Pro Palette 5.x Manual

ProPalette version 5.x

Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED--------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

System Requirements--------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Loading the Software--------------------------------------------------------------------------------6Windows® 95, 98 and ME-------------------------------------------------------------------------6Windows® NT and 2000---------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Installation Procedure-------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

Starting the ProPalette 5.X Program------------------------------------------------------------10

THE PROGRAM DESKTOP--------------------------------------------------------------------12

Desktop Components-------------------------------------------------------------------------------12Main Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13Toolbars---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13Data Bar---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14Viewing Area---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18Status Bar-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Creating a Desktop----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19Adding and Removing Components------------------------------------------------------------19Customizing Toolbars-----------------------------------------------------------------------------20

Saving a Desktop------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

Opening a Desktop----------------------------------------------------------------------------------23

INSTRUMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

Selecting Instruments-------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

Calibration--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Measurement Types--------------------------------------------------------------------------------28Reflectance-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28Transmission---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28Reflectance/Transmission------------------------------------------------------------------------28Over Light/Over Dark-----------------------------------------------------------------------------28Correlated Haze------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Control Panel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29CE2020IR-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 1


CC-545----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30CE-2145---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30CE-2445---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30Spectrolino------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30Eagle Eye-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------302025+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31AE-64x----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31CE-74xGL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31CE3000----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32CE3100----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------322020 Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32CE-580----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33CE-2180---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33CE-7000---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33CE-7000A-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34CE-XTH---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34CE-XTs----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35

QUALITY CONTROL (QC)----------------------------------------------------------------------36

Standard, Trial and Recipe Data-----------------------------------------------------------------36Measuring Techniques----------------------------------------------------------------------------36Observers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42Illuminants------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44Tolerances------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45Data Relations--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56Measuring and Clearing Data--------------------------------------------------------------------57Opening a Database-------------------------------------------------------------------------------63Recalling, Saving and Deleting Data------------------------------------------------------------68

MENU-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91

File------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91Open-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91Close-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------92Selector----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------92Save Data-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------92Recall Data-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------94Merge Data-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------94Delete Data-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------95Save Desktop---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------95Print Active View----------------------------------------------------------------------------------96Print Report-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------96Preview Report-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------96Print Set up-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------96Send Mail-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------97Send Serial Data-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------97Custom Report-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------97 2


Import from ProPalette Textile------------------------------------------------------------------97Export to ProPalette Textile----------------------------------------------------------------------97

Edit-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Copy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Clear Standard--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Clear Trial(s)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Clear Substrate-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Swap Std/Trial-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------98Measurement Data---------------------------------------------------------------------------------99Translations---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------101

Display-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------103Views----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------103Angles----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Measurement Component-----------------------------------------------------------------------127Target Mode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Target Next----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Target Previous-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Zoom In--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Zoom Out------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------127Zoom 1:1------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------128

Instrument-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------129Measure Standard--------------------------------------------------------------------------------129Measure Trial-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------130Measure Substrate--------------------------------------------------------------------------------130Measurement Type-------------------------------------------------------------------------------130Calibrate-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------130Control Panel-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------130Select Instrument---------------------------------------------------------------------------------131Upload Standard----------------------------------------------------------------------------------131Upload Trial(s)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------131Download Standard(s)---------------------------------------------------------------------------132Download Trial(s)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------132Create Work List---------------------------------------------------------------------------------133

Data---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------135Color Equations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------135Observer-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------135Illuminants----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------135Tolerances-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------135Auto-Tolerancing---------------------------------------------------------------------------------139Strength--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------140Data Transforms----------------------------------------------------------------------------------141Status-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------141

Tools--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Shade Search--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------142 3


Derive Standard----------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Calculate Centroid-------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Restore Standard---------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Coverage Calculator-----------------------------------------------------------------------------142V.O.C. Calculator--------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Macro----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------142Tag Administrator--------------------------------------------------------------------------------143

Matching---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------145Formulate------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------145Correct---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------146Batch As Waste-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------146Enter Recipe--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------147Dispense-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------148Save Recipe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------148Recall Recipe-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------148Manual Match------------------------------------------------------------------------------------149Select Recipe To Save---------------------------------------------------------------------------150Select Recipes From Sorted List---------------------------------------------------------------151Select Dispenser----------------------------------------------------------------------------------152Select View Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------153Substrate-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------154Colorant Editor-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------154Rework---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------154

Options-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------155Properties------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------155Customize Toolbars------------------------------------------------------------------------------169Passwords-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------171Utilities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------172Matching Display--------------------------------------------------------------------------------176Formulation Options-----------------------------------------------------------------------------179Correction Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------183ProPalette Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------185

Window----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188Cascade--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188Tile Horizontal------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188Tile Vertical---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188Arrange Icons-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188Close All-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------188

Help---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------189Application----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------189Colorant Editor-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------192GretagMacbeth Home Page---------------------------------------------------------------------193Net Profiler Home Page-------------------------------------------------------------------------194About-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------195

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UNDERSTANDING AND MAINTAINING INSTRUMENTS----------------------------196

CE 7000A--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------196Interface and Communication------------------------------------------------------------------196

CE 3100----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------198Interface and Communication------------------------------------------------------------------198

CE 2180----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------200Interface and Communication------------------------------------------------------------------200

Instrument Maintenance-------------------------------------------------------------------------202Calibration Tile (all instruments)-------------------------------------------------------------202Sphere Cleaning (all instruments)------------------------------------------------------------202Zoom Lens (CE 7000A only)------------------------------------------------------------------202

COLOR MATCHING-----------------------------------------------------------------------------204

Colorant File----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------204Creating a New Colorant File-------------------------------------------------------------------204Defining the Colorant File Structure-----------------------------------------------------------206Converting a Colorant File----------------------------------------------------------------------217Opening a Colorant File (*.IFS)----------------------------------------------------------------221

Formulation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------222Obtaining a Colorant File-----------------------------------------------------------------------222Setting Various Options used in Formulation------------------------------------------------222Performing a Formulation-----------------------------------------------------------------------234Manual Matching---------------------------------------------------------------------------------238Saving a Recipe-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------241

Correction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------242Correction Inputs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------242Correction Models-------------------------------------------------------------------------------244

The Fundamentals of Color--------------------------------------------------------------------254

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Getting StartedSystem Requirements

There are basic minimum system requirements that are necessary to run the ProPalette program. Since these are the minimum requirements, using a computer with higher performance standards will offer more efficient results. A computer having a higher speed processor and/or additional RAM will offer better performance in such areas as faster data retrieval, data conversions, formulations and corrections. In addition, higher-level graphics cards and monitors will offer clearer visual response to graphical views. The following are the minimum system requirements:

IBM®-compatible PC, with a 266 MHz processor speed or higher

64 MB RAM or higher

800 x 600 screen resolution with 16 bit high color

Microsoft® Windows™ 95, 98, 2000 or NT 4.0 or higher

60 MB available for installation

CD ROM drive

101 key-enhanced keyboard

1 parallel port

1 serial port

Microsoft Windows-compatible mouse

Loading the Software Windows® 95, 98 and ME1. Connect the ProPalette Hardware Key to the computer’s parallel port.2. Insert the ProPalette CD into the CD ROM drive.3. Click Run on the Start Menu, and type D:\setup.exe in the text box. Press Enter

to begin installation.

Windows® NT and 20001. To install ProPalette in Windows® NT it is necessary to first be logged on as

‘Administrator’. This will ensure that all files will be written to your system during the ProPalette installation.

2. It is recommended that Microsoft® Service Pack 5 or later be installed previous to installing ProPalette on Windows NT installations. Note: The ‘Express-Install’ version of Service Pack can be downloaded from [www.microsoft.com].

3. Connect the ProPalette Hardware Key to the computer’s parallel port.4. Insert the ProPalette CD into the CD ROM drive.

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5. Click Run on the Start Menu, and type D:\setup.exe in the text box. Press Enter to begin the installation.

Installation ProcedureAfter performing the steps required in ‘Getting Started/Loading the Software’, the program guides you through the ‘Installation Procedure’. The following views represent the sequence of events during Software’s Installation.

1. After activating the ‘setup.exe’ the initial window will open.

2. After the ‘Install Shield Wizard’ has completed it’s task, a new window will open explaining that it is recommended to close all Windows® programs before continuing and a short warning about copyright protection.

3. After selecting ‘Next’, the ‘Software Licence Agreement’ will be displayed. After reading the licence agreement, select ‘Yes’ if in agreement or ‘No’ if not.

4. This view allows the user to select the location to place ProPalette or to rename it. The default is c:\Program Files\GretagMacbeth\PROPALETTE 5.0

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5. Since the only option available is ‘ProPalette’ simply select ‘Next’.

6. A window will now open showing multiple splash screens and a control showing how much of the installation has been completed.

7. A new window will open allowing the user to select which Program Folder to add the new icons.

8. A small window opens explaining that you may make adustments in the Control Panel if required.

9. After selecting the Program Folder and selecting ‘Next,’ another window will open. If a check is placed next to the statement “I would like to view the Read Me file”, the Read Me file will open. If a check is not placed there, the following window will open.

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10. The final window will open asking the user to restart the computer. Select ‘Yes’ and the installation is now complete.

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Starting the ProPalette 5.X ProgramThe following steps represent how to Start the ProPalette 5.X Program:

1. Select Programs from the Windows® Start menu.

2. Select ProPalette 5.x from the list of programs. Four options will be available. Select the ProPalette 5.x option.

3. A window may open explaining that an instrument is not detected. Select ‘Continue’.

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4. The ‘Instrument Driver Setup’ window will open. Select from the Instrument drop down box, the instrument that you are using. If not using a live instrument the program may still be used for the purpose of manipulating data. By once again selecting the desired instrument, and then clicking on the ‘Emulation box’. Now select ‘OK’.

5. The program is now open and ready for use.

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The Program DesktopDesktop ComponentsThe Desktop is made up of several areas that provide valuable information. These areas would include the Main Menu, various Toolbars, the Data Bar, the Viewing Area and the Status Bar. The following information will explain these areas::

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Main MenuThe Main Menu is the root of the functionality of the program and is placed at the

upper most part of the desktop. Although there are several ways to perform specific functions, the Main Menu contains all of the functions available within the program.

ToolbarsThere are a total of 4 Toolbars in the program, which contain groups of related

icons. These toolbars are found in the upper portion of the desktop, below the main menu. The 1st is the Operations toolbar, which contains various functions that are performed within the QC (Quality Control) section of the program.

The 2nd is the Displays toolbar. It contains functions that are used to display various views. In addition, it contains icons which control which illuminants are displayed along with zoom and targeting functions.

The Formulation toolbar is found in the Formulation view, below the Displays toolbar, but only after a Formulation is performed.

The Correction toolbar is found in the Correction view, below the Displays toolbar, after a Correction is performed.

Operations Displays Formulation Correction

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Data BarThe Data bar, which contains measurment information and is found on left portion

of the desktop, is made up of the Pass/Fail Bar and the Browser. The Pass/Fail Bar contains measurement information such as Standards, Trials, Recipes and the Substrate currently displayed on the desktop. Data that has been stored in a database can be seen when using the Browser. The following views will show how to access this information:

The Pass/Fail Bar is the default selection in the Data Bar. After taking measurments or recalling data from a database, the information will be shown in the Pass/Fail bar. There are locations for the Standard, Substrate and Trials. The Trials section has various columns displaying the auto number, the pass/fail status and the Trial name. Scrolling to the right will display the Calibrated and Measured status’.

Pass/Fail Bar

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Right clicking any Standard will result in four (5) options; ‘Information’, ‘Clear Standard’, ‘Save Standard’, ‘Save Standard w/ All Trials’ and ‘Save Standard w/ Selected Trials’. Selecting Information will open the ‘Standard Information’ window (as shown), displaying different specifications of the selected Standard. The other (4) options will be covered in greater depth in the “Measuring and Clearing Data” section.

Right clicking the Substrate will result in three (3) options; ‘Clear Substrate’, ‘Save Substrate as Trial’ and ‘Spectral Graph’. ‘Clear Substrate’ and ‘Save Substrate as Trial’ will be covered in the “Measuring and Clearing Data” section. Selecting the Spectral Graph option will produce a smaller sized Spectral Graph.

Right clicking on any trial will open a list of options (as shown). Selecting Information will open the ‘Trial Information’ window (as shown), displaying different specifications of the selected trial. Selecting Spectral Graph will show the same view as the Substrate (shown above). Selecting Single or Multi Target will show the selected trial or trials for whichever view has been chosen. Clear Measurement and the three Save options will be covered in the “Measuring and Clearing Data” section.

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The Browser can be accessed by selecting the Browser button found on the Data bar. It will display all of the data information found in a selected database, such as Standards, Trials and Recipes. The Standard may have a plus sign (+) to the left of it. This (+) is to inform the user that there is data associated to that specific Standard. Clicking on the (+) will display any Trials or Recipes associated to the Standard.

After clicking (setting focus) on a Standard, and then right-clicking it, will display a list of functions. The ‘Recall Standard Only’ function will allow the user to recall only the Standard if it is associated with any other measurements. ‘Recall Standard w/Trials’ will recall the Standard with all of it’s associtated Trials. ‘Recall Standard as Trial’ will allow the user to recall a Standard and place it, as a Trial, in the Trial section of the Pass/Fail bar.

Browser

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The ‘Recall Data’ selection will open the ‘Database Recall’ window. This will offer more Recall functions such as sorting and merging.

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Viewing AreaThe Viewing Area, which is the largest area of the desktop, contains all of the

graphics and data for whichever views are selected.

There may be one or many views displayed in the viewing area at one time. Depending on which view is open there may be various right-click options offered. These will be covered in “Viewing Data” section.

Status BarThe Status Bar, which is found on the lower area of the desktop, contains

continuously visible information pertaining to specific areas such as Company Name, the current database, desktop and colorant files, the Standard name, how many trials are currently on the desktop, which color space and/or color difference is being used, the degree observer, the instrument status code and which illuminants are presently active.

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Creating a Desktop

Adding and Removing ComponentsMost of the components may be added or removed from the program desktop.

This can aid in saving space in critical areas of the desktop. The following information will show how to add or remove these items:

Select Window from the main menu. The bottom block of the drop down list will have four (4) items.

Each item has a check box to the left of it. Clicking on the box will place a check next to the item. The item will now be active and visible. Clicking on the check mark again, will remove the item from the desktop.

Note: There is no selection for the Main Menu since it cannot be removed from the desktop.

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Customizing ToolbarsAll of the toolbars on the desktop can be altered to add or remove functions. The

following steps will guide you through this process:

Select Options/Customize Toolbars and the Toolbars window will open.

Select a Toolbar by clicking on one of the choices in the ‘Select Toolbar’ block.

The functions that have been previously selected can be seen in the ‘Selected Items’ column. The functions that may be added can be seen in the ‘Available Items’ column. To add a new function to a toolbar, click on it from the Available Items and select Add. The same movement can be performed by double clicking on the available item. If the item is not in its correct place in the toolbar, it can be moved up the column by selecting Move Up or moved down by selecting Move Down. To remove an item from the Selected Items column you can select Remove. If you want to build a toolbar from scratch, you may delete all of the items from the Selected Items column by selecting the Clear button. If you would like to return it to it’s original structure you may select Default.

After making all the necessary adjustments to the toolbar, select the Save button to keep them.

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Saving a DesktopAfter creating a desktop, it may be Saved to be reused at a later time. An unlimited amount of desktops can be created and saved, offering a more personalized working atmosphere:

Select File from the main menu, and then Save Desktop.

The ‘Save Desktop File’ window will open.

Select the location that you want to save the new Desktop to.

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Enter the name of the new Desktop and select Open.

A window will open asking if you would like to make this new desktop the default desktop. By selecting ‘Yes’, this desktop will become the default. Each time that the program is closed and reopened this desktop will be active. If ‘No’ is selected, the desktop will be saved but will not become active.

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Opening a DesktopAfter saving a desktop, it may be reopened at a later time. The following will show how to re-open a desktop:

Select File/Open from the menu. The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open.

Select ‘Desktop (*.DSK)’ from the ‘Files of type’ list box.

Select the folder that the desktop was saved to and then select the desktop file (*.DSK) to open. Select the Open button.

The new desktop will now be active.

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InstrumentsSelecting InstrumentsThe Propalette program can be used with a live instrument or by emulating an instrument. Many instruments are designed to be compatible with the program. The following steps will show how to use the program with or without an instrument:

Upon initially launching the ProPalette program, the ‘Instrument Driver Setup’ window will open.

If you are using a live instrument, make sure that the ‘Emulation Mode’ box is not checked. If it is, click the ‘’ to remove it.

Warning: Even with a live instrument connected, if the Emulation Mode box is checked, the system will be emulating and not taking real measurements.

From the ‘Instrument’ list box, select the desired instrument. Depending on the instrument selected, the baud rate should be chosen automatically. If the baud rate is not correct, choose the correct one from the ‘Baud Rate’ list box. Select the communication port on the computer, that the communication cable is connected to, from the ‘Serial Port’ list box.

Select OK. The program desktop will appear ready for use.

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If you are using the program to manipulate data or view data performance, but do not have an instrument available, select ‘Emulation Mode’. You may still select a specific instrument and the program will function based on the instrument selected. Notice that the Baud Rate and Serial Port options are now grayed out. Select OK. The program desktop will appear ready for use.

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CalibrationBefore any spectrophotometer can measure accurately, it must be calibrated! The white ceramic calibration tile provided with the spectrophotometer has been carefully measured at the GretagMacbeth factory to determine its absolute reflectance values. These absolute values are stored within the instrument’s microprocessor and are used as reference values. Depending on the instrument and measurement type to be performed, variations in calibration routines will occur. The following steps will show how these calibrations are performed:

The chart shows all of the GretagMacbeth Spectrophotometers that may be used with ProPalette. The far left column shows the measurement type (which will be covered in the next section) in bold print and the required calibration steps to be performed under each. The upper most row contains all of the various instument types. The numbers in the grid represent the order in which the steps will occur for that instrument.

Represented in the grid above as ‘White Cal’, this calibration requires the use of the instrument’s calibration tile. As the message indicates, the white tile must be placed in the instrument’s viewport and then the OK button must be selected.

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Shown in the grid as ‘Black Cal’, this calibration may also be known as ‘Zero Cal’, and as the message indicates, recommends the use of the Zero CalibrationStandard. This would offer the same results as holding the instument’s viewport open (or for some instruments, not covering the viewport) and then selecting OK. Some instruments may come with a tool called a ‘Black Trap’. This also may be placed in the viewport, if so equiped, to perform this calibration.

Noted as ‘Spectralon’ in the grid above, this type of calibration requires the use of a Spectralon Plaque to be placed in the viewport, which comes with all instruments that require it. These are not mated to a specific instrument and can be used interchangebly with any other instrument.

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Measurement TypesSince ProPalette can be used in various industries, it is required to work with opaque, transparent and translucent products or materials. Any of the following measurement types may be selected depending on the instrument being used. The grid found in the ‘Calibration’ section shows the various instrument dependent measurement types. The following describes when these measurement types may be used:

ReflectanceSelect to measure sample reflectance for opaque materials.

For opaque materials, spectral reflectance is measured because reflected light is what the eye perceives. Reflectance is expressed as a percentage, ranging from 100% (where material reflects all light striking it) to 0% (where it absorbs all light striking it). For example, a bright red tile may reflect 75% in the red region of the visible spectrum, and reflect only 10% in the blue and green regions.

TransmissionSelect to measure sample transmittance for transparent materials.

For transparent materials, spectral transmittance determines the color, because the eye perceives light that passes through the material. Transmittance is expressed as a percentage, ranging from 100% (where material transmits all light striking it) to 0% (where it absorbs all light striking it). For example, a deep red filter may transmit 80% in the red region of the visible spectrum, and transmit only 1% in the blue and green regions.

Reflectance/TransmissionSelect to measure sample reflectance and transmittance for translucent materials.

Over Light/Over DarkSelect to measure a sample placed over a light background and the same sample places over a dark background for covering capability of a coating.

The Color-Eye® 7000(A) is capable of measuring percent haze (in transmission) as specified by ASTM method D 1003. Haze is defined as the percentage of light that is scattered so that its direction deviates more than a specified angle from the direction of the incident beam. If a transmission sample exhibits haze, it causes objects viewed through it to appear lower in contrast and out of focus ("hazy").

Correlated HazeSelect to measure percent haze (in reflectance).

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Control PanelThe information and options available in the control panel are instrument dependent. Common to all instrument control panels is the status display. The control panel contains: System Status that displays the raw status of the instrument. It is a diagnostic field that is used by GretagMacbeth Technical Support and Service to diagnose problems. If communications fail, "No Communication" is displayed. Feature Status contains the status of each instrument control such as Calibration, Mode, Specular Component, UV Component, and Lens Position. When the field is not applicable to a particular instrument, "N/A" is displayed.

CE2020IRThe 2020IR is a benchtop instrument that was designed to measure only in the IR (Infra Red) range (760-1140nm). It has a (D8) spherical design and can perform R, T, R/T and OL/OD measurements. There is no instrument control through this ControlPanel, only status information is available.

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CC-545The ColorChecker® 545 is a portable spectrophotometer with 45/0 illumination geometry, and measures reflectance at every 10 nm from 360 nm to 750 nm. Since this is a portable instrument, it can be used "standalone" or in conjunction with the program. This instrument can perform R and OL/OD measurements. CE-2145The Color-Eye® 2145 is a bench top spectrophotometer with 45/0 illumination geometry. It measures reflectance at 10 nm intervals in the range 360 nm to 750 nm. This instrument can perform R and OL/OD measurements. CE-2445The Color-Eye® 2445 is a bench top spectrophotometer with 45/0 illumination geometry. It measures reflectance at 10 nm intervals from 360 nm to 750 nm. The Color-Eye® 2445 has the same "standalone" capabilities as the ColorChecker® 545, with the sample mounting stability of a bench top. This instrument can perform R and OL/OD measurements. SpectrolinoThe Spectrolino is a compact spectrophotometer with 45/0 illumination geometry. It measures reflectance at 10 nm intervals in the range 380 nm to 730 nm. This instrument can perform R and OL/OD measurements.

Eagle EyeMost of the instruments in this group are ‘0/45’ in design, which means they can only measure with Specular component excluded. The Eagle Eye is the only exception in this group and has a (D8) spherical design. It is used primarily in ‘On-Line’ applications and can measure from 4’ to 20’ from the sample. It was designed specifically to perform on-line reflection measurements.

All five of the above mentioned instruments have identical Control Panels, with the exception of the Instrument name. This Control Panel offers no instrument control, only status information.

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2025+The Color-Eye® 2025+ is a 45/0 illumination geometry version of the Color-Eye®

2020+. Both instruments are no longer available as new instruments. This instrument can perform R and OL/OD measurements. There is no instrument control through this Control Panel, only status information is available.

AE-64xThe Auto-Eye 64x series are portable goniospectrophotometers. All models measure at 45°, 75° and 110°. The near specular angle for: Auto-Eye 640 is 15°, Auto-Eye 641 is 20° and Auto-Eye 642 is 25°. Reflectance at each angle is measured at 10 nm intervals from 360 nm to 750 nm. These are portable instruments which can be used "standalone" or in conjunction with the program. This line of instruments can perform R and OL/OD measurements.

CE-74xGLThe Color-Eye® 74XGL series are bench top goniospectrophotometers. All models measure at 45°, 75° and 110°. The near specular angle for: Color-Eye® 740 is 15°, Color-Eye® 741 is 20° and Color-Eye® 742 is 25°. Reflectance at each angle is measured at 10 nm intervals from 360 nm to 750 nm. This line of instruments can perform R and OL/OD measurements. All of the gonio instruments mentioned above have identilcal Control Panels, with the exception of the instrument name. In addition to status information, the user can switch from ‘Multi-Angle’ mode to ‘Single Angle’ through the control panel. The degree of angle may also be selected. Note: In this version of software, multi-angle instruments can not be used to perform Formulations. With the ‘Operation Mode’ feature switched to single angle, the software sees the instrument as a CE2145 and may then perform Formulations.

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CE3000The Color-Eye® 3000 is a bench top spectrophotometer with d/8° (sphere) illumination geometry, and has the capability of measuring specular transmission. It measures at intervals of 20 nm from 360 nm to 740 nm. Ultraviolet (UV) energy can be removed from the source using the UV cutoff filter. The Color-Eye® 3000 is no longer available as a new instrument. The Color-Eye® 3100 replaces the Color-Eye® 3000 and offers adjustable UV filtration. Small- and very small-area of view options are available.

CE3100The Color-Eye® 3100 is a bench top spectrophotometer with d/8° (sphere) illumination geometry. It can measure specular transmission. The Color-Eye® 3100 measures reflectance at 20 nm intervals from 360 nm to 740 nm. The ultraviolet (UV) cutoff filter is adjustable, and with the fluorescent adjustment tile, it can be adjusted to closely simulate CIE D65. The small area of view option is available with this instrument. In conjunction with the program, the very small area of view option is available.

2020 PlusThe Color-Eye® 2020+ is a bench top spectrophotometer with d/8° (sphere) illumination geometry, and has the capability of measuring specular transmission. It measures reflectance at 20 nm intervals from 360 nm to 740 nm. Ultraviolet (UV) energy can be removed from the source using the UV cutoff filter.This control panel is used for the above mentioned instruments, and offers the usual status information and also a control for ‘VSAV’ (Very Small Area View) aperture, plus the abilty to turn ‘Warnings’ on or off.Note: The VSAV control, within the control panel, will not physically change the aperture for these intruments. The user must manually change the aperture and then make the control selection, which corrects the program mathematically to compensate for the smaller aperture size.

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CE-580The Color-Eye® 580 is a portable spectrophotometer with sphere illumination geometry, and measures reflectance at every 10 nm from 360 nm to 750 nm. As a portable, it can be used "standalone" or in conjunction with the program.

CE-2180The Color-Eye® 2180 is a bench top spectrophotometer with sphere illumination geometry. It measures reflectance at 10 nm intervals in the range 360 nm to 750 nm. The ‘Spec Comp.’ (Specular Component) can be activated for these instruments through the control panel. The basic status information is also available.

CE-7000The Color-Eye® 7000 is a bench top spectrophotometer with d/8° (sphere) illumination geometry, and has the capability to measure both specular and total transmission. It measures reflectance at 10 nm intervals from 360 nm to 750 nm. Ultraviolet (UV) energy can be removed from the source using the UV cutoff filter. This is a true double-beam instrument, providing unparalleled accuracy for measurement of dark colors. In addition to large area of view, small, medium, and very small area of view options are available. Since the CE-7000 is a true dual beam instrument, it contains both, a measurement and a reference flash pack. To maintain consistancy between the two flash packs, it is necessary that a measurement is taken on the reference flash on some continouus cycle. The Control Panel alows the user to set the interval for this flash by either setting how many minutes, or how many measurements between each reference flash measurement. In addition, the CE-7000 can be used in conjunction with NetProfiler software. If a profile has been established the user can activate it by clicking on the box next to ‘NetProfiler’.

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CE-7000AThe Color-Eye® 7000A offers the same capabilities as the Color-Eye® 7000 with the addition of automated adjustable ultraviolet and specular component features. A touch pad provides manual control of these features and displays the calibration status, aperture and lens settings. The software controls the same features. The CE-7000A Control Panel offers all of the same features as the CE-7000, with the addition of the software controllable features such as Specular Component and UV Content.

CE-XTHThe CE-XTH is the most advanced GretagMacbeth instrument designed to be used with ProPalette software. In addition to the standard status information, this Control Panel offers much software control such as Color Space Parameters, Measurement and Data Options, Tolerances and Menu design.

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Quality Control (QC)Standard, Trial and Recipe DataMeasuring Techniques

Color Equations or Color Space, as it is sometimes called, are three-dimensional arrangements for representing all possible colors. These arrangements may, or may not, be related in a simple way to the three primary attributes of hue, brightness or lightness, and saturation. An established mathematical model defines many arrangements.

