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Learn how to use xTest to detect, analyze, and resolve differences between print data streams. Students will learn how to set up a project, set up a job, inspect the data streams to determine the cause of any differences, and resynchronize pages. The course also walks the student through the different user interfaces and options available through the xTest applications.

Course Length:

1 Day

Who Should Attend:

Professionals responsible for analyzing and reporting differences between source and target output files.

Course prerequisites:

An intermediate understanding of the following:
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher

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Topics

Introduction to xTest

  • Comparing Documents
  • What is xTest
  • System Requirements
  • xTest Applications
  • Job Setup Details
  • AFP Settings
  • PDF Settings
  • PostScript Settings
  • Missing Resources
  • Xerox Settings
  • Project Setup Details
  • Page Tolerances
  • Page Size Tolerance
  • Search Boundaries
  • Search Area
  • Visual Verification (Lightbox)
  • Separating Variable and Overlay Data
  • Semantic Search
  • Font Raster Patterns
  • Measurement Units
  • Global Acceptance Rules

xTest Document Viewer

  • Document Viewer
  • Accepting a Test Area
  • Accepting an Image Area
  • Accepting a Graphic Area
  • Accepting Indexing and Comments (AFP)
  • Masking
  • Re-Synchronization of Pages
  • Extra/Missing Pages
  • Mark Shift
  • Segmentation
  • Search Across Pages

xTest Reporting

  • Reporting
  • Creating a Text Difference Report
  • Creating a PDF Difference Report
  • Create Page Report
  • Customizing xTest
  • Filtering Page Elements
  • Difference Markers

xTest Batch and Command Line Parameters

  • Batch
  • Return Codes
  • Difference Report
  • Command Line Parameters
  • Viewer and Batch Command Parameters
  • Using the Parameter
  • SDC File

*Please note “Introduction to ...” chapters are presentation only.