamic Cut and Stack (top down per column) DEBUG.kfpx (25.1 KB) Hi, I’m running pdfToolbox version 16.1.662. I’m having an issue with the attached imposition. The reverse slots are not populating as expected. Both p… --- ## [Movie - pdfToolbox Explained: Adjusting the ask-at-runtime dialog](https://callas.discourse.group/t/movie-pdftoolbox-explained-adjusting-the-ask-at-runtime-dialog/110)
**Author:** [@David](https://callas.discourse.group/u/David)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/movie-pdftoolbox-explained-adjusting-the-ask-at-runtime-dialog/110 "2025-08-06T15:30:46Z")
More details on this topic can be found in our online documentation: Adjust ask-at-runtime dialog If a Profile in pdfToolbox contains variables, the ask-at-runtime dialog appears before execution to let you enter values… --- ## [No option to remove individual objects from a compound path?](https://callas.discourse.group/t/no-option-to-remove-individual-objects-from-a-compound-path/98)
**Author:** [@yosimo](https://callas.discourse.group/u/yosimo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/no-option-to-remove-individual-objects-from-a-compound-path/98 "2025-08-06T07:48:26Z")
If there is an object in a user-defined area that is part of a group, the individual object cannot be removed from the defined area. For example, a single cut mark in a PDF exported from InDesign cannot be removed. The… --- ## [CutContour – Unproducible Cutting Paths](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cutcontour-unproducible-cutting-paths/81)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Contarini](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Luca_Contarini)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cutcontour-unproducible-cutting-paths/81 "2025-08-01T12:36:15Z")
The company I work for has a strong focus on innovation and is constantly looking for ways to automate the delivery of files directly to production. This drives us to combine intuition, analysis, technical skills, and—w… --- ## [effectiveTrimBox returns unexpected result](https://callas.discourse.group/t/effectivetrimbox-returns-unexpected-result/101)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 4:59am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/effectivetrimbox-returns-unexpected-result/101 "2025-08-01T04:59:27Z")
Hi, I’m not sure if this is a bug or if I’m using the object incorrectly. I have two versions of the same A4 pdf. One is Portrait (original) and the other Landscape (rotation applied). So, in order to get the correct … --- ## [Movie - pdfToolbox Explained: Creating a check using the object inspector](https://callas.discourse.group/t/movie-pdftoolbox-explained-creating-a-check-using-the-object-inspector/100)
**Author:** [@David](https://callas.discourse.group/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/movie-pdftoolbox-explained-creating-a-check-using-the-object-inspector/100 "2025-07-29T20:25:15Z")
Check out our video on “Using the object inspector to examine page objects”: https://youtu.be/IZIhyM3WFMQ. With the object inspector in pdfToolbox Desktop, you can examine all the page objects in your PDF. But that’s n… --- ## [Crop marks not showing if slot is empty](https://callas.discourse.group/t/crop-marks-not-showing-if-slot-is-empty/80)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/crop-marks-not-showing-if-slot-is-empty/80 "2025-07-23T16:37:18Z")
Hi, I have a fairly complex Javascript based imposition that I’m having difficulties with the crop marks. The process plan can be downloaded here This is a dynamic N-up imposition that, based on document size, it calc… --- ## [Ability to get Page Index of Bookmark](https://callas.discourse.group/t/ability-to-get-page-index-of-bookmark/88)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/ability-to-get-page-index-of-bookmark/88 "2025-07-23T07:39:26Z")
We have a use case where we need to merge multiple documents before processing them. The ‘–mergeimpose’ process creates a merged pdf with the name of each document it merged as Bookmarks (correctly linked to the first p… [Next page](https://callas.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)