The difference in absolute color coordinates between a trial and a standard quantifies the Color Difference between the two. These differences are called Deltas. Deltas may be positive or negative, and this affects how they are interpreted.

CIELabThis is the most commonly used color space worldwide. It was first recommended by the CIE in 1976. In this coordinate system, L* is a measure of the lightness of a sample, and ranges from 0 (black) to 100 (white). The quantities a* and b* (called opponent-type coordinates), define the degree of redness (positive a*) or greenness (negative a*), yellowness (positive b*) or blueness (negative b*). These coordinates (a* and b*) approach zero for neutral colors (white, grays, and blacks). The higher the values for a* and b*, the more saturated a color is.

Color Space and Color Difference Explanation of the various Color Spaces

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CIELCh (CIELCh DE)This color space is often referred to simply as LCh. The system is the same as the CIELab color space, except that it describes the location of a color in space by use of polar coordinates rather than rectangular coordinates. L* is a measure of the lightness of a sample, ranging from 0 (black) to 100 (white). C* is a measure of Chroma (saturation), and represents distance from the neutral axis. h is a measure of hue and is represented as an angle ranging from 0° to 360°. Angles that range from 0° to 90° are reds, oranges, and yellows; 90° to 180° are yellows, yellow-greens, and greens; 180° to 270° are greens, cyans (blue-greens) and blues. From 270° to 360° are blues, purples, magentas, and return again to reds. An h value that is equal to 360° is reported as 0°.

CIELCh (CMC DE)Setting a tolerance for CMC ΔE creates an ellipsoidal volume-of-acceptability in CIELCh space. The ΔE(CMC) equation was designed such that the shape and size of the ellipse change depending on the location of the standard in CIELCh space, and so that the ellipse for ΔE of 1.0 represents a just-noticeable-difference from the standard. Therefore, ΔE(CMC) can be used more confidently as a pass/fail determinant. If a trial fails the ΔE(CMC) tolerance, a visual assessment is recommended.

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CIELCh (CIE94 DE)Setting a tolerance for CIE94 ΔE creates an ellipsoidal volume-of-acceptability in CIELCh space. The ΔE(CIE94) equation was designed such that the shape and size of the ellipse change depending on the location of the standard in CIELCh space, and so that the ellipse for ΔE of 1.0 represents a just-noticeable-difference from the standard. Therefore, ΔE(CIE94) can be used more confidently as a pass/fail determinant. If a trial fails the ΔE(CIE94) tolerance, a visual assessment is recommended.

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CIE1931 (XYZ)CIE1931 (XYZ), sometimes called FMC-2, is not a color space, but rather a color difference equation developed by Friele, MacAdam and Chickering (hence the abbreviation F-M-C). This color space uses the CIE color space of XYZ for its attributes. It was developed from test results based on just noticeable difference. Traditionally, when this color space is selected, the program displays tristimulus values (XYZ) for the absolute values, intermediate delta values, and ΔE (total color difference). XYZxy. These values are simply tristimulus values and chromaticity coordinates which represent the absolute values displayed when FMC-2 is selected. DRG and DYB: the delta values between two colors. DL is an abbreviation for "Delta Light/Dark" and represents change in lightness/darkness. DRG is an abbreviation for "Delta Red/Green" and represents a change in redness/greenness. DYB is an abbreviation for "Delta Yellow/Blue" and represents change in yellowness/blueness. DE: Delta E (ΔE) represents total color difference. The FMC-2 equations are designed so that a ΔE of 1.0 represents a just noticeable difference, regardless of the color in question.

Hunter LabRichard S. Hunter developed this color space in 1942 for use with three-filter colorimeters. The L, a, and b notations represent the same color characteristics as in the CIELab system. For any given color, CIELab values and Hunter Lab are similar. However, the CIELab equations are the current CIE recommendation, and are in more common use. Only manufacturers who need to correlate with historical data stored in Hunter Lab values generally use the Lab color space.

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GE PQS IIThis color space was specially designed to be used by the General Electric

Company.

Using the MenuSelect Data/Color Equations from the menu. A flyer menu will open

containing two blocks of selections. The upper block contains the available Color Equations and the lower block contains the Color Differences. Any of the Color Equations may be selected from the list. The default selection is CIELAB. Note the check mark next to the selection.

Select CIELCH as the Color Equation.

Note: CIELCh is the only Color Equation that offers Color Difference options. CIE 1931 (XYZ), Hunter Lab and GE PQS II may also be selected but cannot utilize any of the Color Differences listed.

Selecting Color Spaces

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Using the Calculations TabSelect Options/Properties and the ‘Properties’ window will open. Select

Calculations tab, which is the default, and then select the arrow next to the Color Equation list box and a drop down list will appear. There are 5 selections to choose from.

Choose LCh as the Color Equation; once again select it from the Equation list box. You will notice that the Color Difference block is now available. At this point, the Lightness (l) and Chroma (c) values may be altered. Once all of the settings are made, select OK and the equation is now set. CIE 1931 (XYZ), Hunter Lab and GE PQS II may also be selected but cannot utilize the Color Difference (DE) block.

Note: LCh is the only Color Equation that offers Color Difference (DE) options.

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Observers

Using the MenuFor visual color evaluation, the human visual system itself affects the perception of a color. The following steps will show you how to select the Standard Observer.

Select Data/Observer from the menu. A flyer menu will open containing two items. These are 2 Degree and 10 Degree.

Either of the Color Equations may be selected from the list. The default selection is 10 Degree.

Note: a check mark will be found next to the item that has been selected.

Selecting 2 and 10 Degree Observers

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Using the Calculations TabSelect Options/Properties and the Properties window will open.

Select the Calculations tab, which is the default.

Select the arrow next to the Degree Observer list box and a drop down list will appear. You may now make your selection.

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IlluminantsUsing the MenuProPalette offers a variety of illuminants for colorimetric calculation. The correct choice is not always obvious. If you need to communicate color and appearance with others (other manufacturing plants, suppliers, customers, etc.), make certain that you all use the same illuminants. If you are following an established procedure or standard method, choose the specified illuminant(s). If you are free to choose your own illuminant(s), choose an illuminant that fits your needs. For choosing illuminants, the most important question to answer is “under what lighting conditions will my product or materials be viewed?” The following steps will show the user how to select illuminant(s):

Select Data/Illuminants from the menu. A flyer menu will open containing three Illuminants.

Any of 3 Illuminants in the list may be turned on or off. From the top down, the Illuminants are Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. All are turned on as default, which is noted by the check marks.

Using PropertiesSelect Options/Properties and the Properties window will open.

Select the Calculations tab, which is the default.

Within the Illuminants block each of the three illuminants can be turn on or off by clicking on the check box next to it. In addition, any of the available illuminants within the ProPalette program can be selected for any or all of the three illuminant positions. Once the selections are made, select OK or Save to accept the selections.

Selecting Illuminants

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TolerancesTolerances are limitations that are assigned to a color space that determine whether the Trial measurements are acceptable when compared to the Standard. The following steps will show the user how to select tolerances:

Select Data/Tolerances from the menu.

The Tolerances window will open.

Opening the Tolerance Window

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Tolerance MethodsEncompassing MethodThe Encompassing tolerance method involves the measurement of a population of acceptable trials. Tolerance values are calculated for each color coordinate so that the plotted ellipse surrounds all of the trials in the sample population. When you select this method, you can adjust the size of the ellipse's axes by a percentage. This allows you to adjust for outliers or borderline trial values that the user may or may not want to include for the tolerances you set for a group of samples. The following steps will show how to perform the Encompassing Method of tolerancing:

The illustration shows the Color Plot view with the Standard at the center with multiple Trials in the surrounding area.

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To use the Encompassing method, select Data/Tolerances from the menu and the Tolerances window will open.Note: Only the ‘Manual’ Tolerance method will be available until a Standard and at least one Trial are available on the desktop.

Within the Calculation Method block select Encompassing. The default value for the percentage is 100%. This can be adjusted to the desired percentage.

Select the Calculate button. The numbers in the Tolerances block will now change.

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Select OK and the Color Plot view will now show the pass/fail envelope. Since we used 100% encompassing, all of the Trials are within tolerance and are represented with a green color. If a smaller percentage was used, there may be Trials falling outside of the tolerance window, which would be a red color.

Note: The CIELch Color Equation is used in this illustration. Using other equations, such as CIELab may result in a rectangular shaped tolerance envelope.

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Statistical MethodThe Statistical Tolerance Method is similar to the encompassing method except that the system calculates tolerance values for each color coordinate based on a user-specified number of standard deviation "sigma" from the mean where; 3 Sigma = the amount of Trials that fall within 99.7% for normal distribution, 2 Sigma = 95.44% for normal distribution and 1 Sigma = 68.26%. The following steps will show how to perform the Statistical Method of tolerancing:


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To use the Statistical method, select Data/Tolerances from the menu and the Tolerances window will open.Note: Only the ‘Manual’ Tolerance method will be available until a Standard and at least one Trial are available on the desktop.

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Select OK and the Color Plot view will now show the pass/fail envelope. Since we used 3 Sigma you will notice that some small amount of the trials have failed. Using 2 and 1 Sigma will respectively produce more failures resulting from a smaller area of acceptance.

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Delta E MethodThe Delta E method of tolerancing lets you enter a tolerance value for Delta E and allows the program to calculate tolerance values automatically for the three color coordinates corresponding to the selected color equation. The tolerance values calculated for all color spaces are based on the CMC DE equation, using the current (l: c) ratio. When you select this method, you enter the acceptable Delta E for all of the displayed illuminants. The following steps will show how to perform the Delta E Method of tolerancing:


To use the Delta E method, select Data/Tolerances from the menu and the Tolerances window will open.

Within the Calculation Method block, select Delta E. The default value is (1). This can be changed to any desired value of Delta E.


Select OK and the Color Plot view will now show the pass/fail envelope.

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Note: The CIELCh Color Equation is used in this illustration. Using other equations, such as CIELab may result in a rectangular shaped tolerance envelope.

Note: Only the ‘Manual’ Tolerance method will be available until a Standard and at least one Trial are available on the desktop.

Manual MethodThe manual method of tolerancing requires you to provide complete tolerance information. The following steps will show how to perform the Manual Method:


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To use the Manual method, select Data/Tolerances from the menu and the Tolerances window will open.

Within the ‘Calculation Method’ block select Manual. In the Tolerances block, the values may now be altered. Notice that the Calculate button is not accessible.

Select OK and the Color Plot view will now show the pass/fail envelope.

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Note: The CIELch Color Equation is used in this illustration. Using other equations, such as CIELab may result in a rectangular shaped tolerance envelope.

Tolerance SourcesStandard SourceTolerance values stored in a database record will be applied when that record is recalled as a standard. This capability allows for the easy operation of using a different set tolerance values for different standard colors. When a standard is present on the desktop the standards are automatically assigned to that standard, and the user can only edit the tolerances for that standard.

System SourceSystem default tolerance values will be applied regardless of the tolerance values stored in a database record. This allows the user to apply a single set tolerance values tto all of the standard and trials no matter what standard is present on the desktop. To set the system default tolerances the desktop most be cleared of all readings so there should not be any trials readings or a standard reading present.

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Data RelationsAll of the measurements (Data) within the ProPalette program can be Displayed,

Cleared, Saved, Recalled or Deleted. The block diagram below illustrates how all of these functions relate. The following pages will describe these functions in detail.

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Measuring and Clearing Data

Measuring DataMeasuring a Standard…To decide if a trial is acceptable, it must be compared to a target. A standard represents a target values against which trials are compared. The following steps will show you how to measure a Standard:

Select Instrument/Measure Standard, F3 or the Measure Standard icon as shown.

The Standard window will open.

The program will create a Name automatically or the Name may be keyed in. An area is also designated for entering a Code, which is information pertaining to the measurement that can be used later as search criteria. A Comments area is also available to enter information about the measurement. Note: The Comment information can only be viewed within the ‘Edit Measurement’ window.

After entering all of the necessary information, select Measure.

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The Standard will now be displayed under Standard in the Pass/Fail section of the Data Bar. Clicking on the Advanced button will reveal any categories and entries that can be tagged to a standard.

Warning – The Standard resides only in temporary memory and is not part of the database. The measurement must be saved to be stored to the database. See the section on ‘Saving a Standard’. In addition, Tag information assigned to a standard cannot be deleted in the future. Only the standard can be deleted.

The name of the Standard will also be displayed in the Status Bar.

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Clearing DataClearing a Standard…

…Using Menu/Toolbar FunctionsClearing a Standard removes it from the desktop, also called temporary memory. This is different from Deleting since Clearing cannot affect measurements that have been saved to a database. The following steps will show how to perform this function:

Select Edit/Clear Standard, Alt+F5 or the Clear Standard from memory icon as shown.

A window will open reading “The standard is about to be cleared. Do you wish to proceed with this operation”? Select ‘Yes’. This will only appear if multiple standards is turned off.

The Standard has now been Cleared from the desktop.

Right-Click the Standard in the Data bar. There will be five selections available from the flyer window.

Click the ‘Clear Standard’ option.

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If Multiple Standards from within the Properties window has been activated, the following message will appear to allow the user to select which of the standards to clear. A window will open called ‘Enter Range’. Depending on how many Standards are in the data bar, select the 1st measurement to be Cleared [Start Range] and the last measurement to be cleared [End Range].

Select OK.

The Standard(s) has now been Cleared from the data bar.

Clearing a Trial or Recipe……Using Menu/Toolbar FunctionsClearing a Trial or Recipe will remove it from the desktop, also called temporary memory. This is different from Deleting since Clearing cannot affect measurements that have been saved to a database or a colorant file. The following steps will show how to perform this function:

Select Edit/Clear Trial or the Clear Trial(s) from memory icon as shown.

A window will open called ‘Enter Range’. Depending on how many trials or recipes are on the data bar, select the 1st measurement to be Cleared [Start Range] and the last measurement to be cleared [End Range]. Select OK.

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…Using Right-Click Functions in the Data BarClick on or select the Trials or Recipes to be Cleared from the data bar. Right-

Click these selections. There will be several options available from the flyer window.

Click the ‘Clear Measurement’ option.

The measurements have now been Cleared from the data bar.

Clearing a Substrate……Using Menu/Toolbar FunctionsClearing a Substrate will remove it from the desktop, also called temporary memory. This is different from Deleting since Clearing cannot affect measurements that have been saved to a database or a colorant file. The following steps will show how to perform this function:

Select Edit/Clear Substrate or the Clear Substrate from desktop icon as shown.

A window will open reading “The substrate is about to be cleared. Do you wish to proceed with this operation”? Select Yes.

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…Using Right-Click Functions in the Data BarRight-Click the Substrate in the Data bar. There will be three selections

available from the flyer window.

Click the ‘Clear Substrate’ option.

A window will open reading “The substrate is about to be cleared. Do you wish to proceed with this operation”? Select Yes.

The Substrate has now been Cleared from the data bar.

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Opening a Database

Opening an MDB……Created Using Version 2.x or 3.xIn ProPalette versions 2.x, 3.x, 4.x and 5.x, data is contained in what is known as Microsoft Database (*.mdb) files. Since 5.x databases include more information than did the 2.x, 3.x or 4.x databases, it was necessary to add more data tables to the version 5.x database structure, which is invisible to the user. This made the 5.x version MDB files incompatible with the earlier versions; therefore requiring the data be converted. This can be done by performing the following steps:

Select File/Open, F10 or the Open File icon.

The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open.

Select ‘Database [*.MDB]’ from the ‘List files of type’ list box and then select the folder that contains the file to convert and select the file.

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A window will open reading that the file was created in a previous version asking if you want to convert it. Select Yes.

A window will now open titled ‘Convert “C:\xxx\xxx. mdb” to’. The program will attempt to rename the file as an MDB for you.

Since 2.x and 3.x databases are different, you will have to rename the file. If you don’t, a message may appear as shown. Select Cancel.

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Perform steps 1-5 above. This time, rename the file. Adding a “5x” to the name will allow you to identify it as a version 5.x database.

The program will default to place the new 5.x mdb back into the location where the 2.xmdb came from. You can leave it there or place it in a new location. Select OK.

A window will open called ‘File Conversion’ showing that the conversion is in progress.

Following the conversion, you will notice that the 5.0x MDB is now shown in the Status Bar.

In Optiview/ProPalette versions 1.7c and earlier, data was contained in what was known as a Data Base Format (DBF). Later versions changed to a format known as Microsoft Data Base (MDB). Since the DBF format is incompatible with version 5x, the data must be converted. This can be done by performing the following steps:

Select File/Open, F10 or the Open File icon.

The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open.

Opening an DBF…

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Select ‘Database 1.x [*.DBF] from the ‘List files of type’ list box and then select the folder that contains the file to convert and select the file.

A window will open reading that the file was created in a previous version asking if you want to convert it. Select Yes.

A window will now open titled ‘Convert “C:\xxx\xxx. DBF” to’. The program will rename the file as an MDB for you. You can either accept it or enter a new name. Note: The program will default to place the new MDB back into the location of where the DBF came from. You can alter this location and place it in any location. Select OK.

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A window will open called ‘File Conversion’ showing that the conversion is in progress.

After the conversion the MDB will be shown in the Status Bar.

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Recalling, Saving and Deleting Data

Recalling DataRecalling a Standard……Using Menu FunctionsThe Standard is the center focal point of all color measurement. It is what all of the other attributes within the program are based upon. Recalling will place an item(s) from the database to the ProPalette desktop. The following steps will illustrate how to Recall a Standard:

To Recall a Standard, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.

The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to Recall from and select Open.

Note: When opening the ‘Database Recall’ window for the 1st time, the ‘Data Filter’ will be set to ‘Standard’. To view all of the data within the database select ‘All’ as the ‘Data Filter’. The next time ProPalette is opened ‘All’ will remain the default.

Select File/Recall Data, F6 or the Recall Database icon (shown).

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The ‘Database Recall’ window will open. Select the Standard to Recall and then select ‘Recall’. Select Recall. A prompt should appear stating “Standard Recalled Successfully.”

Note: When opening the ‘Database Recall’ window for the 1st time, the ‘Data Filter’ will be set to ‘Standard’. An information window may open if there are no Standards residing in the database, as shown.

Select OK and the Database Recall window will open.To view all of the data within the database select ‘All’ as the ‘Data Filter’.

The next time ProPalette is opened ‘All’ will remain the default.

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For large databases there is Sort/Search capability. Select the Sort/Search button and the ‘Database Recall Sort/Search Options’ window will open.

…Using Right-Click Functions in the BrowserTo Recall a Standard, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.

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The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to Recall from and select OK.

Select the Browser button from the bottom of the Data Bar. The Browser will open showing all of the data within the database.

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Click on elect any Standard in the Browser and then Right-Click on that same Standard. Four options will be made available. The 1st option, Recall Standard Only will allow you to recall only that Standard. The 2nd option, Recall Standard with Trials will recall the Standard and any of it’s associated Trials. The 3rd option, Recall Standard as Trial will allow you to recall a Standard and place it, as a Trial, in the Trial area of the Pass/Fail section of the Data Bar. The final option, Recall Data will open the ‘Database Recall’ window, which will allow any Recall function.

Recalling Trials……Using Menu FunctionsRecalling a Trial will place a copy of it from the database to the desktop. The following steps will show how to perform this function:

To Recall a Trial(s), a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown. The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open.

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Select a database that you want to Recall from and select Open.


The ‘Database Recall’ window will open. Select Trial from the ‘Recall As’ list box.

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Note: Selecting the ‘Data Filter’ as ‘Trials’ will allow you to view only the Trials in the database.

Select the Trial(s) to Recall and then select Recall. A prompt should appear reading “Trial(s) Recalled Successfully.”


…Using Right-Click Functions in the BrowserTo Recall Trial(s), a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the

File Open icon as shown.

The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to Recall from and select Open.

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Select the Browser button from the bottom of the Data Bar. The Browser will open showing all of the data within the database (shown below).

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Click on any Trial(s) in the Browser and then Right-Click on the same Trial(s). Five options will be made available. The 1st option, Recall Trial(s) will allow you to recall only the selected Trial(s). The 2nd option, Recall Trial as Standard will allow you to recall a Trial and place it, as a Standard, in the Standard area of the Pass/Fail section of the Data Bar. The 3rd option, Recall Trial as Substrate, will allow you to recall a Trial and place it, as a Substrate, in the Substrate area of the Pass/Fail section of the Data Bar. The final option, Recall Data, will open the ‘Database Recall’ window, which will allow any Recall function (shown below).

Recalling a Substrate……Using Menu FunctionsTo measure color, in any industry, the sample is placed on some form of backing. This backing is known as the Substrate. The following steps will illustrate how to Recall a Substrate:

To Recall a Substrate, a database must first be opened. Select File /Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.

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The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to Recall from and select OK.


The ‘Database Recall’ window will open. Select ‘Substrate’ from the ‘Recall As’ list box. The only items that can be recalled as a Substrate are Trials. Note: Selecting the ‘Data Filter’ as ‘Trials’ will allow you to view only the Trials in the database.

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Select the Trial to Recall and then select Recall. A prompt should appear stating “Trial Recalled Successfully.”


…Using Right-Click Functions in the BrowserTo Recall a Substrate, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10

or the File Open icon as shown.

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The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to save to and select OK.

Select the Browser button from the bottom of the Data Bar. The Browser will open showing all of the data within the database.

Click on any Trial in the Browser and then Right-Click on the same Trial. The 3rd option in the list is Recall Trial as Substrate. This will allow you to recall a Trial and place it, as a Substrate, in the Substrate area of the Pass/Fail section of the Data Bar.

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Saving DataSaving Standards……Using Menu FunctionsThe Standard is the center focal point of all color measurement. It is what all of the other attributes within the program are based upon. Recalling will place an item(s) from the database to the ProPalette desktop. The following steps will illustrate how to Save a Standard:

To Save a Standard, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.


Select File/Save Data or F5.

Note: The ‘Save Standard to Database’ icon (shown) may also be used, but the Standard will be saved directly to the database.

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The ‘Database Save’ window will open. The ‘Save Option’ will default to ‘Save Standard’. Select the Standard and then select Save. A prompt should appear stating that the “Standard was Saved successfully.”

…Using Right-Click Functions in the Pass/Fail BarPlace the mouse cursor over the Standard in the Pass/Fail bar and right mouse

click. A pop-up window will appear Showing 4 options.

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The 1st option, Clear Standard will be mentioned in the ‘Clearing a Standard’ section. The 2nd option, Save Standard will allow you to Save only the Standard to the database. The 3rd option, Save Standard w/All Trials will allow you to Save the Standard and any trials that are present on the desktop to the database. These Trials will now be associated with the Standard. The last option is Save Standard w/Selected Trials. This option will allow you to Save the standard and any selected trials to the database.

Note: In order to do this you must first select the trials either by click and drag or by using the Control button and the mouse.

After making the selection, a window will open briefly stating that the items that you selected were saved successfully.

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Saving Trials…

…Using Menu FunctionsSaving a Trial(s) will add it to a selected database. This data will always be available, even after terminating and restarting the program, until it is deleted from the database. The following steps will show how to perform the Save function:

To Save a Trial or multiple Trials, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the ‘File Open’ icon as shown.


Select File/Save Data or F5. Note: The ‘Save Trial(s) to Database’ icon (shown) may also be used, but the Trial(s) will be saved directly to the database.

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The ‘Database Save’ window will open. The ‘Save Option’ will default to ‘Save Standard’. Select ‘Save Trials’. Select the Trial(s) and then select ‘Save’. Note: To select multiple Trials you may click and drag or use the Control button with the mouse for random selection.

A prompt should now appear stating that the “Trial(s) were Saved successfully.”

…Using Right-Click Functions in the Pass/Fail BarPlace the mouse cursor over the Trial in the Pass/Fail bar and right mouse click. A pop-up window will appear showing several options. Those items that pertain to ‘Saving’ data are the items in the middle block.

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Save All Trial(s) will allow you to Save all of the trials in the Pass/Fail bar. Save Selected Trials will allow you to save any selected Trials from the desktop to the database. Save Selected Trial(s) As Standard will allow you to save any selected Trials from the desktop to the database as Standards. Note: In order to perform the last two options you must first select the trials either by ‘click and drag’ or by using the Control button and the mouse.

A window will open briefly stating that the items that you selected were saved

successfully.

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Deleting DataDeleting a Standard…The Standard is the center focal point of all color measurement. It is what all of the other attributes within the program are based upon. Recalling will place an item(s) from the database to the ProPalette desktop. The following steps will illustrate how to Delete a Standard:

To Delete a Standard, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.

The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. Select a database that you want to Delete from and select OK.

Select File/Delete Data or use the Delete record(s) from database button (as shown).

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The ‘Delete Database Records’ window will open. The ‘Filter Type’ defaults to ‘Standards’. The ‘Delete Type’ will default to ‘None’. This is designed to prevent hasty deletions. Select ‘Standard and all it’s associations’. Select the Standard and then select Delete. A prompt should appear stating that the “Standard was Deleted successfully.”

Deleting Trials…Deleting a Trial(s) will remove it/them from a selected database. Once deleted, this data may never be accessed again! The following steps will show how to perform the Delete function:

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The ‘Delete Database Records’ window will open. The ‘Filter Type’ defaults to ‘Standards’. Select ‘All’ as the filter type. The ‘Delete Type’ will default to ‘None’. This is designed to prevent hasty deletions. Select ‘Trials. Select the Trial(s) to be deleted and then select Delete. A prompt should appear stating that the “Trial(s) was Deleted successfully.”

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Deleting Recipes…Recipes are the resultant concentrations of colorants, which are formulated to create a specific color. The following steps will illustrate how to Delete Recipes:

To Delete a Recipe or Recipes, a database must first be opened. Select File/Open, F10 or the File Open icon as shown.



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The ‘Delete Database Records’ window will open. The ‘Filter Type’ defaults to ‘Standards’. Select ‘All’ as the filter type. The ‘Delete Type’ will default to ‘None’ (this is designed to prevent hasty deletions). Select ‘Recipes. Select the Recipe(s) and then select Delete. A prompt should appear stating that the “Recipe(s) was Deleted successfully.”

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MenuFileOpenThe ‘Open’ command allows you to open a:

Optiview 2.x or later database file (*.mdb)Ink Formulation Software (*.ifs)Previous version of Optiview (1.x) database file (*.dbf)Desktop file (*.dsk)Colorant file (*.pig) [ProPalette users only]Macro (*.que)Press Check file (*.svs)

Note: If you are a network user, you have the opportunity to connect to a network drive to save Optiview files. Choose Network on the Save dialog box to connect to a network drive. Also, opening a file does not automatically recall the data to your working desktop. You must use the File /Recall Data option.

Select the F10 (Open File accelerator key) or the Open File icon on the toolbar to open a file. The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open.

Select any of the options from the ‘Files of type’ list box. Select the file to open and select the Open button.

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CloseAllows the user to close a Colorant file (*.IFS) or a Database file (*.MDB).

To Close either a Colorant file or a Database file select File /Close, and then select either Colorant File or Database from the flyer list.

Note: You will notice that either the Colorant File or Database file name is no longer displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the Optiview Window, depending on which was selected to close.

SelectorThe Selector allows the user to select specific types of predetermined files quickly. It will work with Databases, Colorant files or Macros.

To choose a file using the Selector option, proceed as follows:

Select the <Alt> + F10 accelerator key or from the menu select File/Selector.

Make a selection from the 1st window that opens. This selection should open the next window. This will occur for as many subsets are developed. Note: To build a personalized Selector, see the “Selector Editor” section.

Save DataTo save standards and trials you may use the Pass/Fail Bar or use the Save Data command from the File menu.

Note: If you are a network user, you have the opportunity to connect to a network drive to save Optiview files. Choose Network on the Save dialog box to connect to a network drive.

To use the Save Data command from the File menu, proceed as follows:

From the menu select File/Save Data or select the accelerator key F5.

The "Database Save" window will open.

There are several controls within the ‘Database Save’ window that may offer greater ease of use. The following will show what these functions are and how to select them:

Sort Options Sort KeyChoose a method for displaying the data in the trial list. You may choose to have the data sorted by:

NameCodeTime the trial was measured.Measurement TypeDate the trial was measured.Instrument used to measure the trial.

