Abstract: A method for pre-print visualization of a 3D object that represents opposite faces of a document is described. The method includes manipulating two 3D objects that represent opposite faces of a document in parallel such that they do not intersect while being animated in a folding operation.

Abstract: A method for pre-print visualization of a 3D object that represents opposite faces of a document is described. The method includes manipulating two 3D objects that represent opposite faces of a document in parallel such that they do not intersect while being animated in a folding operation.

Abstract: A method for translating an arc definition into a series of conic curve definitions in a form usable by an imager includes first defining a given ellipse. Two intersecting vectors each intersect the ellipse to determine the exact beginning and ending points of the desired arc. The arc is then broken down into a series of sub-arcs no larger than 90 degrees each. The sub-arcs are then represented as conic curve definitions that are usable by an imager to accomplish imaging or clipping against a specified arc.

Abstract: A method for document print production conflict visualization and resolution selects a document and a job ticket for printing, with the job ticket including various document publishing requirements. Conflict analysis is performed to identify at least one conflict among the document publishing requirements and a visualization of each identified conflict is sequentially presented on a user interface. The visualizations utilize graphical clues, superimposed upon the rendering of a 3D model of the document, to clearly illustrate the nature of each problem, and sequentially show how each available suggested solution would resolve the conflict. The user interface requests approval to proceed with problem resolution if a conflict is identified among the publishing requirements or indicates that no conflict is present.