Curve2 Tips

In our ColorForums, I have posted a couple of responses to some frequently asked questions about our Curve2 software.

The first post discuses how the spider graph in the software relates to the control points.
http://www.colorforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1780

Today's post describes what to do with the Run-to-run tab that shows up when you have more than one run.
http://www.colorforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=5333#5333

Announcing Curve3

Seattle, WA - Oct 2, 2012 - CHROMiX and HutchColor announce the newly updated Curve3™ G7® calibration software at Graph Expo 2012 in Chicago.

Curve 3 is the successor to the industry-leading Curve2™ G7 calibration tool.  Curve2 evolved from the original IDEALink Curve calibration tool that helped launch G7 and establish it as an industry-changing technology.

Curve3 builds upon Curve2's core capabilities with a strong list of additional features requested by the industry:

-         Innovative multi-dimensional data smoothing

-         Special (CMYK+) ink calibration for packaging

-         Spectral VPR (applies curves to full-spectral data)

-         New black-point options for ink-jet and digital

-         Enhanced TVI calibration for European users

-         Intelligent error-reporting and resolution

-         User-specified starting calibration

-         User-defined control point lists

-         Expanded graphs & reports

        … and more

In addition, Curve3 supports OneRun targets and Esko's PressSync® calibration scheme. OneRun targets combine the P2P and profiling targets into one, saving press sheet room and aiding G7 calibration of smaller presses. An upgraded Curve3 Virtual Press Run (VPR) module will be released at the same time. VPR simulates press runs, generating curved color measurements for ICC profiling and saving thousands of dollars. Pricing of Curve3 and VPR will be similar to previous Curve2 pricing. Upgrades for past customers will be available at 50% of MSRP.

Curve3 will be shown at GraphExpo Chicago, McCormick Place South in the Konica Minolta booth #421. CHROMiX and HutchColor will demo Curve2, Curve3 and also CurveCore, an SDK for developers or manufacturers who want to embed G7 calibration into their products. Konica Minolta designates CHROMiX and HutchColor as 'Technology Partners'. Konica Minolta's new Color Care v2.2 software utilizes the CurveCore SDK to offer G7 calibration to Konica Minolta customers.

Extending Curve2's Color References

We recently had a user ask:

"There are only three color references included with Curve2. What do we do if we use a different color reference?"

First, thanks for the feedback, we read it, we like it, we use it.

Second, I get to say Hey! that's already in there!

Check page 13 of the manual.

All you need to do is:

1. Create a folder called "Color Standards" in the same folder as the application
2. Then load any CGATS files you want into it (IT8, P2P or other)
3. Restart Curve2 (folder is only traversed when Curve starts)

You will then see your additions in the pulldown menu for color references!


thanks,

Steve

Curve2.1 released

We have released a brand-new version of Curve2, our G7 calibration software for printing press calibration. Version 2.1 includes:

• VPR (Virtual Press Run),
  
• Support for PressSync curves, and
  
• Support for OneRun targets.
  

All these features are available for Window and Mac platforms. This is a free upgrade for all Curve2 customers.

Curve2.1: Download Here Purchase NEW or UPGRADE

Don't understand Curve2? Take a short tour with our YouTube videos: 20 min Curve2 Overview

Curve 2.0.3 update released

We've just released an update to Curve2. Version 2.0.3 addresses some issues we found after shipping 2.0:

• fixes problems with printing on Windows
• tweaks to the gray balance algorithm
• gray balancing systems that are way off balance will work much better in the first iteration
• the Printing Guide has some corrections
• numerous smaller tweaks and suggestions from helpful Curve2 users

Of course, full details can be found in the ReadMe file included with the download.

As always, please let us know how it goes and use Curve2's built-in feedback system to let us know if there's a problem or you have questions / suggestions.