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Sort OrderChoose a method for displaying the data according to the chosen sort key. You may choose from the following:

None, for no sort order.Ascending, to sort the trials in ascending order according to the sort key you

have chosen. For example, A to Z if Name is the Sort Key.Descending, to sort the trials in descending order according to the sort key

you have chosen. For example, Z to A if Name is the Sort Key.

Save OptionsSave StandardUse this function to save only the current standard to the database.Save TrialsUse this function to save all of the current trials to the database. Save Standard w/Selected TrialsUse this function to save the current standard and trials you have selected in the trial list to the database.Save Standard w/All Trials Use this function to save the current standard and all the current trials to the database.The following rules exist for saving Standards and Associated Trials:

If the trials were recalled with an associated Standard and you attempt to save these trials as standards, the connection between the original standard and the trials is still maintained. Only the trial data will be saved as standard data.

There can be no associations made to trials while saving them as standards.

Save Selected Trial(s) as StandardUse this function to save the trial(s) as a standard in the database. The original trials will still exist in the database. The data will also be available as a standard. The following rules must be considered when Saving a Trial as a Standard:

If the trials were recalled from the database and saved as standards, they will be saved as new records in the database. If the trials are saved as Trials again, a message "Trials already saved" will be displayed.

The Standard and trial data is stored in the database as an independent set of data, even though the data is exactly the same. Deleting a standard will have no effect on the trial data.

If you attempt to save a trial as a standard after the spectral data is modified, a new standard is saved in the database with the modified spectral data. The trial data in the database still has the original spectral curve. To update the trial record in the database, you must save the trial as a trial.

FindThe Find feature allows the user to locate specific measurements, by entering information in the Find text box and then selecting Next or Previous. The following information will explain how this is done:

Find Text BoxThe Find Text Box allows the user to enter Trial data that will search the list of Trials for a specific Trial. The data that is entered should match the Sort Key. For example, if the sort key is "date", type in a date. 102


NextSelect Next to find the next occurrence of the data that was entered. The first

Trial encountered, containing the same data, will be displayed as the first Trial in the Trial(s) list at the bottom of the dialog box.

PreviousSelect Previous to find the previous occurrence of the Trial entered.

Click Save to save the data.Click Close to exit the dialog box.

If the standard was already saved and you attempt to save the same unmodified standard to the same database from which it was recalled, the message "StandardAlready Saved" appears. Click OK. If the standard is a new sample, it will be saved as a new record. If the standard was recalled and modified, it will be saved as an update to the existing standard.

Recall DataTo Recall Data from the database you may use the Browser or select File/Recall

Data from the menu.

For more information on Recalling Data see the ‘Recalling Data’ section.

Merge DataThis option allows you to merge transmission/reflectance or over light/over dark data from standards and trials and recall the merged data as one record.

From the File menu, choose Merge Data. The "Database Recall" dialog box appears.

Choose the appropriate Sort/Filter Options: Data Filter: Choose the type of data to display. You may choose to display the following data types:- All, to display all the data - Standards, to display only standards- Trials, to display only trials- Recipes, to display only - Standards and Trials, to display Standards and Trials (when Merge data is checked) Sort By: Choose a method for displaying the data. You may choose to have the data sorted by:- Name- Code- Date/Time the data was saved- Measurement Type- Instrument used to measure the dataSort Order: Choose an order for displaying the data according to the chosen sort key. You may choose from the following:- No Sort, for no sort order.- Ascending, to sort the data in ascending order according to the sort key you have chosen. For example, A to Z if Name is the Sort Key.- Descending, to sort the data in descending order according to the sort key you have chosen. For example, Z to A if Name is the Sort Key.

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Choose a Recall As Option from the drop down list box. You may choose from the following:

Standards recall the selected standard as the current standard.Trials to recall the selected trials.

To search the database for a specific item, proceed as follows:

Type in the item name (Trial-001 for example) in the By text box.

Click Next to find the next occurrence of the item you entered. The first item encountered containing the same data will be displayed as the first item in the list at the bottom of the dialog box.

Click Previous to find the previous occurrence of the data you entered.

Choose a Merge As option: Over Light/Over Dark, Reflectance/Transmittance. If you chose Over Light/Over Dark, notice that the top of the dialog box says

"Select Over Light Data Set". Highlight the record for the Over Light component of the merged data.

If you chose Reflection/Transmission, highlight the record for the Reflection component of the merged data.

If you highlighted the incorrect record, click Reset and then highlight the correct record.

If you chose Over Light/Over Dark, notice that the top of the dialog box says "Select Over Dark Data Set." Highlight the record for the Over Dark component of the merged data.

If you chose Reflection/Transmission, highlight the record for the Transmission component of the merged data.

If you highlighted the incorrect record, highlight the correct record. You don't have to click Reset.

Click Recall. The default name of the merged record is the same as the first component (Over Light or Reflection). You can rename the merged record. It might be helpful to rename the new record as combination of the merged components.

Click Close to exit the dialog box. If the standard was already recalled from the database, you will be prompted to replace the existing standard.

Delete DataTo delete standards, trials, and recipes select File/Delete Data from the menu.

For more information on Deleting Data see the ‘Deleting Data’ section.

Save DesktopThe Save Desktop function allows the user to save a user-defined arrangement of the program desktop. The following steps will show how this is done:

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Arrange the various views and/or toolbars, as they would appear on the desktop.

Select File/Save Desktop… from the menu.

The Save Desktop File window will open. It is very similar to the File Open window. Type a name for the desktop. For example type your last name to identify your desktop. Choose OK.

The desktop is saved with the extension .dsk. You will select this file name when you want to recall your desktop layout.

The desktop is recalled to the active session. You will not have to save it each time you exit the program unless you have modified its layout and want to save the modification.

Print Active ViewPrints the active view following accepted Windows conventions. You must have a view open.

Print ReportThe Print Report command makes a hard copy printout of selected data for the selected report styles. The following information will explain how to print a report:

Select File/Print Report from the menu.

The user may then select from:

Single Trial QC DataMultitrial Spectral Graph/Color DifferenceMultitrial Color Plot/Color DifferenceRecipeRecipe Label

Preview ReportThe Preview Report command previews the data on your computer screen as it will appear in the hard copy printout.

Select File/Print QC from the menu.

The user can select from:

Single Trial QC DataMultitrial Spectral Graph/Color DifferenceMultitrial Color Plot/Color DifferenceRecipe

The report will appear on the screen just as it will look when it is printed. To receive a hard copy printout, choose Print. To return to the Optiview program, choose Close.

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Print Set upIn the Print Setup window, the user may choose the printer type and set the default paper source, paper size, page orientation, and other printing properties. The name of the current printer appears in the title bar of this window. Some of the areas that may be selected by the user are:

Printer – Specifies which printer to use.

Default Printer – This is the printer currently set as the default from the Control Panel.

Specific Printer - Specifies a different printer to use for printing operations. The printers that appear in the pop-up list are those printers to which your system is currently connected.

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Send MailThe Send Mail feature allows the user to send a QC data file via e-mail to other users on your network. To send mail, proceed as follows:

Select File/Send Mail from the menu. Select the data file to send.Your network's e-mail program will appear. Follow the usual steps to send e-

mail. The QC data file will be attached to the e-mail.

Send Serial DataMeasurements stored in an Optiview MDB file can be combined with a colored textured image and sent to a ColorTalk system to create a Palette (PAL) file. The Send Serial Data option can perform this task.

Note: The ColorTalk system must be running and waiting for the transferred data file.

To use this option, proceed as follows:

Save the standard and/or trials data you want to send in an MDB file.Select File/Send Serial Data from the menu.The MDB file name will be the default name of the destination serial data file. If

you want to change the name, type in the new name in the Destination File Name window.

If you have a serial port, choose the serial port location and baud rate. Select Transfer to being the data transfer to ColorTalk.If you do not have a serial port but wish to make an ASCII file to send to a

ColorTalk by other means, indicate the output file name and click Transfer. You may change the language used in the Data Transfer to ColorTalk by clicking

on the Language button. Update the language and save your changes. The file is transferred to the ColorTalk if you used the serial port connection or is transferred to an ASCII file if you chose the output file option.

Custom ReportThis option creates the ProPalette Memory Image Database, called "IMAGE.MDB". This database is used for generating reports in Microsoft Access. The user can use the Access report templates or design personalized reports. This database is also useful for sharing information with others. Any Access or MS Office user can view the database. The mail feature under File/Send Mail allows the user to send a QC data file via e-mail to other users.

Import from ProPalette TextileThis option allows the user to import files from ProPalette Textile software. To use the option, proceed as follows:

Select File/Import from ProPalette Textile from the menu.The file is now imported.

Export to ProPalette TextileThis option allows the user to export files to ProPalette Textile software. To use the option, proceed as follows:

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EditThe Edit menu allows the user to Copy spreadsheet data, Clear a standard, trial(s) or substrate from memory, Swap the current standard with a specific trial, enter spectral or colorimetric data using the keyboard, or choose a language.

CopyThis function copies a cell or group of program cells to the clipboard. This allows the user to paste these data into another Microsoft® Windows™ application (for example, Microsoft® Excel®).

Clear StandardRemoves the current Standard from memory and any views that are open. The following will show how this is done:

Select Edit/Clear Standard from the menu.The message "The standard is about to be cleared. Do you wish to proceed with

this operation?" Click YES.The Standard should now be cleared.

Note: The Standard, if previously saved to the database, will not be removed from the database with this command.

Clear Trial(s)Removes a specified Trial or series of Trials from memory and all views that are open.

Select Edit/Clear Trial(s) from the menu.Enter the "Start Range" - the first trial sequence number in the range you wish

to remove from memory.Enter the "End Range" - the last trial sequence number in the range you wish to

remove from memory.Choose OK and the trials are cleared.

Note: The Trial(s), if previously saved to the database, will not be removed from the database with this command.

Clear SubstrateRemoves the current substrate from memory and all views that are open.

Select Edit/Clear Substrate from the menu.The message "The substrate is about to be cleared. Do you wish to proceed

with this operation?" Click YES.The substrate is now cleared.

Swap Std/TrialExchanges the data for a specific trial with that of the standard. When multiple trials are displayed, a window appears that lets you choose the trial you want to switch with the current standard.

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Measurement DataThis function lets you edit Colorimetric or Spectral Data for a standard or trial(s) and edit comments about that standard or trial.

Select Edit/Measurement Data from the menu.The screen displays the Edit Measurement window.Select one of the following:

To keyboard-enter colorimetric data for a standard, proceed as follows:

From the ‘Edit Measurement’ window, place the cursor in the Name text box, and type the name of the standard.

Place the cursor in the Code text box and type the code for the standard (if any).

Enter any Comments in the comment text box.Select a Measurement Type from the drop down list box.

Note: You may not change the Measurement Type of data, which exists on the desktop!

Select Standard as the Data Type from the drop down list box.Enter Colorimetric Data for each colorimetric parameter. Goniospectrophotometer users should continue to enter data for each angle.Choose OK to enter the Standard in the current session.

Note: The standard will not be saved to a database unless you elect to save it.

To keyboard-enter spectral data for one or more trials, proceed as follows:

From the Edit Measurement window, place the cursor in the Name text box, and type the name of the trial.

Place the cursor in the Code text box and type the code for the trial (if any). Enter any comments in the Comments text box.Select Measurement Type from the drop down list box.Select Trial as the Data Type from the drop down list box.Type in the next valid batch number in the list box. If this number is not

acceptable, you will be advised to change it.Enter colorimetric data for each colorimetric parameter.

Goniospectrophotometer users should continue to enter data for each angle.Select OK to enter the Trial in the current session. The trial will not be saved

to a database unless you elect to save it.Repeat steps 2 through 5 for all remaining trials.

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Entering Spectral Data for a StandardTo keyboard-enter spectral data for a standard, proceed as follows:

From the Edit Measurement window, place the cursor in the Name text box, and type the name of the standard.

Place the cursor in the Code text box and type the code for the standard (if any).

Enter any comments in the Comments text box.If the standard is new and has not been previously been measured or

entered, select a Measurement Type from the drop down list box.Select Standard as the Data Type from the drop down list box.Use the scrolling list box to select the first wavelength (nm) you want to

enter (for example, 360 nm). Goniospectrophotometer users should note the angle at top of the column. The angle can be changed using the left-right scrolling arrows located at the bottom of the column.

Place the cursor in the text box located to the right of the selected wavelength. Type a value for this wavelength.

Enter all remaining spectral data for each wavelength. Goniospectrophotometer users should enter data for each angle. Select the scrolling arrow at the bottom of the data entry column to display each angle.

Choose OK to enter the Standard in the current session. The standard will not be saved to a database unless you elect to save it.

Entering Spectral Data for Trial(s)To keyboard-enter spectral data for one or more trials, proceed as follows:

From the Edit Measurement dialog box, place the cursor in the Name text box, and type the name of the trial.

Place the cursor in the Code text box and type the code for the trial (if any). Enter any comments in the Comments text box. If the trial is new and has not been previously been measured or entered,

select a Measurement Type from the drop down list box.Select Trial as the Data Type from the drop down list box.Type in the next valid batch number in the text box to the right of the Data

Type. If this number is not acceptable, you will be advised to change it.Use the scrolling list box to select the first wavelength (nm) you want to



Enter all remaining spectral data for each wavelength. Goniospectrophotometer users should continue to enter data for each angle. Select the scrolling arrow at the bottom of the data entry column to display each angle.

Choose OK to enter the Trial in the current session. The trial will not be saved to a database unless you elect to save it.

Repeat steps 2 through 8 for all remaining trials.

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Entering Spectral Data for a SubstrateTo keyboard-enter spectral data for a substrate, proceed as follows:

From the Edit Measurement window, place the cursor in the Name text box, and type the name of the substrate.

Place the cursor in the Code text box and type the code for the substrate (if any).

Enter any comments in the Comments text box.If the substrate is new and has not been previously been measured or

entered, select a Measurement Type from the drop down list box.Select Substrate as the Data Type from the drop down list box.Use the scrolling list box to select the first wavelength (nm) you want to



Enter all remaining spectral data for each wavelength. Goniospectrophotometer users should continue to enter data for each angle. Select the scrolling arrow at the bottom of the data entry column to display each angle.

Choose OK to enter the Substrate in the current session. The substrate will not be saved to a database unless you elect to save it.

Repeat steps 2 through 8 for all remaining trials.

TranslationsThe Translations option allows the user to edit text within the ProPalette software (Application), the Instrument Driver, and the Dispenser Driver. You may create your own language and change the text from English to the language you prefer. These changes are manually entered. The following will explain how these translations are performed:

To translate text within the ProPalette Application, proceed as follows:

Select Edit/Translations/Applications from the menu.Choose a resource tab to edit the language. Choose from Text (for text in cell

headings, etc.), Menus, or Dialogs (boxes).Select your language from the drop down My Language box.

The Original Text column displays the original text for the language you have chosen. This is a reference column and has all the text used in the Optiview/ProPalette program. It cannot be edited.

The Translated Text column displays any modified version of original text. Initially it would contain the same text as the Original Text column.

Note: You should ignore any characters such as &, \n, or %.

Click on New Language. Type in the new language name you will be using.Click OK.Use the scroll bars to locate the text box in the Original Text column.Double-click in the Translated Text box corresponding to the chosen Original

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The Edit Translation box appears. Type in the new Translated Text in the box and click OK.

Repeat steps 6 through 8 for all the text you wish to translate in the Reference Tab.

Click OK in the Language Editor box when you have finished with the Application Language Translation.

To translate text within the a ProPalette Instrument Driver, proceed as follows:

Follow the steps presented in Application. Note that there are only two resource tabs to edit: Text and Dialogs.

To translate text within the a ProPalette Dispenser Driver, proceed as follows:

Follow the steps presented in Application. Note that there are only two resource tabs to edit: Text and Dialogs.

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DisplayViewsAll of the views contained in the ProPalette program may be found under the Views section of the Display menu. The following information contains a description of all the views:

This view is a spreadsheet, which displays the colorimetric data of sample(s) for the current equation settings.

The Color Difference DisplayThere are several columns that make up this view:

Standard/TrialThis column shows the Name and Code of the Standard or any Trial(s) found in the Pass/Fail bar.Pass/FailThis column displays the word "Pass" if the sample passes or "Fail" if the sample fails.IlluminantThis column shows the three (3) illuminants that are currently being used. From top down they are the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.

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Absolutes (L*, a*, b*, C* and h)These columns show the Colorimetric data of the Standard or any Trial(s) found in the Pass/Fail bar. Note: The L*, a* b*, C* and h values are shown since the CIELab color space is being used for this exampleColor Difference (DL*, Da*, Db*, DC* and DH*)These columns show the Minimum and Maximum Tolerance values for each of the color differences for the Standard. The actual Color Difference value is shown for each Trial as it compares to the Standard.Total Color Difference (DE*)This column shows the Minimum and Maximum Tolerance values for the Total Color Differences for the Standard. The actual Total Color Difference value is shown for each Trial as it compares to the Standard.

Right-Click FunctionsRight-Clicking this view shows various attributes that can be activated or functions that can be performed.

TolerancesThe user may quickly alter the tolerances that are shown in the Color Difference window by selecting Tolerances. This will open the Tolerances window allowing the user to make any changes necessary. Absolutes, Deltas, and Delta E Columns such as Absolutes, Deltas and Delta E can be hidden by selecting them. A check next to the selection shows that the selection is active.AssessmentsSelect this attribute to display verbal assessments of color difference such as "lighter, redder and yellower" or "darker, greener and bluer". These appraisals are made relative to the standard selected. Note: Assessments are not available for goniospectrophotometers.Additional CoordinatesSelecting Additional Coordinates will allow the user to view those coordinates that are not normally associated with the selected Color Equation. An example might be if CIELab were selected as the Color Equation, the additional Coordinates would be [C* and h]. 115


PrintSelecting the Print function will print the Color Difference view.PropertiesSelecting Properties displays the Color Difference tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to select or change the above-mentioned attributes, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

The Color Plot View is a graphical view of all trials plotted in relation to the standard within the selected color space. For CIELab and CIELCh color spaces, each point is plotted on a two-dimensional graph with a* on the x axis and b* on the y-axis. L* is represented as a bar of the same scale next to the two-dimensional graph. (This also applies when CMC is chosen, because the CMC color difference formula is based on CIELCh). Color Plot for FMC-2 represents the standard in the center. Each trial is plotted relative to the standard, based on the delta RG, delta YB and delta LD values for the trial versus standard.

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The Color Plot DisplayThere are two types of Color Plot layouts:

Relative Color PlotA relative plot represents the coordinate points of a single trial relative to those of the standard for each illuminant on a single plot. The plot displays the redness/greenness (horizontally) versus the yellowness/blueness (vertically). The coordinates of the standard are located at the center (zero point) of the vertical and horizontal axes of the color plot.

Scale a: represents the minimum and maximum of the x-axisScale b: represents the minimum and maximum of the y-axis

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Absolute Color PlotAn absolute plot represents all trials on a plot with the standard located in the center. Results for each illuminant are plotted on a single plot. Each plot displays the redness/greenness (horizontally) versus the yellowness/blueness (vertically). The illuminant is displayed at the top center of each plot. The coordinates of the standard are located at the center (zero point) of the vertical and horizontal axes of the color plot.

Scale a: represents the minimum and maximum of the x-axisScale b: represents the minimum and maximum of the y-axis


TolerancesThe user may quickly alter the tolerances that are shown in the Color Plot window by selecting Tolerances. This will open the Tolerances window allowing the user to make any changes necessary.

Zoom In, Zoom Out and Zoom 1:1Functions such as Zoom Out, Zoom In and Zoom 1:1 can be activated by selecting them.

Grid, Hue, Chroma and CompositeAttributes such as Grid, Hue, Chroma and Composite may also be activated. A check next to the selection shows that the selection is active. The following will explain each of these attributes:

GridThe Grid is an array of horizontal and vertical lines, which aid the user by making it easier to determine where a measurement falls on the plot.

HueHue, also known as the “Constant Line of Hue”, is a line drawn from the Standard, which is used to represent the locus of points with the same Hue as the Standard. Any trial falling on this line will have the same Hue as the Standard. The Hue is numerically represented as an angle measured from where zero degrees lies exactly on the positive portion of the x-axis and the angle increases counter-clockwise. A more detailed explanation is that it’s the attribute of color perception by means of which an object is judged to be red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or intermediate between some 118


adjacent pair of these. Hue is the psychological correlate of the physical dimension of dominant or complementary wavelength.

ChromaChroma, also known as the “Constant Arc of Chroma”, is a circle or arc representing the locus of points having the same Chroma value (saturation or purity) as the Standard. Any trial falling on this circle or arc will have the same Chroma value as the Standard.

CompositeComposite, which is available only for goniospectrophotometers, may be selected to view all angles on a single color plot. A line connects the values for the consolidated view.

PrintSelecting the Print function will print the Color Plot view.

PropertiesSelecting Properties displays the Color Plot tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to select or change the above-mentioned attributes, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

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On-Screen Color ViewThe On-Screen Color view displays an approximation of the standard and trials on the video monitor under specified illuminant and angular conditions with a choice to view on a neutral gray or substrate.


Attributes such as Contrast Card and ICC Profile may also be activated. A check next to the selection shows that the selection is active. The following will explain each of these attributes:

Contrast CardSelect to display on-screen color on a black and white (rather than gray)

background.

ICC ProfileThis function allows the user to view the On-Screen Color View with or without the ‘Default Color Profile’ for the monitor being used. The Default Color Profile can be selected through Windows® ‘Display Properties’.

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various On-screen Color results. It also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

Interpreting color coordinates can be tedious, depending on exactly which characteristic of the material you need to quantify. Indices are single values that are calculated differently from color coordinates. Most of them are intended to provide a single value for assessing the sample, rather than having to interpret the meaning of color coordinates. The Indices view displays up to 24 indices related to Yellowness, Whiteness, AATCC, TAPPI, Strength, and other miscellaneous indices such as metamerism, orange juice, XYZ ratios, contrast ratio, correlated haze, and APHA. Listed below are the available Indices and some explanations:

YellownessYellowness is defined by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) as the "attribute by which an object color is judged to depart from colorless or a preferred white toward yellow. Negative values denote blueness." (ASTM Designation E 284 - 93a). The ASTM Yellowness indices are intended for use with near-white samples that have a dominant (or complementary) wavelength between 570 and 580 nm. For samples that do not meet these criteria, these index values may be meaningless. The Yellowness indices report a zero value for measurements that match the preferred white. Positive values indicate the sample measured deviates from the preferred white towards yellow. Negative values indicate the sample measured deviates from the preferred white towards blue.

ASTM E313-73 (D 1925) Yellowness Index - This yellowness index was developed specifically for determining the yellowness of homogeneous, non-fluorescent, nearly colorless transparent or nearly white translucent or opaque plastics, as viewed under daylight lighting conditions. It can also be applied to materials other than plastic fitting this description.

ASTM E 313-73 Yellowness Index - This yellowness index has been applied successfully to a variety of white or near-white materials, including paints, plastics and textiles. The definition of yellowness for this method is "The attribute by which an object color is judged to depart from a preferred white toward yellow. Negative values denote blueness."

Whiteness IndicesWhiteness is defined by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) as the "attribute by which an object color is judged to approach the preferred white." A variety of whiteness indices are available. Regardless of which one you choose, it is important to understand how the numerical value relates to visual assessment. It is also important to communicate which one you chose to other affected parties. If other parties have specified which one to use, be sure to use the one specified.

CIE Ganz Whiteness Index - This whiteness index is specified by the CIE for the D65 in combination with either 2° or 10° observer function. However, the equation is commonly used with other illuminants, therefore the value shown will depend on the primary illuminant you have chosen.

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Interpretation: Values greater than 100 indicate a bluish whiteValues less than 100 indicate a yellowish white

Berger (59) Whiteness Index - This whiteness index is specified for illuminant C and 2° observer function only. However, the equation is commonly used with other illuminants and observer functions, therefore the value shown will depend on the primary illuminant and the observer function you have chosen.

Interpretation: Values greater than 33.33 indicate a bluish whiteValues less than 33.33 indicate a yellowish white Stensby Whiteness Index


Taube Whiteness IndexThis whiteness index is specified here for the illuminant C and 2° observer function only.Interpretation: Values greater than 100 indicate a bluish whiteValues less than 100 indicate a yellowish white

Hunter (60) Whiteness Index


Strength IndicesIn general, the strength indices are used for determining the difference in strength between standard and sample. If the standard and sample are prepared from different batches of the same colorant, the difference in strength between the two batches can be measured.The strength indices allow you to determine how strong or weak a trial is in relation to the standard. Strength adjustment of spectral data adjusts the spectral data of trials to be equivalent in strength to the standard; the adjusted spectral data is used for all subsequent calculations (color coordinates, indices, etc.). This is useful for determining color difference only, regardless of strength differences.

Chromatic Strength Index - Chromatic Strength Index is the ratio of (K/S) for the trial versus (K/S) for the standard, expressed as a percentage, at a single wavelength. This calculation is generally meaningful only at the wavelength of maximum absorbance (minimum reflectance). Chromatic Strength Index is named chromatic because it is calculated at one wavelength only, usually at the wavelength of maximum absorbance, because this wavelength usually affects the color of the material more than any other wavelength. The choice of illuminant/observer combination has no bearing on this strength index.

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Apparent Strength Index - Apparent Strength Index is the ratio of the sum of the (K/S) values at all visible wavelengths for the trial versus the sum of (K/S) values at all visible wavelengths for the standard, expressed as a percent. Apparent Strength Index considers the difference in reflectance at all wavelengths to determine the strength of the trial. The choice of illuminant/observer combination has no bearing on this strength index.

Integrated Strength Index - Integrated Strength Index is the ratio sum of (K/S) values times the sum of the weighting function values for the illuminant/observer combination at all wavelengths for the trial versus the sum of (K/S) values times the sum of the weighting function values for the illuminant/observer combination at all wavelengths for the standard expressed as a percentage. The Integrated Strength Index is affected by the weighting functions for the illuminant/observer combination. For example, a comparison for a red colorant will have a smaller apparent strength difference if illuminant D65 is chosen, than if illuminant A is chosen.

TAPPI You can obtain any of the following standards directly from TAPPI in the United States:

Telephone (USA): 1-800-332-8686OrWrite: TAPPI, Technology Park/Atlanta, PO Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348-5113

T 452 TAPPI Brightness (1977) - This is typically used only in the paper industry for evaluating the quality of untreated pulp, paper, and paperboard. TAPPI (Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industries) Test Method T 452 (1977) is not recommended for evaluating the normal color appearance of whites, especially if fluorescent agents are present; use one of the whiteness indices instead. Several previous versions of the program may call this "Brightness".

T 452 TAPPI Brightness (1987) - This provides equivalent results to that described in TAPPI (Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industries) official test method T 452, as it was originally designated the "official standard" in 1977. The result is typically used only in the paper industry for evaluating the quality of untreated pulp, paper, and paperboard. Test Method T 452 (1987) is not recommended for evaluating the normal color appearance of whites, especially if fluorescent agents are present; use one of the whiteness indices instead.

T 525 TAPPI Brightness (1986) - This provides a measure of the diffuse brightness of pulp (d/0°). Diffuse reflectance is measured at an effective wavelength of 457 nm. The method is used to evaluate the diffuse blue reflectance factor (diffuse brightness) of pulp by measuring hand sheets prepared using TAPPI Test Method T 218 "Forming Hand sheets for Reflectance Tests of Pulp." TAPPI (Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industries) Test Method T525 (1986) is not recommended for evaluating the normal color appearance of whites, especially if fluorescent agents are present; use one of the whiteness indices instead.

