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Fiery JobFlow Cookbook

Introduction​

The Connect module enables the use of third-party file processing solutions to address challenging workflows that need automation functions that JobFlow can’t provide. This cookbook covers the best practices and tips on how to write scripts to extend workflow capabilities such as convert non-standard formats to PDF, edit PDF files, send notifications through third-party services, and much more.

Fiery JobFlow 2.2 introduced a new module called "Connect" with which JobFlow users can seamlessly connect 3rd party applications via scripting or hot folders. In addition JobFlow Rules can now also trigger a script to support notifications via 3rd party solutions. Fiery JobFlow Connect is available in the paid version of Fiery JobFlow.

With the release of JobFlow 2.3 managing scripts was improved via so "Connect Packages". A JobFlow Connect Package is an archive that contains all resources required to execute a script. Additional metadata can be added to allow customer input, provide developer info and detailed information that is visible in Fiery JobFlow Resources.

JobFlow 2.5 introduced Connect Master Variables with which Preflight, Correct, Connect and Output module settings could dynamically be updated to create more intelligent workflows.

With JobFlow 2.7 we made it easier to create your scripts using other batch language like Python and NodeJS. We also added the ImageMagick and Coherent PDF libraries to manipulate images and PDFs.

JobFlow 2.8 adds the ability to rename JobFlow jobs without having to move a job to another workflow. Also, the module id is now shown as a hover popup in the workflow tab. It's a small thing but very helpful when working with Master Variables. Learn more about this here.

JobFlow 2.9 has several JobFlow Ticket, JobFlow Master Variables and JobFlow Connect improvements. It also adds support for Enfocus Pitstop 2022 Update 1 and a new solution provider for the AI Image Scale module introduced in JobFlow 2.7. More details about the new and improved features here.

JobFlow 2.9.1 added support for Enfocus Pitstop 2023 and introduces a new feature: Ticket Mapper. Ticket Mapper greatly simplifies creating workflows that accept bespoke XML tickets.

The current release, JobFlow 2.9.2, added support for Enfocus Pitstop 2023 Update 1, the ability to override an Impose template using a Master Variable and support for more complex XML tickets for XML Ticket Mapper. JobFlow 2.9.2 also add support for monitoring an email account for new jobs and be able to use an email account as the output module.