KB190852870: Automation Engine - Hotfix 201704022 for Automation Engine 16.0.2

Summary

Classic normalization of PDF files that have inks that are used in opacity masks only, may result in normalized PDF files which, when processed further by BRIX graphic kernel based tasks, may cause wrong output.

Release date

Friday, July 28, 2017

Symptoms

Files using opacity mask inks gave wrong output when the 1-up PDF file was written using Automation Engine/PackEdge 16.0.2.

System requirements

The standard system requirements for this product apply (see www.esko.com/systemrequirements).

Dependencies

This hotfix has no known dependencies on other hotfixes or patches.

Installation Instructions

Stop the master Automation Engine 16.0.2 server (and Assistants/Stand-ins if any).
Install the hotfix on the server(s).
Restart (them).

Downloads

To download the hotfix, go to https://mysoftware.esko.com/Hotfixes/Details/201704022/16.0.2

Disclaimer

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Article information
Applies to	Automation Engine 16.0.2
Created	28-Jul-17
Last revised
Author	PBOO
Case Number	CS00858374 / AE-7455

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What is a Hotfix?

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Because there is always a small chance for a hotfix to cause new issues, you should only install Recommended Hotfixes, unless otherwise instructed by your Esko Software Support team.