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TAPPI T 425 Opacity - This is an empirical measurement of the optical property of paper that is influenced by both the amount and kind of filler, degree of bleaching of paper fibers, coating, and so forth. The method measures paper over a black backing and a white backing. Measurement over black will allow light to be transmitted through any imperfectly opaque sheet. The "over black" measurement is compared to the "over white" measurement.Two alternative methods of measuring opacity can be achieved:

Opacity (89% reflectance backing)Opacity (paper backing)

TAPPI T 519 - Diffuse Opacity - This is a measure of printing opacity and should not be confused with TAPPI T 425, "Opacity of Paper (15°/Diffuse Illuminant A, 89% reflectance Backing and paper Backing)." Measurement of the opacity. This calculation is based on the 1931 Standard Observer (2° Observer) and Illuminant C. The method indicates the extent to which a single sheet of paper hides (obscures) printed matter on underlying sheets of similar composition.

AATCC Gray Scales

AATCC Gray Scale Change - This assesses color fastness by using a gray scale for determining changes in color and complies with ISO 105-A02-1978 (E). A 5-step scale consists of five pairs of non-glossy gray color chips (or swatches of gray cloth) that illustrate the perceived color differences corresponding to fastness ratings of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

AATCC Gray Scale Stain - This assesses color fastness by using a gray scale for determining staining of adjacent fabrics and complies with ISO 105-A03-1978 (E). A 5-step scale consists of five pairs of non-glossy gray or white color chips (or swatches of gray cloth) that illustrate the perceived color differences corresponding to fastness ratings of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

Miscellaneous Indices

Metamerism Index - The Metamerism Index (MI) indicates how likely a pair of specimens will exhibit the same color difference under two different light sources (represented by the primary and secondary illuminants).

If the MI is low, the color difference between the pair is essentially the same for both illuminants. This means the visual difference between the pair will be the same under both light sources represented. The colors may not necessarily match, but the color difference will be the same.

If the MI is high, the color difference between the pair is not the same for both illuminants. This means the visual difference between the pair will be different under the two different light sources represented. The pair may match under one source, but not under the other. A practical use for this index is as follows:

If a trial exhibits a very low color difference for the primary illuminant, it will match the standard under the source represented by the primary illuminant.

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If the MI value is significantly greater than zero (greater than about 1.0 or 2.0), the trial is likely to exhibit a noticeable color difference from the standard under the source represented by the secondary illuminant. You may be able to achieve an acceptable color difference for both primary and secondary illuminants, and decrease the MI.If you are concerned about color difference with one illuminant only, your goal is to decrease ΔE for that illuminant alone. If you are concerned about color difference with two illuminants, your goal is to decrease MI between the two illuminants.

Orange Juice (OJ) Index - This index was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use with the Color-Eye® 2020+ or Color-Eye® 3000 spectrophotometers equipped with an orange juice test tube holder accessory.

XYZ Ratios Index - XYZ ratio "index" is a ratio of a tristimulus value (X, Y and Z) for the trial versus the corresponding tristimulus value for the standard, expressed as a percentage. The XYZ ratios can be used to determine relative strength of a trial versus the standard.

Correlated Haze Index - The Color-Eye® 7000 is capable of measuring percent haze (in transmission) as specified by ASTM method D 1003. Haze is defined as the percentage of light that is scattered so that its direction deviates more than a specified angle from the direction of the incident beam. If a transmission sample exhibits haze, it causes objects viewed through it to appear lower in contrast and out of focus ("hazy").

Correlated APHA Water Quality Index - This index correlates measurements on Color-Eye® 7000, Color-Eye® 3100, or Color-Eye® 3000 spectrophotometers with color numbers assigned to platinum-cobalt standard solutions for visual comparison. The color number may be determined quickly and easily with either of these instruments, without the need for preparing standard solutions or obtaining a visual comparison apparatus.


Print - Selecting the Print function will print the Indices view.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the Data Preferences tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to add or remove any of the available Indices, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

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Spectral Data ViewThe perceived color of a substance is directly related to its spectral characteristics. Spectral characteristics are specified by reflectance (or transmittance) as a function of wavelength. Spectral characteristics of a material, for the purpose of color measurement, are a property of the individual piece being measured, and are independent of other variables (such as the light source and observer). The spectrophotometer measures the spectral characteristics of a material at each wavelength in the visible spectrum. The spectrophotometer sends these data to the computer through a cable. The software then calculates all other values based on the spectral reflectance data. There are several rows that make up this view:

Spectral Data Display

Name - This row shows the Name of the Standard or any Trial(s) found in the Pass/Fail bar.

Date - This row displays the Date that the Standard or Trial(s) was measured.

Time - This row displays the Time that the Standard or Trial(s) was measured.

Measured - This row shows the Calibration Status of the spectrophotometer when the Standard or Trial(s) was measured.

Calibrated - This row shows the Calibration Status of the spectrophotometer when the Standard or Trial(s) was calibrated.

Meas - This row displays what Measurement Type was used when the Standard or Trial(s) was measured.

Wavelength - This row shows all of the wavelengths from the lowest point of the instruments wavelength range to the highest point in the intervals specific to the instrument.

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Print - Selecting the Print function will print the Spectral Data view.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the Measurement tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to change the Measurement Type, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

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Spectral Graph ViewThe Spectral Graph view is a line graph representation of the spectral data. This Spectral Data can be displayed for measurements in Reflection, Transmission, Over Light/Over Dark and Correlated Haze.


Zoom Out, Zoom In and Zoom 1:1 - In order to see either more or less of the Spectral Graph view, the user may select to Zoom In or Zoom Out functions. If at this point the user wants to return to the initial starting point, Zoom 1:1 may be selected.

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Smoothing - Since the curve is generated by connecting points at every wavelength interval, it may appear to be “choppy”. By selecting Smoothing, the curves are interpolated to reflect the area between these points, therefore offering a more accurate graph.

Vert. Grid and Horiz. Grid - In order for the user to more accurately pinpoint where the measurements fall, Vert. Grid and/or Horiz. Grid may be selected.

Legend - To identify which measurements have been selected to view and to differentiate one from the next, a Legend can be made available. In some instances it may be beneficial to have more space in the view. Turning off the Legend will offer more space.

Composite - Select to display spectral graphs for all angles on a single graph. Use Single-Target to identify individual trials in the consolidated spectral graph. (Available for goniospectrophotometers only).

Print - Selecting the Print function will print the Spectral Data view.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the Spectral Graph tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to change some of the right-click functions, change the Scaling Mode to Auto Standard, Auto All or Manual, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

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Trend ViewThe Trend View simply displays a trend analysis, which is the evaluation of a variable over time on a trend chart. The trial number is represented on the X-axis, and the variable being evaluated is represented on the Y-axis. If trials are measured at specific time intervals, the X-axis can be correlated directly to time. The trend chart allows you to identify a pattern as it develops, and may give you the opportunity to take action before the material being manufactured no longer meets tolerance. For example: In plastic injection molding, the L* value may decrease as mold temperature increases. If you notice that L* is steadily dropping over time, you may want to check the mold temperatures. You may be able to correct the temperature before L* drops too far to be acceptable.


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Tolerances - The user may quickly alter the tolerances that are shown in the Trend window by selecting Tolerances. This will open the Tolerances window allowing the user to make any changes necessary.

Limit Line Labels - Select the display the tolerance limit values on the plot.

Data Labels - Select to display the trial values at each point on the plot.

Horiz. Grid - Select to display graph lines left-to-right.

Vert. Grid - Select to display graph lines top-to-bottom.

Mean - Select to plot a line parallel to the X-axis through the mean (average) value of the sample data.

Min/Max - Select to plot a pair of lines parallel to the X-axis through the minimum and maximum values of the sample data.

Std. Dev. - Select to plot a pair of lines parallel to the X-axis through the standard deviation of the data set above and below the mean.

Best Fit - Select to plot a first-order regression fit–a straight line that fits the trend of the data points.

Composite - Select to display trends for all angles on a single graph. Use the Target Mode to identify individual trials in the consolidated view. (Available for goniospectrophotometers only).

Zoom Out, Zoom In and Zoom 1:1 - In order to see either more or less of the Trend view, the user may select to Zoom In or Zoom Out functions. If at this point the user wants to return to the initial starting point, Zoom 1:1 may be selected. These functions may be accessed through a flyer menu after selecting Zoom.

Print - Selecting the Print function will print the Trend view.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the Spectral Graph tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to change some of the right-click functions, change the Scaling Mode to Auto Standard, Auto All or Manual, and also allows quick access to software options or viewing conditions for the other Views.

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Histogram ViewPlotting trials on a frequency distribution histogram can provide valuable information about the material being measured, or the process by which the material is manufactured. If the variable being plotted varies in a random fashion, the frequency distribution should resemble the so-called "bell-curve", or "normal distribution curve". The data will fit the bell curve better as more samples are measured. Usually, thirty samples are required to show if the data fits the normal distribution curve.

The Histogram DisplayThe Histogram Display contains the following items:

Min - Min represents the trial with the lowest value.

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Mean - The Mean is the Average; the sum of all the trials divided by the number of trials. For the numbers 1, 2, and 3, the mean is 1+2+3/3=2.

Std. Dev. - The Standard Deviation is the square root of the variance. The variance is a measure of the distribution spread. For the numbers 1, 2, and 3, the variance is: ((1-2)2 + (2-2)2 + (3-2)2/3=.667)

+3 Sigma- The percentage of the trials that fall within 6 sigma (99.7% for normal distribution). (+ 1 Sigma = 68.26%, +2 Sigma = 95.44%).

Range - The Range is equal to the difference between the largest and the smallest values.

Standard - The "L" value for the Standard.

Tolerance - The Tolerance is the distance between the Upper and Lower Spec Limits.

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CPK (Process Capability Index) - The CPK is computed to measure how well a sample conforms to process specifications. The indices include: (1) CP= (USL – LSL)/(6*sigma) (2) CPK = smaller of CPK upper and CPK lower (3) CPK upper = (USL – sample mean) / (3*sigma) (4) CPK (lower) = (sample mean – LSL) / (3*sigma) where USL and LSL represent the upper and lower specification limits, respectively. Normally all of these indices should be greater or equal to 1.33 for the process to be deemed "capable" of meeting the specifications.

LSL (Lower Specification Limit) - The LSL is the distance that is determined by the user as the Lower Limit.

USL (Upper Specification Limit) - The USL is the distance that is determined by the user as the Upper Limit.

Zlow - Zlow is the lowest standard normal distribution of all the trials. The standard normal distribution is often called the z distribution. A z score for a particular score is the number of standard deviations above or below the mean. For instance, if a person scores 70 on a test and the mean is 50 with a standard deviation of 10, then they score 2 standard deviations above the mean. Converting the test scores to z scores, an X of 70 would be: Z=70-50/10=2.

Zup - Zup is the highest standard normal distribution of all the trials. See Zlow for further explanation.

Under LSL - Under LSL is the number of trials that fall below the Lower Spec Limit and the percentage of the whole they comprise.

Over LSL - Over LSL is the number of trials that fall above the Upper Spec Limit and the percentage of the whole they comprise.

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555 Shade Sort ViewDisplays the 555 Shade Sort command view. Shade Sorting lets you calculate shade numbers (also called bin numbers) for each trial when compared to the current standard under a specific series of user-selectable illuminants and color difference equations.

The 555 Shade Sort Display

The 555 Shade Sort Display contains the following items:Show: Select Length to track the total length of material being sorted.Print Options: Select one of the following:

Tags to print shade tagsSequential Report to print a standard shade report. Shades will be printed

in the order that each measurement was taken.Tapered Report to print a report with shade tapering. A shade tapering

report prints shades in order of their shade sort scores. Shades will be printed in ascending order from - - - to 111 through 555 to 999 through +++.


Tolerances - The user may quickly alter the tolerances that are shown in the 555 Shade Sort window by selecting Tolerances. This will open the Tolerances window allowing the user to make any changes necessary.

Print - Selecting the Print function will print 555 Shade Sort data.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the 555 Shade Sort tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to show the ‘Length’ and to alter the ‘Print Options’.

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SAE J1545SAE J1545 is titled as ‘Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles, and Colored Trim’. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard practice J1545 is a standardized application of statistical method to colorimetric values measured from colored vehicle components. The practice applies to parts and materials used in vehicles manufacture which are intended to be acceptable color matches to a specified color standard. This practice is intended for use with parts or materials, which are opaque or nearly so, and does not apply to transparent materials. Materials covered by this practice include topcoat paint finishes, interior soft trim, and exterior hard trim, and exterior film.


Print - Selecting the Print function will print SAE J1545 data.

Properties - Selecting Properties displays the Calculations tab (shown below) within the "Properties" window. This allows the user to show the ‘Length’ and to alter the ‘Print Options’.

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Angular DependenciesDisplays a graph showing how colorimetric deltas change with the measurement angle. Measurement angle is displayed on the x-axis; colorimetric deltas are plotted against each angle on the y-axis. (For Gonio instruments only).

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Angles(For Goniospectrophotometer users only). Allows the user to turn the display of angular data on or off for the currently selected instrument driver.

Measurement ComponentSelects the measurement data to display for the views. For example, if Reflectance is selected on the Display Menu, trials measured in Reflectance mode will have data displayed. However, those trials measured in Transmission mode will not have any data displayed. Those trials measured in Reflectance/Transmission mode will only have the Reflectance portion of the data displayed. The user may choose from the following:

ReflectanceTransmissionOver LightOver DarkCorrelated Haze

Target ModeSingle Target is used to isolate a single measurement in any graphical view.In Single-Target mode, the color of the Standard is white (where applicable) and the targeted Trial is light green. All other Trials are black.

Select Display/Target Mode/Single Target from the menu. A check mark appears to signify that "Single-Targeting" is active; no check mark signifies it is inactive.

Multi-Target is used to isolate multiple measurements in any graphical viewIn Multi-Target mode, the color of the Standard is white (where applicable) and only the targeted Trial(s) are displayed. The targeted Trial(s) will be displayed in several colors.

Select Display/Target Mode/Multi Target from the menu. A check mark appears to signify that "Multi-Targeting" is active; no check mark signifies it is inactive.

Target Next Scrolls down the list of measurements to highlight the desired record and selects it in any open view. This feature is available only for single-target mode.

Target PreviousScrolls up the list of measurements to highlight the desired record and selects it in any open view. This feature is available only for single-target mode.

Zoom InMagnifies a particular section of the color plot or spectral graph views makes the data points easier to view. This may be helpful if all the data points are in one quadrant of the graph.

Zoom OutReduces the magnification of the color plot or spectral graph and views a larger area of data points.

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Zoom 1:1

Restores the view to the original settings after you have zoomed in or out.

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InstrumentMeasure StandardTriggers the instrument to take a measurement and designates it as the standard in the views that are open.

The advanced tab if clicked, will display the categories and entries for standards and trials allowable for designation.

The basic tab once clicked, will display no categories or entries for the measurements of a standard or a trial. By selecting a category and entry for a standard or a trial you are assigning additional information to that sample. This information gets tagged to the sample when stored into an mdb file.

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Measure TrialTriggers the instrument to take a measurement and designates it as a trial in the views that are open. The same features regarding the basic and advanced tabs are available here.

Measure Substrate

Triggers the instrument to take a measurement and designates it as a substrate. Measurement Type

Displays a check box containing the measurement types you can select. Changing the measurement type here will only apply the change to the current Optiview session. Select Options/Properties from the menu and then select the "Measurement" Tab to save any changes to the measurement type and use the new type as the default. Choose from the following measurement types:

Reflectance - select to measure sample reflectance.

Transmission - select to measure for sample transmittance.

Reflectance/Transmission - select to measure sample reflectance and sample transmittance.

Over-Light/Over-Dark - select to measure a sample over light background and the same sample over a dark background.

Correlated Haze - select to measure percent haze (in reflectance). Calibrate

Calibrates the instrument. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Control PanelDisplays the control panel for the instrument currently in use. The information and options available in the control panel are instrument dependent. (For instance, a Color-Eye® 7000A control panel will have a control to operate the UV filter.) Consult the instrument Operation Manual for a complete description of the instrument features. Common to all instrument control panels is the status display. The control panel contains:

System Status - displays the raw status of the instrument. It is a diagnostic field that is used by GretagMacbeth Technical Support and Service to diagnose problems. If communications fail, "No Communications" is displayed.

Feature Status - contains the status of each instrument control such as Calibration, Mode, Specular Component, UV Component, and Lens Position. When the field is not applicable to a particular instrument, "N/A" is displayed.

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Select InstrumentAllows the user to load a software communications driver for the instrument that you currently have attached to your computer's serial port. This will enable the instrument to communicate with the software program.

Upload StandardLets you send a standard from the ProPalette program to a GretagMacbeth instrument.

Instruments that can be used with the Upload command:

ColorChecker 545

Color-Eye 580

Auto-Eye® 630 and 640 Series Goniospectrophotometers

Color-Eye 2445

Color-Eye XTH

To upload a standard, proceed as follows:

Make certain that the communications protocols for the software (COM port and proper instrument selection), and the instrument firmware (baud rate, etc.) are properly established. Make certain that all cable connections have been made properly (consult the hardware Operation Manual for information).

Select Instrument/Upload Standard from the menu.

The standard is uploaded to the instrument. The screen displays verification that the Standard has been uploaded.

Refer to the respective information for the following instruments:

ColorChecker® 545 and Color-Eye® 2445 users: refer to Getting Started - Initial Setup - System Setup.

Color-Eye 580® users: refer to Setting System Defaults - System SetupAuto-Eye® 630/640 series users: refer to System Setup – Operation

Upload Trial(s)

Lets you send one or more trials to a GretagMacbeth instrument.

Instruments for use with Upload command:

ColorChecker 545

Color-Eye 580


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To upload trials, proceed as follows:

Make certain that the communications protocols for software (COM port and proper instrument selection), and the instrument firmware (baud rate, etc.) are properly established. Make certain that all cable connections have been made properly (consult the hardware Operation Manual for information).

From the Instrument menu, choose Upload Trial(s)….

Select (highlight) the trials you want to upload.

The Trial(s) are uploaded to the instrument. The screen displays verification that the Trial(s) have been uploaded.

Refer to the respective information for the following instruments:ColorChecker® 545 and Color-Eye® 2445 users: refer to Getting Started -

Initial Setup - System Setup. Color-Eye 580® users: refer to Setting System Defaults - System SetupAuto-Eye® 630/640 series users: refer to System Setup - Operation.

Download Standard(s)

Lets you receive one or a series of standards from a GretagMacbeth instrument.Instruments for use with Download command:

ColorChecker 545

Color-Eye 580


Color-Eye® 2445 To download a standard, proceed as follows:

Make certain that the communications protocols for software (COM port and proper instrument selection), and the instrument firmware (baud rate, etc.) are properly established. Make certain that all cable connections have been made properly (consult the hardware Operation Manual for information).

Select the standards you wish to download by picking them on the instrument.

From the Instrument menu, choose Download Standard(s).

The Standards are downloaded to the program. The screen displays verification that the standards have been downloaded.

You can view the Standards that have been downloaded in any open views.

Refer to the respective information for the following instruments:ColorChecker® 545 and Color-Eye® 2445 users: refer to Getting Started -

Initial Setup - System Setup. Color-Eye 580® users: refer to Setting System Defaults - System SetupAuto-Eye® 630/640 series users: refer to System Setup - Operation.

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Download Trial(s)Lets you receive one or a series of trials from a GretagMacbeth instrument.Instruments for use with Download command:

ColorChecker 545

Color-Eye 580


Color-Eye 2445

To download trial(s), proceed as follows:

Make certain that the communications protocols for software (COM port and proper instrument selection), and the instrument firmware (baud rate, etc.) are properly established. Make certain that all cable connections have been made properly (consult the hardware Operation Manual for advice).

Choose the Trial(s) you wish to download by picking them in the firmware.

From the Instrument menu, choose Download Trial(s).

The Trials are downloaded. The screen displays verification that the Trials have been downloaded.

You can view the Trials that have been downloaded in any open views.

Refer to the respective information for the following instruments:ColorChecker® 545 and Color-Eye 2445 users: refer to Getting Started -

Initial Setup - System Setup.Color-Eye 580® users: refer to Setting System Defaults - System SetupAuto-Eye® 630/640 series users: refer to System Setup - Operation.

Create Work ListAllows the user to activate and upload a work list of trials to the measuring instrument. Note: This command is only available for goniospectrophotometers. You must have Auto-Eye® 640 Series firmware version 0.0.33 or greater.

Make certain that the communications protocols for software (COM port and proper instrument selection), and the instrument firmware (baud rate, etc.) are properly established. Make certain that all cable connections have been made properly (consult the hardware Operation Manual for instructions).

Auto-Eye® 640 series users: refer to System Setup - Operation.

With the "Work List" dialog box displayed:

Make certain that you have placed the instrument in "Work List" mode by choosing Work List On.

Type a name for the work list in the text box next to "Work List Name."Type a name for each component to be measured in the work list, e.g., type

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When you have finished entering the work list components, choose Upload.

The work list will be uploaded to the instrument. Follow the work list operation section of the instrument Operation Manual to take measurements, and then export them to the program for analysis.

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DataProPalette provides the user with the ability to choose the Color Equation or calculations, Ill/Obs conditions and the Tolerances for each standard. This data is stored with each standard and when recalled to the desktop, the Color Calculation, Ill/Obs and Tolerances are changed to those stored with the standard.

Color EquationsThe user is given the capability to choose a specific Color Equation. After that Color Equation selection has been made and a Standard is measured and saved, this equation will now be saved with the measurement. If the user chooses, at some later time, to recall this Standard, this Color Equation will automatically be re-activated.

ObserverThe user is given the option of selecting between 2 and 10 observers. Just as with the Color Equation, the observer that is used when a Standard is measured, remains with the Standard when it is saved and recalled.

IlluminantsThe user is given the option of selecting between the various Illuminants available within the program. Much the same as with the Color Equation and Observer, the Illuminants that are used when a Standard is measured, remains with the Standard when it is saved and recalled.

TolerancesSelecting the tolerance option when a standard exists on the desktop allows the user to set and save a specific tolerance for the standard. If no tolerances exist, such as for a new standard measurement, a set of System tolerances will be assigned, until such time as an individual tolerance is stored. Selecting the Tolerance option when no Standard exists on the desktop, allows the user to set and save the System tolerance. The tolerances for up to three different Illuminant/Observers can be set. If any of the Illuminants are turned off on the desktop, the tolerance for that illuminant will not be applied.Color equations allow the user to set tolerances on all the color attributes of the color space.

CIELab Color SpaceThe following are the color differences for CIELab:

DL* is the lightness differenceDa *is the red to green differenceDb* is the yellow to blue difference.

CIELab, CIELCH, Hunter Lab and CIE (1931)

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CIELab (Rectangular Tolerancing)

CIELCH Color SpaceThe following are the color differences for CIELCH:

DL* is the Lightness differenceDC* is the Chroma differenceDH* is the Hue difference.

CIELCH (Ellipsoidal Tolerancing)

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Hunter Color SpaceThe following are the color differences for Hunter Lab:

DL is the lightness differenceDa is the red to green differenceDb is the yellow to blue difference.

Hunter Lab (Rectangular Tolerancing)

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CIE 1931 Color SpaceThe CIE (1931) Color Space has two sets of color difference calculations.

Tristimulus Values

The DX, DY, DZ are the differences in the XYZ Tristimulus values:DX is the lightness differenceDY is the red to green differenceDZ is the yellow to blue difference.

CIE Chromaticity Values

The DY, Dx, Dy are the differences in the Chromaticity co-ordinates of the CIE system

DY is the lightness difference.Dx is the red to green difference.Dy is the yellow to blue difference.

NOTE: The XYZ and Yxy color spaces are non-lineal with the visual perception of color space and are not used for tolerancing in Optiview. Only the FMC2 color difference calculation is used for Tolerancing with CIE 1931, because it is more lineal with visual perception.

The FMC2 Color DifferencesDL is the lightness differenceDRG is the red to green differenceDYB the yellow to blue differenceDE is the total color difference

CIE (1931) (FMC2 Rectangular Tolerancing)

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CMC and CIE94 are Pass/Fail Systems based on the CIELCH system and only allow the user to set a DE tolerance. Both of these systems are Ellipsoidal tolerances and allow the user to weight the importance of the color attributes.

CMC Provides an l:c ratio that allows the lightness to be weighted to that of the chromaticity. Only the l (Lightness) can be set to a specified value.

CMC (l:c)

CIE94 Provides an l:c:h ratio that allows the lightness and the chroma to be weighted to that of the Hue. Only the l (Lightness and the c (Chroma) can be set to a specific value.

CIE94 (l:c:h)

Pass/Fail Systems

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Auto-TolerancingThere are several methods available to help select tolerances for a specific set of trials on the desktop.

EncompassingThis option will select the high and low tolerance values for the standard so that all trials on the desktop Pass.

StatisticalThis option will select the high and low tolerance values based on the defined Sigma value entered by the user.

DEThis option will define the high and low tolerance values based on the DE input by the user.

ManualThis option allows the user to enter any tolerance values they desire.

StrengthIn general, the strength indices are used for determining the difference in strength between standard and sample. If the standard and sample are prepared from different batches of the same colorant, the difference in strength between the two batches can be measured.The strength indices allow you to determine how strong or weak a trial is in relation to the standard. Strength adjustment of spectral data adjusts the spectral data of trials to be equivalent in strength to the standard; the adjusted spectral data is used for all

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subsequent calculations (color coordinates, indices, etc.). This is useful for determining color difference only, regardless of strength differences.The strength command allows the user to select the strength adjustment factor. The two choices under Strength are: NoneSpectral data for trials will be used as is; no strength adjustment will be made.

Equal ApparentSpectral data for trials will be adjusted by a percentage calculated using the equal apparent strength formula.

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Data TransformsLets you select the data transformation type…

The user may choose any of the following data transformations:Reflectance (to display percent reflectance)Delta ReflectanceK/SDelta K/SLog K/S

The user may choose any of the following data transformations:Transmittance (to display percent transmittance)Delta TransmittanceAbsorbanceDelta AbsorbanceLog Absorbance

StatusThis function allows the user to display the calibration status of the primary measuring instrument. Use the following procedure to display the Status as follows:

Select Instrument/Status from the menu.

This screen displays a fully annotated measurement status (MS) and calibrated status (CS) for the standard and trial(s). This command is only available upon completing the measurement of a standard or a trial. If more than one trial is measured, you can choose the fully annotated status of each trial.

…When the instrument is in Reflectance Mode…When the instrument is in Transmittance Mode

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ToolsShade Search Shade Search allows the user to search a database (*.mdb) for a record that is closest to the current standard in colorimetric value, for the primary illuminant and the current observer function.

Derive StandardThe Derive Standard capability is a special application of the averaging concept. If the user does not have a physical standard, but does have a selection of samples that are visually acceptable, Derive Standard may be used to generate a "theoretical" standard measurement. This function uses spectral data to perform the task.

Calculate CentroidLets the user determine a standard by averaging Colorimetric Data of all current trials on the desktop.

Restore StandardRestore Standard allows the user to reinstate the originally displayed standard after Deriving or calculating a standard.

Coverage CalculatorThe Coverage Calculator helps the user determine the total quantity of a coating needed to cover a specific area. To run the Coverage Calculator, proceed as follows:

Select Tools/Coverage Calculator from the menu.Enter the value (in square feet) for "Total Area to be Coated."Enter the value (1, 2 or 3) for the "Number of Coats."Enter the desired "Percent Loss."Choose Calculate to display the "Total Quantity Required."Repeat steps 2 through 5 as needed to make additional calculations.If desired, choose the Print button to print the calculations displayed in the

window.

V.O.C. CalculatorAllows the user to enter the solvent names, solvent values, and associated VOC values for the accelerator used, and the amount of the accelerator. The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Calculator calculates the amount of solvent that can be used within entered regulations and helps you determine whether the total solvent quantity exceeds regulations.

MacroAllows the user to work with a queued series of commands. A Macro is an automated series of operations that you can create to make the software more efficient and consistent to use. Only one Macro can be in memory (available for immediate use) at a time.

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Tag AdministratorThe tag administrator allows the user to define the data tags that may be attached to a samples measurement. A data tag is a set of information about the measurement that would be helpful for a future database organization. For example, the user may want to track measured samples by customer, supplier, batches etc. There are two parts to the tag administrator: 1) Creating a set of Categories and 2) creating a set of Entries for each category.

