Workflow

Pixometry allows for automatic flows (from input to output folder without human intervention), semi automatic workflows (send problem images to Inspector) or a workflow where all images need to be approved using Inspector.

Above is a screenshot of the Workflow settings of a processing channel. It starts with a drop-down menu of the main workflow options. The contents of the drop-down menu can be seen in the screenshot below. After that an explanation of the options.

Process all images and save to output folder

This is a fully automatic workflow. Images will be taken from the input folder, processed and written to the output folder.

Send rejected images to Photoshop Inspector

This is a semi automatic workflow. It means that based on image analysis in combination with Quality Check settings, problem images will be detected and send to the Photoshop Inspector queue for approval. All other images are processed and send to the output folder.

Save rejected images to unprocessed folder

This is a semi automatic workflow. It means that based on image analysis in combination with Quality Check settings, problem images will be detected and send to the folder for unprocessed images. All other images are processed and send to the output folder.

Send all images to Inspector

All images are enhanced and then send to the Photoshop Inspector queue.

Apply output conversion before Inspector
For original images

If checked, the original image as displayed in Photoshop Inspector is already converted to the output colorspace. If unchecked, the original image is still in its original colorspace. Conversion will be done after the Inspector approval.

For processed images

If checked, the processed image as displayed in Photoshop Inspector is already converted to the output colorspace. If unchecked, the processed image is still in the working RGB colorspace in which it was enhanced. Conversion will be done after the Inspector approval.

Workflow advanced settings

Do not apply CMYK output profile if image is CMYK after Inspector

If checked: If the conversion to the output colorspace is set to happen after Inspector, but the Photoshop Operator converts the image to CMYK in Photoshop, then the output profile as set in the OUTPUT CONVERSION settings will not be applied anymore.

Do not apply B&W output profile if image is B&W after Inspector

If checked: If the conversion to the output colorspace is set to happen after Inspector, but the Photoshop Operator converts the image to B&W in Photoshop, then the output profile for B&W images as set in the OUTPUT CONVERSION settings will not be applied anymore.

Convert RGB Grayscale image to Grayscale

An image may appear to be grayscale visually, without color, but still be encoded in RGB mode. With this option, such images can be recognised and converted to real grayscale.