How to Share Custom Ink and Textile Libraries in Separation Studio® NXT

For print shops and designers working across multiple computers or collaborating on color separations, sharing custom Ink and Textile libraries in Separation Studio® NXT is a simple and effective way to ensure consistency.  Whether preparing artwork for production or standardizing settings across teams, shared libraries help streamline workflows and improve accuracy.

How to Export a Shared Library:

1. Go to the WINDOW menu and select INK or TEXTILE
2. Select a custom-made library to be shared
3. Click button
4. Select Export Library
5. Choose a location to save the file; the file saves as .json
6. Click Save – the library is now ready to share

How to Import a Shared Library:

1. Go to the WINDOW menu and select INK or TEXTILE
2. Click button
3. Select Import Library
4. Locate the shared .json file
5. Click Open – the library is now available for use.

Benefits of Using Shared Libraries

• Accurate color matching- Ensures color separations align with actual inks or textile color used in production
• Standardization in a Shop- A print shop may share the library with all designers to maintain consistency and efficiency.

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