To add a Category perform the following:Select the Add button and then type the name of the category you wish to add. Continue until you are finished.

To add Entries perform the following:Select the Add button under the entry section and then type entries you wish to

add.Continue until you are finished.

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To chose categories perform the following steps:Select the Choose Category tab at the top.

Select either the Standard or Trial bar on the left margin.Select a category that applies a given sample by clicking on the Add or Add All

buttons.Whenever a measurement is taken and the ADVANCED tab is selected, these categories and entries will appear. The user can then apply the appropriate information to the standard or trial being measured.

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MatchingThe options under the Matching menu, allow a user the functions to create color matches under an array of features; save and recall stored recipes, enter and dispense recipes, and access to your colorant editor.

Formulate Clicking on this option will cause the software to go into auto formulate mode.

That is to say that if no .IFS file is open, it will prompt for the correct file to match with. The software will then prompt for a standard if one is not in memory. Once the appropriate data is supplied, then the execution of the match will proceed.

Choose an IFS file and select Open. The ‘Measure or Recall’ window will now appear.

Either select Measure to measure a standard, or select Recall to recall one from a database.

If the Multiple Standards feature is on, the message below will be displayed when a Formulation is performed. Turn off this feature by selecting Yes before proceeding. Only one standard can be resident to go through the matching routine in versions 5.x.

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CorrectThis option will cause the software to go into “Auto Correct” mode. If no *.IFS file is open, it will prompt for a file.

The software will then prompt for a Standard just as described in the above Formulate option. After the standard is loaded a Trial will be requested.

The Trial may be Measured or Recalled. After the Trial selection is made, the correction will be performed. See ‘Correction Options’ for the manner in which the corrections will be displayed.

Batch As Waste This feature gives the user the ability to correct an unknown batch (quantities and or components that are not known) to a standard. Databases only entered in a double measurement mode will have this feature.

Batch As Waste requires that the batch be measured in one of two possible modes, either in Over Light/Over Dark, or in Reflectance/Transmission. The Specific Gravity of the batch as well as the Total Quantity is required.

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Once the appropriate data is loaded, the correction will be executed and the results will be displayed, as requested in the Match Display options.

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Enter RecipeThis feature allows the user to input a recipe that is different than the one the system formulated, or one that was never formulated by the software. The user must first select what type of recipe is to be entered:

Fandeck Recipe: is a formula that does not have a standard associated with it. Recipes are stored into the *-fandeck.mdb file associated with the pigment file it is using.

Search and Retrieve Recipe: will have a formula that is associated with a standard measured or recalled. This recipe is stored into the *_ search and retreiv.mdb file associated with the pigment file it is using.

Standard Recipe: requires a measured or recalled standard on the desktop. This recipe can be stored into a normal mdb file and it is not used for any search and retrieve method, just recall.The user may then select from the list on the left the colorants that are to be

included in the match, and specify the quantities of each.

Select the colors and use the right arrow to move them to the spreadsheet.

Enter the quantities and select OK when done. The formula will be displayed and the user can now store the information for later use.

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DispenseA dispenser must be activated to allow the user the functionality of this option.

Once the Dispenser has been selected and the output options are defined, the user may select Dispense. This will send the formula information, appearing on the screen, to that dispenser.

Save RecipeOnly after a recipe is formulated and displayed, can it then be saved. All recipes are saved to a *.MDB file and are associated to the standard that was formulated. This enables the recipe to be recalled in the future. If an MDB file is not open at the time the user decides to save, a file will be prompted for. If a MDB file is already open, then the recipe will be saved directly to it.

Recall RecipeAfter a recipe has been successfully saved to an MDB file, it can then be recalled.When the option is selected, a request for an MDB file will follow. If an MDB file is already open then the file will be opened for the user to pull a recipe from.

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Manual MatchThis feature gives a user more flexibility in the outcome of a match, as well as the option of altering an existing formula to see if a change will produce a better or more desirable result.

A recipe that has been previously formulated will take you directly to the above screen when Manual Match is chosen. If a recipe was not previously executed, the software will take you into the ‘Enter Recipe’ window. From here the user has the option to change the formula quantity, fix colorants, edit the recipe to include different colorants or quantities, and synthesize the changes made. If the synthesized information is desirable, the user may select OK to keep it. If the user selects Formulate, the program will reformulate to give the BEST match possible.

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Select Recipe To SaveWhen this option is selected the user will be given a small drop down screen where the desired Formula may be saved to an mdb file.

The amount of recipes to choose from will depend on the number of recipes displayed at run time.

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Select Recipes From Sorted ListThis feature allows the user to access formulas other than those (up to 4) that appeared on the original formulation output.

By selecting this recipe (other than the original 4) and then selecting OK, the screen will then display that chosen recipe.

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Note: Recipe #12 was selected and is now displayed below.

Select DispenserWhen selected, the software will display a window that will allow the user to

choose a dispenser from a list. The user will then be able to send recipes to this Dispenser.

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Select View LayoutFour options appear under this drop down menu. The user can choose the desired screen output for the recipes calculated, or the data of the proposed match.

InputWill yield the data for the set up of the matches.Will yield the recipes displayed.Will display 1 recipe with color plot and on-screen color views.

Output Best Formula

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AnalysisWill display color plot, on-screen color, spectral curves, and stability graph.

SubstrateSelecting the substrate feature will give the user access to the active substrate. The following options are available:

Save current substrate as defaultWill overwrite the substrate that was formerly in place.

Clear default substrateWill remove the active substrate from the desktop.

Load default substrateWill input a new substrate into the active desktop screen.

Colorant EditorThis function allows the user to access pre-existing colorant files or to create new ones.

If a colorant file is not open, the software will prompt the user to open one. Once in the Colorant Editor, the user can load a new file or alter an existing one. Access will be denied if the system is a satellite system.

ReworkRework gives the user the option to store a waste into a colorant file from outside the colorant file.

This was designed for satellite users but can be used by all. It will require at least a single sample measured in reflectance/transmission or over light/over dark, the specific gravity and the quantity of the waste you are inputting. The measurement will come up as a trial on the screen. Once loaded, the waste will be included in the colorant list as a waste product without access to the colorant editor. 170


OptionsProperties

Select Options/Properties… from the menu.

The ‘Properties’ window will now open.

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There will be several tabs to choose from. The following information will explain these tabs and their contents:

Allows the user to select the Indices, Strength type(s), and Chromatic Wavelength to be used.

Choose the view to apply to: Allows the user to select the view in which the selections are to be displayed. The choices are:

IndicesTrend Histogram

Select the values for Yellowness, Whiteness, AATCC, Misc., and TAPPI preferences you want from the ones displayed. The Indices View has a maximum of 24 preferences. The Trend and Histogram Views have a maximum of 4 preferences.

A red check mark appears to the left of each item selected.

When you have completed selections for one view, choose the next view from the dropdown menu next to "Choose the view to apply to."

Choose OK to apply selected changes to the current session or choose Save to store changes as system defaults.

Repeat this process until you have set up all desired views for the items that you want displayed.

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DeltasSelect the Delta type to display: Delta L*, Delta a*, Delta b*, or Delta E*.

StrengthSelect the strength index type:

ChromaticApparentIntegrated

Chromatic WavelengthSelect the wavelength that you want to use for the chromatic strength index.

Auto: Select to determine the absorption maximum to be used for strength determination automatically.

Manual: Select to enter the wavelength of the absorption maximum or another appropriate wavelength that you wish to specify for strength index determination.

Lets the user select the Trend graph style and properties that will appear on-screen.

Line StyleSelect from a two-dimensional (2D) line or bar graph or three-dimensional (3D) bar graph for the Trend View display.SymbolsSelect to display symbols for each data point on the graph. Enter a value in the box to change the symbol size in the Trend View. Begin with a value of 50, and adjust up and down until you reach the desired symbol size.Composite(Available for goniospectrophotometers only) Select to display trends for all angles on a single graph. Use the Target Mode to identify individual trials in the consolidated view.

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Vert. GridSelect to display graph lines top-to-bottom.Horiz. GridSelect to display graph lines left-to-right.MeanSelect to plot a line parallel to the X-axis through the mean (average) value of the sample data.Min/MaxSelect to plot a pair of lines parallel to the X-axis through the minimum and maximum values of the sample data.Best FitSelect to plot a first-order regression fit–a straight line that fits the trend of the data points.Std. Dev.Select to plot a pair of lines parallel to the X-axis through the standard deviation of the data set above and below the mean.Data LabelsSelect to display the trial values at each point on the plot.Limit LabelsSelect the display the tolerance limit values on the plot.

Histogram

Lets the user select the items to show on the Histogram view. Show

Grid - Select to display horizontal grid lines on the histogram view.Bell Curve - Select to display a bell shaped curve of normal data distribution

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Spec. Limits - Select to display the USL (upper specification limit) and LSL (lower specification limit).

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Spec. Limits Manually defines the upper specification limit (USL) and lower specification limit (LSL) for the data set displayed.

Lower Limit - (with Manual Limits selected) Type the lower limit in the text box, from 0.1 to 400.

Upper Limit - (with Manual Limits selected) Type the upper limit in the text box, from 0.1 to 400.

ScalingSelect the limits to apply to the Histogram assessments. Auto - Select to scale the Histogram so that all points are displayed.Manual - Select to enter the number of sigma’s (for example, mean ± 1σ, 2σ,

or 3σ) that will be used to scale the Histogram view.

DatabaseThis tab lets you enter the sorting method and search factors for a MDB file.

Sort MethodSelect "Name" to sort the database by name, "Code" to sort the database by codes you enter for each sampleor by "Date\Time" to sort the database by the date and time the file was created.

Shade Search Weight Factor(Available for goniospectrophotometers only) Select the angles and type the weight factors you want to assign for shade searching.

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555 Shade Sort

This tab allows for the selection of the Length to track the total length of material being sorted.

Print OptionsSelect one of the following:

Tags to print shade tagsSequential Report to print a standard shade report. Shades will be printed in

the order that each measurement was taken.Tapered Report to print a report with shade tapering. A shade tapering report

prints shades in order of their shade sort scores. Shades will be printed in ascending order from - - - to 111 through 555 to 999 through +++.

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Startup FilesThe ‘Startup Files’ window was designed to enable the user to select a Database, Pigment File or Desktop, which will open when the program is launched. The following steps will provide information on how to perform these functions:

Select the Browse… button for any of the three selections. The respective Browse window will open. In the center section labeled Pigment File can be inserted the location and name of the file that will be opened each time ProPalette is started. The Open on Startup box must be checked.

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Calculations

This tab lets you select the color equation (enter a CMC Ratio when CMC is selected), degree observer, and illuminants for all calculations and operations.

Color Equation - Select the desired color equation from the list box.Degree Observer - Select the desired Degree Observer from the list box.Illuminants - Select primary, secondary, and tertiary illuminants you want to

display. You can select up to three but a minimum of 1 must be selected. User-Defined Illuminant(s) (limited to 10 entries) will contain an asterisk (*) after the illuminant name(s).

Color Difference (DE) - If you chose CIE LCh as the equation, you must enter the color difference of CIE LCH, CMC, or CIE 94. You must also enter the lightness: chromaticity ratio. For example, you can enter 1:1, 2:1, or 1.5:1 or any other recommended ratio.

Strength Adjustment - Choose None - spectral data for trials will be used as is; no strength adjustment will be made or Equal Apparent - spectral data for trials will be adjusted by a percentage calculated using the equal apparent strength recipe.

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MeasurementLets you select Auto-Clear and Single Trial capabilities. Also lets you select Auto-Naming prefixes for the Standard and Trial, and measurement type. You can select averaging and specify the number of repeat samples for each.

Measurement Type - Select the type of measurement to be made: reflectance, transmission, reflectance/transmission, over light/over dark, or correlated haze.

Averaging - Select and specify the number of measurements that you want for each Standard, Trial, and Substrate.

Standard Options – Select to allow multiple standards to be measured and displayed. When enabled multiple standards can be measured and displayed. Note: This will automatically be turned off if the user tries to enter the formulation program. Only one standard may be resident to formulate a color.

Trials – Select Auto Clear to clear all Trials automatically when a new standard is measured or select Single Trial to clear the current trial automatically when another trial is measured.

Auto-Name - Select to add a prefix to Standard, Trial, or Substrate measurements. When enabled, enter the desired prefix in the text box to the right of the Trial. Each time a trial is measured, this prefix will be added to the trial number as a common prefix name to each measurement. 180


The prefix appears in the format PREFIX-001, PREFIX-002, PREFIX-003 etc., where the term "PREFIX" is the prefix name you enter. The suffixes (-001, -002, -003, etc.) are sequentially numbered. You can specify the starting suffix number by entering it in the text box to the right of dash mark (-). For Example: Enter a prefix of DEMO and choose OK. Each trial number measured will have the prefix "DEMO-" added to it (DEMO-001, DEMO-002, DEMO-003, etc.).

Advanced Options – Select the Enable feature to give access to the tag administrator information on standards and trial data. If enabled, the word Basic will be displayed in the standard or trial measurement fields when accessing measurements.

DisplayThis tab allows the user the functions to decide what and how data appears on the screen.

Company NameEnter the name of the company that you want to appear on any reports.DisplayLets you select the items you want to display on the desktop and in the spectral data view.

Name: Select to display the name entered in the text box next to "Company Name."

Code: Select to display the sample code.

Date: Select to display the data the sample was measured.

Time: Select to display the time the sample was measured.

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Calibration Status: Select to display the instrument calibration status at the time of measurement.

Measurement Status: Select to display the physical status of the instrument when the measurement was taken.

Tolerances: Select to activate tolerances. A tolerances the color acceptability of a trial based on some chosen numerical difference between the standard and trial. This option is also used to display the Pass/Fail column in the Pass/Fail Bar of the Dialog Bar.

Contrast Card/Substrate: Select to display on-screen color on a black and white (rather than gray) background.

Control Bars: Lets you select the items you want to display on the desktop and in the spectral data view.

Operations Toolbar - Select Enable to display the Operations Toolbar containing icons for Optiview Operation (such as Calibrate, Measure Standard, Measure Trial). Select Large Icons to display the icons as twice their normal size.

Displays Toolbar - Select Enable to display the Displays Toolbar containing icons for Optiview Displays (such as View Spectral Data). Select Large Icons to display the icons as twice their normal size.

Formulation Toolbar - Select Large Icons to display the icons as twice their normal size.

Correction Toolbar - Select Large Icons to display icons at twice their normal size.

Status Bar - Select Enable to display the Status Bar containing information such as calibration status and company name.

PrintingThis tab dictates how the prints will be handled.

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View Printing Format- Print View As DisplayedPrints graphics as shown on-screen. When this is not selected, views that contain multiple graphs will be printed one per page.QC Report FormatYou may want to select each report type to determine which best fits your specific application. Select the type of QC Report you want to print from the drop down list box:

Single Trial QCMultitrial Color Difference/Spectral GraphMultitrial Color Difference/Color Plot

MarginsType the desired margins (enter inches) in the edit boxes for the Left, Top, Right, and Bottom of the report.

Color DifferenceWhen selected, the options on this tab will display on the Color Difference view.

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Select any of the following for display on the color difference view:

Absolutes - Select to display the absolute color plot.Deltas - Select to display delta value for each delta color coordinate. For

example, in CIELab calculations, Delta L*, Delta a* and Delta b* are all called "CIELab delta values" or "CIELab deltas" or Delta E.

Delta E - Select to display Delta E values.Assessments - (not available for goniospectrophotometers): Select to display

verbal assessments of color difference such as "lighter, redder and yellower" or "darker, greener and bluer". These appraisals are made relative to the standard selected.

Additional Coordinates – Select to display those coordinates that are not normally displayed with the selected Color Equation.

Pass/Fail - Select to display an additional column containing the word "Pass" or "Fail", whichever the case may be. If Pass/Fail is activated, the user may also select Attributes and/or Delta E, which will display a red background for the selected Attributes that falls outside of the tolerance window, in the Color Difference view.

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Color PlotLets you select the color plot style and properties that will appear on-screen.

ShowSelect to show a grid, hue, chroma or (for goniospectrophotometers only) a composite color plot.

Grid - Select to display a rectangular grid in the color plot. Note: The following options are available only when the Plot Type is

Absolute.

Hue - Select to display the line of constant hue.Chroma - Select to display the curve of constant chroma.Composite - (available for goniospectrophotometers only) Select to view all

angles on a single color plot. A line connects the values for the consolidated view.

Plot TypeSelect to show either the relative or absolute color plot.

Relative: Select to display a color plot of specified trial(s) relative to the standard for all three illuminants. Enter the trial number in the text box next to "Relative". The primary, secondary, and tertiary illuminants will be listed as 1, 2, and 3 on the plot.

Absolute: Select to display a color plot of all trials with the standard located in the center.

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No. of Angles (available for goniospectrophotometers only): Select the number of angles to display in the view.

SymbologySelect to show either numerical or circular symbols in the color plot.

Numbers: Select to display numerical symbols in the color plot. The number displayed will correspond to the row number displayed on the Pass/Fail bar.

Symbols: Select to display circular symbols in the color plot.Size: Click on the up or down arrow to select the actual size that you want

points to appear in the plot.

ScaleSelect automatic or manual scaling:

Auto: Select to have the program determine the color plot scale.Manual (available when Plot Type is Absolute): Select to specify the color

plot resolution (step size) manually. Enter the value in the text box next to "Manual".

Spectral GraphLets you select the spectral graph style and properties that will appear on-screen.

ShowLine Style - Lets you choose either a two-dimensional (2D) or three-

dimensional (3D ribbon) line.Symbols - Select to display symbols for each data point on the graph. Enter a

value in the box to change the symbol size in the Spectral Graph View. Begin with a value of 50, and adjust up and down until you reach the desired symbol size.

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Smoothing - Select to remove any jaggedness to make the curve appear smooth from point-to-point. Implements a mathematical (Lagrange) curve smoothing function.

Vert. Grid - Select to display graph lines top-to-bottom.Horiz. Grid - Select to display graph lines left-to-right.Legend - Select to display a color-coded identification for each graph line.Composite - (available for goniospectrophotometers only): Select to display

spectral graphs for all angles on a single graph. Use Single-Target to identify individual trials in the consolidated spectral graph.

ScalingSelect one of the following modes to set the scale of the spectral graph.

Mode - Lets you select one of the following scaling options:

Auto Standard: Select to set the scale based on the minimum and maximum levels of the standard.

Auto All: Select to set the scale based on the minimum and maximum levels of the standards and one or more trials.

Manual: Select to set the scale based on defined limits. When you select "Manual", you must define Limits by entering the Minimum and Maximum for wavelength and reflectance values to be displayed.

Limits (available when Scaling option is Manual): Enter the Minimum and Maximum for Wavelength and Reflectance values.

Customize ToolbarsThe Optiview software has four toolbars that are available to customize for your specific application. The Operation Toolbar contains Optiview commands such as calibrate and measure standard. The Displays Toolbar contains Optiview Displays such as Display Spectral Data. The Formulation Toolbar contains only Formulation commands. The Correction Toolbar contains only Correction commands. By customizing your toolbars, you can add buttons that when chosen, quickly run a process rather than selecting a menu option and the associated parameters to perform the same process. You are strongly urged to use the Toolbars to save time! You may add or change your toolbars whenever needed.

To configure a Toolbar, proceed as follows: 1. Select Options/Customize Toolbars… from the menu.2. From the Toolbar Configuration dialog box select:

Operation to configure the Operation Toolbar.Displays to configure the Displays Toolbar.Formulation to configure the Formulation Toolbar used in the Formulation

program.Correction to configure the Correction Toolbar used in the Correction program.

3. Adjust the size of the button separator using the scrollbar located beneath the two blank buttons under the Adjust Spacing option.

Dragging the thumb bar to the right increases the separator size.Dragging the thumb bar to the left decreases the separator size.

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4. From the list of available Menu Items, select each that you want to include in the selected Toolbar as follows:

Double-click the option to select it or select the option and choose Add -> to add it to the list of selected items.

To reposition the option in the Toolbar, select it in the list and choose the:

Move Up command to move it up in the list of selected items and therefore to the left in its relative Toolbar position.

Move Down command to move it down in the list of selected items and therefore to the right in its relative Toolbar position.

Choose <- Remove to remove the highlighted items from the "Selected Items" list box.

Choose Clear to remove all choices from the "Selected Items" list box.

Choose Add Separator to add a space between the toolbar items.

Choose Cancel to discard any toolbar changes.

Choose Default to restore "system preset" toolbar settings. 5. To display the newly defined Toolbar:

Choose OK to apply the configuration only to the current session.Choose Save to save the configuration as your personal system default.

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PasswordsEnter Password A user can bypass the password dialog box at startup by choosing CANCEL, although access to the password-protected features is denied. You can use the Enter Password option at a later time to enter the correct password and gain access to these protected features. To use the Enter Password option, proceed as follows:

Select Options/Passwords…/Enter Password from the menu.

The Enter Password dialog box appears. With the cursor positioned in the text box next to "Password" type the current system password.

Click OK.

The Optiview software program is launched and the default desktop appears.

Change Password At installation, the default password is set to PASSWORD (note all CAPS). When you change this default password, you automatically enable the password protection feature.

Select Options/Passwords…/Change Password from the menu.

With the cursor positioned in the text box next to "Old Password" type the current system password.

With the cursor positioned in the text box next to "New Password" type the desired password.

With the cursor positioned in the text box next to "Confirm new password" retype the password, and choose OK.

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UtilitiesUser-Defined IlluminantThe software allows you to define a new illuminant and enter its ¯x, ¯y, and ¯z weighting functions for both the 2° 1931 Standard Observer and 10° 1964 Supplemental Observer. These values are defined at tabulated wavelength intervals (10- or 20-nm).

Note: The maximum number of illuminants you can define is 10.

To define a new illuminant, proceed as follows:

Select Options/Utilities/User Defined Illuminant from the menu.

Choose an Illuminant Type, either 10nm or 20 nm.

Select New.

Type in a name for the new illuminant (maximum of 6 characters). Note: Each user-defined name must be unique. No two illuminants can have the same standard name or user-defined names. The Standard and the User defined name for an illuminant can be the same.

Position the cursor in the text box next to the first wavelength under the 2° observer,¯x illuminant weighting function. Type the value for this function and press Enter. Repeat this for the¯y and¯z values.

Repeat step 5 for all remaining wavelengths.

Position the cursor in the text box next to the first wavelength under the 10° observer,¯x illuminant weighting function. Type the value for this function and press Enter. Repeat this for the¯y and ¯z functions.

Repeat step 7 for all remaining wavelengths.

You may either calculate or enter the functions for the Perfect White Diffuser for each Observer.

To enter the values, position the cursor in the text box under the¯x value and type the value. Repeat this for the¯y and ¯z functions.

To calculate the values, choose Calculate.

To save the illuminant, choose Save.

Choose Reset to restore values to those previously saved. If you choose Save at any time during the entry process, the name and values entered at that time will be retained.

Choose Delete to erase an illuminant. You will not be able to restore it, but you will be asked if you are sure you want to delete it.

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Choose Cancel to abort the process. If you choose Save at any time during the entry process, the name and values entered at that time will be retained.

This option allows you to edit the Selector function, which is found under the File menu. To open the Selector Editor perform the following:

Select Options/Utilities/Selector Editor… from the menu.The [Select.sel] file will open.

Please note the following about the [Select.sel] file:

When you open the [Select.sel] file in Notepad, you will notice that the file is divided into three segments: [Main], [Level], and [Last]. An example section looks like this: [Main]

The segments called [Levels] are assigned in numerical order. The number of Levels you will have will depend on the number of product choices you enter.

Each segment has four commas placed within it. These commas are provided as reminders only and will be replaced by the data you provide. The four commas represent a line that will contain data you will enter. The space between each comma is called a section. There are five comma sections in every line. For example,

The purpose for each comma section varies and specific instructions are detailed below.

[Main] SegmentThe Main segment is used to enter the products you want to have on your first

menu. Each Product will be entered on a separate line that includes five comma sections. and will have five sections to it. Each section will have a comma (,) separator between it and the next section of the line.The sections of the line are as follows:

Product Name, Level that additional choices will be located, Not Used, Not Used, Not UsedExampleEpoxy, Level1, , ,Urethane, Level2, , ,This example will display two product selections on the first page.

[Level1] SegmentThis level will contain the set of choices for the first product assigned in the Main segment (Epoxy). Each of the choices will be entered on a separate line and will have five sections to it, separated by commas. The sections of the line are as follows:

Product Name, Level that additional choices will be located, Not Used, Not Used, Not Used

ExampleGood Epoxy, Level4, , ,Better Epoxy, Level5, , ,Best Epoxy, Level6, , ,

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This example will display three choices for the selection of the Epoxy product.

[Level2] SegmentThis level will provide the choices for the next product selection.

ExampleGood Urethane, Level7, , , Better Urethane, Level8, , ,Best Urethane, Level9, , ,This example will provide choices for the second product selection. Selections for each product entered in the Main should be entered in this way.

[Level10] SegmentThe level number will depend on the number of choices entered above.The remaining Levels will be used to identify Product Bases. Each of these Bases will have a Colorant File identified with it for matching purposes. The location of the Base will be entered as a File name with a complete Path. Each of the choices will be entered on a separate line and will have five sections to it, separated by commas. The sections of the line are as follows:

Product Base Name, Not Used, Path and Name of Colorant File, Coverage Factor, Not UsedThe Coverage factor is a decimal number used to calculate coverage in the Coverage Calculator option. It is calculated as follows:

Area Painted/Volume of Paint UsedIf you do not wish to use the Coverage Calculator, enter a 0.0 for this section.ExampleIndoor, , C:\Optiview\Paintin.Pig, .05Outdoor, , C:\Optiview\Paintout.Pig, .05This example shows that two bases are available, Indoor and Outdoor. The location of the colorant file and the coverage factor are also entered.Product Base information for every product type entered above should be entered in this way.

[Last] SectionThis area is reserved for programming purposes and should not be entered.Example[last]Last1, , , ,Last2, , , ,Last3, , , ,Last4, , , ,Last5, , , ,

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Convert 20nm database to 10nm This option allows you to convert an entire database from the 20nm file to a 10nm format. You will need to rename the file, as the original data will be preserved under the old file name. This option is useful if you have a database that was created with a 20nm instrument and are now using a 10nm instrument, and may be accessed by selecting File/Utilities/Convert 20nm Database to 10nm option.

Note: The menu item will be disabled if you are connected to a 20nm instrument or to a Gonio instrument.

The conversion is only one-way: 20nm to 10nm. There is no 10nm to 20nm conversion available. To convert a 20nm database to a 10nm database, proceed as follows:

Select File/Utilities/Convert 20nm Database to 10nm from the menu.

An open file dialog box appears with the title: Select source file to convert. Choose the 20 nm .mdb file to convert. Note: If the file is from a previous version of ProPalette (3.x or earlier), you must first convert the file to 4.x. The file may then be converted from 20nm to 10nm.

A dialog box will appear with the title: Convert (filename) File to. Type in the new file name for the 10nm .mdb file and click OK.

The file conversion will begin and a progress bar will appear to indicate the progress of the conversion.

A message box will appear reading: "Conversion completed successfully." Click OK.

The conversion is now finished and the ProPalette desktop will appear.

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Matching Display

Displays the Matching Properties window to select or change options for the Matching Display. When you have finished making changes, choose OK to apply these changes to the current software session, or choose Save to store the changes for future use as Matching Display defaults. Recipe DisplayThe user may choose to display the recipe as:

Default DisplayThis option will display the recipe according to colorants and resin.Alternate FormThis option will display the recipe as an alternate weight.Basic Materials SeparatedThis option displays any materials in addition to the colorants used in the recipe.Basic Materials Quantity IncludedThis option will enable the software to include the amount of materials when calculating the Total Batch Quantity.

