Maxwell ColorShuttle Targets
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One of the many functions of the ColorShuttle program includes driving measurement instruments that can be used to measure reflective color targets.
The ISO 12647-7 and P2P25 targets are built into ColorShuttle and are always available. For "one-off" measurements, select "Open..." from the target menu in the measurement window to open MeasureTool and ColorPort targets for single-target measurements. To import a target reference file so that it is always available from the target list, follow the instructions below:
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Importing a custom target into ColorShuttle
This explains how to setup ColorShuttle to use a target that has been created in ColorPort or MeasureTool.
It is as easy as:
- Finding the target's reference file,
- Copying the reference file, and
- Pasting it into the correct folder where ColorShuttle can use it.
In addition to the built-in targets that ColorShuttle reads, you can also have ColorShuttle read most targets created by the more popular target creation software packages. Currently, ColorShuttle supports targets created by:
- ColorPort (made by Xrite), and
- MeasureTool (a component of ProfileMaker by GretagMacbeth - also now owned by Xrite)
- There are some exceptions:
- Multipage targets are not supported at this time
- Targets with incomplete rows or columns are not supported at this time
- Some targets from ColorPort include extra columns of black patches (i1Pro) . They are not supported at this time.
Finding the Reference
ColorPort
Colorport is a popular program (made by Xrite) that is used to create, measure and save targets for profiling, linearization or color list creation. Any normal target created by ColorPort can be imported into ColorShuttle.
http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?Action=support&ID=719
Create a target in the normal manner. When you click the Save Target... button, you are allowed to choose the name and location in which to store the target image.
Finding the reference file for this target is not so obvious.
For Windows go to:
- C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\ColorPort_Resources\refs
- and look in the rgb or cmyk folder as necessary for an .xml file with your target's name.
For Macs go to:
- User > Documents > ColorPort_Resources > refs
- and look in the rgb or cmyk folder as necessary for an .xml file with your target's name.
MeasureTool
Targets made using the MeasureTool module of the ProfileMaker suite of programs can also be used. MeasureTool is part of the GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker suite. It can be downloaded for from from the Xrite website:
http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?Action=support&ID=757
MeasureTool includes a "Testchart Generator" which requires a properly activated dongle in order to make testcharts. However, if you do not have a dongle to unlock the Testchart Generator, you can still make use of a wide variety of standard targets in the support files that come with ProfileMaker.
On a Windows computer you would find them here:
- C:/Program Files/ProfileMaker
On a Mac you would find them here:
- Applications > ProfileMaker Pro
With either platform, look in the Testcharts folder for the actual image files to print.
Look in the Reference Files folder for the corresponding reference files.
Copy this Reference
Right-click the .xml file (for ColorPort) or .txt file (for MeasureTool) and choose "copy"
Paste it
The easiest way to get your reference file into the correct place for ColorShuttle to find it, is to:
- Open ColorShuttle,
- Click the ColorShuttle icon
under "Setup",
- Click the "Open Target Folder" link,
- Paste the reference file into the i1Pro folder or the Isis folder as applicable.
Your target will now be visible the next time you click on a target drop down box when working with your printers or devices.
Measuring your target
Click on the Device
Click on the device that printed your target.
Click on the Measure button
Follow instructions
Follow the instructions given in the measurement window for:
- Selecting an instrument (if necessary)
- Selecting a target (if necessary)
- Calibrating the measurement device (if necessary)
Measure the target in the manner given
While measuring, the colored patches are filled in with measured color as the reading proceeds. ColorShuttle also displays a histogram of each color in each color square.
Target is finished
When the target is finished, it will:
- Save automatically and close if reading an Isis target, or
- Wait for you to click a "Save" button for an i1Pro target.
HELPFUL HINT: You can also save an i1Pro target by clicking on the Spectrophotometer button after the measurement is completed.
If you wish, you can click on the "Devices" hotfolder and verify that your measurement file was uploaded to Maxwell.
Alternative "Operator" mode
For those who need a streamlined workflow, we offer the "Operator" mode which contains only the vital information needed for an operator to quickly upload regular measurements.
It is possible to "lock" ColorShuttle into either Operator mode or Administrative mode. See ColorShuttle lock