Recipe List Sort CriteriaAllows the user to sort the recipe by:

DE Delta ECostLowest to highestMIMetamerism Index

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SpDSpectral DeviationContrast RatioY (of OD measurement)/Y (of OL measurement) x 100% = Contrast Ratio. Number ColNumber of Colorants

Match Result Filters Maximum Acceptable DEType in the maximum recipe Delta E that you wish to appear in the recipe list. Maximum Acceptable SpDType in the maximum recipe Spectral Deviation that you wish to appear in the recipe list.

Match Results SelectionsSearch and RetreiveWhen selected the DE indicated will be criteria for match acceptability. This pulls only formulas from the search and retreive mdb file.Search and CorrectWhen selcted the DE indicated will be the criteria for the match and then correct acceptability. Recipes are drawn from the Palette file and then corrected.Match

When selected this feature just produces a match not pulled from any file.

Best Recipe OnlyClick the check box to display only the best recipe rather than all four recipes generated.

Diagnostic InformationSelect to display a diagnostics window while the recipe is calculated. This window is helpful when troubleshooting with your GretagMacbeth Applications Engineer.

Display Cost with RecipeSelect to display the cost of the recipe.

Display Part B ResinSome paint systems have two parts to a formula. The first (Part A) contains the resin and colorants, while the second (Part B) contains only the catalyst. Selecting this option will display the Part B resin amount.

Decimals DisplayedSelect the number of decimal places to display in the Matching Display. The range is 1 to 4 decimals.

Output ModeSelect to display:

UnitsTo display the output calculations in terms of resin, colorant, and totals units. WeightGravimetric outputVolume Volumetric outputShotsTo display volumetric output in fluid ounces and shots.

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Display ModeThe Output Mode selections are categorized into two types: volume or weight. Whatever option is selected as the "Output Mode" is considered to be the Primary Display Mode. However, you can choose to have the recipes displayed according to the Secondary display mode, the alternate of the primary. For example, if the output mode you choose is a volumetric output, the primary is considered to be volume. The Secondary display mode would therefore be weight.

The following options are available only when Output Mode is Units:

Resin Units Select to display resin units in terms of grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, quarts or shots.Colorant UnitsSelect to display colorant units in terms of grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, quarts or shots.Total Units Select to display total units in terms of grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, quarts or shots.

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Formulation OptionsDisplays the Formulation Options tabs window to select or change options for the Formulation program. You must select a colorant file before choosing the Formulation Options command. Choose each tab to display its current settings. When you have finished making changes to the tabs:

Select OK to apply changes to the current software session, or

Select Save to store the changes for future use as system defaults for Formulation.

Components TabSelect the component option that you want in the Formulation program by choosing from the options described below.

Note: The list of available colorants that appear in the colorant list is derived from the colorant file you chose prior to selecting this option.

All Selects use of all the colorants in your palette.Select Uses specific colorants from the colorant file. Highlight each of the desired colorants to select them for use in Formulation. A check mark appears next to each colorant you selected.Group Uses only the specific colorant groups defined in Colorant Calibration. Select the group that specifies the colorants you want to use.

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Use Wastes Click this check box if colorant wastes should be used.Component Setup To enter colorant concentrations, proceed as follows:

Select Component Setup. The Colorant list appears.

Select a colorant in the Colorant List. A small Properties widow will open.

Enter the following for the colorant:

Minimum concentration: type in the minimum concentration to use of this colorant.

Maximum concentration: type in the maximum concentration to use of this colorant.

Use in Every Match: click this check box if this colorant should be used in every match.

Cost: type in the cost of the component.

Resin TabSelect the resin option for the Formulation program by choosing from the options described below:

Note: The list of available resins that appears in the resin list is derived from the resin file you created in the Resin Calibration option.

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Auto Traditioinal This feature runs the matching in order of the placement of the resins in the database. The selected resin must fit the criteria for the match.

Manual Lets the software formulate in the selected resin system only and choose the best match.Resin Loading Percent Weight Type in a minimum and maximum amount, and the software will formulate with the minimum and maximum resin volume concentration entered in the boxes. Set this to 0% minimum and 100% maximum if there are no restrictions.

Batch Settings Tab Select the formulation attributes to use in the Formulation program by choosing from the Attributes described below.

Type Create the recipe as a Batch, Resin, or Can.

Select Thickness Specifies the thickness of the sample in millimeters. The list of available thicknesses is created using the ProPalette Thickness option. To recall a specific thickness created in the ProPalette Thickness option, enter or select a Thickness Name from the drop down menu. The associated thickness value appears. If there are no thickness names to choose from, enter the thickness value in mm in the Current Thickness field.Current Thickness Specifies the thickness currently used. You may edit this field to the desired thickness to use, even though it may be different from the Thickness field (see above). 199


Quantity Specifies the total quantity of material to be produced except when Can is selected.Can Used Designates the can size to use when the Formulation Type is Can. A default prefill (resin amount) is assigned to each can type.

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General Settings TabSelect the options to use in the Formulation program from the Options described below:

Component Maximum number excluding White and Resin:

Indicates the maximum number of colorants to use in formulation (not counting the resin).

Full Combinatorial: will attempt every possible combination of colorants in the database file, with a choice of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 colorants in each formula.Opacity Control If your measurement type is NOT Over Light/Over Dark or Reflectance/Transmission, you must indicate an opacity control. The measurement type of your current standard is displayed under the Opacity Control Selection box as a reminder. The selections are:

None: no opacity controlTransparentOpaqueUser Defined: Minimum ContrastUser Defined: Minimum OpacityUser Defined: Fixed ContrastUser Defined: Fixed OpacityEnable Hiding: when selected, the software should formulate as if the sample is

opaque. FactorsL, C and h Factors: Used to indicate the weight (importance) for Lightness, chroma and hue. The factor with a value of 5 are the most important to optimize. The

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factors with the same values have equal importance. The factors with a value of 0 will not be considered. Auto Restore Defaults When checked, the saved default options for your database file will be restored whenever you measure or recall a standard. Colorant File Gloss Factor Enter the gloss factor percentage for the colorant file.

Default Match Measurement Mode This list box shows the current setting you have chosen under Instrument/Measurement Type. It may not be the measurement type used for current database you have open (.dbf or .ifs file). You may change the measurement type by clicking on the down arrow key and choosing a measurement type from the list. Click OK when you are finished. Changing the Measurement type here will also change the selection under Instrument, Measurement type. Note: If you want to experiment with new default options, measure or recall the standard first and then make changes to the default options. The defaults will not be restored if you proceed in this order, even if you have this option checked.

Correction OptionsDisplays the Correction Inputs window to select or change options for the Correction program. You must select a colorant file before choosing the Formulation Options command. When you have finished making changes, select OK to apply the changes to the current software session, or select Save to store the changes for future use as the system defaults for Correction.

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Factors Indicates which component of the color scale (L, C or h) is more important to optimize. The factor with the highest value will be considered the most important to optimize in correction. The factors with the same values have equal importance. The factors with a value of 0 will not be considered.

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Fix Resin Amount Amount of resin should remain at a fixed percentage from the original recipe and not be changed in the correction.

Fix Resin Percentage Amount of resin specified here remains constant through corrections.

Allow New Colorants Indicates that new colorants can be added in the correction.

Color Only Correction Indicates that the software should correct on color without considering hiding (opaque batch), even if the standard has been measured on white and black background, or in reflectance and transmission modes. The reflectance measurement is considered for the correction.

Palette Creation OptionsAllows the user to AUTO SAVE Palette entries when checked. The entries will adhere to the DE specified and perform under these criteria. These recipes are stored into the palette file mdb associated with the pigment file.

Correction Inputs: Addition to Batch Additions can be made to the recipe during the correction. Minimum Addition Quantity Minimum quantity of additions allowed.Maximum Addition Quantity Maximum quantity of additions allowed.Actual QuantityQuantity of the recipe, including an addition of material. New Recipe Create a new recipe rather than correcting the existing recipe. Total Batch Quantity Indicates the total amount of material needed in the corrected recipe.Batch Thickness Batch thickness of the corrected recipe, in millimeters.

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ProPalette OptionsDisplays the ProPalette Options tabs window to select or change options for the ProPalette program. Choose each tab to display its current settings. When you have finished making changes to the tabs:

Choose OK to apply changes to the current software session, or

Choose Save to store the changes for future use as system defaults for ProPalette.

Can/Shots TabAllows the user to enter the can and shot information. To enter the can/shot information, proceed as follows:

Enter the following information for Can 1: Resin- select one from the pull down list.NameVolume (must be greater than Prefill amount)VolumeMaximum Can Volume (must be greater than Volume)Prefill amountAdd: Minimize or Fixed Click on the thumb bar under the Can information to display Can 2.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining Cans. Enter the following Volumetric Output information: Ounce amountShot amountFraction amount Enter the coverage factor for the can. The coverage factor is the amount of

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VOC TabThe VOC Tab allows the user to enter the solvent names, solvent values, and associated VOC values for the accelerator used and the amount of the accelerator. To enter the solvent information, proceed as follows:

Enter the solvent name in the Solvent Name text box.Enter the VOC value for this solvent.Enter the VOC value of the accelerator.Enter the Amount of the accelerator to use.Enter the VOC value of the Part B.Enter the Resin.Enter the Part B percentage to use. Some paint systems have two parts to a

formula. The first (Part A) contains the resin and colorants, while the second (Part B) contains only the catalyst.

Click on the thumb bar at the bottom of the tab window to display the next Solvent.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 for solvents 2 through 15.

This option allows you to specify different thicknesses by name and recall these thicknesses in the Formulation Options, Batch Attributes. The user may create up to 15 thicknesses. To create a thickness, proceed as follows:

Enter the name of the thickness.Enter the value of the thickness.Click on the thumb bar at the bottom of the dialog box to display Thickness Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining Thicknesses.

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Window

CascadeUse Cascade to resize and layer an open group of windows (views). You can see each title bar and select (focus) on the one you want.

Tile HorizontalUse Tile Horizontal to stack horizontally, the group of open windows from top to bottom on the screen.

Tile VerticalUse Tile Vertical to stack vertically, the group of open windows from left to right on the screen.

Arrange IconsUse Arrange Icons to place icons in order at the bottom of the desktop. The icons will stack from left to right, bottom to top of the screen. You can rearrange icons whenever you change a window's size, add items, or move items.

Close All Closes all the active views.

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HelpThe Help menu option is available to enable the user quick reference and answers

to issues pertaining to the software. The Help section will give you information on the software version and date of release, about the Colorant Editor and general information on the Optiview and ProPalette portions of the program. In addition, if you have Internet access, you may access GretagMacbeth’s home page and Net Profiler home page. The following will offer information on selections found under ‘Help’ in the order that they appear:

ApplicationThe 1st selection is Application. This section allows the user to access

information about ProPalette, such as QC, Formulation and Correction.

Select Application from the dropdown list and the ‘Help’ window will open showing the “Installing Optiview/ProPalette” section. There are two separate tabs in this window.

Select the Index tab. The user may either key in an entry in the ‘Type in the keyword to find’ box or use the scroll bar to access specific information.

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Once the selection is found, the user may double-click it to select it. Information reflecting the selection made will now be shown in the column on the right. The example, shown below, displays “Saving a Standard” as the topic selected.

Many words of phrases, within the information window, may be blue in color. These are more commonly known as “hyperlinks”. These words or phrases may be selected to automatically navigate to that selection. For example, if the word “Button” is selected, it will give a definition of the term. (Shown below)

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If the statement “Saving a Standard using the Pass/Fail Bar” is selected, it will bring the user to that section of the manual. (Shown below)

Select the Contents tab and a different left column will appear. It will show all of the information for this section of the manual using a hierarchy. Some selections will show a plus (+) sign to its left. This plus sign signals that there is further information available, which may be accessed by double-clicking it. This information will now be made available in the right hand column.

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Colorant EditorThe next selection is Colorant Editor. This is a separate section of the Help

manual containing various information about the Colorant Editor, such as how it is set up, how to create colorant groups, or how to select basic materials, etc.

Select Colorant Editor from the dropdown list and the ‘Help’ window will open showing the “Creating a New Colorant File” section. The navigation basis is very similar to that which was explained for the Application section. (See the Application for more detailed information).

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GretagMacbeth Home PageThe next selection is a link to the GretagMacbeth Home Page. This is an Internet site containing various information about GretagMacbeth and its products.

If the computer, that is being used, has Internet capability, the user may select GretagMacbeth Home Page from the dropdown list. This will open the GretagMacbeth Home Page. Navigation on this page is much the same as any other Internet site. Various navigation buttons are available that when selected will bring you directly to the new site location.

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Net Profiler Home PageThe next selection is a link to the NetProfiler Home Page. This is an Internet site containing various information about the NetProfiler program.

If the computer, that is being used, has Internet capability, the user may select the Net Profiler Home Page from the dropdown list. This will open the Net Profiler Home Page. Navigation on this page is much the same as any other Internet site. Various navigation buttons are available that when selected will bring you directly to the new site location.

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AboutThe last selection, About, opens a window showing information about the ProPalette program.

The information shown in the About window contains the name of the program, the version, build and copyright year of the ProPalette program. If you call into GretagMacbeth’s technical service department (1.800.622.2384) it may be necessary to give this information to the technician on the phone. Have it on hand.

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Understanding and Maintaining Instruments

CE 7000A

Interface and CommunicationThe CE 7000A needs a host computer in order to function properly. The host computer allows the user, via software, to send commands to the CE 7000A (such as calibration, measure standard, measure trial, etc). The unit will not operate unless these commands are supplied from the computer.

Measurement CycleA command is sent from the host computer and is received at the unit by the

Microprocessor Board. This area of the unit is responsible for all communications (internal and external) as well as all data processing and calculations. One could consider the microprocessor the “brains” of the unit.

The user, via software, takes a measurement. This command is received at the microprocessor. The microprocessor then tells the Measure Flashlamp to ignite. The lamp flashes, but does not illuminate the sample. The flashlamp illuminates the Sphere of the unit and the sphere, in turn, illuminates the sample. With this, the sample is diffusely illuminated. If the light from the lamp where to strike the sample, we would have a direct-type of illumination; with using the sphere we achieve diffuse illumination.

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Optical SystemAs the sphere illuminates the sample, light is reflected off at different angles.

Spectrophotometers use light off of the sample at eight degrees for color measurement. The purpose of this is that the Specular Component is highest at eight degrees, and following the laws of physics (as was mentioned earlier in the Color Theory section), we must look at the reflected light from the sample at eight degrees in the opposite direction.

This reflected light exits the sphere and then passes through the Zoom Lens. This lens carries the light to additional, but smaller lenses. These lenses take the light, condense it and make it more of a concentrated beam of light energy. From there, the light is passed to into the Measurement Analyzer. In this area, the light is presented to a Diffraction Grating (a reflective prism.) This grating takes the light and breaks it down into all of its different spectral characteristics (ie rainbow effect.) This multiple section beam of light is then reflected onto a series of photo-detectors called the Detector Array.

In this array, there are 40 photo detectors; one each for all 40 wavelengths (spectral data) that are displayed in the software. These detectors take a light energy and convert it to a voltage energy; the more intense the light, the higher the voltage output. This detector is precisely aligned with the Diffraction Grating in order to get the exact color/wavelength correlation.

Decoding Once the Detector Array has converted the light energy, it output 40 voltage

points (one for each detector/wavelength.) These points are then sent to the Analog Circuits where they are analyzed, multiplexed and amplified. At this point, these voltages are converted to a single digital signal.

This signal is then passed to the Microprocessor Board for further analysis and is output back to the host computer as Spectral Data. The spectrophotometer will only output spectral data (percent reflectance/transmission.) All other reading/calculations (i.e. L*a*b*) are don in the software.

Reference SectionAll the while the measurement reading is taking place, a reference reading is

also being taken. As the measure flash lamp illuminates the sphere, there is a small port in the bottom. This port looks directly at section of the white, barium sulfate coated wall. This super-white white surface is illuminated by the flash lamp, and that reflected light passes through its own, but identical spectral analyzer (see above.) This analyzer, the Reference Analyzer, works the same as the Measure Analyzer above, with the exception that it strictly measures the reflection off of the sphere wall, providing the unit with a reference reading for each measurement.

To assure that the reference reading is accurate, during calibration and other software specified times, the Reference Flash lamp fires, and sends equal amounts of light energy to both analyzers. Both analyzers send their data to the microprocessor, where mathematical adjustments, if necessary, are made to have both analyzers read identically.

Utilizing the two analyzer and two-flahlamp system allows the CE 7000A to maintain its exceptional repeatability and prevents readings not to drift off over a period of time.

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CE 3100

Interface and CommunicationThe CE 3100 needs a host computer in order to function properly. The host computer allows the user, via software, to send commands to the CE 3100 (such as calibration, measure standard, measure trial, etc). The unit will not operate unless these commands are supplied from the computer.



The user, via software, takes a measurement. This command is received at the microprocessor. The microprocessor then tells the Flash lamp to ignite. The lamp flashes, but does not illuminate the sample. The flash lamp illuminates the Sphere of the unit and the sphere, in turn, illuminates the sample. With this, the sample is diffusely illuminated. If the light from the lamp where to strike the sample, we would have a direct-type of illumination; with using the sphere we achieve diffuse illumination.



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This reflected light exits the sphere and then passes through a small grouping of collimating lenses. These lenses take the light, condense it and make it more of a concentrated beam of light energy. From there, the light is passed to into the Analyzer. In this area, the light is presented to a Diffraction Grating (a reflective prism.) This grating takes the light and breaks it down into all of its different spectral characteristics (ie rainbow effect.) This multiple section beam of light is then reflected onto a series of photo-detectors called the Detector Array.

In this array, there are 20 photo detectors; one each for all 20 wavelengths (spectral data) that are displayed in the software. These detectors take a light energy and convert it to a voltage energy; the more intense the light, the higher the voltage output. This detector is precisely aligned with the Diffraction Grating in order to get the exact color/wavelength correlation.

Decoding Once the Detector Array has converted the light energy, it output 20 voltage

points (one for each detector/wavelength.) These points are then sent to the Analog Circuits where they are analyzed, multiplexed and amplified. At this point, these voltages are converted to a single digital signal. This signal is then passed to the Microprocessor Board for further analysis and is output back to the host computer as Spectral Data. The spectrophotometer will only output spectral data (percent reflectance/transmission.) All other reading/calculations (i.e. L*a*b*) are don in the software.

Reference SectionWhen the CE 3100 takes a measurement of any type, the unit will flash four

times. During this period, the measurement reading is being taken, as well as a Reference Reading. The unit alternates it four flashes per reading between the measurement and reference readings.

To accomplish this, an assembly known as a Beam Splitter is used. When the unit is in the reference mode of its reading cycle, the Beam Splitter moves a mechanical arm into the optical path of the unit. Attached to this arm is a Freznel Lens. This lens alters the optical path of the unit so that it no longer is “looking” at the sample in the view port, but is being directed at the white barium sulfate coated sphere wall. This reading is then processed just as the measurement reading is, but with the microprocessor knowing that it is a reference. The reference reading is used to ensure the unit’s ability to be repeatable and for readings not to drift off over a period of time.

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CE 2180

Interface and CommunicationThe CE 2180 needs a host computer in order to function properly. The host computer allows the user, via software, to send commands to the CE 2180 (such as calibration, measure standard, measure trial, etc). The unit will not operate unless these commands are supplied from the computer.



The user, via software, takes a measurement. This command is received at the microprocessor. The microprocessor then tells the Flashlamp to ignite. The lamp flashes, but does not illuminate the sample. The flashlamp illuminates the Sphere of the unit and the sphere, in turn, illuminates the sample. With this, the sample is diffusely illuminated. If the light from the lamp were to strike the sample, we would have a direct-type of illumination; with using the sphere we achieve diffuse illumination.



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This reflected light exits the sphere and then passes through a fiber optic. This fiber then brings the light beam to a small grouping of collimating lenses. These lenses take the light, condense it and make it more of a concentrated beam of light energy. From there, the light is passed to into the Analyzer. In this area, the light is presented to a Diffraction Grating (a reflective prism.) This grating takes the light and breaks it down into all of its different spectral characteristics (i.e. rainbow effect.) This multiple section beam of light is then reflected onto a series of photo-detectors called the Detector Array.

In this array, there are multiple photo detectors; one each for all 40 wavelengths (spectral data) that are displayed in the software, and then some. These detectors take a light energy and convert it to a voltage energy; the more intense the light, the higher the voltage output. This detector is precisely aligned with the Diffraction Grating in order to get the exact color/wavelength correlation.

Decoding Once the Detector Array has converted the light energy, it outputs 40 voltage

points (one for each wavelength.) These points are then sent to the Analog Circuits where they are analyzed, multiplexed and amplified. At this point, these voltages are converted to a single digital signal. This signal is then passed to the Microprocessor Board for further analysis and is output back to the host computer as Spectral Data. The spectrophotometer will only output spectral data (percent reflectance/transmission.) All other reading/calculations (i.e. L*a*b*) are don in the software.

Reference SectionWhen the CE 2180 takes a measurement of any type, the unit will flash twice.

During this period, the measurement reading is being taken, as well as a Reference Reading. The unit alternates its flashes between the measurement and reference readings.

To accomplish this, an assembly known as a Beam Splitter is used. When the unit is in the reference mode of its reading cycle, the Beam Splitter moves a mechanical arm into the optical path of the unit. Attached to this arm is a Freznel Lens. This lens alters the optical path of the unit so that it no longer is “looking” at the sample in the view port, but is being directed at the white barium sulfate coated sphere wall. This reading is then processed just as the measurement reading is, but with the microprocessor knowing that it is a reference. The reference reading is used to ensure the unit’s ability to be repeatable and for readings not to drift off over a period of time.

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Instrument MaintenanceCalibration Tile (all instruments)

The calibration tile for your spectrophotometer is unit-specific. Even though the unit may allow you to calibrate using a different calibration tile, it is not a valid calibration. Note on the rear of the tile, the unit’s serial and head number. This is put there to eliminate mixing of tiles.

When the unit is being manufactured here at GretagMacbeth, the calibration tile is “married” to the unit though out the production cycle. At a point in manufacture, the tile is read and that said unit, values being sent to a host computer. The computer in turn then takes these values and places them on a computer chip that is now installed into the unit. This is a calibration reference check; every time the unit is calibrated, it is verified against those values.

With that said, the calibration tile should be kept safe and clean. Below are instructions on how to clean the tile if need be:

For smaller scale smears, smudges etc., use a lens tissue (found at Camera Shops). Breathe on the tile, leaving a layer of condensation, then wipe in a circular motion with the lens tissue.

For residual substances, use a non-moisturizing soap and lightly scrub the tile. Rinse with cold water. Breathe on tile and wipe with lens tissue.

For more compound stains, use the highest grade (spectroscopic if available) isopropyl alcohol and apply to tile with a lens tissue. Repeat this step, this time using acetone to remove any residual isopropyl. Finally, breathe on the tile and wipe clean with a fresh lens tissue.

If the tile is not clean at this point, or if it is cracked, chipped, or lost contact GretagMacbeth for a replacement kit.

Sphere Cleaning (all instruments)Depending on your application, you will find that over time some debris will

appear in the base of your unit’s sphere. Any debris in the sphere will alter the color rendering characteristics of the unit, to various degrees. Any and all debris found in the sphere should be removed in the following manner:

Put the unit in the SCI position (refer to your Owner’s Manual on how to do this.)Using Canned Air (found at Camera Shops), blow against the plane of the

sphere. Do not blow directly into the sphere. Blowing against the plane of the opening will create a vacuum, and all debris should exit out the other side of this opening. Do not use any air supplied from airlines in your plant. Even if it is filtered, these lines use small amounts of oils to lubricate the lines, and this will contaminate your sphere.

If any larger debris is left in the sphere, carefully remove it with a pair of tweezers, being extremely careful not to touch the sphere wall at all.

Zoom Lens (CE 7000A only)The Zoom Lens on the CE 7000A is a very delicate and precisely aligned device.

Any smearing, smudges or dust on it may affect your color readings. However, since it is so very delicate, we are limited to what we can do to clean this in the field. What we can do follows:

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Using canned air, blow the lens clean, if possible.Using lens tissue, gently wipe the lens clean in a circular motion. Do not breathe

on the lens. Condensation here will cause more problems.

If the lens does not come clean, contact GretagMacbeth.

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Color MatchingColorant File

In order to formulate a match to any given color, it is necessary to have a Colorant File. A Colorant File is a database consisting of colors mixed with various percentages of resin, black and white.

Creating a New Colorant FileThe following steps will show how to create a Colorant File (*.ifs).

Select Matching/Colorant Editor from the menu.

The ‘Open’ window will be displayed. The ‘Files of Types’ combo box should display Colorants (*IFS).

Select the location where you want the new Colorant File to reside and select Open.

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The ‘Set up Colorant File’ will now open.

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Defining the Colorant File Structure

Entering the Name and DescriptionEnter Name ‘and’ Additional description information in the designated areas.

Selecting an ‘Application’ and ‘Application Mode’

Click the down arrow in the ‘Application’ box, and choose either ‘Paint’ or ‘Plastics’ depending on what material is being loaded.

Click the down arrow in the ‘Application Mode’ box.

For Paint - If Paint was chosen as the ‘Application’, select the choice, which best describes how the colorant samples will be measured. The 1st choice is Transparent, which should be used for non-scattering samples. These samples will be measured as a single reflectance measurement over a white substrate. There is no specific white or black colorant to use for calibration. The 2nd choice is Opaque. This mode should be used for any application where the resin system is totally opaque. These colorant samples are measured as a single reflectance measurement. Since the resin system is opaque, there is no substrate to be measured. The last choice is Over Light/Over Dark. This mode should be used for applications using a “translucent to clear’ resin system. The colorant samples should be measured Over Light/Over Dark on a user-defined substrate.

For Plastics - If Plastics were chosen as the ‘Application’, select the choice, which best describes how the colorant samples will be measured. The 1st choice is Opaque, and should be used for applications that use a resin system that is totally opaque. The colorant samples are measured with a single reflectance measurement. Since the resin system is opaque, there is no substrate to be measured. The 2nd choice is Over Light/Over Dark. This mode is used for applications using “translucent to clear” resin systems. The colorant samples are measured Over Light/Over Dark on a user-defined substrate. The 3rd choice is Reflectance/Transmission, which is used for applications requiring formulation from “translucent to opaque” therefore taking advantage of the transmission measurement capabilities of the CE7000A. The samples are measured in reflectance and transmission over a white tile, which should be defined as the substrate. The final mode is Transmission. This mode is used for applications that are totally transparent and non-scattering, where the color of the material, when viewed, is affected by transmitted light.

Selecting ‘Specular Component’, ‘Sample Amounts’ and ‘Sample Thickness’

Click on the down arrow for ‘Specular Component’ and select either ‘Included’ or ‘Excluded’.

Click on ‘Sample Amounts’ to choose either ‘Weight’ or ‘Volume’ for the colorant sample input.

Click on ‘Sample Thickness’ and choose either ‘Sample Thickness’ of ‘Weight per area’.

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Enter a value for ‘Calibration Thickness’, which will represent the average thickness of the product you are producing.

Click on Units button. A ‘Units for Colorant File’ window will open.

Selecting UnitsThis will allow the user customize the type of units that will be used. The units can

be either selected from the drop down lists or keyed in. These values are only used as labels. The software is not converting or tracking the units for any conversion between different unit types.

Select OK/Save to save this data and return to the ‘Colorant Setup’ window.

Developing the Substrate

Select the Substrate button in the ‘Set up Colorant File’ window and the ‘Colorant File Substrate’ window will open.

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Selecting the ‘Application’ and ‘Application’ modes in the ‘Set up Colorant File’ window will result in various Substrate Measurement Types. The following table may be used as a guide in measuring the various types of substrates.

Application Mode

Paints Plastics Substrate Substrate Measurement Type

Transparent x White Reflection measurement of White tile.

Transmission X White Reflection measurement of White Tile in with nothing in the Transmission port.

Opaque X X None None

Over Light/Over Dark

X X White Reflection measurement of White portion of leneta card.

Black Reflection measurement of Black portion of leneta card.

*Reflection/ Transmission

X White Reflection measurement of White tile.

Black Transmission measurement of nothing in the Transmission port with the white tile in the reflection port.

*Note: For Reflectance/Transmission Colorant files you will see the energy factor value displayed in the substrate window.

Measuring a Substrate (an Over Light/Over Dark example)

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Select the Measure button and the ‘Colorant File substrate’ window will open again showing a visual image of the ‘Over Light’ substrate measured and it’s absolute values. Select the Black button and the ‘Measure substrate’ window will open.

Select the Measure button and the ‘Colorant File substrate’ window will open again showing a visual image of the ‘Over Light’ and ‘Over Dark’ substrates measured and their absolute values.

Once you are finished entering the colorant file set up information click the OK/Save button and the ‘Set up Colorant File’ window will open.

Once again, select the OK/Save button, and the ‘Resin Set up’ window will open.

Note: Once the Resin Calibration sample is entered and calibrated, the ability to change a calibrating substrate, specular component, application, application mode, sample amount, or sample thickness is no longer available.

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Defining Resin, White and Black

Resin

Enter the Name and Additional description (Additional description is optional).Enter the Price in either cost per weight or volume depending on your

formulation output. The cost will always be for the unit that you have entered the cost for. For instance, if you have entered the cost as $1.00/llb, then the cost of the formula will be for one pound of material.

Initially enter the Colorant Strength as 100%. For strength comparison, the new colorants are compared to the original colorants, which were used for calibration. If a new colorant is found to be higher or lower in strength than the original colorant, increase or decrease this percentage to compensate for this strength difference. For example, if the new colorant is found to be 10% weaker than the original colorant, increase this value to 110.

Specific Gravity is used in a number of places within the software. The calculation of optical data (absorption and scattering) of a colorant is a ‘volume related’. Since most entries are ‘mass related’, it is necessary to know the specific gravity so that mass may be converted to volume in order to perform a calculation. If it is known that all the colorants (including resin) have approximately the same specific gravity, enter the value as 1.Note: If the ‘Units’ feature has been used, the specific gravity must be entered for all of the separate resins, colorants and wastes in that colorant file.

The Alt. Weight (Alternate Weight) describes the basic component make-up for a concentrate or tint paste. For example, a 10% blue concentrate is made up of 90% resin and 10% pigment. If the amount of blue pigment were a 150-gram batch, the blue concentrate would be 15 grams, or 10% of the total amount. The 231


values entered should be percentages representing the amount of pigment found in the concentrate or tint paste. These values are then used by the ‘Alternate Form’ display mode in the formulation view. This will show the amount of dry pigment that is used in the formula.

Enter the amount of VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) found in the resin, colorant or waste. The VOC amount is expressed in a weight per volume unit. For example it may be in Lbs/gal or Kg/L.The Concentration Percentage in Recipes relate to the minimum and maximum permissible concentration of the resin, colorant or waste used in a recipe. Note: Values entered in the colorant editor are used as the formulation defaults, and can only be changed from within the colorant editor.

Select the Basic Materials button if there are non-appearance-affecting additives used in the resin system or specific colorant. The ‘Basic Materials Selection’ window will now open.Note: Before using this option contact your Application Engineer. The additives may have an impact on how the colorant file samples should be produced!

The Basic Materials option allows you to apply non-appearance-influencing additives to a specific colorant or resin, in the predicted formula. They can be applied in the Formulation view through the Basic Materials setting within the Matching Display menu (see the ‘Matching Display’ section)

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Select the New button and the ‘Basic Materials Entry’ window will open.

From the ‘Type’ list box select either ‘Binder/Varnish’, ‘Additive’ or ‘Solvent‘ and enter the ‘Name’.

Select OK/Save and this new entry will be shown in the ‘Basic Materials Selection’ window as a new selection. Enter as many new basic materials as necessary.

Select the desired material and click the ‘Right arrow’ ( >).

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A small ‘Settings’ window will now open.

Enter the ‘Concentration’ percentage and select OK/Save. You will now see this selection, with its concentration, under the ‘Selected Basic Materials’ column of the ‘Basic Materials Selection’ window. Perform the same procedure for the remaining available items. When finished, select Close.

WhiteSelect the Go to White button in the ‘Resin Set Up’ window. The ‘Set up

Opaque white’ window will now open.

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Enter the ‘Name’, ‘Additional description’ and any other information necessary.

BlackOnce all of the white information is entered, press the Go to Black button

(shown above). The ‘Set up Black’ window will appear. Enter all of the pertinent information.

Select OK/Save and the ‘Resin Calibration Samples’ window will open.

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Double-click the 100% Resin selection in the ‘Resin Calibration Samples’ window and the ‘Sample Editor’ window will open.

Enter the various percentages and select Measure. You will be prompted to measure the sample for the type of colorant file you are building (Over white/over black, single measurement, Transmission, or Reflectance /Transmission.)

Once the resin sample has been measured press the OK/Save button. The ‘Resin Calibration Samples’ window will open.

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Select the New button and the ‘Sample Editor’ window will open.

Type in the Name of the calibration sample to be measured, enter in the proper amounts defining that sample, and press the Measure button to measure the sample.

Once the sample has been measured press the Next button. The Next button allows you to enter the next calibration sample.

Once all of the resin, white and black samples have been measured click OK/Save to store the calibration samples.

From the ‘Resin Calibration Samples’ window, press the Calibrate button to calibrate the samples.

When the ‘Colorant calibration’ window appears displaying color distance DE data, press the Close button to come back to the resin set up window.

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Converting a Colorant FileIn order to utilize older colorant (pigment) files that were created using previous versions of ProPalette (1.7 or earlier), they will need to be converted to the (5.x) format. The following steps will show how this is done:

Select the Open/File menu option from the menu. The ‘Open/Create Database File’ window will open. You will be prompted to select from the “list of file types”.

Select Pigment (*.PIG) from the ‘list of file types’ list box, choose the *.IFS file to convert and select the Open button. A small window will now open.

Note: It is recommended that the (*.PIG) file and its associated files be copied or moved to the folder that contains the ProPalette version 5.0 program before performing the conversion.

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After selecting the Yes button, a new window will open titled ‘MDB needed to Convert PIG to IFS…’

When the pigment file (*.PIG) was originally created, a database file (*.MDB) was also created, which is required to perform the conversion. Select the respective (*.MDB) file or enter a name to create an (*.MDB) file and select the OKbutton.

If you entered a name to create the (*.MDB) file, a small window will open asking is the file exists and if you want to create it. The ‘Substrate’ window will then open.

Note: If the respective (*.MDB) were selected the small window, shown above, would not appear but the ‘Substrate’ window will open.

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Select the OK button and the ‘Substrate’ window will open.

From the ‘Substrate Selection’ block, select the type of substrate that was used to create the original (*.PIG) file and select the OK button. Another window will open.

Select the Yes button if the sample concentrates were measured in “Weight”. Select the No button if they were measured in “Volume”. Another window will open.

Select Yes if the sample concentrates were measured using a Spherical instrument. Select No if they were measured with a 45/0 instrument.

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The following table will help you determine if the instrument that was used was Spherical or 45/0:Instrument Geometry Instrument

Spherical CE7000, 7000A, 2180, 2180UV, XTH, 3100, 3000, 2020, 580, SPM

45/0 CE545, 2145, 2445, 2025, 2025+, Lino, SpectroEye, SPM 55, SPM100

Another window will open.

Select Yes if it is a Plastic file. Select No in not. A temporary window will now open showing that the progress of the conversion.

Once the conversion is complete, a new window will open confirming that the conversion was successful.

The user will now be able to access the new colorant file (*.IFS) by selecting Matching/Colorant Editor from the menu.

Once the (*.IFS) file is opened the substrate will be placed in the substrate box in the Data bar. This default substrate may be changed in the colorant editor to another substrate if another one has been created in the file. It can also be altered for Run Time only matching by selecting Instrument/Measure Substrate from the menu. The

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Opening a Colorant File (*.IFS)A Colorant File may be open by using the menu or by selecting the ‘Open File’ icon. The following steps will show how to do both:

Select File/Open from the menu.

OR

Select the Open File icon.

The Open/Create Database File dialog box will open.

Select ‘Colorants (*.IFS)’ from the ‘Files of Type’ list box. Now select the file that you wish to use to perform the formulation. Select the Open button and the file should open. The file name should appear at the bottom of the ProPalette desktop in the Status Bar.

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FormulationTo perform a Color Match, it is first necessary to run a Formulation, or to create a

Formula or Recipe based on a Standard sample. These recipe results are then used to mix a sample batch. This batch is then measured and compared to the original standard for color accuracy. The following steps will show how to set up and perform a Formulation:

Obtaining a Colorant FileTo run a Formulation, it is 1st necessary to obtain a Colorant File. A Colorant File may be Created from scratch, Converted from a previous version of ProPalette or simply Opened, if created in this version. See the section titled “Colorant File” for more in depth instructions.

Setting Various Options used in FormulationSince the ProPalette program is designed to be versatile enough for production and laboratory environments, it may be necessary to alter specific settings found in various Options windows, depending on the users needs. These Options windows would include the Matching Display, Formulation Options and the ProPalette Optionswindows. The following information will show what these options mean and how to select them:

Setting Matching Display OptionsThe Matching Properties options dictate the way in which the calculated recipe is displayed and printed.

Select Menu/Matching Display from the menu.

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The Matching Properties window will open.

Recipe DisplayDefault DisplayThis option will display the recipe according to colorants and resin.Alternate FormThis option will display the recipe as an alternate weight. Basic Materials Separated This option displays any materials in addition to the colorants used in the recipe. Basic Materials Quantity Included This option will enable the software to include the amount of materials when calculating the Total Batch Quantity.

Recipe List Sort Criteria DESorts by the ‘Delta E’ under the primary Illuminant.CostSorts from the lowest to the highest.MI(Metamerism Index) Sorts using the primary and secondary illuminants.SpD(Spectral Deviation) Sorts using the difference between the standard and formulated spectral curves.Contrast RatioSorts using Over Light/Over Dark.Number of ColorantsSorts using the number of ingredients in the formula.

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Match Result FiltersMaximum Acceptable DEThe user may key-in the maximum recipe Delta E. This value is used to filter the formulated recipes, and will not display any recipes over the maximum DE.Maximum Acceptable SpDThe user may key-in the maximum recipe Spectral Deviation. This value is used to filter the formulated recipes, and will not display any recipes over the maximum SpD.

Match Result SelectionsSearch & RetrieveSelecting this feature will direct the software to search through the "search & retrieve" mdb file associated with the open colorant file to find the best match within the criteria specified (DE). If one is found, it will be recalled.

Search & CorrectSelecting this feature will direct the software to search through the "search & correct" mdb file associated with the open colorant file to find the best match within the criteria specified (DE). If one is found the system will automatically correct the sample recipe to match the standard.

Display PropertiesBest Recipe Only Click-on the check box to display only the best recipe.

Diagnostic InformationThis item is no longer used.

Display Cost With RecipeSelect to display the cost of the recipe, which is displayed in the title bar of the ‘Formulation – Output’ view.

Display Part B ResinSome paint systems have two parts to a formula. The first part (Part A) contains the resin and colorants, while the second part (Part B) contains only the catalyst. Selecting this option will display the Part B resin amount.

Decimals Displayed Select this option to enter the number of decimals you wish to display (the display range is from 0 to 5 decimals).

Output Mode

UnitsSelect ‘Units’ to display mixed gravimetric (weight) and/or volumetric units for output. The user may select these from the batch units list box.WeightSelect this option to display gravimetric (weight) output.Alternate Volume/WeightSelect this option to display the basic component concentrations as Volumes or Weights with the colorant percentage factor applied. For example, a 120g colorant that has an 80-percentage factor would have an alternate weight of 96g (120*0.8). The alternate form is totaled and displayed under "Medium". VolumeSelect to display volumetric output.ShotsSelect this option to display volumetric output in fluid ounces and shots (1/48 or 1/96 oz shot sizes).

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Display Mode The user may choose from Primary or Secondary. The software has the ability to display formulas as either % Weight or % Volume. If a secondary display mode is chosen, the user can display both, with all controlling factors for matching being used with the primary choice. The secondary mode displays the same formula, except that it is displayed using the secondary mode. Resin Units This function is only available when you have selected "Units" as output mode. Select to display resin units in terms of grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, or quarts.Colorant UnitsSelect to display resin units in terms of grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, or quarts.Note: This is only available when you have selected "Units" as output mode.

Total UnitsSelect to display total units in terms of grams, pints, kilograms, ounces, pounds, metric tons, liters, Imperial gallons, U.S. gallons, or quarts.

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Setting Formulation Options

Select Options/Formulation Options from the menu, and the ‘Formulation Options’ window will open.

This main window contains (4) tabs consisting of Components, Resin, BatchSettings and General Settings, which can be accessed by selecting the respective tab.

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Components TabAllSelect this option to use of all the colorants in your palette.SelectSelect this option to use only specific colorants from the colorant file. Highlight each of the desired colorants to select them for use in Formulation. A check mark appears next to each colorant you selected.GroupSelect this option to use only the specific colorant groups defined in Colorant Calibration. Select the group that specifies the colorants you want to use.Use WastesSelect this option if colorant wastes will be used.Component SetupTo access this function, perform the following:

Select the Component Setup button and the ‘Selection’ window will open.

Select a desired colorant in the list and the ‘Properties’ window will now open.

Enter the following for the colorant: Minimum Concentration – enter the minimum concentration to use of this colorant.Maximum Concentration – enter the maximum concentration to use of this colorant. Use In Every Match - click this check box if this colorant should be used in every match. This can be especially useful when trying to use wastes. Wastes have a ($) sign in the name.Cost – enter the cost of the component.

Note: The list of available colorants that appear in the colorant list is derived from the colorant file you chose prior to selecting this option.

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Resin TabThe Resin Tab allows the user to specify if the resin should be selected automatically and how much of the resin to use for the Formulation. Note: The list of available resins that appears in the resin list will only list those resins and alternate resins available in the open colorant file.

Auto FullThis feature will run the matching with each resin until the best if found. Auto TraditionalThis feature runs the matching in order of the placement of the resins in the database. The selected resin must fit the criteria for the match.ManualWhen selected, this feature allows the software to formulate using only the selected resin system, and then chooses the best match. Resin Loading /Percent WeightThis feature allows the user to enter the Minimum and Maximum Percentages. These percentages should be set to 0% minimum and 100% maximum if there are no restrictions.

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Batch Settings Tab

TypeSpecifies the formulation type of the recipe as a Batch quantity, Resin quantity, or Can size.Select ThicknessAllows the user to select a thickness, which will be used in the sample to be produced. There are 15 pre-loaded selections already available. Select one from the list box. Customized thicknesses may also be created from within the ‘Thickness’ tab found in the ‘ProPalette Options’ window.Current ThicknessIf there are no selections found in the ‘Select Thickness’ list box, the thickness value can be entered directly in the ‘Current Thickness’ field.Total Batch QuantitySpecifies the total quantity of material to be produced except when Can Type is selected. Note: When Type is Resin, the total volume may be greater than the quantity specified here, since the colorant quantity must be added.Can Used(Coatings applications) When selected, this feature allows the user to choose the can size used in the formulation. ‘Total Batch Quantity’ becomes grayed out (unavailable) since the can used is an actual quantity.

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General Settings Tab

Component Maximum Number of Components when specified, indicates the

maximum number of colorants (not counting white and resin) that can be used in a recipe.

Full Combinatorial will attempt every possible combination of the selected colorants. This will not include combinations greater than the maximum number of components.

FactorsFactors L, C, and h are used to adjust the weight (importance) for the

Lightness (L), Chroma or Saturation (C) and hue (h) components in the color formulation. Acceptable weighting factors range from 0 to 5 where a value of 0 signifies the factor will not be considered, 5 signifies it is of highest importance and factors with the same value have equal importance.

Opacity ControlIf your measurement type is NOT Over Light / Over Dark or Reflectance / Transmission, you must indicate an opacity control. The measurement type of your current standard is displayed under the Opacity Control Selection box as a reminder. The selections are:

None- no opacity controlTransparentOpaqueUser Defined: Minimum ContrastUser Defined: Minimum OpacityUser Defined: Fixed ContrastUser Defined: Fixed Opacity

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Colorant File GlossEnter the Gloss Factor Percentage for the colorant file.Auto Restore DefaultsWhen checked, the saved default options for your colorant file will be restored whenever you measure or recall a standard. Note: If you want to experiment with new default options, measure or recall the standard first and then make changes to the default options. The defaults will not be restored if you proceed in this order, even if you have this option checked.Default Match Measurement ModeThis measurement type may not be the same that was used in the currently opened database (*.dbf or *.ifs file). You may change the measurement type by clicking on the down arrow key and choosing a measurement type from the list. Select OK when you are finished. Changing the Measurement type here will also change it under Instrument/Measurement type from the menu.

Setting ProPalette Options

Select Options/ProPalette Options from the menu.

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Can/Shots tab The Can/Shots tab allows the user to enter the Can/Shot information. The

following information may be used as a guide to enter this information:

Enter the following information for Can 1: Resin- select one from the pull down listNameVolume (must be greater than Prefill amount)Maximum Can Volume (must be greater than Volume)Prefill amountAdd: Minimize or Fixed

Click on the right arrow, of the scroll bar under the Can information to display Can 2.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining Cans. Enter the following Volumetric Output information:

Ounce amountShot amountFraction amount

Enter the coverage factor for the can. The coverage factor is the amount of product used to cover a specified area.

VOC tab The VOC tab allows the user to enter the solvent names, solvent values, and associated VOC values for the accelerator used, and the amount of the accelerator. The following information may be used as a guide to enter this information:

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Enter the information for Solvent 1:Enter the solvent name in the Solvent Name text box. Enter the VOC value for this solvent.Enter the VOC value of the accelerator.Enter the Amount of the accelerator to use.Enter the VOC value of the Part B.Enter the Resin.Enter the Part B percentage to use. Some paint systems have two parts to a

formula. The first (Part A) contains the resin and colorants, while the second (Part B) contains only the catalyst.

Click on the right arrow of the scroll bar at the bottom of the tab window to display the next Solvent.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 for solvents 2 through 15.

Thickness tab The Thickness tab allows the user to specify different thicknesses by name, and recall these thicknesses by selecting Formulation Options/Batch Attributes from the menu. Up to 15 thicknesses may be created. The following information may be used as a guide to enter this information:

Enter the information for Thickness 1 Enter the value of the thickness.Click on the scroll bar at the bottom of the dialog box to display Thickness 2.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining thicknesses.

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Performing a Formulation

Before executing a Formulation, the user should know if all of the Formulation Optionsare correct. The following steps will show how this is done:

Open the Formulation view using the Open Formulation View icon.

The ‘Formulation-Input’ window and the ‘Formulation Toolbar’ will appear.

The ‘Formulation-Input’ view is a general summary of the Formulation options that are presently in affect. This is a good check of these options before the formulation is activated. If at this point corrections should be made to these options, the user may make these changes by re-selecting the necessary Options window shown in the section labeled “Setting Various Options used in Formulation”.

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Executing the FormulationThe Formulation may now be executed by following the steps shown below:

Measure or recall a standard.

Select Matching and then Formulate from the menu. A temporary window will open showing that the Match is being performed.

After executing a Formulation, there are several ways to view the Output information. The following information will show the various views and what they consist of:

Formulation-Output ViewThis is the default view, which opens after the Formulation is performed. Selecting the Recipe Output icon from the Formulation Toolbar may also access this view.

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The ‘Formulation-Output’ view is a splitter window made up of an upper and a lower pane. The upper pane consists of:

The Cost of the recipe per unit that was entered during colorant calibration.The Contrast Ratio, which is only applicable when the colorant file and the

standard are both measured ‘Over Light/Over Dark’.The Metamerism (M1), which compares the color difference between the

standard and trial, under the primary illuminant, to that of the secondary illuminant. Values over 1 indicate a poorer color match.

Spectral Dev (Spectral Deviation), which is defined as the cumulative volume of space between the two curves. If the Spec Dev = 0.00, it is a perfect spectral match. Higher Spec Devs indicate poor color matches.

Delta values (e.g., Delta L*, Delta a*, Delta E) under the primary illuminant.

The lower pane consists of:Each of the calculated recipes presented with the Percent Composition and the

Gravimetric or Volumetric compositions of each recipe.

Formulation Best Recipe View

Select the Recipe Output Best Formula icon.

The ‘Formulation Best Recipe’ view will open.

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This a splitter window consisting of three panes providing a detailed breakdown of the recipe and a graphical analysis of the recipe calculated.

The upper pane consists of:

Each of the calculated recipes presented with the Percent Composition and the Gravimetric or Volumetric compositions of each recipe.

The two lower panes consist of:

The ‘On-screen Color’ view, which displays an approximation of the standard and recipe on the video monitor. These are viewed under specified illuminants with a choice to view with or without a neutral gray substrate.The ‘Color Plot’ view, which is a graph of all the recipes plotted in relation to the standard within the selected color space.

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Formulation Analysis View

Select the Formulation Analysis icon.

The ‘Formulation Analysis’ view will open.

This is a splitter window consisting of four panes.The Stability view is a plot of the change in DE vs. Concentration percentage.

The y-axis ranges from 0.0 DE to 1.0 DE. The x-axis ranges from -10% to +10%. In general, the lower the slope of the line, the less critical an individual component is in affecting the DE.

The Spectral Graph view displays a graphic representation of the spectral data.The two lower panes consist of:

The On-screen Color view displays an approximation of the standard and recipes on the video monitor under specified illuminants with a choice to view on a neutral gray substrate.

The Color Plot view draws a graph of all the recipes plotted in relation to the standard within the selected color space.

Manual MatchingSelect Matching/Manual Match… from the menu.

The ‘Manual Formulation’ window will open.

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There are several options you can perform within this window. The following represents each of these options:

Fix This allows the user to “hold-constant” the colorant quantities during Formulation, while manually editing others quantities.

To hold-constant or fix a colorant, click-on the box, in the Fix column, in front of the component that you want to maintain as constant.

EditThis option allows the user to change the colorants included in the Formulation.

Select the Edit button and the ‘New/Edit Composition’ window will open. This window allows the user to add new or remove/edit existing components.

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Select the Right Arrow ( ) and the selections will be placed in the column to the right. The opposite process is used to remove the selections from the list by using the Left Arrow ( ) .

Once the alterations are made, select the OK button and the ‘Manual Correction’ window will reappear with the changes.

SynthesizeWhen selected, this option generates a curve and DE values, allowing the user to view the manual recipe prior to accepting it. At this point, the changes have not been forwarded to the ‘Correction Output’ view.

CorrectThis function will re-correct the recipe, holding constant any colorants that are fixed, and will take into account any changes that have been made.

After viewing the results and/or making any necessary alterations, such as fixing specific colorants, select the Correct button to perform a Manual Correction. The ‘Manual Correction’ will remain open until the OK or Cancel buttons are selected.

OKChoosing OK will bring these results of the ‘ Manual Correction view to the ‘Correction Output’ view.

CancelChoosing Cancel will disregard any changes or alterations that have been made to the ‘Manual Correction’ view and return the user to the ‘Correction Output’ view. Warning: the final results forwarded to the ‘Correction Output’ window are only resident to the desktop, and have not been saved.

With each correction it is suggested that the recipe be saved for future use. The user may store as many corrections as necessary or as many as the computer will hold, based on its storage capacity.

Select OK to return to the ‘Manual Matching’ window.

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Saving a RecipeFrom the Formulation Output screen, demonstrate changing recipes using the

numbered paint bucket icons.Select Matching/Select Recipe to Save to show the alternate way to select one

of the top four recipes.Select Matching/Select Recipe from Sorted List and explain the view.

Demonstrate how to look at these recipes.Select a recipe and save it. Explain why a recipe may need a name different

from the standard being matched.Whenever a recipe is saved, the standard measurement is also saved. All of this

data is stored into database MDB files.

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CorrectionCorrection InputsOnce a recipe has been created, you may correct (adjust) the recipe to meet acceptable tolerance specifications. These efforts are designed to bring batches closer to a standard. To perform a Correction, three variables must be present. The 1st is the Standard- % Reflectance Data, which is the reflectance data (spectral curve) of the Standard that has been formulated against. This resulting formula, which is the 2nd

variable, is then made and measured as a Trial. This Trial is the 3rd variable, which is also known as the Trial-% Reflectance Data.Before each correction is performed, certain options may be altered to reflect the desired results, or defaults may be set to attain the same results for each correction. The following steps show how to set these options:

Select Options/Correction Options. The ‘Correction Inputs’ window will appear.

A block in the upper left hand corner of the ‘Correction Inputs’ window shows three Factors. These Factors indicate which component of the color scale (L, C or h) is more important to optimize. The factor with the highest value will be considered the most important to optimize in correction. The factors with the same values have equal importance. Factors with a value of 0 will not be considered.

Another block located just below the Factors contains four options. The 1st is Fix Resin Amount. If this is selected, the amount of Resin specified remains constant throughout the correction. Next is Fix Resin Percentage. If selected, the amount of 268


resin will remain at the same fixed percentage as the original recipe and will not be changed in the correction. Palette Creation Options is found in the lower left section of the window, which contains the ‘Auto Save Palette Entry’ check box and an area to enter the ‘Palette Entry DE’ value.

Allow New Colorants is next and when selected will allow that new colorants be added in the correction. The final option is Color Only Correction. With this selected, the software should correct without considering “hiding” (an opaque batch). This will hold true even if the standard has been measured on a white or black background, or in reflectance or transmission modes. Only the reflectance measurement is considered for the correction.

The Correction Inputs allow the user to make 1 of 3 selections. The 1st input, Addition to Batch, normally used in a Production environment, will allow additions to the recipe during a correction. There are three quantity entries for this selection. Minimum Addition Quantity and Maximum Addition Quantity, which regulate the minimum and maximum quantities respectively; and Actual Quantity, which regulates the quantity of the recipe including any additional quantities. The 2nd

input, New Recipe, forces the user to create a new recipe instead of correcting. This is used primarily in a Laboratory environment. Under New Recipe the user may enter the Total Batch Quantity, which regulates the total amount of materials used in the correction. The 3rd input, Batch Thickness, drives the software to make a correction based on the entered thickness. This thickness should correlate to the trial.

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Correction ModelsThere are three basic Correction models, the Know Batch Correction, which requires a Standard to be present before performing a Correction, the Unknown Batch Correction, which is used when the component quantities are not known, and the Manual MatchCorrection, which requires a pre-existing corrected recipe be available before correcting. The following information shows how these models are used:

Known Batch CorrectionWith this model there must be a Standard present on the desktop. This can be done by either recalling a recipe, which will automatically place the Standard that was used to formulate this recipe in the Standards slot, or by simply measuring a Standard. To perform a Correction by recalling a Standard perform the following steps:

Select File/Recall Data from the menu.

The ‘Database Recall’ window will open.Select Recipe from the Recall As list box.

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Choose a recipe and select the Recall button.The desktop will now show the ‘Formulation Output’ view.

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Measure or recall a Trial. Note: If the standard was only measured previously and not recalled as a recipe, then a recipe must be entered before a trial is read.

The ‘Formulation Output’ view will now show a Standard, a recalled Recipe and a recalled or measured Trial.

The program is now ready to perform a Correction. Select Matching/Correct from the menu.

Following the Correction, the ‘Correction Output’ view is displayed showing the ‘Quantity Comparison’ and the ‘Percentage Comparison’. Notes: Numbers shown as negatives do not represent numbers less than zero. They represent a change in percentage of a component from the previous formulation of the new formula. If using ‘Addition mode’, the far right column will display the amount added per component.

The ‘Syn-Correction 1’ column displays the total amount added to the original batch. The user has the ability to access Options/Correction Options to change the add amounts, or the resin and pigment parameters.

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If ‘Addition’ mode is not desired, switch to ‘New Recipe’ mode under Options/Correction Options in the menu, and the ‘Correction Inputs’ window will open.

If desired, ‘Batch Thickness’ may be altered at this point. This may be done if the recipe you are correcting has a different thickness than the default. The Correction will then be based on the new thickness and adjusted.

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Select Matching/Save Recipe from the menu to store the formula to the computer for future use.

Unknown Batch CorrectionAlso known as “Batch as Waste”, this model is used when the component quantities are not known.

Select Matching/Batch as Waste from the menu.

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To use the Batch as Waste feature, the trial (batch) must be measured in Over Light/Over Dark or in Reflectance/Transmission. Two measurements must be taken in either case. If your ‘Measurement Type’ is not set to either of these, select Instrument/Measurement Type from the menu and change it. If you have not selected a dual measurement mode, the following screen will appear.

Once the dual measurements are performed, select Matching/Correct form the menu.

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Manual Match CorrectionThe third way to complete a correction is by the Manual Correction feature. This feature is activated once a corrected recipe is on the screen that you want to change.

Select Matching/Manual Match from the menu. A manual correction dialog box will appear that may be altered.

There are several options you can perform within this window. The following represents each of these options:

FixThis allows the user to “hold-constant” the colorant quantities, during correction, while manually editing others quantities. To do this, check the box in front of the component you want to hold constant. 276


To hold-constant or fix a colorant, click-on the box, in the Fix column, in front of the component that you want to maintain as constant.EditThis option allows the user to change the colorants included in the correction.

Select the Edit button and the ‘New/Edit Composition’ window will open. This window allows the user to add new or remove/edit existing components.

Clicking-on the colorants in the column to the left will display a green check mark next to that colorant. Select one or as many colorants as necessary.

Select the Right Arrow ( ) and the selections will be placed in the column to the right. The opposite process is used to remove the selections from the list by using the Left Arrow ( ) .

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Once the alterations are made, select the OK button and the ‘Manual Correction’ window will reappear with the changes.

SynthesizeWhen selected, this option generates a curve and DE values, allowing the user to view the manual recipe prior to accepting it. At this point, the changes have not been forwarded to the ‘Correction Output’ view.

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CorrectThis function will re-correct the recipe, holding constant any colorants that are fixed, and will take into account any changes that have been made.

After viewing the results and/or making any necessary alterations, such as fixing specific colorants, select the Correct button to perform a Manual Correction. The ‘Manual Correction’ will remain open until the OK or Cancel buttons are selected.

OKChoosing OK will bring these results of the ‘ Manual Correction view to the ‘Correction Output’ view.

CancelChoosing Cancel will disregard any changes or alterations that have been made to the ‘Manual Correction’ view and return the user to the ‘Correction Output’ view.

Warning: the final results forwarded to the ‘Correction Output’ window are only resident to the desktop, and have not been saved.

Note: With each correction it is suggested that the recipe be saved for future use. The user may store as many corrections as necessary or as many as the computer will hold, based on its storage capacity.

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Index

(*.IFS)....................................92, 220, 221+3 Sigma................................................1212020 Plus...............................................322020IR...................................................292025+..............................................31, 220555.......................................................160555 Shade Sort Display.......................123555 Shade Sort View...........................123AATCC Gray Scale Change......................113AATCC Gray Scale Stain.........................113AATCC Gray Scales...........................112About...................................................195Absolute..............................107, 167, 168Absolute Color Plot..................................107Absolutes............................103, 104, 166Acceptable...................................224, 230Actual..........................................184, 243Add.........................20, 169, 170, 185, 232Add Separator..........................................170Addition to Batch................................184Adjust Spacing.........................................169Adjustment.........................................162AE-64x..................................................31All...15, 20, 30, 31, 44, 56, 68, 69, 74, 78,

82, 85, 88, 90, 93, 103, 118, 120, 127, 148, 169, 172, 179, 197, 199, 201, 227

Allow New Colorants..................184, 243Alternate.............................210, 223, 224Alternate Form.................................176, 210Amount........................184, 186, 233, 242Analysis.......................................154, 238Angles...................................37, 127, 167Angular Dependencies........................126Apparent Strength Index..........................111Application101, 102, 189, 192, 195, 206,

208, 211Application’.................................206, 208Arrange................................................188Arrange Icons......................................188Assessments................................104, 166ASTM E313-73 (D 1925)...........................110Auto31, 118, 120, 131, 132, 133, 139, 146,

157, 159, 163, 168, 169, 180, 182, 228, 231

Auto Restore Defaults........................231Auto-Tolerancing................................139Averaging...........................................163Basic Materials Quantity Included........176, 223Basic Materials Separated...................176, 223Batch. .146, 176, 181, 184, 186, 223, 226,

229, 233, 243, 244, 247, 248, 249Batch As Waste........................................146Batch Quantity.........................223, 229, 243Batch Settings Tab..............................229Bell Curve..........................................158Berger (59) Whiteness Index.....................110Best......................................................236Best Fit...........................................120, 158Best Formula.......................................153Best Recipe..........................................224Best Recipe Only.................................224Black.............................27, 208, 209, 214Browser 14, 15, 16, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76,

78, 79C 37, 39, 64, 66, 142, 230, 242Calculate..............47, 50, 52, 54, 142, 172Calculate Centroid...............................142Calculations........41, 43, 44, 109, 125, 162Calculator.....................................142, 174Calibrate......................................206, 216Calibrated....................................14, 115Calibration.26, 27, 28, 29, 202, 206, 209,

214, 215, 216, 227Calibration Status.....................115, 164Can........................................229, 231, 232Can Used.....................................181, 229Can/Shots tab......................................232Cancel.....................64, 170, 172, 240, 253Cascade...............................................188CC-545..................................................30CE 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 196, 197, 198, 199,

200, 201, 202CE 7000A............................196, 197, 202CE2020IR..............................................29CE-2180................................................33CE-2445................................................30CE3000..................................................32 307


CE3100..................................................32CE-580..................................................33CE-7000..........................................33, 34CE-7000A.............................................34CE-74xGL.............................................31CE-XTH................................................34CE-XTs.................................................35Change.........................................113, 171Checking.............................................234Choose the view to apply to................156Chroma37, 41, 107, 108, 136, 139, 167, 230Chromatic Strength Index........................111Chromatic Wavelength................156, 157Chromaticity Values.........................138CIE (1931)...................................135, 138CIE Ganz Whiteness Index.......................110CIE1931 (XYZ)....................................39CIE94............................................38, 139CIELab. .36, 37, 39, 48, 53, 54, 104, 106,

135, 136, 166CIELCh........................37, 38, 40, 48, 53CIELCH........................40, 135, 136, 139CIELCh (CIE94 DE).............................38CIELCh (CIELCh DE...........................37CIELCh (CMC DE)..............................37Cleaning..............................................202Clear...15, 20, 59, 60, 61, 62, 82, 98, 154,

163, 170, 172Clear Standard.................................59, 82Clear Substrate.....................15, 61, 62, 98Clear Trial(s)....................................60, 98Clearing....................15, 57, 59, 60, 61, 82Clearing a Standard.........................59, 82Clearing a Substrate..............................61Clearing a Trial or Recipe.....................60Clearing Data........................................59Close........................92, 94, 188, 213, 216Close All..............................................188CMC..................37, 38, 52, 106, 139, 162Code. .57, 92, 99, 100, 101, 103, 159, 164Color....28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 40, 41,

42, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 135, 166, 167, 197, 198, 200, 204, 222, 237, 238, 243

Color Difference36, 40, 41, 96, 103, 104, 105

Color Difference View........................103Color Equation..........................135, 162

Color Equations.................36, 40, 42, 135Color Only Correction.........................243Color Plot. .46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 96,

106, 107, 108, 166, 168, 237, 238Color Plot Display...............................106Color Plot View...................................106Color Space....34, 36, 109, 135, 136, 137,

138Color Space and Color Difference........36Colorant..91, 92, 154, 174, 178, 179, 180,

182, 189, 192, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 216, 217, 220, 221, 222, 225, 227, 230

Colorant Editor.....154, 189, 192, 204, 220Colorant File.92, 204, 205, 221, 222, 230Colorant File Gloss............................230Company Name...................................164Component..29, 33, 34, 127, 130, 180, 182,

197, 198, 200, 206, 227, 230Component Setup........................180, 227Components.....................12, 19, 226, 227Components Tab.................................227Composite..107, 108, 118, 120, 157, 167, 169Concentration.............211, 213, 227, 238Contents............................................1, 191Contrast...............................223, 230, 236Contrast Card...................................109, 165Contrast Ratio.....................................223Control...8, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36, 82, 84,

85, 130Control Bars......................................165Control Panel.....8, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 130Convert 20nm database to 10nm.........175Converting...........................................217Converting a Colorant File..................217Copy........................................................98Correct.................146, 240, 246, 249, 253Correction....13, 146, 165, 169, 183, 184,

189, 240, 242, 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 250, 252, 253

Correction Toolbar......................165, 169Correlated APHA Water Quality Index.....113Correlated Haze......28, 113, 117, 127, 130Correlated Haze Index.............................113Cost..............176, 177, 180, 223, 227, 236Coverage.............................................142Coverage Calculator............................142CPK (Process Capability Index)................122

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Create23, 63, 65, 68, 71, 72, 74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 86, 87, 89, 91, 133, 217, 221

Created Using Version 2.x or 3.x..........63Creating.........................................19, 204Creating a New Colorant File.............204Current Thickness.............................181, 229Custom..................................................97Customize......................................20, 169Customizing..........................................20Cycle...........................................196, 200Data 12, 14, 16, 18, 34, 40, 42, 44, 45, 47,

50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62, 65, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 86, 135, 141, 156, 197, 199, 201, 220, 242

Data Bar12, 14, 58, 61, 62, 71, 72, 75, 76, 79

Data Labels.....................................120, 158Data Relations.......................................56Database17, 23, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72,

73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 97, 159, 161, 175, 217, 221, 244

Date.................................92, 115, 159, 164DBF...........................................65, 66, 67DE 37, 38, 39, 52, 104, 138, 139, 140, 162,

176, 177, 216, 223, 224, 238, 240, 252Decimals..............................................224Decimals Displayed....................177, 224Decoding.............................197, 199, 201Default....20, 96, 109, 170, 176, 183, 223,

231Default Match.....................................231Default Match Measurement Mode...231Defining.......................................206, 210Defining Resin, White and Black........210Degree Observer..........................43, 162Delete...............86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 95, 172Delete Data..........................86, 88, 89, 95Deleting.......59, 60, 61, 68, 86, 87, 89, 93Deleting a Standard...............................86Delta......39, 52, 104, 157, 166, 176, 177,

223, 224, 236Delta E.....................39, 52, 223, 224, 236Delta E Method.....................................52Deltas.....................................36, 104, 157Derive..................................................142Derive Standard...................................142

Description..........................................210Desktop...........12, 19, 21, 22, 23, 91, 161Developing..........................................207Diagnostic...........................................224Diagnostic Information...............177, 224Difference....................103, 125, 162, 166Dispense..............................................148Dispenser.....................101, 102, 148, 152Display 103, 109, 115, 127, 146, 164, 165,

169, 176, 177, 178, 211, 222, 223, 224, 225

Display Cost........................................224Display Cost with Recipe....................177Display Cost With Recipe...................224Displays13, 123, 126, 130, 165, 169, 176,

179, 183, 185Displays Toolbar.........................165, 169Download............................................132download a standard.........................132Download Trial(s)...............................133download trial(s),...............................133driver..........................................127, 131Eagle Eye..............................................30Edit. 57, 59, 60, 61, 98, 99, 100, 101, 172,

239, 251Editor......92, 101, 154, 172, 192, 215, 216Enable.................................................230Enable Hiding..................................182, 230Encompassing.........................46, 47, 140Encompassing Method..........................46Enter. 6, 22, 147, 206, 210, 211, 212, 213,

214, 215, 227, 230, 232, 233Enter Password....................................171Enter Recipe........................................147Entering...............................................206Entering Colorimetric Data for a Standard

...........................................................99Entering Colorimetric Data for Trial(s) 99Entering Spectral Data for a Standard.100Entering Spectral Data for a Substrate 101Entering Spectral Data for Trial(s)......100Entering the Name and Description....206Executing.............................................235Explanation of Color Spaces.................36Export....................................................97Export to ProPalette Textile..................97Factors............................182, 183, 230, 242Feature Status..............................29, 130 309


File.21, 23, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 92, 161, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 217, 221, 222, 244

Find.......................................................93Fix.......................................239, 242, 250FMC2 Color Differences...........................138Formula...............................145, 222, 236Formulate....................145, 146, 149, 235Formulation...13, 91, 165, 169, 179, 180,

181, 182, 183, 186, 189, 211, 222, 224, 226, 227, 228, 233, 234, 235, 236, 238, 239, 241, 245, 246

Formulation Options...........................226Formulation Toolbar...................165, 169Full Combinatorial............................182, 230GE PQS II.......................................40, 41General..................................40, 226, 230General Settings..................................182General Settings Tab...........................230Getting Started....................................6, 7Gloss...................................................230Gloss Factor........................................182Go to Black.........................................214GretagMacbeth......7, 26, 29, 34, 202, 203Gretagmacbeth Home Page.................193Grid........107, 118, 120, 157, 158, 167, 168Group...........................................179, 227h 37, 230, 242Help.....................................................189Histogram............120, 121, 156, 158, 159Histogram Display..............................121Histogram View..................................120Home Page..................................193, 194Horiz. Grid.............................................118Hue................................107, 136, 139, 167Hunter.................39, 40, 41, 111, 135, 137Hunter (60) Whiteness Index.....................111Hunter Lab................39, 40, 41, 135, 137ICC Profile..............................................109Illuminants..............44, 109, 135, 162, 167Import....................................................97Index.......110, 111, 113, 122, 176, 189, 281Indices............109, 110, 114, 116, 118, 120Input............................................153, 234Inputs.............................183, 184, 242, 243Installation Procedure..............................7Instrument 10, 24, 92, 101, 102, 129, 202,

220, 231, 249

Instruments....................................24, 196Integrated Strength Index.........................111Interface and Communication...196, 198,

200Known Batch.......................................244L 36, 37, 39, 197, 199, 201, 211, 230,

236, 242L, c, h Factors..........................................182Layout.................................................153Legend...........................................118, 168Limit Labels........................................158Limit Line Labels....................................120Limits..................................121, 159, 169Line Style....................................157, 168List Sort...............................................223List Sort Criteria..................................223Loading..................................................6, 7Loading the Software

Windows 95, 98 and 2000ME.....7. SeeLower Limit...............................122, 159LSL (Lower Specification Limit)...............122Macro.............................................91, 142Main Menu................................12, 13, 19Maintaining.........................................196Maintenance........................................202Manual..47, 50, 53, 54, 118, 120, 130, 131,

132, 133, 134, 140, 149, 157, 159, 168, 169, 181, 202, 228, 238, 240, 244, 250, 252, 253

Manual Match.....................149, 244, 250Manual Method.....................................53Margins...............................................166Match.146, 149, 177, 180, 183, 222, 224,

235Match Result.......................................224Match Result Filters............................224Matching... .145, 176, 177, 204, 211, 220,

222, 223, 235, 238, 240, 241, 246, 248, 249, 250

Max.......................................................121Maximum.....224, 227, 228, 230, 232, 243Maximum Addition.............................184Maximum concentration......................180Maximum Number of Components.230MDB...............63, 64, 65, 66, 92, 218, 241Mean.......................................120, 121, 158Meas......................................................115Measure 57, 129, 130, 196, 197, 208, 209,

215, 216, 220, 235, 246 310


Measure Standard..................................57Measure Substrate................130, 208, 220Measure Trial......................................130Measured......................................14, 115Measurement....15, 28, 34, 57, 61, 92, 99,

100, 101, 112, 115, 116, 125, 126, 127, 130, 163, 164, 183, 196, 197, 198, 200, 208, 231, 249

Measurement Cycle.............................198Measurement Data..............................101Measurement Type........92, 130, 208, 249Measurement Types......................28, 208Measuring..........................15, 36, 57, 208Measuring a Standard............................57Measuring and Clearing Data..........15, 57Measuring Data.....................................57Measuring Techniques..........................36Menu6, 13, 34, 59, 60, 61, 68, 72, 76, 80,

83, 91Metamerism Index...........................113, 223MI........................................................223Min........................................120, 121, 158Min/Max........................................120, 158Minimum Addition......................184, 243Minimum concentration...................180Minimum Concentration..........................227Misc.....................................................156Mode. . .24, 25, 29, 31, 118, 120, 127, 130,

157, 169, 177, 178, 183, 206, 208, 225Models.................................................244Move Down...................................20, 170Move Up........................................20, 169Multi-Target........................................127Name.....18, 57, 92, 93, 97, 99, 100, 101,

103, 115, 133, 159, 163, 164, 173, 174, 181, 185, 186, 206, 210, 212, 214, 216, 232, 233

NetProfiler.............................................33NetProfiler Home Page.......................194New Colorant......................................204Next.................7, 8, 93, 94, 127, 216, 242Numbers.....................................168, 246Observer..........42, 109, 112, 135, 162, 172Observers...............................................42OK....10, 24, 25, 26, 27, 41, 44, 48, 51, 52,

54, 60, 65, 66, 68, 71, 77, 79, 80, 83, 86, 87, 89, 94, 95, 98, 99, 100, 101, 147, 149, 151, 156, 164, 170, 171, 175, 176,

179, 183, 185, 207, 209, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 231, 240, 252, 253

On-screen Color..............................109, 238On-Screen Color..................................109Opacity................................................230Opacity Control...............................182, 230Opaque...............182, 206, 208, 213, 230Open....22, 23, 63, 65, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73,

74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83, 86, 87, 89, 91, 161, 204, 217, 221, 234

Opening........................23, 45, 63, 65, 221Opening a Colorant File (*.IFS)..........221Opening a Database...............................63Opening an DBF...................................65Opening an MDB..................................63Opening the Tolerance Window...........45Operation31, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 165,

169Operations.............................................13Operations Toolbar..............................165Optical.................................197, 198, 200Optical System....................197, 198, 200Options....20, 34, 41, 43, 44, 93, 109, 123,

125, 130, 146, 155, 160, 171, 172, 179, 182, 183, 185, 186, 222, 226, 229, 231, 233, 234, 242, 246

Orange Juice (OJ) Index..........................113Output153, 177, 178, 185, 224, 232, 235,

236, 240, 241, 245, 246, 252, 253Output Mode.......................................224Output View........................................235Over Dark....................206, 208, 209, 230Over Light...28, 206, 208, 209, 223, 230,

236, 249Over Light/Over Dark. 28, 206, 208, 223,

236, 249Over LSL...............................................122Over-Light/Over-Dark.....................130Part B...........................................224, 233Pass/Fail. . .14, 16, 58, 72, 76, 79, 81, 84,

85, 92, 103, 115, 138, 139, 165, 166, 168, 191

Pass/Fail Bar........................14, 81, 84, 92Pass/Fail Systems........................138, 139Password.............................................171Passwords............................................171Percent Weight...................................228Percentage...........184, 211, 230, 242, 246 311


Performing...........................................234Pigment (*.PIG)......................................217Plot......................................106, 167, 168Plot Type.....................................167, 168Preferences..................................114, 156Preview Report......................................96Previous.............................91, 93, 94, 127Print. .96, 104, 108, 114, 116, 118, 120, 123,

125, 142, 160, 165Print Active View..................................96Print Report...........................................96Print Set up............................................96Printing........................................165, 166ProPalette. .6, 7, 8, 10, 24, 26, 28, 34, 44,

56, 63, 65, 68, 69, 74, 78, 80, 86, 91, 97, 161, 217, 221, 222, 229, 231

ProPalette Options.......................185, 222Properties....41, 43, 44, 105, 108, 109, 114,

116, 118, 120, 123, 125, 130, 155, 176, 222, 223, 227

QC Report Format...............................165Quality Control (QC)............................36Quantity. 142, 146, 176, 181, 184, 223, 229,

243, 246Range..........................................60, 98, 121Ratio....................................................236Recall...16, 17, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,

76, 77, 78, 79, 91, 148, 244Recall Data 17, 68, 72, 73, 76, 77, 91, 94,

95, 244Recall Recipe......................................148Recalling.......................68, 72, 76, 80, 86Recalling a Standard.............................68Recalling Data.......................................68Recalling Trials.....................................72Recalling, Saving and Deleting Data....68Recipe.36, 89, 90, 96, 147, 148, 150, 152,

176, 177, 184, 222, 223, 235, 236, 241, 243, 244, 246, 247

Recipe List Sort Criteria......................176Recipes.....14, 16, 60, 61, 89, 90, 151, 211Reference.............................197, 199, 201Reference Section................197, 199, 201Reflectance28, 31, 112, 127, 130, 146,

169, 182, 206, 208, 215, 230, 242, 249Reflectance/Transmission.....................28Relative.......................................106, 167Relative Color Plot...................................106

Remove..........................................20, 170Reset......................................................172Resin...177, 178, 180, 181, 182, 184, 185,

186, 209, 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 232, 233, 242

Resin Loading.....................................228Resin Tab............................................228Restore.........................................142, 231Restore Defaults..................................182Restore Standard.................................142Rework................................................154Right-Click...59, 61, 62, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78,

79, 81, 84Right-Click Functions. 104, 107, 109, 114,

116, 117, 119, 123, 125SAE J1545...........................................125Save15, 20, 21, 44, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85,

91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 148, 150, 154, 156, 170, 172, 176, 179, 183, 185, 207, 209, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 241, 248

Save Data..................................80, 83, 92Save Desktop.........................................95Save Recipe.................................148, 248Save Selected Trial(s) as Standard........93Save Standard..........15, 80, 81, 82, 84, 93Save Trials.............................................84Saving........21, 58, 68, 79, 80, 83, 84, 241Scale a.............................................106, 107Scale b.............................................106, 107Scaling..........................118, 120, 159, 169Select10, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 40, 41,

42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 97, 99, 100, 101, 104, 109, 118, 120, 123, 131, 132, 147, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 175, 177, 179, 180, 181, 182, 189, 191, 192, 204, 207, 208, 209, 211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 224, 225, 227, 229, 231, 235, 236, 238, 239, 240, 241, 244, 246, 248, 250, 251

Select Instrument...........................57, 131Select Recipe To Save................................150Select Thickness.................................229

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Selecting. .15, 24, 40, 42, 44, 73, 77, 206, 207, 208, 224, 235

Selecting ‘Specular Component’, ‘Sample Amounts’ and ‘Sample Thickness’.......................................206

Selecting an ‘Application’ and ‘Application Mode’.........................206

Selecting Color Spaces..........................40Selecting Units....................................207Selector..................................................92Send Mail..............................................97Send Serial Data....................................97Sequential Report............................123, 160Setting.............37, 38, 222, 226, 231, 234Setting Formulation Options...............226Setting ProPalette Options..................231Settings........................213, 226, 229, 230Shade...........................................142, 160Shade Search.......................................142Shade Search Weight Factor...............159Shots....................177, 185, 224, 231, 232Show..............................123, 158, 167, 168Single-Target.......................118, 127, 169Size......................................................168Smoothing..................................117, 168Sort...................................................92, 93Sort Method.........................................159Sort Options..........................................92Sort Order..............................................93Sorted List...................................151, 241SpD..............................................223, 224Spec. Limits................................158, 159Spectral15, 168, 197, 199, 201, 223, 224,

236, 238Spectral Data View.............................115Spectral Graph...............................15, 238Spectral Graph View...................117, 168Spectrolino............................................30Specular.....29, 30, 33, 34, 197, 198, 200,

206Sphere..........................196, 198, 200, 202Sphere Cleaning (all instruments).....202Stability view......................................238Standard 14, 15, 16, 18, 27, 36, 45, 46, 47,

49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 68, 69, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 87, 93, 94, 98, 99, 100, 103, 104, 107, 108, 112, 115, 118, 120, 121, 127,

129, 131, 132, 135, 142, 163, 165, 169, 172, 190, 191, 222, 242, 244, 246

Standard Source....................................55Standard, Trial and Recipe Data...........36Starting the ProPalette 4.X Program.....10Startup.................................................161Startup Files........................................161Statistical.................................49, 50, 140Statistical Method..................................49Status.....12, 18, 29, 58, 65, 67, 141, 164,

165, 221Status Bar......12, 18, 58, 65, 67, 165, 221Std. Dev...................................120, 121, 158Stensby Whiteness Index..........................111Strength 110, 111, 140, 156, 157, 162, 210Strength Indices...................................111Substrate14, 15, 61, 62, 76, 77, 78, 79, 98,

101, 130, 154, 163, 165, 207, 208, 218, 219

Swap......................................................98Symbology..........................................168Symbols.......................................157, 168Synthesize...................................240, 252System.........................................6, 29, 55System Requirements..............................6System Source.......................................55System Status.....................................130T 452 TAPPI Brightness (1977..................112T 452 TAPPI Brightness (1987).................112T 525 TAPPI Brightness (1986).................112Tab.......................................................228Tag.........................................................142Tags...............................................123, 160Tapered Report...............................123, 160TAPPI Brightness................................112TAPPI T 425 Opacity...............................112TAPPI T 519 - Diffuse Opacity..................112Target............................................15, 127Target Mode........................................127Taube Whiteness Index............................111Text Box................................................93Thickness...181, 184, 186, 206, 229, 231,

233, 243, 247Thickness tab.......................................233Thickness’...........................206, 229, 247Tile......................................188, 202, 208Tile Horizontal....................................188Tile Vertical........................................188Time.........................92, 115, 159, 164, 220Tolerance...........45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 53, 55 313


Tolerance Methods................................46Tolerance Sources.................................55Tolerances34, 45, 47, 50, 52, 54, 104,

107, 120, 123, 135, 140, 165Toolbar................20, 59, 60, 61, 234, 235Toolbars.....................12, 13, 20, 169, 187Tools....................................................142Total.....104, 142, 146, 176, 178, 184, 223,

225, 229, 243Total Batch Quantity...........................243Translations.........................................101Transmission 28, 117, 127, 130, 146, 182,

206, 208, 215, 230, 249Transparent...............182, 206, 208, 230Trend...........................119, 120, 156, 157Trend View..................................119, 157Trial 14, 15, 16, 36, 45, 47, 50, 53, 60, 72,

73, 74, 76, 78, 79, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 93, 94, 98, 131, 132, 242, 246

Trials14, 15, 16, 46, 48, 49, 52, 53, 60, 61, 72, 73, 77, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 93

Tristimulus Values............................138Type......87, 88, 90, 95, 99, 100, 101, 115,

130, 133, 159, 163, 166, 172, 175, 177, 181, 183, 189, 212, 216, 221, 229, 249

Under LSL..............................................122Units............177, 178, 206, 210, 224, 225Unknown Batch...........................244, 248Upload.................................................131upload a standard..............................131Upload Standard..................................131Upload Trial(s)....................................132upload trials.......................................131Upper Limit...............................122, 159Use In Every Match.................................227

Use Wastes..................................179, 227User-Defined Illuminant.............162, 172Using Properties....................................44Using the Calculations Tab.............41, 43Using the Menu.........................40, 42, 44USL (Upper Specification Limit)...............122Utilities........................................172, 175V.O.C..................................................142V.O.C. Calculator......................................142View......................32, 153, 234, 236, 238Viewing Area..................................12, 18Views....103, 105, 108, 109, 114, 116, 118,

120, 123, 125, 126VOC............142, 186, 211, 231, 232, 233VOC tab..............................................232Volume..174, 177, 185, 206, 219, 224, 225,

232Warning.............................24, 58, 240, 253Waste...................................146, 248, 249Wastes....................................................227Weight 159, 177, 181, 206, 210, 219, 224,

225White.............................26, 208, 210, 213Whiteness Indices................................110Window...................................19, 92, 188Windows® 95, 98 and 2000ME..............6Windows® NT........................................6Work List............................................133XYZ Ratios Index....................................113Yellowness...............................................110Zlow.......................................................122Zoom......107, 117, 120, 127, 128, 197, 202Zoom In..........................107, 117, 120, 127Zoom Lens (CE 7000A only).............202Zoom Out........................107, 117, 120, 128

Zup.......................122

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